TAG: crafts
From the Library of Things: Machine sewing at your fingertips
Posted in Explore and Discover on April 2, 2019 at 6:00 am
By Melissa Rhoades Did you know you can borrow a sewing machine from the Library District? Our Library of Things now offers two Elna eXplore 320 sewing machines to check out for up to seven days at a time. One is available for pick up at the Spokane Valley Library and the other can be […]
Tags: adults, arts, books, clothes, crafts, creativity, economical, Elna, environmental, fabric, hobbies, Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center, hoopla, how-to, kids, Library of Things, overdrive, quilting, resources, sewing, sewing guides, sewing machine, sewing notions, teens, textile arts, textiles
Gifts of experience for less stress and more joy this holiday season
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 11, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Abra Cole The holiday season is here again! I love the smells of goodies baking in the oven, the peacefulness of the fluffy snow falling outside, and the excited sounds of kids clamoring to get the best spot by the Christmas tree and all the gifts. Usually at our house, that last one is […]
Tags: adults, adventure, books, classes, community, concerts, cooking, crafts, DIY, events, experiences, family gifts, food, games, gardening, gift of experience, gifts, hobbies, holiday gift guide, holiday gifts, holidays, kids, microadventure, parents, sporting events, teens, travel, tweens
Discover November creator-in-residence Sondra Barrington, jewelry maker
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on October 23, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Erin Dodge This November, we are lucky to have jewelry maker Sondra Barrington as our Creator in Residence at The Lab at North Spokane Library. While in residence, Sondra will be creating a series of mixed-media statement necklaces. As you can see from just the few examples pictured, the pieces she creates are beautiful. […]
Tags: adult, adults, arts, books, classes, crafting, crafts, creative, creator in residence, creators, DIY, events, hobbies, inspiration, jewelry, jewelry making, jewelry techniques, metal stamping, mosaic pendant, residency, Sondra Barrington, techniques, teen, The Lab, workshops
Let’s craft: Getting cozy with crochet
Posted in Explore and Discover on October 16, 2018 at 6:00 am
by Abra Cole As we are entering the Season of the Scarf once again, I’m developing a new obsession with a certain yarn-based craft. I consider myself an artistic person, but I have never dabbled in the realm of fiber arts. Until recently, that is! Two years ago, cross stitch became my gateway craft, and […]
Tags: amigurumi, art, books, crafting, crafts, crochet, DIY, hobbies, hooks, yarn, yarn-based crafts
Slightly Spooky Celebration at the library
Posted in kids, News, Parents and Teachers on October 3, 2018 at 6:00 am
Kids and families are invited to celebrate Halloween with slightly spooky activities, crafts, and stories! All kids are welcome to wear and show off their costumes. Please leave the scary costumes at home, as this is an all-ages event. Share pictures of your costumes on social media with us using #SpookyLibrary. We can’t wait to see […]
Tags: activities, costume, costumes, crafts, Halloween, pumpkins, spooky, stories
Kids tackle exciting challenges to stay active this summer
Posted in News on June 7, 2018 at 6:00 am
Play Unplugged in Spokane Valley With Play Unplugged, kids have 42 ways to stay active throughout the summer, without constantly saying, “I’m bored.” So this summer, get up and moving, and plan fun, exciting challenges to earn Brag Badges! Each badge has points called “brags.” Parents can create rewards that their kids […]
Tags: active, books, community, crafts, health, hobbies, kids, parents, Play Unplugged, reading, summer activities, tens, tweens, young learners
Create something “sew” amazing at The Lab
Posted in News on June 6, 2018 at 6:00 am
Weave new sewing projects into your life at our classes taught by instructors from local shop, Sew Uniquely You! You can also practice on our sewing machines (model: Elna eXplore 320), available during drop-in hours. Sewing at The Lab: Drop-in Hours Jun 23–Aug 11 Wednesdays, 6–8pm (closed July 4) Saturdays, 10am–1pm SEWING CLASSES AT THE […]
Tags: adults, crafts, hobbies, kids, parents, sewing, teens, The Lab
Spring Break at the library
Posted in News on March 8, 2018 at 6:00 am
Build a masterpiece with LEGO bricks all week long at North Spokane Library. Play games at Fairfield Library. Kids in grades K–6 are exploring the art technique of pointillism at Medical Lake and Airway Heights Libraries. Tweens fire up their imagination to make a 2–3 minute stop-motion video at Argonne, Cheney, Moran Prairie, and Otis […]
Tags: art, books, cooking, crafts, digital library, events, food, hobbies, kids, LEGO, reading, science, spring break, STEM, stop-motion video, technology, teens, tweens, video, YA, young learners
Beat cabin fever with these creative and (mostly) free activities
Posted in kids, Parents and Teachers on February 20, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Rachel Edmondson If your family is like mine, then February is peak cabin fever season. While we still bundle up and go outside occasionally, we don’t last long when the weather is so chilly. This leaves a lot of time spent inside trying to keep ourselves entertained. While we love reading books, watching movies, […]
Tags: activities, baking, blanket fort, cabin fever, cookbooks, cooking, crafts, dance, decorate eggs, family, flashlight tag, food, hobbies, hoopla, indoor, indoor fort, kids, library, movies, music, parents, recycling, STEM, tag, teens, tweens, upcycling, young learners
Staff Picks: An eclectic booklist from The BookEnd
Posted in Explore and Discover on January 17, 2018 at 6:00 am
by David Wyatt Since May of last year, The BookEnd at the Spokane Valley Mall has showcased popular and bestselling titles with something for every taste. On any given day of the year, you are sure to find a book to grab your interest. And just like our customers, The BookEnd staff love our collection. […]
Tags: adults, book list, books, cookbook, crafts, fiction, graphic novel, memoir, mythology, nonfiction, photography, recipes, science fiction, staff picks
