TAG: digital resources
Gain insights at financial planning informational seminars with Edward Jones
Posted in News on June 13, 2019 at 6:00 am
We’ve partnered with financial educators from Edwards Jones to bring you information about investments, retirement, and steering clear of financial fraud. These seminars are completely informational (no sales) and are provided as part of our Financial Literacy and Consumer Education series. FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH EDWARD JONES Fixed Income Invest […]
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Give your business a boost with free SCORE Business Workshops
Posted in News on May 16, 2019 at 5:00 am
Updated on May 16, 2019 SCORE BUSINESS WORKSHOPS Start building your business with Spokane SCORE business experts Josh King and Rob Kennedy, who present monthly workshops on a variety of topics relevant to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Feel free to bring a sack lunch. Registration is required for all SCORE workshops. SCORE Business works […]
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Magazines & newspapers go mobile so you can go green
Posted in News on April 4, 2019 at 6:00 am
Get digital magazines and newspapers delivered directly to your devices. We have digital resources to bring you the information, entertainment, and news you want to read. Going mobile with your newspapers and magazines is easy, and you get on-demand access. Whenever you find yourself waiting for an appointment, friend, or repair person, you can rea […]
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Tell a new financial story with these digital resources
Posted in News on March 26, 2019 at 6:00 am
Managing money and investments can be a challenge. We have digital resources to help make personal finance and investment management easier and more cost effective. These digital resources are available to library cardholders living in-district at no additional cost. We have online courses if you want to understand how to balance your household bud […]
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Create and play at the library
Posted in News on February 28, 2019 at 6:00 am
PLAY Late Night Nerf Battle When the library closes, let the Nerf battle begin! We supply the Nerf toys and rounds and snacks. This program is for kids in grades 3–5. Registration and signed permission form are required. CHENEYThursday, April 4, 7–9pm | REGISTER MORAN PRAIRIEFriday, April 5, 7–9pm | REGISTER CREATE Journaling Through Ar […]
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It’s electrifying: Digital resources and staff picks for student scientists
Posted in News on February 14, 2019 at 6:00 am
Discover the many ways electricity and electrical circuits are part of our lives. No matter a student’s grade level, our digital resources offer videos and articles for engaged learning. Plus the books in our collection provide new scientific experiments kids can do at home and for school science fairs. SIRS Discoverer Find magazine articles, […]
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Young learners & families find good fun in stories, art, games, and crafts
Posted in News on January 28, 2019 at 6:00 am
Storytime is coming to Spokane Valley Mall! Families with kids who are ages 4–8 can paint together. Everyone is invited to have “lots of good fun that is funny” when we celebrate Dr. Seuss. Bring the little ones and the whole family to these entertaining (and educational… we won’t tell if you don’t) events at […]
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Discover World War I during its centennial at the library
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on October 18, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Gwendolyn Haley One hundred years ago, on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11am, the guns ceased and World War I, the “war to end all wars,” was over. During the four years of the war, an estimated 13 million people (combatants and civilians) died during one of the deadliest conflicts in […]
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For tweens: Escape rooms, science experiments, Nerf battles, art, food & videos
Posted in kids, News, Teens on June 1, 2018 at 6:00 am
FOR TWEENS Turn summer boredom into creative challenges, hands-on experiments, and late night fun—all at the library! Solve clues with your friends and family to beat the clock in the program Escape Room: The Backstage Challenge. Or take on the challenge of a secret ingredient to show off your culinary skills in our Meal in […]
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Escape your commute: Read & Ride with Spokane Transit and our Digital Library
Posted in News on August 23, 2017 at 6:00 am
READ & RIDE Spokane Transit Authority and Spokane County Library District have partnered to bring you Read & Ride, a campaign to encourage everyone traveling by bus to sign up for a library card to gain access to hundreds of thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, movies, music, and more from our Digital Library. It’s […]
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