Posted in News on March 24, 2022 at 4:00 am
Our programs for adults in April include creative, entertaining, and informative offerings. During Money Smart Week, you can learn about building your credit, home buying, spending smart on essentials, and more. Earth Week brings BioBlitz 2022 with programs for all ages and a guided hike just for adults at the Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve. Veget […]
Tags: adults, art, BioBlitz, business, Earth Day, entrepreneurs, Fantastic Beasts, finances, gardening, Money Smart Week, picture books, social media, startups, technology, trivia
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 3, 2022 at 7:00 am
By Gwendolyn Haley Spokane County is a community of gardeners, and the movement is growing. Last year, the library distributed over 2,000 seed packets to community members through our seed libraries, helping people discover the joy of growing their own food. What Is a Seed Library? A seed library is run for the benefit of […]
Tags: adults, community, food, gardening, seed libraries, seed library, seed saving, teens, tweens, urban farming
Posted in News on February 17, 2022 at 4:15 am
Our March programs provide opportunities to explore a variety of topics. Hear the story of one man’s forgiveness of his attacker who went on a killing spree shortly after 9/11. Gardening ideas and tips have sprung up in four different programs. These fill up fast! Our medley of programs for adults includes the return of […]
Tags: adults, business, business taxes, entrepreneurs, gardening, parents, picture books, programs, startups, trivia, urban farming
Posted in Explore and Discover on February 16, 2022 at 6:00 am
These three gardening projects for the 2022 season are a bit more urban in nature than for those with vegetable gardens: dividing perennials, adding a second rain barrel, and creating a container herb garden. Check out the library's gardening resources & upcoming programs to see your projects come to life. […]
Tags: DIY, gardening, programs, projects, seed libraries
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on February 14, 2022 at 6:00 am
Locations Spokane County Library District’s seed library locations are: Cheney Library Fairfield Library Otis Orchards Library North Spokane Library Spokane Valley Library Check for gardening programs on our online events calendar. How do seed libraries work? You borrow from a selection of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds during the year, plant […]
Tags: classes, events, flowers, food, fruit, gardener, gardening, growing, herbs, seed lending, seed libraries, seed library, urban farming, vegetables
Posted in News on January 19, 2022 at 6:00 am
Here’s what’s happening in February... […]
Tags: adults, art, board game swap, business, gardening, kids, Medicare, parents, puzzle swap, science, Spanish programs, STEM, stories, story time, teens, trivia, villains
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 8, 2021 at 6:00 am
The holiday season is when I love to give books as presents to family and friends. I read a wide variety of titles throughout the year, and inevitably, as I’m reading, I’ll think of someone who will also enjoy the book. So, I’ve complied this list of books that could make great gifts for your loved ones too. I’ve sorted them into interests […]
Tags: baking, books, cooking, food, funeral planning, gardening, gift ideas, gifts, movies, music, nature, reading, travel, tv
Posted in News on September 15, 2021 at 6:00 am
Our October library programs offer you the opportunity to explore the creative and spooky, the useful and sensible, and workshops that provide insights into fair housing laws. […]
Tags: adults, clean air, clean wood burning, creativebug, fair housing, gardening, history, local history, Medicare, picture book chat, quilting, seed saving, shred day, Tim Burton, trivia, voting
Posted in News on August 18, 2021 at 6:00 am
It’s Library Card Sign-up Month and the perfect time to get a library card for kids heading back to school! Also this month, learn about Calculated Risks for Business. Or dig in to planning your spring garden with a fall cleanup. Test your knowledge and enjoy some lively trivia. Plus more programs to explore! […]
Tags: Aardman Animations, adults, business, business risks, college, FAFSA, gardening, kids, library card, Library Card Sign-up Month, Medicare, National Voter Registration Day, nonfiction, online, parents, picture books, STARS Training, storytime, volunteer, voters, WASFA
Posted in Explore and Discover on April 5, 2021 at 6:45 am
BY CRYSTAL MILLER OUR WATER USAGE April brings Earth Day celebrations and gardening fun. When many of us are busy planning our garden layout, possibly filled with colorful flowers or vibrant veggies, we may not be considering how much water each of the plants require. Did you know that according to data from the U.S. […]
Tags: BioBlitz, gardening, library programs, Master Gardeners, water conservation