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Safari Stories Week Includes Game Show Fun, Wombat Wisdom & a Lion King Puppeteer

Posted in News on July 26, 2021 at 6:00 am

This week on Page Turner Animal Adventures we are exploring Safari Stories. We hope you have a roaring good time with Page Turner, Kenny, and their friends and special guests! […]

North Spokane County Trails for Easy Treks & Adventures in Nature

Posted in Explore and Discover on July 21, 2021 at 6:00 am

Today’s post features trails on the north side of Spokane that are within 30 minutes of one or more county libraries. You can set aside a half hour or a whole day to explore one of these spots. And remember to bring plenty of water in order to beat the heat! […]

Healthy Eating & Active Living Program Starts Soon – See Success Stories

Posted in News, Parents and Teachers on July 20, 2021 at 6:00 am

EFNEP Educator Brenda McGuire leads seven interactive lessons this August and September to strengthen your knowledge of healthy foods, discover fun recipes, and find new ways to be active with your family. Participants receive a water bottle, measuring cups and spoons, a cookbook, and a graduation certificate. These supplies will be available for p […]

Celebrity Critters Week Features Heroic Animals, Paw-some Crafts & Puppy Comedy Show

Posted in News on July 19, 2021 at 6:00 am

This week on Page Turner Animal Adventures we are exploring Celebrity Critters. We hope you have a paw-some time with Page Turner, Kenny, and their friends and special guests! […]

Pet Pals Week Has Pet-tacular Stories, Pop-up Paper Crafts & Sleuthing Adventures

Posted in News on July 12, 2021 at 6:00 am

This week on Page Turner Animal Adventures we are having fun with Pet Pals. We hope you have a pet-tacular time with Page Turner, Kenny, and their friends and special guests! […]

Hard Topics to Talk About with Kids: Get Help with These New Book Bags

Posted in News, Parents and Teachers on July 7, 2021 at 6:00 am

Whether the conversation is about divorce, death, bullying, or some other challenging situation, parents and caregivers can wonder where to even start and how much to say. To help parents and caregivers with these tough conversations, the Early Learning Team at the library has launched “Let’s Talk About” book bags. […]

Fish Tales Week Has Magical Stories, Incredible Ocean Critters & Fish-tastic Crafts

Posted in News on July 6, 2021 at 6:00 am

This week on Page Turner Animal Adventures we are exploring Fish Tales. We hope you have fish-tastic time with Page Turner, Kenny, and their friends and special guests! […]

Farmyard Friends Week Brings Funny Adventures, Moo-velous Crafts & Silly Stories

Posted in News on June 28, 2021 at 6:00 am

This week on Page Turner Animal Adventures we are having fun with Farmyard Friends. […]

1-Minute PBS Parenting Tips Give Great Advice for Our Hectic Lives

Posted in News on June 16, 2021 at 6:00 am

All you need is a minute to learn a new parenting tip! If you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver of young children, then you will want to check out Parenting Minutes from KSPS PBS and PBS affiliate WNET New York. These digital videos provide quick insight and key information on topics related to early childhood […]

Page Turner Animal Adventures Brings Kids Exciting Exploration & Daily Activities

Posted in News on June 15, 2021 at 6:00 am

PAGE TURNER ANIMAL ADVENTURES Boost summer learning with loads of fun virtual field trips, stories, activities, games, and special guests with Page Turner Animal Adventures! This exclusive content is available to kids and families signed up for online summer reading on Beanstack. You’ll get eight weeks of virtual adventures with the intrepid Stor […]

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