TAG: planning
Top Literary Destinations to See in Asia, Africa, Europe & Latin America
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 10, 2021 at 6:00 am
Whether you’re planning an actual trip or simply want to travel in your imagination, you’ll find exciting places to add to your literary travel itinerary in this post! Discover some of the oldest, most beautiful, and most unusual libraries and literary landmarks in Asia, Africa, Continental Europe, and Latin America. […]
Tags: abroad, books, destinations, guides, international, libraries, literary destinations, literature, planning, travel
Top Literary Tourist Stops in English-Speaking Countries for Avid Book Fans
Posted in Explore and Discover on June 23, 2021 at 6:00 am
BY MELISSA RHOADES Summer 2021 may not be an ideal time to travel internationally, but it’s a great time to start dreaming and planning! In fact, Conde Nast Traveler (available digitally from Flipster) recommends planning international travel at least one year in advance. TRAVELING IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 The status of international travel is […]
Tags: abroad, books, destinations, guides, international, libraries, literary destinations, literature, planning, travel
Filling out the FAFSA with live online assistance from HelpNow
Posted in Explore and Discover on October 8, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Crystal Miller Attention current and soon-to-be college students! HelpNow has live tutors offering free assistance with your FAFSA. FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This program offered by the federal government offers more than $150 billion to help students pay for college and vocational training. When you fill out […]
Tags: college, FAFSA, federal student aid, financial aid, higher education, learning, parents, planning, students, teens, trade school, vocational school
On the road to financial literacy: Stop at the library for valuable no-cost resources
Posted in Explore and Discover on August 28, 2019 at 6:00 am
By Stacey Goddard In my last blog, I talked about my first real job (delivering newspapers with my brother). What I didn’t mention is the very different approaches my brother and I took with our hard-earned wages. He had a budget, including a formula for how much money would go into savings each month, how […]
Tags: adults, budgeting, consumer, consumer reports, credit, credit score, debt, dollars, education, finances, financial literacy, home buying, identity theft, investing, Medicare, organizing, planning, retirement, sense, SNAP, spending, STCU, teens
Preschoolers get ready for school with STEM kits from the library
Posted in News, Parents and Teachers on June 20, 2018 at 6:00 am
By Mary Ellen Braks Keep your preschoolers busy this summer with hands-on activities that encourage playful learning while exploring STEM concepts and reading. Preschoolers will find lots to discover with their parents and caregivers, using our new Ready for School with STEM kits. Spokane County Library District in partnership with the Inland North […]
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