TAG: science
Civic Lab poses questions and invites discussion about community issues
Posted in News on June 6, 2019 at 6:00 am
Each month, you can find information, activities, and discussion on an issue facing our community at the Civic Lab. Take a look at thought-provoking materials and activities for teens and adults that allow us to engage in open conversation and grow together as a community. CIVIC LAB NORTH SPOKANEJune–September 2019 JUNE: The Final Frontier When […]
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A Universe of Stories at the library this summer
Posted in News on June 4, 2019 at 6:00 am
All summer long we’re exploring the planets and stars at the library during A Universe of Stories. For kids and families, the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company, The Zaniac, and Mobius Science Center all present programs to delight all. Along with these entertaining and educational programs, we have STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math […]
Tags: adults, booklist, books, Earth, encyclopedia, engineering, escape room, glowforge, kids, LEGO, Library of Things, mathematics, Mobius Science Center, NASA, parents, planetarium, planets, reading, rocket, science, slime, space, stars, stories, summer activities, summer programs, technology, teens, telescope, The Lab, The Studio, The Zaniac, Traveling Lantern Theatre Company, tweens, universe, video, World Book
Planetarium passes available at the library
Posted in News on May 29, 2019 at 6:00 am
We’ve partnered with the Spokane Falls Community College Planetarium to bring you the opportunity to see a planetarium show this summer. Each reserved pass provides a single entrance to the planetarium show. You can request up to four passes, which can be reserved 30 days in advance of each show. There are a limited number […]
Tags: adults, kids, parents, pass program, passes, planetarium, planets, science, SFCC, show, space, Spokane Falls Community College, stars, STEM, teachers, teens, tweens, universe
Microhistories: Extremely specific knowledge (aka fun facts!) you can share with others
Posted in Explore and Discover on May 7, 2019 at 6:00 am
By Rachel Underwood I have recently discovered an intense love for nonfiction titles and it all started with a compendium of terrible medical cures through history. Those 24-karat golden face masks that are in vogue right now? They’ve already been done long before the present day (and the masks still don’t have any proven benefits; […]
Tags: adults, Arowana, book list, booklist, books, butter, cadavers, cure-all, death, dragon, facts, fish, history, knowledge, medicinal, medicine, nonfiction, octopus, orchids, quackery, rain, reading, science, teens, trivia, witches
Cloud watching 101
Posted in Explore and Discover on April 30, 2019 at 6:00 am
By Abra Cole Springtime in the Inland Northwest is peak cloud watching time. Simple steps for cloud watching: Put away your wristwatch and prepare your imagination. Find a good spot, either sitting or lying down, with a good view of the sky. Talk about what you see: Shapes, colors, creatures, or other things in the […]
Tags: adults, art, clear sky, cloud paint, clouds, colors, contemplation, creatures, cumulonimbus, cumulus, free, games, imagination, kids, lenticular cloud, parents, relaxation, science, shapes, skygazing
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, […]
Tags: book list, books, digital resources, electrical engineering, electricity, kids, parents, science, science experiments, science in context, science projects, SIRS Discoverer, staff picks, STEM
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 […]
Tags: art, book list, books, colors, digital resources, Dr. Seuss, early learners, elementary, engineering, family, kids, language, Library of Things, literacy, math, online learning, painting, parents, picture books, preschool, reading, science, Seuss, shapes, staff picks, STEM kits, storytime, technology, The BookEnd, young learner
Kids solve Forensic Science Mysteries at the library
Posted in News on December 26, 2018 at 6:00 am
For kids ages 8+ Calling all detectives and scientists! Come to the library to solve the mystery with forensic science techniques. Test strawberry DNA Analyze fingerprints Create different “blood” spatter patterns (with paint!) No registration required. See you there! AIRWAY HEIGHTS Thursday, Jan 3, 4–5pm ARGONNE Tuesday, Jan 8, 4–5pm MORAN […]
Tags: booklists, books, detective, events, forensic science, forensics, kids, kids books, mysteries, parents, science, scientific deduction, scientific method, STEM, technology, tweens
Taking care of you: Modern day self-care
Posted in Explore and Discover on September 27, 2018 at 6:00 am
by Susan Goertz September means many things to many people—leaves changing color, shortening days, pumpkin spice everything. Did you know that September is also Self-Care Awareness Month? You wouldn’t think people would need tips on how to take it easy and pamper themselves. How hard can it be to slow down and breathe, right? Yet […]
Tags: adults, aromatherapy, books, breathing, clutter, downsizing, fidgety, fidgety meditation, health, healthy happy, meditation, mindful eating, mindfulness, parents, relaxation, science, self-care, self-caregiver, skeptics, sleep, stress, walking, yoga, yoga breathing
Exploration: Kids tackle STEM at the library
Posted in News on August 23, 2018 at 6:00 am
Demystify technology. Create slime. Build your own video game using Bloxels. Check out these kids’ STEM programs at our libraries. Take It Apart Curious about how things work? Now you can take them apart and demystify technology! Using basic tools, gloves, and safety goggles, we’ll take apart electronics, small appliances, and other devices don […]
Tags: Bloxels, chemistry, digital, events, games, hobbies, kids, parents, science, STEM, technology, teens, tweens, video games, young learners
