Posted in News on June 7, 2022 at 6:00 am
You can head outdoors to enjoy many of our summer programs, including performances by Alex Zerbe (a.k.a. The Zaniac) and Eric Herman, held in local parks and the outdoor areas around our libraries. Young readers and their families will enjoy our Nature Storytimes and Family Storytimes in the Park, which are both in-person and outdoors. Families can […]
Tags: Beanstack, camping, comedy, Families, kids, library programs, music, online reading challenge, outdoors, parents, science, stories, storytime, summer, Summer reading, teens, tie dye, tweens
Posted in News on May 17, 2022 at 6:00 am
June brings programs for adults about separation anxiety in pets, Medicare, active walks for senior citizens, some engaging new picture books to read with young children, and the bi-monthly Master Gardeners Plant Clinic. Businesses and startups can sign up to learn the fundamentals of building a brand for a business. Family Storytimes are back in p […]
Tags: adults, Beanstack, business, Eric Herman, kids, Medicare, parents, pets, picture book chat, senior walks, separation anxiety, stories, storytime, summer, Summer reading, teens, The Zaniac, tweens
Posted in News on February 15, 2022 at 6:00 am
If your elementary-age student could use some homework help, drop in on our new Study Buddy program on Wednesday afternoons. Parents can learn healthy eating and active living skills, plus get great new recipes, in the EFNEP program. And families can have some fun decorating their masterpiece cake in this month’s Nailed It! competition. If […]
Tags: adults, books, early learning, food, kids, nutrition, parents, reading, Spanish, Spanish programs, STEM, storytime, storytimes, study buddy, teens, tweens
Posted in News on November 17, 2021 at 6:00 am
Kids and families can enjoy library programs for making gnome ornaments, creating a gingerbread house, competing in wintery Disney trivia, trying science experiments, and participating in Camp Read-a-Rama during winter break. Plus programs for businesses, parents, and holiday shoppers! […]
Tags: adults, gingerbread houses, gnomes, kids, LEGO, ornaments, parents, picture book chat, programs, small business, Small Business Saturday, SMART goals, storytime, storytimes, teens, trivia
Posted in News on October 19, 2021 at 6:00 am
Fans of mystery will want to check out our programs dedicated to one of the most famous private detectives in literature, TV, and film—Sherlock Holmes. Plus, November has entertaining and informative programs for adults, businesses, and kids and families that you won’t want to miss. […]
Tags: adults, businesses, crafts, experiments, glowforge, holidays, kids, LEGO, Medicare, ornaments, picture book chat, programs, science, Sherlock Holmes, STARS Training, STEM, story time, storytime, trivia
Posted in News on September 14, 2021 at 6:00 am
Science experiments and storytimes are a great way to discover new things and great stories all month long. National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. We’re having a Spanish-language celebration at Spokane Valley Library with music, food, activities for los niños, as well as a tour of the library and our expanded […]
Tags: escape room, Families, fiesta, kids, LEGO, mystery, online, parents, programs, reading, science, Spanish, spooky, STEM, stories, storytime, teens, Tim Burton, trivia, tweens
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 News on October 28, 2020 at 6:00 am
Storytime Shorts Our librarians miss having storytime with our youngest library customers and their families. And we’ve heard from some of you that you’ve missed storytime too! So our librarians have recorded some wonderful picture book stories, songs, fingerplays, activities, and flannel stories using the felt board for our new video series St […]
Tags: activities, babies, caregivers, early learning, kids, learning, parents, playing, preschooler, reading, rhymes, singing, stories, storytime, toddlers
Posted in kids, Parents and Teachers on May 15, 2020 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs I live on a street with several young families, and during the governor’s Stay Home Stay Healthy order, I’ve really enjoyed walking my dogs along brightly chalked hopscotch games, seeing bubbles floating in the air, and marveling at the intricate fairy garden and pebble river one family made in their parking strip. […]
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Posted in News on April 1, 2020 at 6:00 am
KSPS Every Child Reads Storytimes KSPS PBS is offering a collection of pre-kindergarten through grade 4 read-aloud stories from local educators, librarians, and community members. You can watch and listen to these great stories with your little ones and try some of the fun reading activities. Here are two stories that you can experience now. […]
Tags: caregivers, early learners, early learning, kids, parents, reading, stories, storytime, virtual, virtual storytimes