TAG: storytime
December Brings Wintery Disney Trivia, Local Holiday Shopping & Merry Gnome Ornaments
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
Thankful for Sherlock Holmes, Holiday Ornaments, LEGO Storytimes & You
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
Fun & Eerie Things for Kids & Families to Do for a Thrilling October
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
Take a Chance on Something New in September
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
Storytime Shorts videos: Let’s read stories, sing songs, play & learn
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
Finding adventure in your own backyard
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. […]
Tags: adventures, booklist, books, digital, early learner, early learning, fiction, kids, nonfiction, outdoors, parents, reading, storytime
KSPS offers virtual storytimes for pre-kindergarten & elementary-school age kids
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
Day in the life of a librarian
Posted in Explore and Discover on May 16, 2019 at 6:00 am
By Dana Mannino When kids tour the library, I like to ask them what they think a librarian does. Usually I get answers like “You tell us not to run.” I think to myself, “If I wanted to do that, I would have become a life guard!” I don’t think kids are the only ones […]
Tags: #dayinthelife, #ProjectMemory, adults, appointment, book a librarian, book club, day in the life, encyclopedia, finances, kids, LEGO, librarian, library, library card, overdrive, parents, preschool, Prime Time, Project Memory, reading, referenceusa, STEM, stories, story time, storytime, teens, World Book
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
Let’s play: Indoor winter fun at the library
Posted in Explore and Discover, kids, Parents and Teachers on January 24, 2019 at 10:00 am
By Gwendolyn Haley The library is a great place to visit in the winter! No really, it’s true! Every week, we have Play & Learn Storytimes for families with children ages 0–5. For older kids, we have regularly scheduled LEGO Clubs, STEM programs, and other activities. And even when we don’t have a formal program […]
Tags: activities, blocks, building blocks, creativity, imagination, Imagination Playground, indoor play, kids, learning, LEGO, library, parents, play, play games, puzzles, scavenger hunt, STEM, storytime
