Posted in News on January 18, 2023 at 6:00 am
The shortest month of the year is packed with interesting and engaging programs for all ages, adults, and businesses—including online author talks. SCLD Online Authors Series Register for these programs on our Upcoming Speakers web page. Back in a Spell: Author Talk with Lana HarperRegistration is required.ONLINEThursday, Feb 9, 4pm Tastes Like W […]
Tags: art show, author talks, bird count, crochet, events, genealogy, maker hours, Medicare, memory cafe, open hours, programs, SCORE Business, Spanish, tax aide, trivia
Posted in News on October 18, 2022 at 6:00 am
See the ways you can create, make, and practice self-care in November with the library. Try out Pilates, a new puzzle or board game, or create a container of spring bulbs for winter enjoyment. You can drop into The Studio at Spokane Valley Library to learn about the available audio-visual recording equipment and software and […]
Tags: adults, Beanstack, board games, books, food, gardening, glowforge, indoor garden, parents, Pilates, reading challenge, shop local, Small Business Saturday, soccer, Spanish programs, Ted Lasso, The Lab, The Studio, trivia
Posted in News on April 21, 2022 at 4:15 am
Wellness is the focus of two programs in May—one for tweens and teens all about healthy habits to help steer clear of vaping and one for adults who want to learn and apply the science of well-being to their lives. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating with two creative […]
Tags: adults, Asian American Heritage, business, digital resources, Hamilton, learning circle, Library of Things, Master Gardeners, Medicare, multimeter, origami, Pacific Islander Heritage, parents, picture books, plant clinic, SCORE, STARS Training, sumi-e painting, teens, trivia, vaping prevention, wellness
Posted in News on April 19, 2022 at 6:00 am
We have programs for family fun, STEM exploration, and in-person and online storytimes in May. Family Fun After-Hours Miniature Golf Play some nature-themed, after-hours miniature golf in the library with your family or a group of friends! Tee times are every 20 minutes for groups of up to 6 people. Tweens, teens & families Registration […]
Tags: adults, Hamilton, kids, mini golf, miniature golf, musical, parents, reading, STEM, stories, study buddy, teens, trivia, tweens
Posted in News on March 24, 2022 at 4:00 am
Our programs for adults in April include creative, entertaining, and informative offerings. During Money Smart Week, you can learn about building your credit, home buying, spending smart on essentials, and more. Earth Week brings BioBlitz 2022 with programs for all ages and a guided hike just for adults at the Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve. Veget […]
Tags: adults, art, BioBlitz, business, Earth Day, entrepreneurs, Fantastic Beasts, finances, gardening, Money Smart Week, picture books, social media, startups, technology, trivia
Posted in News on March 22, 2022 at 6:00 am
STEM programs return to The Lab at North Spokane Library—be sure to sign up before they fill up! Teens and tweens who need service hours can make fleece tie blankets at the library over spring break. Everyone is encouraged to sign up for Trivia: Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them. You only need one […]
Tags: BioBlitz, Earth Week, kids, parents, STEM, story time, teens, trivia, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 2, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs Did you know that for every library program we offer there are often dozens, sometimes hundreds, of related books, CDs, DVDs, and digital resources available from the library? Here are just some of the materials you can check out to get ready for upcoming programs, explore after attending, or dive into when […]
Tags: adults, all ages, books, CDs, Downton Abbey, DVDs, Fantastic Beasts, goats, Hamilton, hoopla, kids, Libby app, movies, music, mysteries, overdrive, reading, tea, tea blending, teens, trivia, yoga
Posted in News on February 17, 2022 at 4:15 am
Our March programs provide opportunities to explore a variety of topics. Hear the story of one man’s forgiveness of his attacker who went on a killing spree shortly after 9/11. Gardening ideas and tips have sprung up in four different programs. These fill up fast! Our medley of programs for adults includes the return of […]
Tags: adults, business, business taxes, entrepreneurs, gardening, parents, picture books, programs, startups, trivia, urban farming
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 Explore and Discover on September 23, 2020 at 6:00 am
BY ABRA COLE Banned Books Week is next week, September 27–October 3. So, usually at this time of year, I would be working on a banned books display for the Teens section at the Spokane Valley Library. It is one of my most favorite displays to put together, not just because it is such an […]
Tags: adults, ALA, banned books, books, reading, teens, trivia