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 May 10, 2022 at 6:00 am
We’re having a spring sale at all SCLD libraries! You can buy a bag full of gently used books, CDs, and DVDs to stock up for summer reading, listening, and watching. […]
Tags: book sale, books, CDs, DVDs, kids, library book sale, reading, sale, teens, tweens, used book sale
Posted in Explore and Discover on April 28, 2022 at 4:45 am
... To find cool things like this, you need high-level searching skills! But you don’t need to be a librarian to memorize a list of the Valar (the demi-god like beings from Tolkien’s The Silmarillion). Here is a step-by-step guide to nerding out with some super research skills. […]
Tags: academic journals, adults, digital library, digital resources, fandom, Gale, Gale Academic OneFile, kids, nerd, proquest, research, scholarly journals, search, teens, tweens
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 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 16, 2022 at 6:00 am
by Gwendolyn Haley Earth Week is the perfect time to get outside and explore while also learning about the importance of conservation and biodiversity. We’ve planned a week of activities for you! BioBlitz 2022 A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species of plants, animals, and insects as possible […]
Tags: adults, animals, BioBlitz, Earth Day, Earth Week, hike, insects, kids, nature, outdoors, parents, plants, science, STEM, teens, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 9, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Alison Johnson Spring is just a few weeks away! I am looking forward to getting outside and enjoying some sunshine. If, for you, spring is all about sunshine and projects, the library has some great STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) resources and programs to get the whole family learning and creating both […]
Tags: activities, adults, books, kids, kits, kits activities, Library of Things, outdoors, parents, STEAM, STEM, teens, tweens
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 8, 2022 at 6:00 am
International Women’s Day takes place each year on March 8 to acknowledge women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements in the face of historical disadvantages. It’s also a day to advocate for women’s rights worldwide. I’m normally a fiction reader, so I’ve decided to celebrate International Women’s Day this year by e […]
Tags: adults, books, current affairs, history, international women's day, kids, reading, teens, tweens, women's history month
Posted in Explore and Discover on March 3, 2022 at 7:00 am
By Gwendolyn Haley Spokane County is a community of gardeners, and the movement is growing. Last year, the library distributed over 2,000 seed packets to community members through our seed libraries, helping people discover the joy of growing their own food. What Is a Seed Library? A seed library is run for the benefit of […]
Tags: adults, community, food, gardening, seed libraries, seed library, seed saving, teens, tweens, urban farming
Posted in Parents and Teachers on March 1, 2022 at 6:00 am
Raising a child as a reader can start at any time, even now. Whether you have a baby, a preschooler, or even a 12-year-old, it is never too early or too late to see the many benefits of reading to children. The library has books and resources to help you raise a readers. Have you tried Book Butler? Or signed up for... […]
Tags: 1000 books, books, caregivers, digital library, kids, Kindergarten, parents, reading, story time, storytimes, teachers, tweens