RSSLearning to Draw with the Extra Time
Hi Everyone, My name is Lisa and I work at the Northtown location. During this time, I have been drawing up a storm with all the virtual offerings. The car … Continued →
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Simplifying Your Life | The Children’s Room
If you want to simplify your life, where do you start? Follow Clara’s lead on how to clean and organize your home one room at a time! Lesson 3 | The Children’s Room Start simplifying your life with the kid’s room! Walk … Continued →
Vendors Offering Temporary, Remote Access for Free
Many online service vendors are offering free or extended access of their products while communities are in self-isolation. Here’s a list of resources that we have so far: Ancestry Library Edition genealogy database is usually only accessible from within a library … Continued →
Helping Your Children Relax and Rest
Hygge (pronounced hue-guh, not hoo-gah) – A Danish word used when acknowledging a feeling or moment that is comforting or cozy. Cozy – A feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation. How can we make our children feel comfortable and calm during this … Continued →
Why it’s a Good Time to do Genealogy
I hear it all the time – “I don’t have time for Genealogy.” While a pandemic isn’t the way I like to interest people in Genealogy, it is effective! Everyone trapped inside with nothing to do? Now is a GREAT … Continued →
Tips for Reading with Your Baby
While I eagerly await the return of Baby Storytime to the South Hill Library, here are some recommendations for reading at home with your littlest one! Reading with your baby is all about enjoying a snuggly good time together. You … Continued →
Create a Cat Castle! | Library @ Home
If you’ve got a cat, small dog, hamster or other small pet, why not create a cardboard castle for them? Don’t they all love to be in a box, anyway? Spokane Public Library has hosted several Cat Castle events, where … Continued →
Drop Everything and Read | Celebrate Beverly Cleary April 12
April 12 is celebrated every year in schools and libraries all over the world as D.E.A.R. Day – Drop Everything and Read! It’s an annual reminder to make reading for fun a priority in our lives! Why April 12? It’s … Continued →
Simplifying Your Life | Organizing Your Bedroom and Closet
If you want to simplify your life, where do you start? Follow Clara’s lead on how to clean and organize your home one room at a time! Lesson 2 | The Bedroom and Closet Start simplifying your life with the … Continued →
Learning Opportunities During a Pandemic | Parent Perspective
I have a four-year-old who normally goes to daycare while my husband and I work full-time. We are now in social isolation together learning a new rhythm to life. This presents us with the privilege and responsibility of facilitating more … Continued →
Other resources you can access from home
In times like these, it is encouraging to see organizations coming together to support their communities! While the library offers a ton of awesome resources for free, check out these free resources from organizations all over the world. Reading and … Continued →
Library resources you can access from home
You may be experiencing some cabin fever or be seeking distraction with everything going on in the world. Keep yourself busy with a variety of digital resources from the library. Early Learners/Kids/Teens Kanopy Kids | Kanopy Kids has great choices for … Continued →