Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Youth Services librarians put together this book list to highlight works from Latinx and Hispanic authors and illustrators. The following books are considered #OwnVoices, a term used to describe books where the author writes from their own experiences and perspectives to create characters that share their marginalized identity. … Continued →
Celebrate Hispanic and Latinx culture with Spokane Public Library! View our selection of pre-recorded video programming below to learn more about Latinx cultures: How to Cook: Tortillas! featuring Jocelyn Nunez. Preparing Sopa (Soup) with Vanessa! featuring Vanessa Delgado How to Make a … Continued →
Hi, this is Lisa from Northtown Library. I usually host the Opening Act(ivity) program once a week at Northtown. Since we are closed, we are bringing the activity to you. Today’s activity is a spin-off from one of my UNEEK Writer’s … Continued →
There’s Norwegian granite on a building in downtown Spokane? Yes! All too often, we walk through downtown with blinders on, intent on where we’re going but not seeing the amazing historic buildings and stone all around us. Going on a … Continued →
Thanks for joining the Northtown team for Opening Act(ivity). Today, we will learn about Macrame. You can use these for key chains, backpack pulls, zipper pulls, necklaces. A half knot (Spiral) and square knot are featured in the video. When … Continued →
Hi, my name is Lisa. I host the Opening Act(ivity) on Wednesday mornings at our Northtown location. While we are social distancing, we are bringing the activities to you! Today’s activity involves a field trip and a scavenger hunt. Please … Continued →
Later this year, Spokane Public Library will be moving our digital ebooks and audiobooks from RBdigital to the Libby app as part of our OverDrive collection. You will continue to be able to browse, borrow, and enjoy all the same great … Continued →
Do you have a favorite word? I have several. I love the word viscosity (especially when it refers to chocolate milkshakes). I also love the word epistolary. It means “related to the writing of letters.” When paired with novels – … Continued →
Coffee or Crafting: How about both? Here is a way to enjoy your cup of joe with a splash of creativity. I’m a fan of using different items to create art. For today’s activity, we will be using watercolor paper, … Continued →
I’m Lisa from the Northtown Library. I usually host the Opening Act(ivity) program on Wednesday mornings, though today we are bringing the activity to you! Today’s activity has to do with travel. I … Continued →
Reading for fun? What is that?! As a student and an only-parent, it is difficult to find time to enjoy reading for pleasure. There is always another assigned chapter to read, home distractions and dishes to do that fill my … Continued →
Check out our fantasy adventure reading list to fit this year’s summer reading theme, Imagine Your Story! Picture Books Another by Christian Robinson Book | eBook Day Dreamers: A Journey of Imagination by Emily Winfield Martin Book Journey by Aaron Becker Book Little Barbarian by Renato Moriconi … Continued →
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