RSSMemorable Trips | Opening (Act)ivity
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 →
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Reading for Fun
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 →
Imagine Your Story | Reading List for Kids and Teens
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 →
Quilting Ideas | Opening Act(ivity)
My name is Lisa and I work at the Northtown Library. I host the Opening Act(ivity) program typically every Wednesday mornings. Since we are closed for now, we are bringing the Opening Act(ivity) to you! For today’s activity, I want … Continued →
Napkin Roses | Opening Act(ivity)
Want to learn how to make a napkin rose? Learn with our Northtown staff as they present this Opening Act(ivity). This program is usually held at Northtown on Monday mornings but while we are closed, we are bringing the activities … Continued →
Concrete Poetry | Opening Act(ivity)
Hi, my name is Lisa. I host the Opening Act(ivity) program at the Northtown Branch. Today’s activity is writing a concrete poem using Shakespeare or a favorite author. Concrete poetry—sometimes also called ‘shape poetry‘—is poetry whose visual appearance matches the topic of the poem. … Continued →
Make a Journal | Opening Act(ivity)
Hi, my name is Lisa. I usually host the Opening Act(ivity) at the Northtown Library. Summer Reading is here, so time to make an Art/Reading Journal! Here are a few suggestions on what you can create: Choose a fun notebook … Continued →
Download the New Library App
Access Spokane Public Library on-the-go! Find books, events, recommendations, and more with ease in our new app. Download our app for Apple or Android today! The app includes links to our digital library (such as eMagazines from RBdigital), updates on our construction … Continued →
Vintage Finds
Check out the full presentation here. Where to find your treasure: Antique Shops – If you don’t have a lot of experience, start here. The prices may be higher than other stores, but they often have lots to dig through. … Continued →
Recycle Art | Opening Act(ivity)
Hi, my name is Lisa. On Wednesday mornings, I usually host the Opening Act(ivity) at the Northtown Branch. Recycle Art Project: How to make a Faux Gum Wrapper Chain (if you don’t chew gum) If you are like me, your … Continued →
Rainbows | Opening Act(ivity)
Hi, my name is Lisa. On Wednesday mornings, I host the Opening Act(ivity) Program at the Northtown location. Today’s activity involves rainbows. Can you name all the colors of the rainbow? Next, I would like … Continued →
Art Break | Writing Letters & Postcards
Hey all, it’s Eva with another “Art Break.” We are collaborating with Spark Central to present a program called “Stay Home and Correspond.” I’ve always written letters and postcards, and while working from home I’m taking more time for this than ever before. Social … Continued →