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Literacy across the spectrum

Literacy Across the Spectrum

By Lara Hemingway, former trustee of the Library Board and current Board President for the Northwest Autism Center When my kids were little, we frequently

Library Learning Week

Join us Monday, January 22 – Sunday, January 28 for Library Learning Week! Learn a new skill, find a new hobby, work your entrepreneurial muscles, and build community! This week is all about learning something new to help you become your best self. In addition to regularly scheduled weekly events

Walking in a Wonka Wonderland | Wonka Candy Carnival

On Saturday, December 16th, bring the child or teen in your life to the Wonka Candy Carnival at Central Library (3rd floor) from 1-3pm! You will get to play a life-sized game of Candy Land where you can enter activities with creative Wonka themes. Invent a NEW type of candy!

Local Author Favorites of 2023

We asked several writers from around the Inland Northwest to highlight their favorite reads of this last year, and the results are awesome! If you’re looking for reading inspiration, take a look at these wide-ranging suggestions, which contain everything from middle readers to literary fiction to poetry to creative non-fiction.

Recommended Reads of 2023

There are SO many books out there to read. Here are a few of our recommendations read over the year! Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Check It Out This book blew my mind. If you like fantasy, world-building, dragons, action, or a hero’s journey, you’ll love this book, too! It

Measure No. 1 Library Operations Levy Renewal Information

On February 13, 2024, the Library will ask the community to renew the levy that has funded 18% of expanded library operations and services since 2013. To continue to meet the needs of the community, we ask for a renewal at the current rate of the levy lid lift for a duration of three years. This is an existing tax.

Get Cozy with the Library: 13 Cuddly Reads

To our bookish delight, the term “cozy read” has expanded beyond just cozy mysteries to include cozy YA titles, cozy paranormal fantasies, and even cozy non-fiction (hygge, anyone?). In other words, a cozy read is any book that comforts you and makes you feel good. Here is a list of

Literacy across the spectrum

Literacy Across the Spectrum

By Lara Hemingway, former trustee of the Library Board and current Board President for the Northwest Autism Center When my kids were little, we frequently

Library Learning Week

Join us Monday, January 22 – Sunday, January 28 for Library Learning Week! Learn a new skill, find a new hobby, work your entrepreneurial muscles, and build community! This week is all about learning something new to help you become your best self. In addition to regularly scheduled weekly events

Walking in a Wonka Wonderland | Wonka Candy Carnival

On Saturday, December 16th, bring the child or teen in your life to the Wonka Candy Carnival at Central Library (3rd floor) from 1-3pm! You will get to play a life-sized game of Candy Land where you can enter activities with creative Wonka themes. Invent a NEW type of candy!

Local Author Favorites of 2023

We asked several writers from around the Inland Northwest to highlight their favorite reads of this last year, and the results are awesome! If you’re looking for reading inspiration, take a look at these wide-ranging suggestions, which contain everything from middle readers to literary fiction to poetry to creative non-fiction.

Recommended Reads of 2023

There are SO many books out there to read. Here are a few of our recommendations read over the year! Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Check It Out This book blew my mind. If you like fantasy, world-building, dragons, action, or a hero’s journey, you’ll love this book, too! It

Measure No. 1 Library Operations Levy Renewal Information

On February 13, 2024, the Library will ask the community to renew the levy that has funded 18% of expanded library operations and services since 2013. To continue to meet the needs of the community, we ask for a renewal at the current rate of the levy lid lift for a duration of three years. This is an existing tax.

Get Cozy with the Library: 13 Cuddly Reads

To our bookish delight, the term “cozy read” has expanded beyond just cozy mysteries to include cozy YA titles, cozy paranormal fantasies, and even cozy non-fiction (hygge, anyone?). In other words, a cozy read is any book that comforts you and makes you feel good. Here is a list of