“More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States—over 70 million people—have a disability,” reports The Arc, a national organization that advocates for individuals and families
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
Written by Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, Dana Bronson In the Inland Northwest Special Collections, we try to practice what Rachel Vagts, an archivist at the Denver Public Library, coined as “radical welcome.” This challenges staff to design our policies and procedures through the lens of “how can we make
Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month—occurring annually from September 15th to October 15th—celebrates the stories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. According to the National Hispanic Heritage Month website, the dates chosen span the anniversaries of independence for
Our hearts are with the many individuals and families affected by the local fires. We are disheartened seeing our beautiful surrounding communities face this devastation. Please know that we are here for you! Spokane Public Library locations are a safer-air space for those looking to get inside away from the
In the hustle and bustle of “back to school”, don’t forget to take inventory of the great, FREE resources the library can offer students AND teachers throughout the year! And before you read further, you need to know that all SPS students have Spokane Public Library access with their student
By Social Services Manager, Bethiah Streeter Did you know there’s a lot of overlap between librarianship and social work? Both value confidentiality, connecting people with resources and information and meeting people where they’re at. Our libraries are a lively nexus of diversity and a lifeline for our most vulnerable populations.
If you’ve ever had a late-night craving for a new book or movie only to find the library isn’t open, then do we have a solution for you! The Library is installing four new Library Kiosks around town that are free to use and open 24 hours a day, 7
“More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States—over 70 million people—have a disability,” reports The Arc, a national organization that advocates for individuals and families
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
Written by Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, Dana Bronson In the Inland Northwest Special Collections, we try to practice what Rachel Vagts, an archivist at the Denver Public Library, coined as “radical welcome.” This challenges staff to design our policies and procedures through the lens of “how can we make
Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month—occurring annually from September 15th to October 15th—celebrates the stories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. According to the National Hispanic Heritage Month website, the dates chosen span the anniversaries of independence for
Our hearts are with the many individuals and families affected by the local fires. We are disheartened seeing our beautiful surrounding communities face this devastation. Please know that we are here for you! Spokane Public Library locations are a safer-air space for those looking to get inside away from the
In the hustle and bustle of “back to school”, don’t forget to take inventory of the great, FREE resources the library can offer students AND teachers throughout the year! And before you read further, you need to know that all SPS students have Spokane Public Library access with their student
By Social Services Manager, Bethiah Streeter Did you know there’s a lot of overlap between librarianship and social work? Both value confidentiality, connecting people with resources and information and meeting people where they’re at. Our libraries are a lively nexus of diversity and a lifeline for our most vulnerable populations.
If you’ve ever had a late-night craving for a new book or movie only to find the library isn’t open, then do we have a solution for you! The Library is installing four new Library Kiosks around town that are free to use and open 24 hours a day, 7
