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Did you know? Our Community has 3 Different Library Systems

Which Library System is Which?

Skyler

Depending on where you live, you have FREE access to one of THREE different library systems locally: Spokane Public Library (us!), Spokane County Library District,

Native American Heritage Month | Young Adult Picks 2022

Youth Services

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley Check Out Book Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask: Young Readers Addition by Anton Treuer Check Out Book Hunting by Stars by Cherie Dimaline (sequel to The Marrow Thieves) Check Out Book An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United

Native American Heritage Month | Picture Book & Middle Grade Picks 2022

Youth Services

Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer Check Out Book Still This Love Goes On by Buffy Sainte-Marie Check Out Book SkySisters by Jan Bordeau Waboose Check Out Book Sharice’s Big Voice: a Native kid becomes a Congresswoman by Sharice Davids Check Out Book Be a Good Ancestor by Leona

Native American Heritage Month Book List | 2022

Sharma

Now (and always) is the time to read American Indian stories, especially after they have been controlled, denied, and silenced for too long. In an interview with Oprah Magazine, Vassar poet and professor Molly McGlennen (Anishinaabe) said, “I always think of Native literature as a gift to the world. Telling

Native American Heritage Month 2022

Skyler

While Native American Heritage Month is celebrated nationally every November, Indigenous history and culture should be acknowledged all year long. Many Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities are the original occupants of this land, and this is a time to share stories, preserve history, and encourage respect for their heritage. Preserving

It’s Always the Season for Witches: Great Witchy Books to Check Out Today

Sharma

Witches! Malevolent or good-hearted, the presence of these ionic beings always intensifies as we approach the end of October. Personally, I’m here for witches year-round, especially when it comes to great literature. Here is a smattering of witch books for all ages and interests and seasons. Baby and Toddler (Board

Children’s Books to Celebrate Diwali | October 24-28

Youth Services

Diwali is the Festival of Lights, one of India’s major holidays and celebrated over the course of five days. This year, Diwali starts October 24! In honor of this occasion, the Library has assembled some children’s titles about Diwali. Diwali in My New Home by Shachi Kaushik Check Out Book

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Did you know? Our Community has 3 Different Library Systems

Which Library System is Which?

Skyler

Depending on where you live, you have FREE access to one of THREE different library systems locally: Spokane Public Library (us!), Spokane County Library District,

Native American Heritage Month | Young Adult Picks 2022

Youth Services

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley Check Out Book Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask: Young Readers Addition by Anton Treuer Check Out Book Hunting by Stars by Cherie Dimaline (sequel to The Marrow Thieves) Check Out Book An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United

Native American Heritage Month | Picture Book & Middle Grade Picks 2022

Youth Services

Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story by Danielle Greendeer Check Out Book Still This Love Goes On by Buffy Sainte-Marie Check Out Book SkySisters by Jan Bordeau Waboose Check Out Book Sharice’s Big Voice: a Native kid becomes a Congresswoman by Sharice Davids Check Out Book Be a Good Ancestor by Leona

Native American Heritage Month Book List | 2022

Sharma

Now (and always) is the time to read American Indian stories, especially after they have been controlled, denied, and silenced for too long. In an interview with Oprah Magazine, Vassar poet and professor Molly McGlennen (Anishinaabe) said, “I always think of Native literature as a gift to the world. Telling

Native American Heritage Month 2022

Skyler

While Native American Heritage Month is celebrated nationally every November, Indigenous history and culture should be acknowledged all year long. Many Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities are the original occupants of this land, and this is a time to share stories, preserve history, and encourage respect for their heritage. Preserving

It’s Always the Season for Witches: Great Witchy Books to Check Out Today

Sharma

Witches! Malevolent or good-hearted, the presence of these ionic beings always intensifies as we approach the end of October. Personally, I’m here for witches year-round, especially when it comes to great literature. Here is a smattering of witch books for all ages and interests and seasons. Baby and Toddler (Board

Children’s Books to Celebrate Diwali | October 24-28

Youth Services

Diwali is the Festival of Lights, one of India’s major holidays and celebrated over the course of five days. This year, Diwali starts October 24! In honor of this occasion, the Library has assembled some children’s titles about Diwali. Diwali in My New Home by Shachi Kaushik Check Out Book

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