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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,

Around the World in a Bowl of Soup with Chef Ricky | Mexican Seafood Soup

Alina

We’re thrilled to kick off the new year bringing you delicious soups from around the world with Chef Ricky. First up – Mexican Seafood Soup (Caldo de Camaron) Ingredients  2 lbs. of medium cooked shrimp  3 Salmon filets   1 Chayote (Mexican pear squash)  5 Carrots  2 Large zucchinis  2 Celery

Intro to Manga

Skyler

Have you ever read a manga book or series before? Manga are Japanese comic books or graphic novels that are drawn in a way that is unique to the animation style. You might notice manga look like anime movies and TV series. That is because many anime are actually adapted

Space Science for Kids: Constellations

Cathy

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for our January, 2022 Space Science for Kids event, to learn about constellations. Register HERE and join us via Zoom on Tuesday, January 4, at 4pm. Have you ever spent time looking up at the night sky and ‘connecting the dots’

Spokane’s History Preserved in Postcards

Alina

Spokane’s building boom of the earliest twentieth century coincided with the golden age of the postcard, and many of Spokane’s majestic homes and commercial buildings appeared on postcards promoting the city, some of which are no longer around. Take a peek at some of these old Spokane postcards featuring buildings

Animals in Winter

Skyler

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for our January STEM Program to learn how animals survive in winter! Register HERE to join us via Zoom on Tuesday, January 11 at 4pm. Animals can deal with cold weather in many ways. They have at least three different options:

New Catalog Experience is Here!

Skyler

First step, new website. Second step, updated catalog! We’ve created a more functional and effective search experience so you can find and discover new media to enjoy – coming December 13. Along with our new library locations and resources available to you, we are excited to introduce an updated catalog experience! What does this

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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,

Around the World in a Bowl of Soup with Chef Ricky | Mexican Seafood Soup

Alina

We’re thrilled to kick off the new year bringing you delicious soups from around the world with Chef Ricky. First up – Mexican Seafood Soup (Caldo de Camaron) Ingredients  2 lbs. of medium cooked shrimp  3 Salmon filets   1 Chayote (Mexican pear squash)  5 Carrots  2 Large zucchinis  2 Celery

Intro to Manga

Skyler

Have you ever read a manga book or series before? Manga are Japanese comic books or graphic novels that are drawn in a way that is unique to the animation style. You might notice manga look like anime movies and TV series. That is because many anime are actually adapted

Space Science for Kids: Constellations

Cathy

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for our January, 2022 Space Science for Kids event, to learn about constellations. Register HERE and join us via Zoom on Tuesday, January 4, at 4pm. Have you ever spent time looking up at the night sky and ‘connecting the dots’

Spokane’s History Preserved in Postcards

Alina

Spokane’s building boom of the earliest twentieth century coincided with the golden age of the postcard, and many of Spokane’s majestic homes and commercial buildings appeared on postcards promoting the city, some of which are no longer around. Take a peek at some of these old Spokane postcards featuring buildings

Animals in Winter

Skyler

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for our January STEM Program to learn how animals survive in winter! Register HERE to join us via Zoom on Tuesday, January 11 at 4pm. Animals can deal with cold weather in many ways. They have at least three different options:

New Catalog Experience is Here!

Skyler

First step, new website. Second step, updated catalog! We’ve created a more functional and effective search experience so you can find and discover new media to enjoy – coming December 13. Along with our new library locations and resources available to you, we are excited to introduce an updated catalog experience! What does this

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