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Women’s History Month | Book List for Kids & Young Adults
March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the struggles and accomplishments women made throughout history, and to read stories depicting female empowerment. Anthologies Rad American Women A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl Book Little Book … Continued →
An Artist’s Inspiration
During this month’s Meet an Artist program, participants got to see Tracy Poindexter-Canton’s beautiful artwork and heard about famous Black artists she is inspired by. She also invited poet Stephen Pitters … Continued →
Women’s History Month Book List
Last year, the National Women’s History Alliance selected as their theme “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced.” Since most women’s suffrage events were canceled in 2020, they extended the theme for 2021 as it “captures the spirit … Continued →
Student Newsletter | February 2021
Enjoy Magazines from RBdigital on Libby from OverDrive Starting January 28
Spokane Public Library will be moving our digital magazines from RBdigital to the Libby app starting January 28. You will continue to be able to browse, borrow, and enjoy all the same great magazines from ZINIO in the RBdigital app, … Continued →
Black History Month 2021
While February is Black History Month, it is important to reflect on the stories and impact of Black history throughout the year. The Library partnered with members of the community to provide videos, events, and book lists to inspire the … Continued →
Black History Month | Book List Recommended by Community Members
For Black History Month, we reached out to members of Spokane’s Black community and asked them to share a couple of their favorite books or books they felt were important for others to read. This is an #OwnVoices list in … Continued →
Black History Month | Book List for Kids 2021
This is an #OwnVoices list for Black History Month featuring stories of historical fiction, fiction, biography, and more about prominent people, movements, and eras outlined in Black history. We hope these books inspire learning and reflection. Picture Books Henry’s Freedom Box by … Continued →
Library Projects Under Construction
The Library currently has five projects under construction, funded by the $77 million bond voters passed in 2018. There have been no major pandemic implications to the construction timelines and we are looking forward to opening four out of five projects this year. Read on to learn about each project. You may also watch a time … Continued →
Student Newsletter | January
Winter World Jumble | Opening Act(ivity)
Hi, my name is Lisa. I usually host the Opening Act(ivity) program at Northtown. While the libraries are closed, we are bringing the activities to you virtually. Today’s activity is a Winter Word(s) Jumble: UAMUTN NTIWRE ESFWALONK YAALS PHOHDIPY (2 … Continued →