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 →
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 →
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 →
This year is/was, in short, a trip. One way to escape our own reality was to immerse ourselves in that of another via reading anything and everything. Straight from SPL staff to you, we present our Recommended Reads of 2020. The books in this … Continued →
Find a variety of children’s books to share celebrations of winter and a variety of winter holidays. Pick these up via curbside pickup! Tree of Cranes by Allen Say Book Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story by Angela … Continued →
This year might just be the perfect one for sending holiday cards. Since we can’t see our friends and extended family in person this year, a card that lets someone know you’re thinking of them can really brighten their day! … Continued →
LinksKids Virtual Show and Tell Game Nights on Discord Make a Ramen Grilled Cheese CultureGrams Books “Over and Under the Snow” “I Can Make This Promise” “New Kid” “We Are Okay”
There is a plethora of information – true or not – at our fingertips. The best way to stay informed is to fact check and remain impartial to the things you see because misinformation is everywhere. Before you share information with the world, … Continued →
Learning to do something new can be frustrating. Over the fall, I harvested elderberries and froze them with the intention to do something with them later. That something came in the form of a medicinal elderberry tincture, courtesy of an … Continued →
November 13-19, 2020 is Transgender Awareness Week, a time to bring awareness to and support the transgender community by providing a platform, sharing stories, experiences, and reflections of identity, and acknowledging the prejudice and adversity the community faces often. Check … Continued →
On December 2, 2020, Spokane Public Library will be moving our digital ebooks and audiobooks from RBdigital to the Libby app as part of our OverDrive collection. You will continue to be able to browse, borrow, and enjoy all the same … Continued →
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