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Community Science: Pollinators Activity

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
All Locations
Pollinators keep our world green and growing. Find out more about an excellent pollinator—the Mason Bee—and create a home for them in your yard with this library Take-and-Make kit, while supplies last. All ages

Supply pickup: May 17–23, during open hours
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Free AARP Tax Aide

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Spokane Valley
Meeting room
By appointment only

Federal income taxes can be confusing. Free AARP Tax Aide help is available February through April at four of our libraries: Argonne, Cheney, Moran Prairie, and Spokane Valley. Appointments are required for all locations and can be made through Washington Trust Bank by calling 509.353.4851.

To help with your appointment, be sure to bring your 2022 tax documents, valid photo ID, and Social Security cards for yourself and all household members. If you know which tax forms you’ll need, you can download and print them from www.irs.gov.
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Free AARP Tax Aide

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Moran Prairie
Meeting room
By appointment only

Federal income taxes can be confusing. Free AARP Tax Aide help is available February through April at four of our libraries: Argonne, Cheney, Moran Prairie, and Spokane Valley. Appointments are required for all locations and can be made through Washington Trust Bank by calling 509.353.4851.

To help with your appointment, be sure to bring your 2022 tax documents, valid photo ID, and Social Security cards for yourself and all household members. If you know which tax forms you’ll need, you can download and print them from www.irs.gov.
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Jigsaw Puzzle & Board Game Swap

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
North Spokane
Lab
Trade in your jigsaw puzzles and board games for a new challenge. Please only bring complete puzzles and games that have all their pieces. Puzzles and games can be any age level. All ages
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LEGO Free Play

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Airway Heights
Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library’s abundance of LEGO bricks. All ages
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Sensory Storytime

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cheney
Meeting room
Sensory Storytime is for those who need extra sensory support, including children, adults, and their families and caregivers. Along with reading books, this interactive storytime has activities for sensory exploration, such as music, art, and movement. Afterward, we will have sensory-friendly playtime, and you can get to know other families. All ages 

Presented in partnership with the Arc of Spokane
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LEGO Free Play

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fairfield
Meeting room
Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library’s abundance of LEGO bricks. All ages
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LEGO Free Play

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Argonne
Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library’s abundance of LEGO bricks. All ages
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Arte mexicano de hojalata / Art in Spanish: Mexican Tin Art

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Spokane Valley
Meeting room
Mientras escuchan un cuento los niños crearán arte inspirado en hojalata mexicana, conversando con otros niños en español. Este programa está destinado a niños que entienden español básico y quiere practicar este idioma con niños de su edad. Para niños de los grados escolares 2–4 y sus familias 

Listen to a story, make a craft inspired by hojalata (Mexican tin art), and chat with other children in Spanish while you create. This program is intended for children who understand basic Spanish and want to practice speaking Spanish with kids their age. Kids in grades 2–4 & their families 

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Baby Play & Learn Storytime

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Ages 0–18 months

Babies are introduced to the rhythm and beauty of language during our 20-minute storytime with picture books, rhymes, bounces, and songs. Afterward, babies continue to learn during 30 minutes of play with age-appropriate toys and activities. All activities happen with babies on grown-up laps, so plan to attend in a one-to-one baby-to-adult ratio.

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LEGO Free Play

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Medical Lake
Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library’s abundance of LEGO bricks. All ages
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Free AARP Tax Aide

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Spokane Valley
Meeting room
By appointment only

Federal income taxes can be confusing. Free AARP Tax Aide help is available February through April at four of our libraries: Argonne, Cheney, Moran Prairie, and Spokane Valley. Appointments are required for all locations and can be made through Washington Trust Bank by calling 509.353.4851.

To help with your appointment, be sure to bring your 2022 tax documents, valid photo ID, and Social Security cards for yourself and all household members. If you know which tax forms you’ll need, you can download and print them from www.irs.gov.
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STEM: Squishy Circuits

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Argonne
Meeting room
What does it take to light a light bulb? And what is conductivity? Find out how electrical circuits work while playing with playdough to make squishy circuits! Ages 8–12
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Family Play & Learn Storytime

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Spokane Valley
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

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Family Play & Learn Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Deer Park
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

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Drop-in Hours at The Studio

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Spokane Valley
Studio
Stop by to familiarize yourself with The Studio and its available equipment and software. The space is equipped with two 4K video cameras, lighting, backdrops, microphones, one Nikon D3400 DSLR camera, and a ring light. The Studio is also home to computers loaded with editing software, which include Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie, Audacity, and GarageBand.
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Jigsaw Puzzle & Board Game Swap

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Moran Prairie
Meeting room
Trade in your jigsaw puzzles and board games for a new challenge. Please only bring complete puzzles and games that have all their pieces. Puzzles and games can be any age level. All ages
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Koinobori Carp Windsocks

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Spokane
Learn about Children’s Day in Japan and celebrate the growth and happiness of children by making a fish-shaped Koinobori windsock streamer. All supplies are provided. Ages 8–12
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LEGO Free Play

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Spokane Valley
Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library’s abundance of LEGO bricks. All ages
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Too Fun Tuesday

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Each Tuesday, kids can stop in for a variety of fun, educational activities—because you can never have too much fun! Occasionally we will offer special, one-time programs during this time. Grades K–5 

1st Tuesday: Build It 
Build with straws and connectors, architecture blocks, and other construction materials. 

2nd Tuesday: Chapter One 
We read the beginning of a book and then have fun with related activities such as games and crafts. Find out how this story ends!

3rd & 5th Tuesday: Building with Books: LEGO Challenge 
Show off your building and engineering skills! Each month, we share a story with you and then provide a building challenge to test your LEGO building know-how. 

4th Tuesday: STEAM 
Can you do a STEAM mystery challenge? Drop by to see what science, technology, engineering, art, or math adventure we have for you. 
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Diorama Creation: Ready, Set... Peeps!

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Deer Park
Meeting room
Do you have a favorite scene from a book or movie? Recreate it in a diorama with Peeps (marshmallow chicks) as the main character! All supplies are provided. Ages 8–12
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Baby Play & Learn Storytime

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Spokane Valley
Meeting room
Ages 0–18 months

Babies are introduced to the rhythm and beauty of language during our 20-minute storytime with picture books, rhymes, bounces, and songs. Afterward, babies continue to learn during 30 minutes of play with age-appropriate toys and activities. All activities happen with babies on grown-up laps, so plan to attend in a one-to-one baby-to-adult ratio.

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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Ages 3–5

Preschoolers love learning while playing during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore preschool-level concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

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Family Play & Learn Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Medical Lake
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

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Family Play & Learn Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Argonne
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

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