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Cat Tales Tour!

A Virtual Summer Reading Event for K-5th Graders
2020-08-10 11:00:00 2020-08-10 11:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Cat Tales Tour! Due to technical difficulty, we will need to delay the release of this video tour. We will upload the video as soon as we can. We apologize for the inconvenience. Virtual -

Monday, August 10
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2020-08-10 11:00:00 2020-08-10 11:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Cat Tales Tour! Due to technical difficulty, we will need to delay the release of this video tour. We will upload the video as soon as we can. We apologize for the inconvenience. Virtual -

Due to technical difficulty, we will need to delay the release of this video tour. We will upload the video as soon as we can. We apologize for the inconvenience.

At 11am, we'll release a link to this event here, on Facebook, Twitter, and under the associated badge in our Summer Reading program. It will also be available to watch anytime in the summer following the event. Don't forget to pick up your weekly preschool activity kit at your local library!

AGE GROUP: | Kids (Ages 6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Games |

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Phone: (509) 444-5300
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Upcoming events

Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime and Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Open Mic Night - Come Be Heard!
Wed, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Tween Art Lab: From Scrap to Sculpture: Animal Edition - For Kids Ages 9 - 13
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Transform everyday materials into wild animal sculptures! In this creative program, tweens will use mixed media and a variety of materials to craft their own unique creatures.
Drop-in and Draw, Paint, Knit, Stitch... - A Monthly Get-Together of Creative People
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Certified yoga teacher Larissa Zens will lead a gentle yoga practice for every skill level. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Eco Eats: Ultimate Taste Test! - For Kids of All Ages
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Try unusual snacks in this environmentally conscious experiment.
Lilac City Live! Spokane's Late Night Talk Show
Thu, Jan 16, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Enjoy a fun night out on the town at Lilac City Live! featuring avid writer, artist, and philanthropist Kiantha Duncan, comedian Wilma Dargen, and musical guest Dissonance!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
An Orange in January: A Homeschool Event - For Ages 3-8 and their Caregivers
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll read about how oranges reach us in the winter and use our five senses to experience an orange! This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: curiosity, observation and critical-thinking.
South Hill Library LEGO® Club - For Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
LEGO® fans are invited to build and tinker together with LEGO®. Children under 9 should bring a caregiver. This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: creativity and engineering design skills.
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Book Club - "The Hand That First Held Mine" by Maggie O'Farrell
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "The Hand That First Held Mine" by Maggie O'Farrell.
Frosted Frames: A Winter Window Mural - For Kids and Teens
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us to create a frosty masterpiece! Children and teens are invited to contribute to a winter-themed window mural for all to enjoy this January and February!
Advanced Aromatherapy
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn about the health benefits of aromatherapy from Huckleberry's Natural Market and how to apply it as part of your self-care routine!
A Cosmic Journey: Discovering our Galactic Neighborhood! - For Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Learn about galaxies, discover the wonders of space, and make your own galaxy in a bottle!
Write and Draw with authors HF Brownfield and Kayla Coombs! - For Ages 8-12
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central - Central Events A & B Combined
Meet the authors of the Quinnelope series, draw your own characters, and learn about the creative process of writing and illustrating a book.
Knit a Log-Cabin Blanket (Part 1)
Sat, Jan 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn how to knit a log-cabin-designed blanket using leftover yarn with instructor Nance Van Winckel! You'll receive in-person instructions and be sent home with a paper copy. Bring your own needles.
Rescheduled
Dragon Qigong Breathwork for Health & Longevity
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Tuesday, January 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central
Join Lisa Ma for a breathwork group healing class. Learn guided techniques to release stress and anxiety as we activate healing together. This event will take place via Zoom. Registration required.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Fizzy Science! - For Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
We'll do hands-on experiments with fizzy things such as soda, baking soda and vinegar, and pop rocks! This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: curiosity, observation, and experimenting.
Game On! - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Six-Week Short Story Workshop - with writer Aimee Brooks
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Hive - Events Room C
In this commitment-based space, participants will give and receive feedback on fictional short stories of up to 5,000 words, learn to talk about formal craft elements, and revise their writing.
Registration is now closed
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime and Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Game On! - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Jan 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Frosted Frames: A Winter Window Mural - For Kids and Teens
Wed, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us to create a frosty masterpiece! Children and teens are invited to contribute to a winter-themed window mural for all to enjoy this January and February!
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Cancelled
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Monthly Alzheimer's and Dementia Spotlight
Thu, Jan 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
This Alzheimer's Association monthly meeting focuses on topics related to Alzheimer's and dementia. Open to caregivers, health workers, and anyone interested in dementia awareness.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Cancelled
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Hill
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Social Connection Through the Lifespan
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
This workshop will address how environments influence the wellbeing of parents/caregivers and children 0-5 years old with the HOPE Framework. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.Register
After-School Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, Jan 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Teen Area - 2nd Floor
This event is open to middle and high school students. Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities in the Teen Space at the Central Library.
Tween Art Lab: From Scrap to Sculpture - Animal Edition - For Kids Ages 9 - 13
Fri, Jan 24, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Transform everyday materials into wild animal sculptures! In this creative program, tweens will use mixed media and a variety of materials to craft their own unique creatures.
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Game Quest Kick-Off Party! - In Partnership with KSPS PBS!
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hillyard Library - Events Room
Gear up for the Game Quest spring reading challenge with a celebration! There will be crafts and snacks, and we will show you how to register for the challenge on Beanstack.
Lunar New Year Celebration - Experience Filipino Culture through Music & Dance
Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire through an enchanting program of traditional cultural dances, music, and more!
Filipino Fashion Show - A Lunar New Year Celebration
Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a unique fashion show presented by the Filipino-American Association of the Inland Empire.
Learn to Make Lumpia - A Lunar New Year Celebration
Sat, Jan 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Shadle Park Library atrium
The beloved Filipino dish Lumpia is a staple at Filipino gatherings and celebrations. It?s delicious, versatile, and surprisingly easy to make. Learn how to create this crowd-pleasing dish yourself!
Chess Club
Sat, Jan 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Chess is a fun, engaging, and widely accessible game with a variety of benefits. Enjoy a brief coaching lesson followed by a chess match!
FILM: Saul and Ruby's Holocaust Survivor Band
Sun, Jan 26, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
For International Holocaust Remembrance Day, watch a documentary about two survivors who start a klezmer band, named the Holocaust Survivor Band in order to celebrate life!
Greek Dancing for Beginners
Sun, Jan 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn Greek dancing from Maria Koston! Wear loose clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.
Surviving and Thriving: AIDS, Politics, and Culture - A Traveling Exhibition at Central Library
Mon, Jan 27, All day
Central Library, 3rd Floor
Stop by opening day to see this traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine along with local supplements and archival materials. On display through March 7th on the 3rd floor.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Jan 27, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Recycle Lab: Paper Remix - For Kids Ages 10-18
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Create new paper from old in this hands-on workshop!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Fizzy Science! - For ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
We'll do hands-on experiments with fizzy things such as soda, baking soda and vinegar, and pop rocks! This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: curiosity, observation, and experimenting.
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Recycle Lab: Paper Remix - For Kids Ages 10-18
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Create new paper from old in this hands-on workshop!
Shell of a Good Time: a Hermit Crab Fiction Workshop
Tue, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Hidden stories exist all around us! In this workshop, we will experiment with different templates and structures to tell stories.
Six-Week Short Story Workshop - with writer Aimee Brooks
Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Hive - Events Room C
In this commitment-based space, participants will give and receive feedback on fictional short stories of up to 5,000 words, learn to talk about formal craft elements, and revise their writing.
Registration is now closed
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime and Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Virtual Book Club - "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain
Wed, Jan 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain.
Free, Professional Headshots! - A Library Learning Week Event
Wed, Jan 29, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Visit the Video Studio on the 3rd floor of Central Library to get a free headshot to share on your LinkedIn or for upcoming interviews or auditions.
Advance Legal Planning Presentation
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Unsure how to navigate advance legal planning? Join us for a presentation about the important documents you should know about!
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Kids Art Club: Mixed Media Portraits - For Kids Ages 6-9
Wed, Jan 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Unleash creativity by blending paint, collage, and drawing to craft unique mixed media portraits in this fun and artistic adventure!
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Overcoming Stage Fright Workshop
Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Stage fright, though unpleasant, is a natural physiological response. In this workshop, you will learn to speak with calm confidence, even when you feel nervous.
Tidal Lock: A Book Release with Author Lindsay Hill - Featuring "Out Takes/Glove Box" Author Maya Jewell Zeller
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
PEN Award-winning author Lindsay Hill will unveil his latest novel, while New American Press Award winner Maya Jewell Zeller will treat us to a reading of her original works.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Advance Legal Planning Clinic
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Sign up for a free appointment with a lawyer covering important documents for those experiencing or expecting to experience dementia.
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Recycle Lab: Paper Remix - For Kids Ages 10-18
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Create new paper from old in this hands-on workshop!
Musician Self-Defense Class - Performing Rights, Copyright, Patents and Trademarks
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Are you a musician? Learn the steps you need to take to protect your musical compositions and performances, and collect ALL of the money they can generate.
Cancelled
Inside the Symphony: A Journey into the Modern Orchestra
Thu, Jan 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill
Uncover the inner workings of a symphony orchestra in this immersive workshop.
Marketing for Creatives
Thu, Jan 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central - Central Events A
If you're an artist (of whatever type!), it can be hard to find the path forward when it comes to marketing your products. Let us show you how StartUp Spokane tools can help!
A Community Practice: Black Liturgies for Staying Human
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month will be Justice and Dignity.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Pajama Party Storytime - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Wear your jammies and bring your favorite stuffie for cozy stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities perfect for a wintry morning!
Small Group Business Resources Tour
Fri, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Business Lab
A 90-minute exploration of StartUp Spokane's business resources toolbox with Business Librarian Mark Pond and up to five other business owners, business enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs.
Fizzy Science! - For ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Jan 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll do hands-on experiments with fizzy things such as soda, baking soda and vinegar, and pop rocks!
Pattern Printing Workshop
Fri, Jan 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Learn how to create continuous patterns onto curtains, table runners, or really anything you can imagine.
This event is full
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Hiking el Camino de Santiago - Armchair Travelers Series
Sat, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrimage routes that lead to the shrine of the apostle James in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Stephen Towles shares his experience hiking the route four times!
Bonsai Making Demonstration
Sat, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn how to start your own bonsai with Robert Gray from Gray to Green Nursery! Enjoy a gallery of small bonsai trees and accessories along with a chance to win a donated bonsai at the end of class.
Teen Art Studio: Reimagined Reads - Altered Book Art - For Teens Ages 13 - 18
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Transform old books into stunning works of art! Paint, collage, and craft your way to a one-of-a-kind creation in this creative altered book art workshop for teens.
Designing Spokane's First Public Memory Garden
Sat, Feb 01, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
A memory garden is a garden designed specifically for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Hear the progress of one man's effort in bringing the first of its kind to Spokane.
Mandala Yoga
Sun, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Yoga therapist Stefani VanDeest will lead us in a mandala yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Self-Defense Basics with Krav Maga Spokane - Part 1
Sun, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn how to read body language, assess your surroundings, evaluate risks, and safely avoid danger whenever possible in the first of this three-part self-defense training led by Krav Maga Spokane!
Modern Hula Hoop Dance Fitness
Sun, Feb 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn to maintain a rhythmic connection with large hula hoops for adults. The playful and rhythmic nature of the hoop uplifts the spirit, quiets the mind and connects us to our bodies in a joyful way.
Building Libraries in Ethiopia
Sun, Feb 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
EWU Associate Professor of Sociology, Kassahun Kebede, shares his mission to improve literacy in Ethiopia, one child, book, and library at a time.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Recycle Lab: Paper Remix - For Kids Ages 10-18
Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Create new paper from old in this hands-on workshop!
Learn the Art of Papermaking - with Artists-In-Residence Lily Henderson & Carly Ellis
Mon, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hive - Studio E
Handmade paper is unique and beautiful, created from basic materials. Papermaking is an easy and affordable process that participants will learn and be able to replicate on their own.
This event is full
Monthly Astrology Forecast
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the energy effects you personally.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Build a Castle for a Dragon! - For Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll use cardboard, tubes, and more to build castles for 3D printed dragons to take home! This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: engineering and problem-solving.
Six-Week Short Story Workshop - with writer Aimee Brooks
Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Hive - Events Room C
In this commitment-based space, participants will give and receive feedback on fictional short stories of up to 5,000 words, learn to talk about formal craft elements, and revise their writing.
Registration is now closed
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime and Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Open Mic Night - Come Be Heard!
Wed, Feb 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Gentle Somatic Yoga
Wed, Feb 05, 6:15pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Certified yoga teacher Dacia will lead a gentle yoga practice that uses somatic techniques to increase your overall sense of well-being. Bring a yoga mat or towel.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Business Brew - Coffee & Business Insight!
Fri, Feb 07, 7:30am - 9:00am
The Hive - Events A
Business Brew is a simple idea - just coffee with a business expert. Business owners and entrepreneurs can ask questions and get real-time answers and feedback.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Our Amazing Human Senses: A Homeschool event - For Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll explore the powers of our senses and brain through hands-on activities. This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: observation and analysis.
Shadle Park Library LEGO® Club - For Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
LEGO® fans are invited to build and tinker together with LEGO®. Children under 9 should bring a caregiver. This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: creativity and engineering design skills.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Fri, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Family Art Night! - For Kids and Teens
Fri, Feb 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity! Families with kids and teens, come explore your artistic side as we paint, draw, and create in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Upcycle Fashion Lab - For Middle and High School Students
Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn the art of upcycling & sewing using thrifted materials!
Zhēnxiàn bāo: Chinese Thread Book - A Bookbinding Workshop with Mel Antuna Hewitt
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Learn to fold and build a seven pocket Zhēnxiàn bāo, a fascinating structure with hidden compartments.
This event is full
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Book Club - The Maid by Nita Prose
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "The Maid" by Nita Prose.
Travels to Jordan and Egypt - Armchair Travelers Series
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
All aboard for an exciting journey to exotic destinations with intrepid travelers like Cecilia McGowan, who will share her adventures from around the world! Today's destinations are Egypt and Jordan.
Knit a Log-Cabin Blanket (Part 2) - A Follow-Up Class
Sat, Feb 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
This class is a follow-up to our January 18's knitting class meant for previous participants to bring in their projects and get feedback and pointers from the knitting instructor.
The Poetry of Repair: A Kintsugi Journey - With Artist-In-Residence, Darya Pilram
Sun, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
In this comprehensive workshop, you'll discover the transformative power of kintsugi while enjoying traditional Japanese tea and sweets.
This event is full
Gentle Flow Yoga
Sun, Feb 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Certified yoga teacher Renee will lead a gentle yoga practice with a brief guided imagery at the end. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat or towel.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Virtual Gentle Flow Yoga
Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join Katherine from Inclusion Wellness Community for a gentle lunchtime yoga practice for every skill level. Wear loose clothing and use a mat or towel. Registration required for this virtual event.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Upcycle Fashion Lab - For Middle and High School Students
Mon, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn the art of upcycling & sewing using thrifted materials!
Learn the Art of Printmaking - with Artists-In-Residence Lily Henderson & Carly Ellis
Mon, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hive - Studio E
Learn the basics of block printing, design your own stamps, and create your own prints.
This event is full
Poetry Rising - Black History Month
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Celebrate Black History Month with poets Stephen Pitters, Gaye Hallman, Stephanie Noble Beans, jazz singer Inez Rahman, and author Teresa Brooks.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Build a Castle for a Dragon! - For Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll use cardboard, tubes, and more to build castles for 3D printed dragons to take home! This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: engineering and problem-solving.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Six-Week Short Story Workshop - with writer Aimee Brooks
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Hive - Events Room C
In this commitment-based space, participants will give and receive feedback on fictional short stories of up to 5,000 words, learn to talk about formal craft elements, and revise their writing.
Registration is now closed
Chair Yoga
Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime and Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Feb 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Kids Art Club: Folded Futures - Artsy Fortune Tellers - For Kids Ages 6 - 9
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Fold, design, and create your own paper fortune teller! Add colorful patterns and personalized messages to make a unique, interactive piece of art. All materials provided.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Upcycle Fashion Lab - For Middle and High School Students
Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Learn the art of upcycling & sewing using thrifted materials!
Rediscovering Architect Earl Wilson Morrison (1888-1955) - With Spokane Preservation Advocates
Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Retired Spokane architect Glenn Davis will present a detailed account of Earl Morrison's extraordinary career.Register
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Hearts and Candy: A Homeschool Event - For Ages 3-8 and their Caregivers
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll learn about the human heart and do candy experiments as well on this Valentine's Day! This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: curiosity and practicing experiments.
South Hill Library LEGO® Club - For ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
LEGO® fans are invited to build and tinker together with LEGO®. Children under 9 should bring a caregiver. This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: creativity and engineering design skills.
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Book Club - The Maid by Nita Prose
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a book discussion of "The Maid" by Nita Prose.
Exploring the North Atlantic - Armchair Travelers Series
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join traveler Cecilia on an expedition cruise across the North Atlantic Ocean, filled with exciting discoveries. Explore Iceland, Shetland, and the Faroe Islands—all from the comfort of your chair.
Upcycle Fashion Lab - For Middle and High School Students
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Learn the art of upcycling & sewing using thrifted materials!
Build a Castle for a Dragon! - For Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Sat, Feb 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll use cardboard, tubes, and more to build castles for 3D printed dragons to take home! This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: engineering and problem-solving.
Self-Defense Basics with Krav Maga Spokane - Part 2
Sat, Feb 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
This is the second class in a 3-part self-defense series taught by Krav Maga Spokane. This session focuses on learning and practicing basic hands-on maneuvers for real-life self-defense situations.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Space Fun Factory - For Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
We'll create a solar system model and a constellation mini-lamp! Children under 9 should be accompanied by a caregiver. This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: engineering & problem-solving.
Game On! - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Feb 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime and Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Game On! - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Open Mic Night - Come Be Heard!
Wed, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Tween Art Lab: DIY Duck Tape Wallets - For Kids Ages 9 - 13
Wed, Feb 19, 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Create your own unique wallet using colorful Duck Tape! Fold, stick, and design a stylish accessory that's as fun to make as it is to use. All supplies included.
Introduction to the Novella - A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
A six-part series on how to write a short-form novel with Lambda Literary Award & PNBA Award winning novelist Alexis M. Smith.
This event is full
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Drop-in and Draw, Paint, Knit, Stitch... - A Monthly Get-Together of Creative People
Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Monthly Alzheimer's and Dementia Spotlight
Thu, Feb 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
This Alzheimer's Association monthly meeting focuses on topics related to Alzheimer's and dementia. Open to caregivers, health workers, and anyone interested in dementia awareness.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Dragon Qigong Breathwork
Thu, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join Lisa Ma for a virtual breathwork group healing class. Learn guided techniques to release stress and anxiety. This event will take place via Zoom. Registration required.
Mini Moss Terrariums - For Kids Ages 9-14
Thu, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Create a small ecosystem in a bottle.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Feb 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Chess Club
Sat, Feb 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Chess is a fun, engaging, and widely accessible game with a variety of benefits. Enjoy a brief coaching lesson followed by a chess match!
Authentic Indian Yoga
Sun, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Instructor Devika Gates will lead us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Bhangra and Bollywood Dance Fitness
Sun, Feb 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
This class combines the excitement of Bollywood with the folk of Bhangra. Wear loose clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Feb 24, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mini Moss Terrariums - For Kids Ages 9-14
Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Create a small ecosystem in a bottle.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Space Fun Factory - For Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
We'll create a solar system model and a constellation mini-lamp! Children under 9 should be accompanied by a caregiver. This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: engineering & problem-solving.
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime and Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Virtual Book Club - Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
Wed, Feb 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue.
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Introduction to the Novella - A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
A six-part series on how to write a short-form novel with Lambda Literary Award & PNBA Award winning novelist Alexis M. Smith.
This event is full
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Kids Art Club: Folded Futures - Artsy Fortune Tellers - For Kids Ages 6 - 9
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Fold, design, and create your own paper fortune teller! Add colorful patterns and personalized messages to make a unique, interactive piece of art. All materials provided.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mini Moss Terrariums - For Kids Ages 9-14
Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Create a small ecosystem in a bottle.
A Community Practice: Love & Belonging - Black Liturgies for Staying Human
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month is love and belonging.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
After-School Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, Feb 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Teen Area - 2nd Floor
This event is open to middle and high school students. Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities in the Teen Space at the Central Library.
Inlander Restaurant Week Highlights with Adriana Janovich - Author of 'Unique Eats and Eateries of Spokane'
Fri, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge
Food writer and journalist Adriana Janovich will spotlight various restaurants included in this year's Inlander Restaurant Week (February 27th-March 8th). Come to the event and then walk to dinner!
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Mar 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Space Fun Factory - For Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Sat, Mar 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll create a solar system model and a constellation mini-lamp! Children under 9 should be accompanied by a caregiver. This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: engineering & problem-solving.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Mar 03, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Mini Moss Terrariums - For Kids Ages 9-14
Mon, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Create a small ecosystem in a bottle.
Monthly Astrology Forecast
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the energy effects you personally.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Tue, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
The Cat in the Hat Balancing Challenge - For Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat balances all kinds of things! We'll read the book and then build balancing towers! This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: engineering and problem-solving.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime and Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Warning Signs of Dementia
Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
An information session about the warning signs of dementia, tips for communicating with someone with dementia, and the differences between normal aging and dementia.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Wed, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Mar 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Open Mic Night - Come Be Heard!
Wed, Mar 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Introduction to the Novella - A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith
Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
A six-part series on how to write a short-form novel with Lambda Literary Award & PNBA Award winning novelist Alexis M. Smith.
This event is full
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Mar 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Thu, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mini Moss Terrariums - For Kids Ages 9-14
Thu, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Create a small ecosystem in a bottle.
Business Brew - Coffee & Business Insight!
Fri, Mar 07, 7:30am - 9:00am
The Hive - Studio E
Business Brew is a simple idea - just coffee with a business expert. Business owners and entrepreneurs can ask questions and get real-time answers and feedback.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Mar 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Rainbow Waffles! A Homeschool Event - For Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll experiment with color-mixing using waffle batter! Allergens will be present at this program.
Shadle Park Library LEGO® Club - For Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
LEGO® fans are invited to build and tinker together with LEGO®. Children under 9 should bring a caregiver. This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: creativity and engineering design skills.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Fri, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Mar 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Book Club - The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea
Sat, Mar 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "The House of Broken Angels" by Luis Alberto Urrea.
Adopt a Peep! - For Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Kids will adopt a Peep, learn how it was created, make it a nest, and more! This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: observation, problem-solving, and engineering.
Strategies for Editing a Novel - A Workshop with Author Kris Dinnison
Sat, Mar 08, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A workshop to help with editing the first draft of a novel. This is a Lilac City Book Festival presentation, organized by Spokane Public Library in partnership with Wishing Tree Books and SCBWI.
Writing and Illustrating Graphic Novels - With Authors and Artists H.F. Brownfield and Kayla Coombs
Sat, Mar 08, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Two authors/illustrators discuss drawing and writing graphic novels. This is part of the Lilac City Book Festival, organized by Spokane Public Library in partnership with Wishing Tree Books and SCBWI.
Writing & Indie-Publishing Your Picture Book - Four Celebrated Authors Share Their Publishing Pathways
Sat, Mar 08, 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
A panel on indie publishing children's books, featuring Donell Barlow, Stephaine Courtney, April Rivers Eberhardt, and Jaime Stacy. This panel is part of the first annual Lilac City Book Festival.
Worldbuilding is for Everyone! - with Award-Winning Writer Stephanie Oakes
Sat, Mar 08, 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
A presentation for writers by YA novelist Stephanie Oakes, part of the first Lilac City Book Festival, organized by Spokane Public Library in partnership with SCBWI and Wishing Tree Books.
Breathing Life into Children's Books with Erin Pringle - Writing for the Best Read-Aloud Experience
Sat, Mar 08, 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A workshop about the craft of writing picture books, presented by a local, award-winning writer. This is part of the Lilac City Book Festival.
Let's Talk Picture Books! - With Published Authors and Illustrators of the Palouse
Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
A panel about how to write and illustrate picture books, featuring Jessica Linn Evans, Annette Bay Pimentel, Eija Sumner, and Diane Worthey. This is part of the Lilac City Book Festival.
Writing Non-Fiction Books for Children - with Kelly Milner Halls
Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
A workshop about the craft of writing non-fiction for a young audience, part of the Lilac City Book Festival, organized by Spokane Public Library in partnership with SCBWI and Wishing Tree Books.
Picture Book Illustration Featuring Jimei Lin
Sat, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
A presentation by published illustrator Jimei Lin, part of the Lilac City Book Festival, organized by Spokane Public Library and presented in partnership with SCBWI and Wishing Tree Books.
Writing Spooky Books for Children with Lora Senf - Author of the Blight Harbor Series
Sat, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
A discussion about writing spooky novels for a young audience, presented by an award-winning writer. This is a Lilac City Book Festival event.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Mar 10, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Can you Balance as Well as the Cat in the Hat? - For ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Dr. Seuss's "Cat in the Hat" balances all kinds of things! We'll read the book and then build balancing towers! This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: engineering and problem-solving.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime and Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Mar 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Introduction to the Novella - A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
A six-part series on how to write a short-form novel with Lambda Literary Award & PNBA Award winning novelist Alexis M. Smith.
This event is full
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
South Hill Library LEGO® Club - For ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
LEGO® fans are invited to build and tinker together with LEGO®. Children under 9 should bring a caregiver. This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: creativity and engineering design skills.
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Book Club - The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea
Sat, Mar 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Join us for a book discussion of "The House of Broken Angels" by Luis Alberto Urrea.
Self-Defense Basics with Krav Maga Spokane - Part 3
Sat, Mar 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
This is the final class in a 3-part series on self-defense taught by Krav Maga Spokane, where we will focus on hands-on self-defense maneuvers for real-life situations.
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