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An Arthur Thanksgiving: A KPBS Watch Party

For Preschool - Grade 5
2020-11-16 16:00:00 2020-11-16 17:15:00 America/Los_Angeles An Arthur Thanksgiving: A KPBS Watch Party We'll get to watch a new one-hour episode of the PBS Kids Show, "Arthur", with fun and interactive activities! Arthur and his friends must save Thanksgiving! Registration is required for this event. Virtual -

Monday, November 16
4:00pm - 5:15pm

Add to Calendar 2020-11-16 16:00:00 2020-11-16 17:15:00 America/Los_Angeles An Arthur Thanksgiving: A KPBS Watch Party We'll get to watch a new one-hour episode of the PBS Kids Show, "Arthur", with fun and interactive activities! Arthur and his friends must save Thanksgiving! Registration is required for this event. Virtual -

We'll get to watch a new one-hour episode of the PBS Kids Show, "Arthur", with fun and interactive activities! Arthur and his friends must save Thanksgiving! Registration is required for this event.

"Arthur and his family are getting ready for Thanksgiving and it couldn't be busier! Dad is whipping up his famous turkey dinner while the Lakewood elementary kids are preparing for the annual Thanksgiving parade. But when things start to go off course, Arthur and his friends must find a way to save the Thanksgiving celebration. Join in the excitement with this one-hour special!"

During the show, we'll have poll and quiz questions using the Zoom chat features! 

Registration closes 24 hours before the event. Register to participate and you will receive an email with a link with instructions on how to participate before the event.

Technology requirements: You will need a device or computer with an internet connection and the Chrome browser, microphone and speakers to participate. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids (Ages 6-12) | Early Learners (Ages 0-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Music |

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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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, May 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Business Resources Discussion - With Business Librarian Mark Pond
Wed, May 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Conference A
A quick, 90-minute overview of the Spokane Public Library's business research toolbox. Come on in and get connected to the range of support available to Spokane's businesses.
Virtual Reality for Teens - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, May 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other teens in the Spokane area. We have four new Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, May 03, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
Compost in a Box: Build Your Own Worm Farm - For Kids Ages 8-14
Wed, May 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Make your own home compost kit with red wriggler worms.
SpokaneScape: A City Water Rebate Program
Wed, May 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
If you live in the City of Spokane, you may qualify for a city water rebate by converting to a water-wise yard! Learn more about how to add beauty to your home and save money at the same time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years
Thu, May 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, May 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, May 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 1
Thu, May 04, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Crayon Like a Pro - For Kids Ages 4 and up
Thu, May 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Learn different techniques to take your crayon game to the next level!
Make a Roller Coaster With the Pigeon - For Kids Ages 5-11
Thu, May 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll read Mo Willem's latest book, The Pigeon Rides the Roller Coaster. Then we'll talk about roller coaster engineering and build a roller coaster for a marble.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 05, 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.
Celebration of Storytime Favorites - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Please join us as we honor the community, joy, and connections that have been created through storytimes while celebrating the joy of self-expression through songs and stories.
All About Trees: A Homeschool Event - For Kids Ages 5-11
Fri, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll learn about trees, their parts, uses and roles in ecosystems. Hands-on activities are included. Presented by the Spokane County Master Gardeners Youth Committee.
HOMAGO Friday - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
HOMAGO is an acronym for "Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out." Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities.
Compost in a Box: Build Your Own Worm Farm - For Kids Ages 8-14
Fri, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Make your own home compost kit with red wriggler worms.
Lullaby Project Concert
Sat, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Enjoy an evening of lullabies created by local parents as a way to bond with their children performed by Spokane Symphony musicians and local singers Andy Rumsey and Liz Rognes.
Astronauts! Storytime and Fun - For Families of All Ages
Sat, May 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Central Events A
We'll read stories about astronauts and space, and make an astronaut helmet from a paper bag.
Compost in a Box: Build Your Own Worm Farm - For Kids Ages 8-14
Sat, May 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Make your own home compost kit with red wriggler worms.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 2
Sat, May 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Spokane Taiko
Sat, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Spokane Taiko will perform then invite people to try out the drums!
Diane Sherman and the Art of Bare Bones Writing - A Reading and Writing Workshop
Sun, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Writer and artist Diane Sherman will read from her new book and demonstrate in a fun and creative environment how to write with abandon.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, May 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Social Services Resource Room
Mon, May 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Social service resources and Community Court are open to the public Mondays starting at 10am. Please arrive early to utilize full partner resources.
Fiber Art: Stitched Lines - For Kids Ages 8 & Up
Mon, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Sewing basics and entry level embroidery for kids and teens. Learn how to create your own line art using taught stitches and take home your new piece of fiber art!
Double Crossed: American Missionary Spies of World War II
Mon, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Historian Matthew Sutton tells the extraordinary stories of missionaries, priests, and rabbis who played a role in leading the US to victory in World War 2.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill 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.
Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
Tue, May 09, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
The Alzheimer's Association will share tips for managing someone else's finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning.
Fun with Botley the Coding Robot - For Kids Ages 5-10
Tue, May 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Register your family to spend some time with our new Botley coding robots! Families with kids 5-10 are invited to register, we have eight robots for eight families!
Crayon Like a Pro - For Kids Ages 4 and up
Tue, May 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn different techniques to take your crayon game to the next level!
Around the Piano - Music Learning Session & Discussion
Tue, May 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join Frankie Valinda Ghee for a character-building Around the Piano session with group singing and discussion.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, May 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, May 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Anime Club for Teens
Wed, May 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Come watch anime at the library with other teens and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Fun with Botley the Coding Robot - For Kids Ages 5-10
Wed, May 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Register your family to spend some time with our new Botley coding robots!
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, May 10, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
Seed Bombs - For Families of All Ages
Wed, May 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Celebrate warming temperatures with ready-to-grow seed bombs.
SpokaneScape: A City Water Rebate Program
Wed, May 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
If you live in the City of Spokane, you may qualify for a city water rebate by converting to a water-wise yard! Learn more about how to add beauty to your home and save money at the same time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years
Thu, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Inland Northwest Special Collections Writing Tour - Featuring Local Novelist Alexis M. Smith
Thu, May 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
A monthly series set in the Inland Northwest Special Collections where esteemed local writers discuss their writing process. Novelist Alexis M. Smith, author of Marrow Island, joins us this month.
All About Trees: A Homeschool Event - For Kids Ages 5-11
Thu, May 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll learn about trees, their parts, uses and roles in ecosystems. Hands-on activities are included. Presented by the Spokane County Master Gardeners Youth Committee.
Working Families Tax Credit
Thu, May 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Get 20 minutes of help with your application for the Washington state Working Families Tax Credit. Details in the long description. Registration required.
"A Month in the Life of A.L.I.C.E" Simulation - A SNAP Spokane Event
Thu, May 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join SNAP and Spokane Public Library for an interactive experience to better understand the challenges many of our neighbors face every day. Register
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 1
Thu, May 11, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Fun with Botley the Coding Robot - For Kids Ages 5-10
Thu, May 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Register your family to spend some time with our new Botley coding robots!
The Business of Alternative Career Paths - Virtual Live Podcast Recording
Thu, May 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central
Tune in via Zoom to watch the live podcast recording of The Business of Alternative Career Paths featuring community experts Mark Norton, Dr. Wade Larson, and Doug Edmonson. Register
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 12, 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.
HOMAGO Friday - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, May 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
HOMAGO is an acronym for "Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out." Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities.
Spokane Zine Fest - A Celebration of Local Artists, Writers, & DIY Paper Goods
Sat, May 13, 11:00am - 4:00pm
New venue Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge,nx?yx?yetk? Hall,Central Events B,Central Studio
A one-day event celebrating local artists and writers and their handmade zines and other DIY projects.
Astronauts! Storytime and Fun - For Families of All Ages
Sat, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll read stories about astronauts and space, and make an astronaut helmet from a paper bag.
Canceled
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 2
Sat, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Social Services Resource Room
Mon, May 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Social service resources and Community Court are open to the public Mondays starting at 10am. Please arrive early to utilize full partner resources.
Art Hour! - For Kids Ages 6 and Up
Mon, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We bring the art supplies; you bring your creativity!
Anna Katharine Green - Mother of the Detective Novel
Mon, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join historical mystery author Patricia Meredith as she unpacks the history behind the central figure of her newest mystery series, Anna Katherine Green.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill 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.
Crayon Like a Pro - For Kids Ages 4 and up
Tue, May 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Learn different techniques to take your crayon game to the next level!
Fun with Botley the Coding Robot - For Kids Ages 5-10
Tue, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Register your family to spend some time with our new Botley coding robots!
Board of Trustees
Tue, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.  
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, May 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, May 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
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, May 17, 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® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, May 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years
Thu, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 1
Thu, May 18, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Fun with Botley the Coding Robot - For Kids Ages 5-10
Thu, May 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Register your family to spend some time with our new Botley coding robots!
Miniature Library! - For Kids Ages 10 & Up
Thu, May 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Did someone say tiny books? We are building a miniature library, complete with shelves and tiny books!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 19, 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.
HOMAGO Friday - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, May 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
HOMAGO is an acronym for "Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out." Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities.
Laura Read with Kathryn Smith & Caridwen Irvine-Spatz - A Book Launch for "But She Is Also Jane"
Fri, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
A book launch, poetry reading, and musical event to celebrate Laura Read's award-winning new poetry collection, But She Is Also Jane.
Friday Night Paint - Pen and Watercolor Pizza
Fri, May 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio,Virtual Events 5
In this Friday Night Paint, we will be creating a mixed media piece using pen, gouache, and watercolor to celebrate National Pizza Party Day!
Book Club - Between Shades of Gray
Sat, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a book discussion of "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Stories and Fun - For Families of All Ages
Sat, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Central Events A
We'll read Eric Carle's classic book, learn about the butterfly's life cycle, and craft together.
Gardening with Pat Munts: Seed Planting & Beyond
Sat, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
It's planting time! Master Gardener Pat Munts will discuss which vegetables are suitable to start from seeds, how to select from seeds & seedlings, & the difference between organic & heirloom seeds.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 2
Sat, May 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
International Encounters: China - A Discussion with Scholar Lance Rhoades
Sun, May 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
International scholar Lance Rhoades offers a look at China?s culture ? past, present, & future ? as seen through his experiences working at universities in its two largest cities: Beijing & Shanghai.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, May 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Social Services Resource Room
Mon, May 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Social service resources and Community Court are open to the public Mondays starting at 10am. Please arrive early to utilize full partner resources.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill 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.
Seed Bombs - For Families of All Ages
Tue, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Celebrate warming temperatures with ready-to-grow seed bombs.
End of Life Planning for the Expected and Unexpected
Tue, May 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn how to start planning and documenting your wishes through Advance Directives, and how to have conversations with those close to you about what quality of life means to you.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, May 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, May 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
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 - Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
Wed, May 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka.
Game On - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, May 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of video games from newer titles to classic ones!
Make a Wind-Powered Lego Car - For Kids Ages 5-11
Wed, May 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll use Legos and more to create a car that can be powered by the wind!
Debt Management
Wed, May 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a class about debt management from First Interstate Bank.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years
Thu, May 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, May 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, May 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 1
Thu, May 25, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Make a Wind-Powered Lego Car - For Kids Ages 5-11
Thu, May 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll use Legos and more to create a car that can be powered by the wind!
Atomic Washington: Our Nuclear Past, Present, and Future - A Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau Event
Thu, May 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Award-winning writer Steve Olson presents a thrilling program on the Hanford Nuclear Site and its legacy of innovation and destruction.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 26, 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.
HOMAGO Friday - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, May 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
HOMAGO is an acronym for "Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out." Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 2
Sat, May 27, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
FILM: Between the Lines: Asian American Female Poets
Sat, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
This documentary offers rare interviews with over 15 major Asian-Pacific American women poets. Watch the movie and stay afterwards for a discussion.
Pivot Open Mic Storytelling
Sat, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join us for an open mic with Pivot Spokane! Audience members will have a chance to tell their stories on stage by adding their names to a drawing. There will be 7 storytellers drawn.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
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
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill 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.
Sculpture with Basic Shapes - For Kids Ages 6 and Up
Tue, May 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We will create our own sculptures using basic shapes!
Make a Wind-Powered Lego Car - For Kids Ages 5-11
Tue, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
We'll use Legos and more to create a car that can be powered by the wind!
New Discoveries in the Solar System
Tue, May 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Astronomy professor Dan Bakken will share reports on missions to a number of bodies in our solar system.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, May 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, May 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Virtual Reality for Teens - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, May 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other teens in the Spokane area. We have four new Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, May 31, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
Seed Bombs - For Families of All Ages
Wed, May 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Celebrate warming temperatures with ready-to-grow seed bombs.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Jun 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jun 01, 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, Jun 02, 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.
Best Hikes in the Spokane Area
Sat, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Celebrate National Trails Day and learn about the best local hikes within a day of Spokane! Holly from the Washington Trails Association will share details and photos of beautiful local trails.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Sat, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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
FILM: The Bookshop
Sun, Jun 04, 12:15pm - 2:15pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Enjoy this film about Florence who opens a bookshop in a conservative coastal town and faces a local power struggle while making friends with the reclusive book loving widower.
Bittersweet, A Writing Workshop with Sarah Conover - On Finding the Language for Loss & Love
Sun, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
A two-hour writing workshop with celebrated author Sarah Conover addressing the tender terrain of grief.
Authentic Indian Yoga
Sun, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Devika Gates will be leading us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Best Hikes in the Spokane Area
Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us as we learn about the best local hikes within a day of Spokane. Holly from the Washington Trails Association will share details and photos of beautiful local trails and more.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Jun 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Jun 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty 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.
Working Families Tax Credit
Thu, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get 20 minutes of help with your application for the Washington state Working Families Tax Credit. Details in the long description. Registration required.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
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
Telling Your Story - A Personal Essay Workshop with Kristen Millares Young
Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge
Novelist and essayist Kristen Millares Young will inspire participants tell their own stories. This generative writing workshop is part of the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jun 09, 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.
Cuenta Tu Historia - Un Taller de Ensayo Personal con Kristen Millares Young
Fri, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge
En este taller de escritura generativa, Kristen Millares Young ayudará a los participantes a contar sus propias historias. Este programa está patrocinado por Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau.
Gardening with Pat Munts: All about Water & Weeds
Sat, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Is your garden looking a bit parched? How do you stay one step ahead of the heat? What is a good weed vs. a bad weed? This event is all about the best techniques for watering and weeding.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Jun 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
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