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Lunar New Year Celebration

Preschool - Grade 3
2021-02-12 16:00:00 2021-02-12 16:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Lunar New Year Celebration We'll read a story, learn about Lunar/Chinese New Year, and make a craft together. See full description for supplies list. Registration is closes for this private Zoom event 24 hours beforehand. Virtual -

Friday, February 12
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2021-02-12 16:00:00 2021-02-12 16:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Lunar New Year Celebration We'll read a story, learn about Lunar/Chinese New Year, and make a craft together. See full description for supplies list. Registration is closes for this private Zoom event 24 hours beforehand. Virtual -

We'll read a story, learn about Lunar/Chinese New Year, and make a craft together. See full description for supplies list. Registration is closes for this private Zoom event 24 hours beforehand.

We'll read a story, learn about Lunar/Chinese New Year, the year of the Ox, and make a paper lantern. You'll need coloring supplies, some paper (including a sheet of red paper if you have it), scotch tape, and child-safe scissors. (Young children may need a hand with the lantern.)

Register to participate and you will receive an email with a link and instructions on how to participate before the event. Only one registration per family/computer is necessary. 

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: | Storytime & Early Literacy | Craft & DIY |

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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 13, 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 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Virtual Gentle Flow Yoga
Mon, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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, Jan 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
Eco Eats: Ultimate Taste Test! - For Kids of All Ages
Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Try unusual snacks in this environmentally conscious experiment.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jan 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 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.
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!
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 - nx?yx?yetk? 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.
Eastern Region Connects: People, Places, and Possibilities
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Come share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about WSDOT projects in your neighborhood.
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 - nx?yx?yetk? 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 - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Enjoy a fun night out on the town at Lilac City Live!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? 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, 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.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Jan 24, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Free For All: The Public Library: Film Screening and Panel - Presented by KSPS
Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join us for the premiere screening of PBS' Independent Lens documentary, Free For All: The Public Library, followed by a discussion about public library's featuring SPL Director, Andrew Chanse.
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 - nx?yx?yetk? 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.
Inside the Symphony: A Journey into the Modern Orchestra
Thu, Jan 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
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!
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.
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.
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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.
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!
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.
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!
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 - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
An all-ages open mic for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
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 - nx?yx?yetk? 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.
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.
Zh?nxiàn b?o: 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 Zh?nxiàn b?o, a fascinating structure with hidden compartments.
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.
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.
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, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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
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.
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, Stephaine Courtney, 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.
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.
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