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Drop in Time: Video Studio
(In-Person Open House)
Monday, August 22
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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2022-08-22 12:00:00
2022-08-22 15:00:00
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Drop in Time: Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Central - Video Studio
Central
Video StudioStop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
This is a time that anybody can come use the Video Studio for their project without reserving it. Video Education Specialist available for assistance.
By attending library programs, you are agreeing to potentially appear in photos/videos taken at our locations that may be used in promotional materials including social media.
We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations, call the library at 509-444-5308.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Kids (Ages 6-12) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Music | Computers & Technology | Arts & Culture |
Central
Phone: (509) 444-5300
Hours
| Mon, Jan 13 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Jan 14 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Jan 15 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Jan 16 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Jan 17 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Jan 18 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Jan 19 | 12:00PM to 4:00PM |
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About the branch
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
66 public computer stations
MEETING & STUDY ROOMS
300 person capacity nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall (pronounced: inn-whi-whi-ettk, a Salish word meaning Life in the Water)
256 capacity combined event space on the 1st floor
34 person capacity maker studio
2 conference rooms
2 reservable co-working spaces in the Business Lab
5 study rooms
Media Studios – production studio, recording studio, and video studio
SERVICES
Friends of the Library used book store
New Leaf Café
Business Lab with Bloomberg Terminal & Coworking Space
Computer Lab (Faxing, copying, scanning, printing)
Inland Northwest Special Collections
KYRS Radio
Shimmer (public art) by John Rogers
River Rumpus Children’s Playspace
Serenity Room
Upcoming events
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.
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.
Registration is now closed
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!
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
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.
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.
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
Wed, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Hive - Studio A
INWBAS meets monthly to practice and learn different aspects of book arts. Their meetings are free and open to the public.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Create new paper from old in this hands-on workshop!
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!
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
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.
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Create new paper from old in this hands-on 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.
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
Wed, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
Cancelled
Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Create new paper from old in this hands-on workshop!
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
Thu, Jan 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill
Uncover the inner workings of a symphony orchestra in this immersive workshop.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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
Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Create new paper from old in this hands-on workshop!
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
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.
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!
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
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!
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.
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
Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn the art of upcycling & sewing using thrifted materials!
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
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.
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "The Maid" by Nita Prose.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
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
Mon, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn the art of upcycling & sewing using thrifted materials!
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
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.
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!
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
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.
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
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.
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Island Conservation, a non-profit, has been removing invasive species and restoring local biodiversity all over the world. In this presentation, you will hear their inspiring success stories.
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.
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!
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.
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
Thu, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Learn the art of upcycling & sewing using thrifted materials!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a book discussion of "The Maid" by Nita Prose.
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Little Artists create their own colorful "stained glass" using tissue papers and glue! Little ones will explore colors, shapes, and light in this fun, hands-on art activity.
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.
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Learn the art of upcycling & sewing using thrifted materials!
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.
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.
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!
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
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.
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.
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
Wed, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Thu, Feb 20, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Central Events A & B Combined
Are you or anyone you know experiencing homelessness? Do you need a new or replacement ID? Join us for this special event to get a WA state identification card. No pre-registration needed.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
Thu, Feb 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Create a small ecosystem in a bottle.
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.
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.
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Hive - Studio A
INWBAS meets monthly to practice and learn different aspects of book arts. Their meetings are free and open to the public.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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
Mon, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Create a small ecosystem in a bottle.
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!
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
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.
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
Wed, Feb 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
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
Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Create a small ecosystem in a bottle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Sun, Mar 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.
Sun, Mar 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.
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.
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
This event is full
Mon, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Create a small ecosystem in a bottle.
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.
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!
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
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!
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.
Tue, Mar 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park
The Spokane region's long-range transportation plan.
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a guided meditation practice with crystal bowls by Dacia to aid with deep relaxation. Bring a pillow, blanket, and mat to rest on.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
Thu, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Create a small ecosystem in a bottle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
This event is full
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!
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
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.
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mon, Mar 17, 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.
Mon, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Mar 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Mar 17, 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
Mon, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Become a Dementia Friend through learning about dementia, meeting others dealing with the same struggles, and learning how to support people living with dementia in your community.
Tue, Mar 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!
Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Mar 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!
Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
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.
Tue, Mar 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.
Tue, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Wed, Mar 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!
Wed, Mar 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!
Wed, Mar 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.
Wed, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Wed, Mar 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.
Wed, Mar 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
Wed, Mar 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!
Wed, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Come share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about WSDOT projects in your neighborhood.