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How Stories Unite Our Community
(In-Person Event)
Saturday, September 24
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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2022-09-24 15:30:00
2022-09-24 16:30:00
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How Stories Unite Our Community
Join Dr. Melissa Bedford to learn a brief history of the Banned Books movement and current trends, followed by an interactive reading activity, and a Q&A.
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Shadle Park
Shadle Park StudioJoin Dr. Melissa Bedford to learn a brief history of the Banned Books movement and current trends, followed by an interactive reading activity, and a Q&A.
The act of challenging and/or banning books isn’t new; in fact, we are seeing an ever growing trend to censor what stories are available for people to read, particularly our youth. If we want to create a society that is inclusive and celebrates diversity, we must unite in fighting censorship and promote the reading of banned books.
Join Dr. Melissa Bedford, Assistant Professor of Literacy at Eastern Washington University, for an evening of conversation and collaboration for Banned Books Week 2022. This year’s theme is “Books Unite Us, Censorship Divides Us”. The program will include a brief history of the Banned Books movement and current trends, followed by an interactive reading activity with past and present banned and challenged books, and end with a Q&A. Together, we can battle censorship and work to ensure all stories are being told.
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We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations, call the library at 509-444-5308.
Shadle Park
Phone: 509-444-5300
Hours
| Mon, Dec 02 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Dec 03 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Dec 04 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Dec 05 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Dec 06 | 10:00AM to 4:00PM |
| Sat, Dec 07 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Dec 08 | 12:00PM to 4:00PM |
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2 children’s computers
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197 person capacity event space
35 person capacity classroom
59 person capacity maker studio
5 small study rooms
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STA Bus Route: 33
SERVICES
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Quiet reading room
Moose’s Market Children’s Playspace
Discovery garden
Demonstration kitchen
Automatic Materials Handling
Public art by Jasmine Brown
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Upcoming events
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
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This event is full
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
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Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
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Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
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Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll use science to create holiday items, including paper circuits, shrink plastic, and more!
Fri, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
LEGO® fans are invited to build, craft and tinker together with LEGO®. Children under 9 should be accompanied by a caregiver.
Sat, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a Nordic storytime! We will be reading Nordic-inspired stories. In partnership with the Sons of Norway.
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Come craft with the Sons of Norway as they guide you through how to make felt gnomes, braid hearts out of wheat straw, create paper heart ornaments, and learn a painting technique called Rosemaling!
Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn how to make Krumkake (cone cookies) and Hjertevafler (Heart Waffles) with the Sons of Norway. Tasting included!
Sat, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Enjoy Irish music and let the spirit of music carry you into a great holiday season! Dance to the tune if the music so moves you!
Sun, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Support young entrepreneurs as they sell delicious holiday baked goods as part of the Great Startup Bakeoff. Enjoy festive treats and live music while celebrating their creativity and business skills!
Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
On the heel of Pearl Harbor Day, Michael Myers, Professor Emeritus at WSU, reflects on the unforgettable event and how its memory has endured and evolved over the past 83 years.
Sun, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park 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.
Sun, Dec 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Yarn gnome ornaments are really simple and fun to make. Customize an ornament to take home with you! Registration is required.
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join Mujeres in Action in this hands-on workshop that teaches teens a simple book-binding technique to create a personalized journal. This event will be translated into English and Spanish.
Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Winter is coming! How do hibernating animals survive during the winter?
Mon, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Learn the beautiful and meditative art of Suminagashi, a paper marbling technique from Japan. Participants will learn tips and techniques to create beautiful patterns that can be replicated at home.
This event is full
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Botley the Robot wants to deliver letters and gifts to the neighborhood! We'll design a neighborhood for him as well as a way to carry the load!
Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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.
Registration is now closed
Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
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Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
This Alzheimer's Association course helps caregivers recognize common signs of the disease in themselves and others and identify next steps to take, including how to talk to their doctor.
Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Winter is coming! How do hibernating animals survive during the winter?
Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Join us for Neon Nature: Animal Paint Party! Kids can pick or draw an animal to paint with UV-reactive colors under black lights, creating glowing, wild masterpieces!
Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Dr. Lynne Nelson of WSU College of Veterinary Medicine will discuss bat biology, ecology, health and disease; bats in WA; how to view and identify bats; and how to attract bats to your property.
Thu, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 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.
Thu, Dec 12, 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, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll learn about the science of snow using children's books and hands-on activities.
Fri, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
LEGO® fans are invited to build, craft and tinker together with LEGO®. Children under 9 should be accompanied by a caregiver.
Fri, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity! Families with kids and teens, come explore your artistic side as we paint together in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Sat, Dec 14, 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, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Brighten up your little one's day with our Black Light Art Bash! Sensory-friendly activities that are designed to captivate little artists imagination and spark creativity in a safe, fun space!
Cancelled
Sat, Dec 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Do your houseplants keep multiplying, leaving you with more than you need? Whether you have an abundance of greenery or want to grow your indoor garden, join us for a day of sharing and swapping!
Sun, Dec 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join legendary picture book author/illustrator Jan Brett as she launches her book signing tour for her new picture book, Alice in a Winter Wonderland! This event is open to families of all ages.Register
Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Need a last minute gift for Christmas? Devika Gates will teach us how to make beautiful Indian Kundan Jewelry! Supplies are provided. Registration is required.
Sun, Dec 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Instructor Devika Gates will be leading us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Katherine from Inclusion Wellness Community for a gentle yoga practice for every skill level. Wear loose clothing, bring a mat or towel, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Mon, Dec 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
Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Winter is coming! How do hibernating animals survive during the winter?
Mon, Dec 16, 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, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Botley the Robot wants to deliver letters and gifts to the neighborhood! We'll design a neighborhood for him as well as a way to carry the load!
Tue, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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.
Registration is now closed
Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Wed, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Wed, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Explore otherworldly creativity in Cosmic Realms! Preteens will paint vibrant alien landscapes using UV-reactive colors, bringing their imaginative worlds to life under black lights!
Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Thu, Dec 19, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events C
Led by Lynda Keenan, a seasoned expert with a background in Biology from EWU, this workshop caters to those fascinated by genetic DNA and interested in tracing their heritage through DNA matching.
Thu, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 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.
Thu, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge,Inland Northwest Special Collection
Local poets will share their original poems based on items from the Spokane Public Library's special collections and archives, which are kept in a climate-controlled room called "the vault."
Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Winter is coming! How do hibernating animals survive during the winter?
Fri, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for Neon Nature: Animal Paint Party! Kids can pick or draw an animal to paint with UV-reactive colors under black lights, creating glowing, wild masterpieces!
Fri, Dec 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
South Hill - Virtual Events 4
Let's paint a watercolor gnome having fun in the snow, making a snow angel!
Sat, Dec 21, 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.
Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Cancelled
Mon, Dec 23, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Tue, Dec 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Dec 24, 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!
Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Dec 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
Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Dec 31, 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!
Thu, Jan 02, 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 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Three award-winning poets convene to celebrate H.G. Dierdorff's debut poetry collection, 'Rain, Wind, Thunder, Fire, Daughter,' newly published by the University of Nevada Press.
Sat, Jan 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park 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!
Sat, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Microgreens are nutrient-dense and simple to grow! Join Courage to Grow Farms, a small organic local farm, for a presentation on how you can easily cultivate them at home.
Sun, Jan 05, 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, Jan 05, 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, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Jan 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
Mon, Jan 06, 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, Jan 07, 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 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Jan 07, 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 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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.
Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Wed, Jan 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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, Jan 08, 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 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Prepare for deep relaxation through sound healing, a practice thousands of years old! Please bring a mat or blanket to rest on and a pillow. For ages 18 and older.
Thu, Jan 09, 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 09, 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 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Erika Deasy will discuss her research project of mapping the locations and documenting the history of 187 original rural pioneer schools that peppered the County's landscape between 1880-1929.Register
Fri, Jan 10, 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, Jan 10, 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 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park
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, Jan 11, 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 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "The Hand that First Held Mine" by Maggie O'Farrell.
Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn the basics of aromatherapy, the potential health benefits, and how to incorporate them into your self-care routine! Huckleberry's Natural Market will be presenting this event.
Sat, Jan 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Sprouts are packed with nutrients but can be pricey to purchase. In this presentation by Courage to Grow Farms, learn how simple and affordable it is to grow your own sprouts right at home!
Sun, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park 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.
Sun, Jan 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn how to Belly Dance with our Bhangra/Bollywood dance teacher Sue! Wear workout clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
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
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!
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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.
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.
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
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.
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
Thu, Jan 16, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Enjoy a fun night out on the town at Lilac City Live!
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
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 - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
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.
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, 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 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!
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, 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.
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.
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, 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, 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
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 - 5:30pm
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, 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.
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, 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, 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, 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.
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.
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.
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, 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, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
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.
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, 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.
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.
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
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, 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.