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Energy Explorers: Investigate the Grid

For Kids Ages 8-10
2024-02-15 17:00:00 2024-02-15 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Energy Explorers: Investigate the Grid Explore where our community's energy comes from in a hands-on workshop! South Hill - South Hill Events

Thursday, February 15
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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South Hill Events

Explore where our community's energy comes from in a hands-on workshop!

Where does our electric energy come from? Where does it go? What's the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy? Students are invited to explore these questions and more interactive activities from local experts. This program is in partnership with the Gonzaga University Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment. 

We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance, ASL requests, or other ADA inquiries), email smurphy@spokanelibrary.org.

For all event information inquiries, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Science, Math & Nature | Learning & Lectures |

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South Hill
Phone: 509-444-5300
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  • 16 public computers 

  • 2 children’s computers 

  • Free WiFi 

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  • 136 capacity meeting room 

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Upcoming events

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Cancelled
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Preschool Fandom Storytime: Moana - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Set sail for a Moana-inspired ocean adventure! Little voyagers will enjoy stories, songs, and island-themed activities as they discover their own wayfinding magic at the library.
Summer Storytime at Shadle Park - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
New venue Inside the Library - Shadle Park Library - Events Room
UPDATE: July 23 & 30, we are moving storytime indoors! Bring your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at the Shadle Park west side green space for an outdoor summer storytime!
Advance Legal Planning Clinic
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Sign up for a free appointment with a lawyer to complete powers of attorney and health care directives. Available for anyone 55 or older.
Mystery of the Missing Animals - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 6-12
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Endangered, extinct, or undiscovered?
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jul 30, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together
Fri, Jul 31, 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.
Tween and Teen Sewing Studio: Summer Camp! - For Kids and Teens Ages 10-16
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn sewing skills in this two day workshop.
This event is full
Origami Dinosaurs: Roar! - A Summer Reading Event for Kids and Teens
Fri, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Let's make paper creatures using folds of paper! 🦕🦖
Cardboard Construction: Dinosaurs! - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll use cardboard and all kinds of fun materials to create a dinosaur to take home!
Y2K: Let's Party Like It's 1999! - A Summer Reading Event for Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Travel back to the early 2000s at our Y2K-themed party for middle and high school students!
Virtual Monthly Astrology Forecast
Fri, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. Register and you'll get an email with instructions on how to participate via Zoom.
Line Dance
Sat, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 3:00pm
South Hill
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In South Hill Branch every first and third Saturday until season ends.
Tween and Teen Sewing Studio: Summer Camp! - For Kids and Teens Ages 10-16
Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn sewing skills in this two day workshop.
This event is full
Mend-It Cafe: Sew it, Don't Throw it! - Build Community, Reduce Textile Waste, Repair Your Clothes
Sat, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Choose REPAIR & REPURPOSE over replace! Help grow the repair economy in Spokane. We'll fix your torn jeans, fallen hem, broken zipper and more!
Pokemon's 30th Anniversary Celebration - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 6-18
Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Come catch the fun in our Pokemon zones for kids, tweens, and teens!
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Summer Storytime at Comstock Park - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Comstock Park
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Comstock Park fireplace (601 W 29th Avenue) this summer for an outdoor storytime adventure!
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Spokane from Above in 1915 - The Bird's Eye Views of Merritt Dana Houghton
Mon, Aug 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Join us for a local history presentation by Michael A. Amundson, Public History Director at Northern Arizona University, centered on early 20th century bird's-eye view drawings of Spokane County.
Mystery of the Missing Animals - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 6-12
Mon, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Endangered, extinct, or undiscovered?
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Aug 03, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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
Gentle Flow Yoga
Mon, Aug 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Certified yoga teacher Dacia will lead a gentle yoga practice for every skill level. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Tue, Aug 04, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Summer Storytime at Hays Park - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hays Park - 1812 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207 - picnic area
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Hays Park (1812 E Providence Ave) this summer for an outdoor storytime adventure!
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Aug 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Escape Room: Unearthed Secrets - A Summer Reading Event for Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Step into an archaeologist’s office and uncover secrets buried in time!
This event is full
Cardboard Construction: Dinosaurs! - A Summer Reading Event forAges 5-11 and Caregivers
Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
We'll use cardboard and all kinds of fun materials to create a dinosaur to take home!
Escape Room: Unearthed Secrets - A Summer Reading Event for Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Step into an archaeologist’s office and uncover secrets buried in time!
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - Study B
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.
Escape Room: Unearthed Secrets - A Summer Reading Event for Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Step into an archaeologist’s office and uncover secrets buried in time!
Escape Room: Unearthed Secrets - A Summer Reading Event for Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Step into an archaeologist’s office and uncover secrets buried in time!
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Aug 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.
Baby Storytime Dinosaur Stomp - A Summer Event for Babies 0 - 24 Months & Their Caregivers
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a dino‑mite baby storytime full of giggles, wiggles, and prehistoric fun!
Summer Storytime at Liberty Park (Outside!) - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Green Space Near the West Patio
Bring your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us on the west side of Liberty Park Library for an outdoor summer storytime!
Transportation and Travel With Dementia
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
It can be difficult for someone with dementia to stop driving. We will discuss driving alternatives, how to have this difficult conversation, and tips for traveling with someone with dementia.
Origami Dinosaurs: Roar! - A Summer Reading Event for Kids and Teens
Wed, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Let's make paper creatures using folds of paper! 🦕🦖
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Study B
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.
Line Dance
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Open Mic at the Library! - Share Your Music or Poetry
Wed, Aug 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic night for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Hip Hop Dance Class with Inspirations Dance Studio - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 8-16
Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Have you always wanted to try hip hop dancing? Kids and teens ages 8-16 are invited to join this free one-hour class with a professional dance instructor.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Managing Debt
Wed, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn from a financial advisor at Forge Wealth Services about types of debt, payoff strategies, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Aug 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Summer Storytime at Shadle Park - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Shadle Park Gazebo
UPDATE: July 23 & 30, we are moving storytime indoors! Bring your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at the Shadle Park west side green space for an outdoor summer storytime!
Mystery of the Missing Animals - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 6-12
Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Endangered, extinct, or undiscovered?
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Aug 06, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Aug 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.
Cancelled
LEGO® and Dino Wind Racers! - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Liberty Park
We’ll use LEGO® bricks to create wind racers that can carry a toy dinosaur when blown by a strong fan!
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Fri, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Rock the Stage: Teen Concert - A Summer Reading Event for Teens Starting 6th-12th Grade
Fri, Aug 07, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Perform in or attend a concert with only teen artists and bands after hours!
Line Dance
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Book Club - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Sat, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In Shadle Park Branch every second and fourth Saturday until season ends.
Healing Hands Creative Hearts
Sat, Aug 08, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Central Library - Events A and B
Spokane Regional Health District presents a free community event focused on healing, hope, remembrance, and recovery.
Jurassic Play-Doh - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 2-8
Sat, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Come play at the library with dinosaurs and Play-Doh!
KYRS Presents: Get Loud in The Library Concert Series
Sat, Aug 08, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
This free, all-ages concert is part of our ongoing series presented by KYRS Thin Air Community Radio, Spokane Public Library, and Brick West Brewing.
Books in the Park - Celebrate the Act of Reading for Pleasure
Sun, Aug 09, 9:00am - 10:00am
Manito Park - Perennial Garden
Happy National Book Lover's Day! Let's meet in the park and read.
Rescheduled
Create Rangoli, a Decorative Art from India!
Sun, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Sunday, August 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park
Professional Bharatanatyam Dancer and Natanam Dance School owner Devika Gates will teach us how to make rangoli, a decorative Indian folk art! Supplies are provided.
Rescheduled
Authentic Indian Yoga
Sun, Aug 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
New date Sunday, August 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park
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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Summer Storytime at Comstock Park - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Comstock Park
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Comstock Park fireplace (601 W 29th Avenue) this summer for an outdoor storytime adventure!
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Mystery of the Missing Animals - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 6-12
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Endangered, extinct, or undiscovered?
Cancelled
Movie: The Good Dinosaur (PG) - A Summer Reading Event for Families of All Ages
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Liberty Park
We'll watch the movie, do a craft, and have a snack! This movie was released in 2015 and is 100 minutes long.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Aug 10, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Tue, Aug 11, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Summer Storytime at Hays Park - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hays Park - 1812 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207 - picnic area
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Hays Park (1812 E Providence Ave) this summer for an outdoor storytime adventure!
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Aug 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Cancelled
Dinosaur Dig! - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 4-11 and their Families
Tue, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian Trail
We'll dig up mini dinosaur skeletons and use them to create fossil impressions!
Dirty Soda Bar + Trivia - A Summer Reading Event for Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Think you know it all? Grab your friends and put your knowledge to the test with rounds of pop culture, music, movies, random facts, and more.
Upcycled Knitting Needle Bracelets - Create a Bracelet Using Vintage Aluminum Knitting Needles
Tue, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hive - Studio E
Create a unique bracelet with a vintage aluminum knitting needle! Hammer and bend to fit your wrist. Stamp phrases onto the bracelets with metal letter stamps and embellish with beads and charms.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, Aug 12, 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Aug 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.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Summer Storytime at Liberty Park (Outside!) - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Green Space Near the West Patio
Bring your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us on the west side of Liberty Park Library for an outdoor summer storytime!
Origami Dinosaurs: Roar! - A Summer Reading Event for Kids and Teens
Wed, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Let's make paper creatures using folds of paper! 🦕🦖
Line Dance
Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Cancelled
Welcome to Medicare
Wed, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Hive
Attend a free, unbiased presentation to learn about Medicare and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program. Topics include Medicare basics, plans, and how to enroll.
Jazz Dance Class with Inspirations Dance Studio - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 8-16
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Have you always wanted to try dancing in the style of jazz? Kids and teens ages 8-16 are invited to join this free one-hour class with a professional dance coach from Inspirations Dance Studio.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Facing Immigration - A Creative Workshop on Belonging and Human Connection
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Create blind contour self-portraits—drawings made without looking at the page—and explore immigration, identity, belonging, and resilience through art and reflection.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Aug 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Summer Storytime at Shadle Park - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Shadle Park Gazebo
UPDATE: July 23 & 30, we are moving storytime indoors! Bring your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at the Shadle Park west side green space for an outdoor summer storytime!
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Aug 13, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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
Cancelled
Thrive Monthly - A Meet up for People Who Seek Personal Growth
Thu, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park
Thrive Monthly is a meet up designed to provide space and support for those who seek personal growth by reflection, who desire to slow down, reconnect with themselves, others, and their values.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Aug 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.
Youth Art-a-Palooza: A Live Art & Creativity Festival - A Summer Reading Event for Kids and Teens
Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central - Central Events A & B Combined
Join us for Youth Art-a-Palooza! Create with a variety of art supplies at themed stations and watch a live artist in action. A hands-on art experience for kids and teens!
Nerf Wars - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Join us for an after-hours Nerf Battle with other middle/high school students at the Central Library! Please fill out the waiver in the long description of this event. Registration is encouraged.
Cancelled
Line Dance
Sat, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 3:00pm
South Hill
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In South Hill Branch every first and third Saturday until season ends.
Under the Sea Dance & Crafts with Inspiration Dance Studio - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 4-8
Sat, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A, B, & C Combined
Learn fun dances and make crafts inspired by the ocean!
Storytime with Author Honey Louise Smith & Clover the Cow - A Summer Reading Event for Families of All Ages
Sun, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a story, songs, crafts, and a meet & greet with Clover, the Highland cow!
Create Rangoli, a Decorative Art from India!
Sun, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Professional Bharatanatyam Dancer and Natanam Dance School owner Devika Gates will teach us how to make rangoli, a decorative Indian folk art! Supplies are provided.
Authentic Indian Yoga
Sun, Aug 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Music Camp - Beginner Friendly Camp for Ages 12-16
Mon, Aug 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Recording Studio
Curious about what it's like to be in a band or write and record your own music? Experience the library's first-ever teen music camp for ages 12-16 led by Music Education Specialist, Andy Rumsey!
This event is full
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Aug 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Aug 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Let's Make a Movie: Movie Camp
Mon, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come write, shoot, direct, and edit you very own movie at the Central Library Video Studio
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Aug 17, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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
Music Camp - Beginner Friendly Camp for Ages 12-16
Tue, Aug 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Recording Studio
Curious about what it's like to be in a band or write and record your own music? Experience the library's first-ever teen music camp for ages 12-16 led by Music Education Specialist, Andy Rumsey!
This event is full
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Aug 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Let's Make a Movie: Movie Camp
Tue, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come write, shoot, direct, and edit you very own movie at the Central Library Video Studio
This event is full
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Poetry for Everyone - with Sarah Rooney
Tue, Aug 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Music Camp - Beginner Friendly Camp for Ages 12-16
Wed, Aug 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Recording Studio
Curious about what it's like to be in a band or write and record your own music? Experience the library's first-ever teen music camp for ages 12-16 led by Music Education Specialist, Andy Rumsey!
This event is full
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Aug 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.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Let's Make a Movie: Movie Camp
Wed, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come write, shoot, direct, and edit you very own movie at the Central Library Video Studio
This event is full
Line Dance
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Open Mic at the Library! - Share Your Music or Poetry
Wed, Aug 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic night for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Drop-in and Draw, Paint, Knit, Stitch... - A Monthly Get-Together of Creative People
Wed, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Lobby
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Managing Debt
Wed, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn from a financial advisor at Forge Wealth Services about types of debt, payoff strategies, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Music Camp - Beginner Friendly Camp for Ages 12-16
Thu, Aug 20, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Recording Studio
Curious about what it's like to be in a band or write and record your own music? Experience the library's first-ever teen music camp for ages 12-16 led by Music Education Specialist, Andy Rumsey!
This event is full
Chair Yoga
Thu, Aug 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Illuminations: The Art of Calligraphy - Highlights from the Exhibit and Special Collections
Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Drop in for a look at treasures from the library’s rare book collection. This month features Karyn Jeffrey, author and illustrator of "Life in Letters", and member of the Spokane Calligraphy Guild.
Cancelled
Paws to Read: Reading Therapy Dogs - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 5-11
Thu, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park
Read fun stories to new canine friends from Thera Paws.
Let's Make a Movie: Movie Camp
Thu, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come write, shoot, direct, and edit you very own movie at the Central Library Video Studio
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Aug 20, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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
Thrive Monthly - A Meet up for People Who Seek Personal Growth
Thu, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
- Liberty Park Event
Thrive Monthly is a meet up designed to provide space and support for those who seek personal growth by reflection, who desire to slow down, reconnect with themselves, others, and their values.
Music Camp - Beginner Friendly Camp for Ages 12-16
Fri, Aug 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Recording Studio
Curious about what it's like to be in a band or write and record your own music? Experience the library's first-ever teen music camp for ages 12-16 led by Music Education Specialist, Andy Rumsey!
This event is full
Let's Make a Movie: Movie Camp
Fri, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall,Video Studio
Come write, shoot, direct, and edit you very own movie at the Central Library Video Studio
This event is full
Memory Cafe
Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
At a Memory Cafe, persons living with Alzheimer's or other dementias and their loved ones enjoy socializing in a relaxed setting. There is no set agenda.
Witches in the Woods, An Outdoor Writing & Arts Workshop - with Emma Noyes and Sharma Shields
Sat, Aug 22, 9:00am - 10:00am
Riverside State Park - Bowl & Pitcher Kitchen Shelter
Write fiction and create cut-paper crafts at Riverside State Park with local artists and writers.
Line Dance
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Aug 22, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In Shadle Park Branch every second and fourth Saturday until season ends.
Irish Dancing
Sun, Aug 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Experience Irish culture through traditional social dancing and music taught by the MSD Irish Dance Academy. All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome!
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Aug 24, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Aug 25, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Aug 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.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Virtual Book Club - Favorite Summer Reads
Wed, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a discussion of our favorite summer reads!
Line Dance
Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Chair Yoga
Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Aug 27, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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
Early-onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Thu, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Build a support system with other care partners. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Meets the 4th Thursday of every month at the South Hill Library.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Aug 28, 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.
Line Dance
Sat, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Aug 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Aug 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Aug 31, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Sep 01, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - Study B
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Virtual Monthly Astrology Forecast
Tue, Sep 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. Register and you'll get an email with instructions on how to participate via Zoom.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Sep 02, 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.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Supporting Independence for People Living With Dementia
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
This curriculum from the Alzheimer’s Association explores how to offer the right amount of support during personal care activities and how dementia can affect safety.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Wed, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Study B
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.
Line Dance
Wed, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Gentle Flow Yoga
Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Certified yoga teacher Dacia will lead a gentle yoga practice for every skill level. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Sep 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park
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.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Fri, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Line Dance
Sat, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Sep 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Line Dance
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Chair Yoga
Thu, Sep 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thrive Monthly - A Meet up for People Who Seek Personal Growth
Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Thrive Monthly is a meet up designed to provide space and support for those who seek personal growth by reflection, who desire to slow down, reconnect with themselves, others, and their values.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Sep 11, 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.
Line Dance
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In Shadle Park Branch every second and fourth Saturday until season ends.
KYRS Presents: Get Loud in The Library Concert Series
Sat, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
This free, all-ages concert is part of our ongoing series presented by KYRS Thin Air Community Radio, Spokane Public Library, and Brick West Brewing.
Mini Yoga Retreat
Sun, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A, B, & C Combined
Inclusion Wellness Community will be leading a yoga retreat with meditation and yoga practice. Vegan snacks and tea will be provided. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Registration is required.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Sep 14, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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.
Accident Prevention Program (APP) Workshop - With David Jeary from WA State L&I
Mon, Sep 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a workshop led by David Jeary from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), focused on building an effective Accident Prevention Program (APP) for your business.
Genealogy 101: From Curiosity to Family Connections
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
The Child in Literature: A 4-Part Writing Workshop - Craft Class & Workshop with Writer Isabelle Eastman
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
In this 4-week class, participants will explore their own writing through readings, discussions, and prompts on how child characters and family perspectives are treated within literature.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Sep 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Sep 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Poetry for Everyone - with Sarah Rooney
Tue, Sep 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Sep 16, 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.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Line Dance
Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Drop-in and Draw, Paint, Knit, Stitch... - A Monthly Get-Together of Creative People
Wed, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Lobby
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Car and Home Loan Basics
Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn from a financial advisor at Forge Wealth Services about car and home loan basics, leasing versus buying, and total cost versus monthly payment.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Genealogy Detectives - An Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Event
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Sep 17, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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
Memory Cafe
Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
At a Memory Cafe, persons living with Alzheimer's or other dementias and their loved ones enjoy socializing in a relaxed setting. There is no set agenda.
Walk & Write: A Writing Workshop Inspired by Rivers - with Sharma Shields, A Spokane Is Reading Event
Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Central - Central Events A
Take a slow walk around the Spokane River/waterfalls and then return to the library for river-related writing prompts. This event is inspired by the 2026 Spokane Is Reading book 'One, Two, Three.'
Line Dance
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 3:00pm
South Hill
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In South Hill Branch every first and third Saturday until season ends.
Spokane River Salmon: Past, Present, and Future - Featuring Conor Giorgi, artist George Hill, & Jack Nisbet
Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - 3rd Floor, Stage
The opening reception of a breathtaking Central Library exhibit, which features never-before-seen visualizations of Spokane fishing practices rendered by tribal artist George Hill.
Egyptian Belly Dance
Sun, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join the fun with this beginning-level Egyptian-style Belly Dance class taught by Marya Nowakowski. Wear workout or yoga clothes. Sparkly hip sashes available to use during class.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Sep 21, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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.
Foundation to the Future: Bookkeeping for Small Business
Mon, Sep 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
An overview of how to set up and manage bookkeeping for today’s small businesses, presented in partnership with SIMBA and Inland Cooperative Services.
The Child in Literature: A 4-Part Writing Workshop - Craft Class & Workshop with Writer Isabelle Eastman
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
In this 4-week class, participants will explore their own writing through readings, discussions, and prompts on how child characters and family perspectives are treated within literature.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Sep 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
Cancelled
Line Dance
Wed, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Sep 24, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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
Early-onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Thu, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Build a support system with other care partners. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Meets the 4th Thursday of every month at the South Hill Library.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Sep 25, 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.
Line Dance
Fri, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Line Dance
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Smartphone Photography
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us to learn about photography basics with local photographer Mike Midkiff.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In Shadle Park Branch every second and fourth Saturday until season ends.
Dementia Basics and Community Support
Sun, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
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.
The Squatters Dilemma - Global Housing Lessons for Local Housing Problems
Sun, Sep 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
In this Humanities Washington talk, explore how communities around the world have confronted squatting — sometimes successfully, sometimes not. What lessons can we bring home to Washington?
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Sep 28, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
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.
Welcome to Medicare
Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Attend a free, unbiased presentation to learn about Medicare and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program. Topics include Medicare basics, plans, and how to enroll.
Genealogy 101: From Curiosity to Family Connections
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
The Child in Literature: A 4-Part Writing Workshop - Craft Class & Workshop with Writer Isabelle Eastman
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
In this 4-week class, participants will explore their own writing through readings, discussions, and prompts on how child characters and family perspectives are treated within literature.
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