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Tween Art Lab: Cosmic Realms - Alien Landscape Painting

For Kids Ages 9 - 13
2024-12-04 16:00:00 2024-12-04 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Tween Art Lab: Cosmic Realms - Alien Landscape Painting 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! Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio

Wednesday, December 04
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-04 16:00:00 2024-12-04 18:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Tween Art Lab: Cosmic Realms - Alien Landscape Painting 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! Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio

Shadle Park

Shadle Park Studio

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!

Join us for Cosmic Realms: Alien Landscape Painting, where preteens will embark on a creative journey into the unknown! Using UV-reactive paints, participants will design their own vibrant alien landscapes, blending colors and imaginative features to create otherworldly scenes. They'll learn techniques for layering and mixing paints while exploring the magic of black lights. This hands-on program encourages artistic expression and opens the door to new galaxies of creativity, resulting in glowing masterpieces that shine in the dark!

This library program is a drop-in program. This means you can join us at any point between 4pm-6pm.

This program is intended for kids ages 9-13 and they do not need to be accompanied by their grown-up.

By attending library programs, you are agreeing to potentially appear in photos/videos taken at our locations that may be used in promotional materials including social media.

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

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

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Culture |

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Shadle Park
Phone: 509-444-5300
Hours
We're closed Monday November 11
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
Tue, Nov 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 12:00PM to 4:00PM
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COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
18 public computers
2 children’s computers
Free WiFi

MEETING & STUDY ROOMS
197 person capacity event space
35 person capacity classroom
59 person capacity maker studio
5 small study rooms

TRANSPORTATION
Free parking
Bike parking
STA Bus Route: 33

SERVICES
Faxing, copying, scanning, printing
Quiet reading room
Moose’s Market Children’s Playspace
Discovery garden
Demonstration kitchen
Automatic Materials Handling
Public art by Jasmine Brown
Laptop kiosk (laptops available for in-library use)

Upcoming events

Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Gentle Flow Yoga
Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park 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.
Cancelled
Design a Custom Cookie Cutter! - For Ages 8 - 18
Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail
We'll design a cookie cutter to be 3D printed and picked up later. Children under 10 should be accompanied by a caregiver.
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Nov 12, 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!
Introduction to the Novella - A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith
Tue, Nov 12, 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
Chair Yoga
Wed, Nov 13, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Nov 13, 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!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Tween Art Lab: Fuzzy Creations: Needle Felting Animals - For Kids Ages 9-13
Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Explore the fun world of needle felting and create your own adorable animal friends!
Managing the Threats of Outdoor Cats to Birds
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Grant Sizemore, Director of Invasive Species Programs at American Bird Conservancy, will talk about how to manage domestic cats to benefit everyone (people, birds, cats, and other wildlife).
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Imagimals: Imaginary Animals! - For Kids and Their Families
Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Create the animal of your dreams with hands-on activities!
Lyla in the Loop: Explore Computational Thinking - In Partnership with with KSPS PBS!
Thu, Nov 14, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events ,Hillyard Studio
Enjoy hands-on activities that promote critical thinking, pattern recognition, sequencing, and collaboration, all while learning in a playful environment.Register
Poetry Rising
Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Hear the incredible talent of local poets and authors Trishanna Jones, Beth Camp, Kendra Egly, Stephen Pitters, and harpist Katelyn Kinney.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Nov 15, 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.
How to Write When You Feel Stuck - A Short Discussion Followed by a Writing Session
Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We're midway through National Novel Writing Month! If you're feeling stuck in your novel writing, local author Sharma Shields will help you find your way forward with concrete tips and strategies.
Bread in a Bag!: A Homeschool Event - For 3-8 Year Olds and their Caregivers
Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll make bread dough in a bag and learn about the science of yeast. This is not a gluten-free event. Plan to bake your bread dough at home after the event.
South Hill Library LEGO® Club - For ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Nov 15, 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.
Kid's Art Club: Thread & Fiber Explorers - For Kids Ages 6-9
Fri, Nov 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Join us for a hands-on adventure into the world of fiber arts! Explore fun techniques like finger knitting, felting, and stitching to create your own unique yarn and fabric masterpieces.
Friday Night Paint - Autumn on the River
Fri, Nov 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events,Virtual Events 4
Tonight, we will be painting the Spokane clock tower in watercolor surrounded by lots of autumn color!
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Book Club - Women Talking by Miriam Toews
Sat, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a book discussion of "Women Talking" by Miriam Toews.
Dinosaurs! With Special Guest Kelly Milner Halls - For Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll celebrate dinosaurs with Spokane's local dinosaur author, Kelly Milner Halls, along with some fun dinosaur activities!
Olive Oil Tasting - With Oil & Vinegar Spokane
Sat, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
How can you tell if the olive oil you're buying is authentic? What should high-quality olive oil taste like? Join us for an educational tasting event presented by Oil & Vinegar Spokane!
Make Felted Wool Beads with the Stranded Spinners - An All-Ages Event!
Sat, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Learn how to transform wool roving into beautiful beads that can be made into zipper pulls, jewelry, or other decorations.
Make Felted Wool Beads with the Stranded Spinners - An All-Ages Event!
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Learn how to transform wool roving into beautiful beads that can be made into zipper pulls, jewelry, or other decorations.
Dragon Qigong Breathwork to Release Stress
Sun, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Join Lisa Ma for a breathwork group healing class. Learn guided techniques to release stress and anxiety as we activate healing together. Wear loose clothing, bring a mat and a water bottle.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Nov 18, 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
Imagimals: Imaginary Animals! - For Kids and Their Families
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Create the animal of your dreams with hands-on activities!
Dementia Basics and Community Support
Mon, Nov 18, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Introduction to the Novella - A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
A six-part series on how to write a short-form novel with Lambda Literary Award & PNBA Award winning novelist Alexis M. Smith.
Registration is now closed
Unlocking the Future: Harnessing AI Tools for Business
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Streamline processes, improve customer experiences, and future-proof your strategy with knowledge and actionable steps to integrate AI into your business effectively.
Design a Custom Cookie Cutter! - For Ages 8 - 18
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
We'll design a cookie cutter to be 3D printed and picked up later. Children under 10 should be accompanied by a caregiver.
Board of Trustees
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Get Your Marketing Right with StartUp Spokane - Free Tools for Success
Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Marketing. It's essential, but not easy. Get pointed in a productive direction with expert-level tools and guidance from Business Librarian, Mark Pond.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Nov 20, 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!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Gentle Flow Yoga
Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Certified yoga teacher Larissa Zens will lead a gentle yoga practice for every skill level. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat. The theme for this class is gratitude.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Open Mic Night - Come Be Heard!
Wed, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? 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, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Kid's Art Club: Thread & Fiber Explorers - For Kids Ages 6-9
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a hands-on adventure into the world of fiber arts! Explore fun techniques like finger knitting, felting, and stitching to create your own unique yarn and fabric masterpieces.
Eastern Region Connects: People, Places, and Possibilities
Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Come share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about WSDOT projects in your neighborhood.
Drop-in and Draw, Paint, Knit, Stitch... - A Monthly Get-Together of Creative People
Wed, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Genealogy Detectives - An Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Event
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Illuminations: Miniature Books with Mel Hewitt of LibroBuch - Highlights from the Archives and Special Collections
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Drop in and peruse rare treasures from Central Library's archives. This month's theme showcases miniature books and will feature bookbinder Mel Hewitt of LibroBuch!
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Nov 21, 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
Imagimals: Imaginary Animals! - For Kids and Their Families
Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Create the animal of your dreams with hands-on activities!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Nov 22, 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, Nov 22, 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.
Inland Northwest Book Arts Society (INWBAS) Meet-up - A gathering of people interested in the art of making books
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Hive - Studio A
INWBAS meets monthly to practice and learn different aspects of book arts. Their meetings are free and open to the public.
Cancelled
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Nov 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
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.
Vinegar Tasting - With Oil & Vinegar Spokane
Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Vinegar has evolved with a wide variety of flavors to explore! Discover and taste the diverse options at this special event presented by Oil & Vinegar Spokane.
Spokane's Transgender Day of Remembrance
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join Trans Spokane and partner organizations on Saturday November 23rd from 2-4PM for Spokane's Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Teen Art Studio: Neon Brush- Black Light Paint Jam - For Teens Ages 13 - 18
Sat, Nov 23, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get creative in neon at Neon Brush: Black Light Paint Jam! Teens will paint with glowing colors under black lights, exploring bold techniques to make unique, luminous art.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Nov 25, 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
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Game On! - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Cancelled
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail
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, Nov 27, 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
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Cancelled
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Nov 28, 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.
Adult Coloring: Christmas Fun!
Sun, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Enjoy some December fun with holiday-themed coloring pages and brown wrapping paper to decorate. We'll provide the supplies, cocoa, and instrumental Christmas music.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Dec 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
Imagimals: Imaginary Animals! - For Kids and Their Families
Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Create the animal of your dreams with hands-on activities!
Mantras, Mudra, and Meditation
Mon, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Experience the power of mantra chanting and placing the hands in mudras, to release stress, and focus the mind for meditation. Bring a yoga mat or a cushion to sit on. Chairs available. Ages 14+
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Tue, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Come watch anime at the library with other teens and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Introduction to the Novella - A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith
Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
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
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Dec 04, 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!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 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.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Dementia Emergency Situations
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
We will discuss what to do when someone with dementia is experiencing an emergency situation.
Virtual Book Club - The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Wed, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Wed, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Come watch anime at the library with other teens and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Tween Art Lab: Cosmic Realms - Alien Landscape Painting - For Kids Ages 9 - 13
Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
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!
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Dec 05, 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
Imagimals: Imaginary Animals! - For Kids and Their Families
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Create the animal of your dreams with hands-on activities!
A Community Practice: Joy & Wonder - Black Liturgies for Staying Human
Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month will be Joy & Wonder.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Dec 06, 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.
How to Finish and Edit a Novel - A Discussion and Writing Session
Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A follow-up to National Novel Writing Month, this discussion with local novelist Sharma Shields involves the art of "finishing" a book. Bring your novel-in-progress to work on following the event.
Shadle Park Library LEGO® Club - For ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
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.
A Very Nordic Holiday: Storytime & Crafts - For Families of All Ages
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 such as The Three Billy Goats Gruff. In partnership with the Sons of Norway.
A Very Nordic Holiday: Craft Making!
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 3:45pm
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!
A Very Nordic Holiday Celebration: Krumkake & Hjertevafler! - Cooking Demonstration
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!
Live Irish Music
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!
Great Startup Bakeoff: Baked Goods Market
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!
Pearl Harbor Day Memories
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.
Gentle Flow Yoga
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.
Yarn Gnome Ornaments
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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
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.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
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
Create Your Own Journal for a Daily Mental Health Practice - For Teens (ages 13-18)
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.
Suminagashi: The Japanese Art of Floating Ink - With Artist-in-Residence Mel Antuna Hewitt
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
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
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!
Introduction to the Novella - A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith
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
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Dec 11, 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.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer?s
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.
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
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!
Open Studio @ The Hive®
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!
Kids Art Club: Neon Nature - Animal Paint Party - For Kids Ages 6 - 9
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!
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
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
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
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.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
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.
South Hill Library LEGO® Club - For ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
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.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
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.
Family Friday Paint Night! - For Kids and Teens
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.
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
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.
Little Artists: Glowing Giggles - A Black Light Art Bash - For Kids Ages 2-6
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!
House Plants Swap!
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!
Auntie's Bookstore Presents Author Jan Brett - A Book Launch & Signing for "Alice in a Winter Wonderland"
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
Indian Kundan Jewelry Making
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.
Authentic Indian Yoga
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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
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.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Gentle Flow Yoga
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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
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
Dementia Basics and Community Support
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
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.
Introduction to the Novella - A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith
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
Board of Trustees
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.
Chair Yoga
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
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.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
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.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
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!
Tween Art Lab: Cosmic Realms - Alien Landscape Painting - For Kids Ages 9 - 13
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!
Drop-in and Draw, Paint, Knit, Stitch... - A Monthly Get-Together of Creative People
Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Genealogy Detectives - An Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Event
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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
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
From the Vault: An Archival Poetry Project - Local Poets Respond to the Library's Special Collections
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."
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
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.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
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.
Kids Art Club: Neon Nature- Animal Paint Party - For Kids Ages 6 - 9
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!
Virtual Friday Night Paint - Fun in the Snow
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!
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Dec 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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!
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, 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
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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!
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
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
Rain, Wind, Thunder, Fire, Daughter: A Poetry Reading - H.G. Dierdorff, Shann Ray, & Maya Jewell Zeller
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.
Authentic Indian Yoga
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.
Modern Hula Hoop Dance Fitness
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.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
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
Monthly Astrology Forecast
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jan 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!
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
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!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jan 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!
Toddler Storytime and Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
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!
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
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!
Open Studio @ The Hive®
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!
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0 - 18 Months
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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
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.
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Business Brew - Coffee & Business Insight!
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.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
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.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Jan 10, 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.
Family Storytime and Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
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.
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