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Tacos y Tequila Festival 2024

The Official Latino Festival of Spokane

2024-08-24 13:00:00 2024-08-24 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Tacos y Tequila Festival 2024 Tacos y Tequila is a two-day festival that celebrates Hispanic culture and history with performances, music, food, and more! Central Library -

Saturday, August 24
1:00pm - 10:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-24 13:00:00 2024-08-24 22:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Tacos y Tequila Festival 2024 Tacos y Tequila is a two-day festival that celebrates Hispanic culture and history with performances, music, food, and more! Central Library -

Tacos y Tequila is a two-day festival that celebrates Hispanic culture and history with performances, music, food, and more!

Tacos y Tequila is a two-day festival that celebrates Hispanic culture and history! Join us at Central Library for two full days of live music from various regions of Latin America, delicious food featuring flavors of Latin America from local Spokane food vendors, and delicious tequilas and mescals!

    This festival benefits the Nuestras Raíces Centro Comunitario and their many efforts to promote and serve Hispanic/Latino cultural, business, professional, educational interests, and social justice in the Inland Northwest.

    Nuestras Raíces' vision is to connect members to the community to build professional and personal relationships. They seek to offer professional development opportunities, provide access to resources, develop cultural education and increase community involvement.

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

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    EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Music | Fun & Games | Arts & Culture |

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    300 person capacity nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall (pronounced: inn-whi-whi-ettk, a Salish word meaning Life in the Water)
    256 capacity combined event space on the 1st floor
    34 person capacity maker studio
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    Upcoming events

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    Mon, May 04, 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.

    Mon, May 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.

    Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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.

    Mon, May 04, 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

    Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!

    Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!

    Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!

    Tue, May 05, 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.

    Tue, May 05, 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.

    Tue, May 05, 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.

    Tue, May 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
    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.

    Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.

    Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!

    Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
    Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.

    Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!

    Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
    Central - Virtual Events 6
    This four-week series teaches participants how to understand the fairytale genre and write fairy tales of your own.
    Registration is now closed

    Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.

    Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm
    Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
    Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.

    Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
    This module uses information from the Alzheimer’s Association and other national and local sources to discuss the modifiable risk factors that may reduce the risk of dementia and other memory changes.

    Wed, May 06, 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.

    Wed, May 06, 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.

    Wed, May 06, 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.

    Wed, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.

    Wed, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    The Hive - The Hive Studio E
    Kids learn "woodshop" basics with this fun cardboard cutting and making program!

    Wed, May 06, 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.

    Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Herbs are easy to grow in small spaces. They are also valuable crops to grow because they are expensive to buy. We will be sharing how to grow, use, and preserve a variety of herbs in your garden.

    Thu, May 07, 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.

    Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!

    Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!

    Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!

    Thu, May 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
    Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.

    Thu, May 07, 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.

    Thu, May 07, 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

    Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Learn gardening skills with Master Gardener volunteer experts!

    Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Central - Virtual Events 6
    Colorado Book Award winner Brandon Shimoda reads from and discusses his creative nonfiction book about the lasting impact of Japanese incarceration. This is part of the "One Book, One Coast" events.

    Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Central - Central Events B
    Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.

    Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.

    Fri, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
    Make a habitat for a LEGO® animal!

    Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
    Using glue, tape, and structural cutting, we explore how to turn flat cardboard into sculptural 3D objects of art!

    Sat, May 09, 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.

    Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Join us for a painting-focused storytime experience!

    Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join us for a book discussion of "Tell Me I'm an Artist" by Chelsea Martin.

    Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a fun folktale, songs, and hands-on activities that help kids jump into the story while learning about Jewish culture!

    Sun, May 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Learn Greek dancing from Viktoria! Wear loose clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.

    Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.

    Mon, May 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.

    Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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.

    Mon, May 11, 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

    Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Learn gardening skills with Master Gardener volunteer experts!

    Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
    The Hive - The Hive Studio E
    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

    Tue, May 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!

    Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!

    Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!

    Tue, May 12, 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.

    Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
    Central Library - Events A & B
    Get your free Washington ID! Additional service providers will be on site for housing, employment, medical screenings, addiction/recovery, food insecurity, clothing, and counseling.

    Tue, May 12, 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.

    Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.

    Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Join us to discuss the “One Book, One Coast” inaugural selection, George Takei's graphic memoir 'They Called Us Enemy.' This event is in partnership with Asians for Collective Liberation Spokane.

    Wed, May 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!

    Wed, May 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.

    Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!

    Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.

    Wed, May 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.

    Wed, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.

    Wed, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
    Kids learn "woodshop" basics with this fun cardboard cutting and making program!

    Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    We'll celebrate the Artemis II's trip around the moon and make a rubber band rocket toy!

    Wed, May 13, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
    The Hive - Studio E
    Choose REPAIR & REPURPOSE over replace! Help grow the repair economy in Spokane. We'll fix your torn jeans, fallen hem, broken zipper and more!

    Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park 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.

    Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Learn everything you want to know about the moose population in WA from biologist Matt Brinkman. You'll hear about their habitat and what to do if you encounter them in wild or urban settings.

    Thu, May 14, 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.

    Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!

    Thu, May 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!

    Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!

    Thu, May 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
    Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.

    Thu, May 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.
    This event is full

    Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
    Learn gardening skills with Master Gardener volunteer experts!

    Thu, May 14, 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.

    Fri, May 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.

    Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.

    Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Toddlers and preschoolers explore the Liberty Park Library's neighborhood through colorful play and making their own colorful neighborhood!

    Fri, May 15, 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.

    Fri, May 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Toddlers and preschoolers explore the Liberty Park Library's neighborhood through colorful play and making their own colorful neighborhood!

    Fri, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
    Make a habitat for a LEGO® animal!

    Fri, May 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Toddlers and preschoolers explore the Liberty Park Library's neighborhood through colorful play and making their own colorful neighborhood!

    Sat, May 16, 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.

    Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
    Join us for a book discussion of "Tell Me I'm an Artist" by Chelsea Martin.

    Sat, May 16, 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.

    Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
    We'll use cardboard, Beaverbots and other tools to make animals together!

    Sat, May 16, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    A poetry workshop inspired by the senses, led by poet Sarah Rooney. This event is part of the third annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

    Sat, May 16, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
    Develop your long-term relationship with poetry and nature in this writing workshop led by local writer, publisher, arts organizer and activist Greg Bem. An Inland Northwest Poetry Salon event.

    Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 1:50pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Write prose poems with Spokane's PoLo! This workshop is part of the third annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

    Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 1:50pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
    Get inspired by finding poetry in surprising places, such as TikTok videos, song lyrics, and visual art. This workshop is part of the third annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

    Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    A poetry workshop inspired by movement, led by poet Grace Anne Anderson. This workshop is part of the 3rd annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

    Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
    Write in community with poet Linea Jantz. This workshop is part of the third annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

    Sat, May 16, 3:00pm - 3:50pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Seek solace in writing poetry about "the shameful, the painful" in this workshop led by writer Stacy Boe Miller, the former Poet Laureate of Moscow, Idaho. Part of the Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

    Sat, May 16, 3:00pm - 3:50pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
    Experiment with how images and language can converse in this workshop led by writer, artist, and photographer Margaret Albaugh. This is part of the third annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

    Sun, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Central - Central Events A & B Combined
    Join us for a very special storytime with Caldecott Honoree, Christian Robinson.

    Sun, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Join us for the first in-depth documentary film that chronicles the story of Fiddler On The Roof, exploring the unexpected richness of its themes as well as its long reach across time and cultures.

    Sun, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join the fun with this beginning-level and beyond Egyptian-style Belly Dance class taught by Marya Nowakowski. Wear workout or yoga clothes. Sparkly hip sashes available to use during class.

    Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
    Bring the entire family to this free lullaby concert featuring Spokane Symphony musicians! There'll even be a fun activity for the kiddos, too.

    Sun, May 17, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, join us for a book discussion of Tevye the Dairyman by Sholem Aleichem, translated from Yiddish into English by Aliza Shevrin.

    Mon, May 18, 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.

    Mon, May 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.

    Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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.

    Mon, May 18, 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

    Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Learn gardening skills with Master Gardener volunteer experts!

    Tue, May 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!

    Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!

    Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!

    Tue, May 19, 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.

    Tue, May 19, 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.

    Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.

    Tue, May 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.

    Tue, May 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
    A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.

    Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Learn about the best local hikes within a day of Spokane! Holly from the Washington Trails Association will share details and photos of beautiful local trails.

    Wed, May 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!

    Wed, May 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.

    Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!

    Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.

    Wed, May 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.

    Wed, May 20, 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.

    Wed, May 20, 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.

    Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.

    Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Kids learn "woodshop" basics with this fun cardboard cutting and making program!

    Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
    The Hive
    Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.

    Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Learn from a financial advisor at Forge Wealth Services about simple budgeting approaches, identifying spending habits, and understanding where your money goes.

    Thu, May 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.

    Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!

    Thu, May 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!

    Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!

    Thu, May 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Central - Central Events B
    Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.

    Thu, May 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.
    This event is full

    Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    We'll celebrate the Artemis II's trip around the moon and make a rubber band rocket toy!

    Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Learn sewing skills in this hands-on workshop.

    Fri, May 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.

    Fri, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    What can you make with just one cup of LEGO®?

    Sat, May 23, 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.

    Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 3:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
    Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!

    Sun, May 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
    Learn about the craft of writing a short story with PEN/Dau Short Story Prize winner Ben Van Voorhis in a four-week writing workshop.

    Mon, May 25, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
    The Hive - The Hive Studio E
    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

    Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!

    Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!

    Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!

    Tue, May 26, 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.

    Tue, May 26, 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.

    Tue, May 26, 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!

    Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!

    Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
    Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.

    Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!

    Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.

    Wed, May 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.

    Wed, May 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Central - Virtual Events 6
    In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a book discussion of The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff.

    Wed, May 27, 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.

    Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!

    Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    The Hive
    Join us for a hands-on art activity inspired by Spokane’s shrub-steppe landscape! Help build a large sage grouse collage using natural and found materials like feathers, beads, rocks, and more.

    Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Author Ken Baronsky explores how memory, research, and storytelling can come together to share stories and honor lives that might otherwise be forgotten.

    Thu, May 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.

    Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!

    Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!

    Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!

    Thu, May 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
    Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.

    Thu, May 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.
    This event is full

    Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Central - Central Events B
    Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.

    Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.

    Fri, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    What can you make with just one cup of LEGO® bricks?

    Fri, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
    🎨 Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity! Families with kids and teens, come explore your artistic side as we freely paint, draw, and create in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

    Sat, May 30, 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.

    Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
    Central - Central Events A & B Combined,nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
    A one-day event celebrating zines, small press and self-published books, comics, drawings, prints, cards, and other limited edition works.

    Sat, May 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Central Library - Conference Room B
    Draw someone's portrait while they draw yours with Heads Up Portrait Club.

    Sat, May 30, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
    Central Library - 3rd Floor, Stage
    Make zines and buttons with the Design Department from Eastern Washington University. This event is part of Spokane Zine Fest, which takes place on the 3rd Floor of the Central Library from 11am-4pm.

    Sat, May 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Central Library - Conference Room B
    Comics and games with the editors of the award-winning comics zine 'Spokane Sequential.'

    Sat, May 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
    Central Library - 3rd Floor, Conference Room B
    Have a blast designing an autobiographical zine with members of Splat (Small Press Local Artists Together) Cooperative.

    Sat, May 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    LEGO® Expert Eddie will demonstrate how to light up a LEGO® build using low cost light strings.

    Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Instructor Devika Gates will lead us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.

    Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
    Learn about the craft of writing a short story with PEN/Dau Short Story Prize winner Ben Van Voorhis in a four-week writing workshop.

    Sun, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Karen Treiger tells the story of her Jewish ancestors who arrived in the Pacific Northwest between 1870 and 1914. We can see Spokane and Seattle’s histories through the eyes of Jewish merchants.

    Sun, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Virtual Event
    Be part of the largest book club on the West Coast and join a powerful conversation with George Takei, author of 'They Called Us Enemy'.Register

    Sun, May 31, 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!

    Mon, Jun 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.

    Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
    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.

    Mon, Jun 01, 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
    Mon, Jun 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    South Hill
    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.

    Mon, Jun 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.

    Tue, Jun 02, 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.

    Tue, Jun 02, 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.

    Tue, Jun 02, 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.

    Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.

    Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Join us as we kick off summer here at the library with fun activities for children and teens of all ages!

    Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
    Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
    Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.

    Wed, Jun 03, 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.

    Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
    We will discuss dementia resources in the area including support groups, education for care partners, research, providers, home health care and long-term care.

    Wed, Jun 03, 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.

    Wed, Jun 03, 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.

    Wed, Jun 03, 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.

    Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.

    Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    We are planting one pepper plant for every letter of the alphabet in the Shadle Park Library Discovery Garden! We will discuss ways to grow, use, and preserve peppers and seeds!

    Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 10:30am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.

    Thu, Jun 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
    Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.

    Thu, Jun 04, 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.

    Thu, Jun 04, 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

    Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.

    Fri, Jun 05, 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.

    Sat, Jun 06, 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.

    Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Celebrate National Trails Day and learn about the best local hikes within a day of Spokane! Holly from the Washington Trails Association will share details and photos of beautiful local trails.

    Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Join us as we kick off summer here at the library with fun activities for children and teens of all ages!

    Sat, Jun 06, 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.

    Sat, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Central - Central Events A
    A walking tour celebrating Adriana Janovich's new book, visiting some of the strange and wondrous Spokane sites it features, starting at the Central Library and ending at Auntie's Bookstore.

    Sun, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
    Learn about the craft of writing a short story with PEN/Dau Short Story Prize winner Ben Van Voorhis in a four-week writing workshop.

    Sun, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    An awe-inspiring and hope-inducing presentation about gay and lesbian adoption rights in Washington State and beyond.

    Mon, Jun 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.

    Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
    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.

    Mon, Jun 08, 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

    Mon, Jun 08, 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

    Tue, Jun 09, 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.

    Tue, Jun 09, 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.

    Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.

    Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
    Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
    Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.

    Wed, Jun 10, 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.

    Wed, Jun 10, 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.

    Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.

    Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.

    Thu, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
    Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.

    Thu, Jun 11, 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

    Thu, Jun 11, 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.

    Fri, Jun 12, 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.

    Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
    The Hive - The Hive Events A & B
    Join us for a beginner-friendly mat Pilates class focused on movement, posture, and stress relief. Bring your own mat or towel and a water bottle. No need to register, just show up!

    Sat, Jun 13, 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.

    Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join us for a book discussion of "Wahala" by Nikki May.

    Sat, Jun 13, 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.

    Sun, Jun 14, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    The Hive - The Hive Events A, B, & C Combined
    Join us for this Curly Godmother event, a celebration of self-love and pride in black hair! There will be a hair fashion show, breakout sessions, and booths.

    Sun, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
    Learn about the craft of writing a short story with PEN/Dau Short Story Prize winner Ben Van Voorhis in a four-week writing workshop.

    Sun, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Learn Greek dancing from Viktoria! Wear loose clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.

    Mon, Jun 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.

    Mon, Jun 15, 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!

    Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
    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.

    Mon, Jun 15, 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

    Tue, Jun 16, 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.

    Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.

    Tue, Jun 16, 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.

    Tue, Jun 16, 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!

    Tue, Jun 16, 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.

    Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park 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.

    Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
    Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.

    Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    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.

    Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
    Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.

    Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
    Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
    Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.

    Wed, Jun 17, 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.

    Wed, Jun 17, 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!

    Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Zoom to the library for a toy car swap! Kids can trade gently used diecast vehicles (any brand), explore new favorites, or enjoy car-themed tracks and activities--no trading required to join the fun!

    Wed, Jun 17, 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.

    Wed, Jun 17, 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.

    Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Learn from a financial advisor at Forge Wealth Services what an emergency fund is, how much to save, and where to keep it.

    Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.

    Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Hillyard - Hillyard 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.

    Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Liberty Park - Liberty 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.

    Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Outside the Library - Shadle Park Gazebo
    Bring your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at the Shadle Park gazebo for an outdoor summer storytime!

    Thu, Jun 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
    Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.

    Thu, Jun 18, 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

    Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
    Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
    Celebrate the 2026 World Cup with Spokane Velocity, 90+ Project, and the Library!

    Sat, Jun 20, 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.

    Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
    For this Book Club, we will be discussing "Wahala" by Nikki May.

    Sat, Jun 20, 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.

    Mon, Jun 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.

    Mon, Jun 22, 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!

    Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
    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.

    Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Create a growing terrarium with hidden dino fossils!

    Cancelled
    Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Shadle Park
    We'll watch the movie, do a craft, and have a snack! This movie was released in 2009 and is 94 minutes long.

    Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    The Hive - Events A & B
    Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game! Application link in the long description.

    Mon, Jun 22, 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

    Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
    The Hive - The Hive Studio E
    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

    Tue, Jun 23, 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.

    Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.

    Tue, Jun 23, 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.

    Tue, Jun 23, 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!

    Tue, Jun 23, 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.

    Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    We'll use cardboard and all kinds of fun materials to create a dinosaur to take home!

    Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    The Hive - Events A & B
    Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game! Application link in the long description.

    Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
    Join us for this information meeting if you are interested in volunteering at the Spokane Public Library this summer!

    Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
    Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.

    Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
    Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
    Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.

    Wed, Jun 24, 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.

    Wed, Jun 24, 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!

    Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Central - Virtual Events 6
    In honor of Pride Month, join us for a book discussion of Asylum: A Memoir & Manifesto by Edafe Okporo,

    Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Read fun stories to new canine friends from Thera Paws.

    Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    The Hive - Events A & B
    Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game! Application link in the long description.

    Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join us for this information meeting if you are interested in volunteering at the Spokane Public Library this summer!

    Wed, Jun 24, 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.

    Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Hillyard - Hillyard 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.

    Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.

    Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Liberty Park - Liberty 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.

    Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Hillyard - Hillyard Events
    Swing into the library for a super Spider-Man themed storytime! Join us for stories, movement activities, and an easy craft perfect for little superheroes. Wear your favorite Spidey shirt or costume.

    Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Outside the Library - Shadle Park Gazebo
    Bring your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at the Shadle Park gazebo for an outdoor summer storytime!

    Thu, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
    Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.

    Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
    Create a growing terrarium with hidden dino fossils!

    Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    The Hive - Events A & B
    Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game! Application link in the long description.

    Thu, Jun 25, 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

    Fri, Jun 26, 9:30am - 11:30am
    Hillyard Library Parking Lot
    Visit a recycling truck, a water truck, and more in the Hillyard Library parking lot, courtesy of the City of Spokane and partnering agencies.

    Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Central - Central Events B
    Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.

    Cancelled
    Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Indian Trail
    We'll build dinosaur scenes that must include a volcano!

    Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    The Hive - Events A & B
    Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game! Application link in the long description.

    Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
    Join us for this information meeting if you are interested in volunteering at the Spokane Public Library this summer!

    Fri, Jun 26, 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.

    Sat, Jun 27, 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.

    Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Swing into the library for a super Spider-Man themed storytime! Join us for stories, movement activities, and an easy craft perfect for little superheroes. Wear your favorite Spidey shirt or costume.

    Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 3:00pm
    Shadle Park
    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.

    Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
    Drop by to learn about our Summer Science series of science events! You'll get to meet our scientists from Science Speaks Spokane!

    Sun, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Instructor Devika Gates will lead us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.

    Sun, Jun 28, 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!

    Mon, Jun 29, 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.

    Mon, Jun 29, 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!

    Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
    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.

    Cancelled
    Mon, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
    Hillyard
    We'll build dinosaur enclosures out of LEGO® bricks together to make a Dinosaur Zoo!

    Mon, Jun 29, 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

    Tue, Jun 30, 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.

    Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.

    Tue, Jun 30, 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.

    Tue, Jun 30, 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!

    Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    South Hill - South Hill Events
    Local dinosaur author Kelly Milner Halls will help us answer the question – who would win in the dino world?

    Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
    Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.

    Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
    Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
    Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.

    Wed, Jul 01, 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.

    Wed, Jul 01, 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!

    Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
    We will discuss how to use a person-centered, strengths-based approach to care for someone living with dementia. We will also discuss strategies for family caregivers and create a self-care plan.

    Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
    Let's say "Happy Birthday, USA!" with patriotic crafts, activities, and classic American games. Bring the whole family to celebrate 250 years of community, creativity, and connection.

    Wed, Jul 01, 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.

    Wed, Jul 01, 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.

    Thu, Jul 02, 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.

    Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Hillyard - Hillyard 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.

    Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Liberty Park - Liberty 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.

    Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
    Outside the Library - Shadle Park Gazebo
    Bring your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at the Shadle Park gazebo for an outdoor summer storytime!

    Thu, Jul 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
    Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.

    Thu, Jul 02, 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.

    Thu, Jul 02, 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