Drop in and enjoy rare treasures from Central Library's Archives. This month's theme is "Witches," featuring a 1665 edition of "The Discovery of Witchcraft," Goya's "Caprichos," and more.
Archivist & Special Collections Librarian Dana Bronson and local novelist & Writing Education Specialist Sharma Shields share a passion for libraries, research, and critical archival work. Join them each month as they share exciting and often surprising items from the Central Library's Archives and Special Collections. Highlighted items might include rare books and manuscripts, local records and photographs, and/or maps and correspondence.
This month's theme is "Witches" and will showcase a 1665 edition of "The Discover of Witchcraft," Francisco de Goya's "Caprichos" etchings, and much more. Participants are welcome to drop in at any time throughout the hour and roam the featured works at their leisure.
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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: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Learning & Lectures | Book & Film Discussions | Arts & Culture | Archives & Special Collections |
Mon, Sep 09 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Sep 10 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Sep 11 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Sep 12 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Sep 13 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Sep 14 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Sep 15 | 12:00PM to 4:00PM |
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
66 public computer stations
MEETING & STUDY ROOMS
300 person capacity nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall (pronounced: inn-whi-whi-ettk, a Salish word meaning Life in the Water)
256 capacity combined event space on the 1st floor
34 person capacity maker studio
2 conference rooms
2 reservable co-working spaces in the Business Lab
5 study rooms
Media Studios – production studio, recording studio, and video studio
SERVICES
Friends of the Library used book store
New Leaf Café
Business Lab with Bloomberg Terminal & Coworking Space
Computer Lab (Faxing, copying, scanning, printing)
Inland Northwest Special Collections
KYRS Radio
Shimmer (public art) by John Rogers
River Rumpus Children’s Playspace
Serenity Room