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Getting Started on Your Novel
Inspiration, Discussion, and a Writing Session
2024-11-01 13:00:00
2024-11-01 15:00:00
America/Los_Angeles
Getting Started on Your Novel
It's the first day of NaNoWriMo! Writing Education Specialist Sharma Shields will offer inspiration for starting a new novel. Bring your novel-in-progress to work on following the discussion.
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Friday, November 01
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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2024-11-01 13:00:00
2024-11-01 15:00:00
America/Los_Angeles
Getting Started on Your Novel
It's the first day of NaNoWriMo! Writing Education Specialist Sharma Shields will offer inspiration for starting a new novel. Bring your novel-in-progress to work on following the discussion.
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Liberty Park
Liberty Park EventsIt's the first day of NaNoWriMo! Writing Education Specialist Sharma Shields will offer inspiration for starting a new novel. Bring your novel-in-progress to work on following the discussion.
To learn more about National Novel Writing Month, and/or to sign up on the national website, visit nanowrimo.org.
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: | Writing Workshops | Learning & Lectures | Arts & Culture |
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Thu, Nov 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park Library - Childen's Area
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Nov 06, 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.
Thu, Nov 06, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail
Learn about the role of rain in our ecosystem with hands-on activities!
Fri, Nov 07, 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.
Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevan.
Sat, Nov 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Does your family love the Pigeon and Elephant & Piggie as much as we do? If so, you won't want to miss this special Mo-Vember storytime featuring some favorite books and themed activities!
Sat, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn the art of beadwork and create your own jewelry! Taught by Cheyanna Vielle, a member of the Blackfeet Tribe of Montana. All materials provided. First-come, first-served. Up to 15 attendees.
Sat, Nov 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Toddlers and preschoolers can get messy with this painting event where we will explore different ways to paint!
Sun, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Certified yoga teacher Renee will lead a gentle yoga practice with a brief guided imagery at the end. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat or towel.
Sun, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central - Central Events B
Learn Greek dancing from Viktoria! Wear loose clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.
Sun, Nov 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park 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.
Mon, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
An Alzheimer's Association program about identifying how certain behaviors affect our brains and bodies and strategies for healthy decision-making.
Mon, Nov 10, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn about the role of rain in our ecosystem with hands-on activities!
Mon, Nov 10, 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, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Wed, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
In this reflective workshop, we’ll explore grief as a sacred process, one that invites us to slow down, honor what has been lost, and listen deeply to what remains.
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Wed, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
What's that glowing on the forest floor? Your very own wooden mushroom sculpture that you get to create with glow-in-the-dark paint to mimic bioluminescence in nature!
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
With over 160,000 species worldwide, moths are among the most diverse and ecologically important organisms on Earth. Learn all about these nocturnal pollinators in this SAS presentation.
Thu, Nov 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 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, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Drop in and enjoy rare treasures from Central Library's special collections. This month's theme is "Naturalists & Botanicals." David Douglas's biographer Jack Nisbet will be here for the discussion.
Thu, Nov 13, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn about the role of rain in our ecosystem with hands-on activities!
Fri, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Fri, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
In honor of Dinovember, we'll build dinosaurs and dino habitats in today's LEGO® challenge! Caregivers should attend to assist.
Fri, Nov 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
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.
Fri, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Enjoy the opening ceremony for The Root Experience Festival featuring a Blanket Ceremony, free community meal, performances, films, and more!
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall, Events A & B
Enjoy workshops for youth and guardians, live performances, and experience a variety of vendors in visual arts, fashion, health, business, and more!
Sat, Nov 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Shawn Vestal, a novelist who has won the WA State Book Award in Fiction, offers a workshop on how to dive in and begin a novel. This workshop is part of 'Novel Day' at the Liberty Park Library.
This event is full
Sat, Nov 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Award-winning writer and University of Idaho professor Alexandra Teague discusses the art of liberating characters on the page. This is a 'Novel Day' event.
This event is full
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevan.
Sat, Nov 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Three celebrated Northwest novelists discuss the joys and pitfalls of the novel-writing process. This panel is part of the first annual 'Novel Day' at the Liberty Park Library.
Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Huckleberry's Natural Market - 926 S Monroe St
Learn from the sommelier at Huckleberry's Natural Market on pairing wines with different foods. From cheese to desserts to holiday entertaining, we will cover them all! Please meet at Huckleberry's.
Sat, Nov 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Three Northwest writers discuss the process of writing novels set in the Inland Northwest. This panel is part of the first annual 'Novel Day' at the Liberty Park Library.
Sat, Nov 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
A workshop to help with editing the first draft of a novel, led by the author of 'You & Me & Him.' This event is part of the first annual 'Novel Day' at the Liberty Park Library.
This event is full
Sun, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Experience live performances and community vendor fair as part of The Root Experience Festival.
Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Nov 17, 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, Nov 17, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Express your gratitude with crafts for the whole family!
Mon, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Mon, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
The session will include a gentle warm-up, guided mat-based exercises that focus on core strength, posture, flexibility, and balance, followed by a cool-down and stretching period. Bring your own mat.
Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tue, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll design simple cookie cutters to be printed on our 3D printers!
Tue, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic night for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Let's make magical jellyfish sculptures under blacklights for a fun making experience!
Thu, Nov 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 10:00am - 1:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events C
Led by Lynda Keenan, a seasoned expert with a background in Biology from EWU, this workshop caters to those fascinated by genetic DNA and interested in tracing their heritage through DNA matching.
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Nov 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Nov 20, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Express your gratitude with crafts for the whole family!
Cancelled
Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park
This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month will be Rest & Gratitude.
Fri, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
In honor of Dinovember, we'll build dinosaurs and dino habitats in today's LEGO® challenge! Caregivers should attend to assist.
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Hive - Studio E
INWBAS meets monthly to practice and learn different aspects of book arts. Their meetings are free and open to the public.
Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
A generative writing workshop involving research tools and writing prompts culled from the library's special collections.
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Presented by Spokane Pride and Trans Spokane
Mon, Nov 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Nov 24, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Nov 25, 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!
Cancelled
Wed, Nov 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Wed, Nov 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Thu, Nov 27, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Sat, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Mon, Dec 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Dec 01, 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, Dec 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
Mon, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Express your gratitude with crafts for the whole family!
Mon, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Certified yoga teacher Dacia will lead a gentle yoga practice for every skill level followed by relaxation time with sound bowls. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat.
Mon, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the energy effects you personally.
Tue, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill
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, Dec 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.
Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Dec 03, 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, Dec 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, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
We will discuss ways to prevent falls and strategies to decrease the risk of falling.
Wed, Dec 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.
Wed, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard
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, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 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, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Wed, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
What's that glowing on the forest floor? Your very own wooden mushroom sculpture that you get to create with glow-in-the-dark paint to mimic bioluminescence in nature!
Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn about common types of charity scams and how to avoid them. Be more confident that the money you donate is being put to the use you intended it for.
Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park Library - Children's Area
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Dec 04, 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.
Thu, Dec 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
Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Express your gratitude with crafts for the whole family!
Fri, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Fri, Dec 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Fri, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll create sleds and ride them down a sledding hill (ramp)! Caregivers should attend to assist.
Sat, Dec 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Have too many houseplants or perhaps not enough? Let's share, swap, and spread some houseplant love and joy!
Sat, Dec 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
South Hill
While you enjoy our houseplant swap in the lobby, enjoy some music by "Geriatric Prodigies", a duet of guitar and vocals, right in the lobby at the library!
Sat, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for some great fun dancing to K-pop music! Suitable for all ages and whole families.
Sun, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Need a last-minute holiday gift? Devika Gates will teach us how to make beautiful Indian Kundan Jewelry! Supplies are provided. Registration is required.
Sun, Dec 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Instructor Devika Gates will lead us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a mobile blood drive with American Red Cross! Appointments are not required, but they are encouraged.
Mon, Dec 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, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Celebrate the darkest time of the year with crafts and activities!
Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tue, Dec 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, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Dec 10, 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, Dec 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, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Wed, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Let's make magical jellyfish sculptures under blacklights for a fun making experience!
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Dec 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, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Celebrate the darkest time of the year with crafts and activities!
Fri, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll create sleds and ride them down a sledding hill (ramp)! Caregivers should attend to assist.
Sat, Dec 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Cozy up for stories & songs featuring our animal neighbors.
Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 3:00pm
The Hive - Events A, B, and C
Join us for workshops that will equip youth with strategies for self-care and community care. Register to join at ywcaspokane.org/youthsummit.
Sun, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central - Central Events B
Learn Greek dancing from Viktoria! Wear loose clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.
Sun, Dec 14, 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!
Mon, Dec 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Dec 15, 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, Dec 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
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Celebrate the darkest time of the year with crafts and activities!
Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Become a Dementia Friend through learning about dementia, meeting others dealing with the same struggles, and learning how to support people living with dementia in your community.
Tue, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events ,Hillyard Studio
Join the snowman fun as we make fake snow, dissolving snowmen, and more!
Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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, Dec 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, Dec 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Wed, Dec 17, 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, Dec 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, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Wed, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
What's that glowing on the forest floor? Your very own wooden mushroom sculpture that you get to create with glow-in-the-dark paint to mimic bioluminescence in nature!
Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 1:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events C
Led by Lynda Keenan, a seasoned expert with a background in Biology from EWU, this workshop caters to those fascinated by genetic DNA and interested in tracing their heritage through DNA matching.
Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Local poets and writers will share their original short works based on rare books from the Spokane Public Library's special collections, which are kept in a climate-controlled room called "the vault."
Thu, Dec 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, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Celebrate the darkest time of the year with crafts and activities!
Cancelled
Thu, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park
This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month will be Joy & Wonder.
Fri, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Fri, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
We'll create sleds and ride them down a sledding hill (ramp)! Caregivers should attend to assist.
Sat, Dec 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Mon, Dec 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Dec 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
Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Sat, Dec 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Dec 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, Dec 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Sat, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Mon, Jan 05, 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