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Researching and Writing the West
with Authors CMarie Fuhrman & Betsy Gaines Quammen
Friday, April 11
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Researching and Writing the West
Two authors, one from Idaho, one from Montana, discuss writing, research, and literature about our Western region. This is a Get Lit! Festival Event.
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Central
Inland Northwest Special CollectionTwo authors, one from Idaho, one from Montana, discuss writing, research, and literature about our Western region. This is a Get Lit! Festival Event.
Join us for an intimate reading and conversation held in the Central Library’s Inland Northwest Special Collections Room featuring two writers whose work is rooted in the history and landscape of the West.
CMarie Fuhrman and Betsy Gaines Quammen will both read their work and engage in conversation with Sharma Shields and festival attendees about how research and history have impacted their writing over many books and projects spanning both poetry and prose. Library staff will help pull special artifacts like photographs, maps, and other materials that scrutinize and complicate our region and may connect directly to CMarie and Betsy’s work. Hear about the fascinating process of incorporating research into your creative work and learn how the library can help!
This event is free and open to the public. Please note that capacity is limited, and attendees are encouraged to line up early to secure a spot. Also, no food or drink is allowed in the Special Collections Room for the purpose of preventing damage to the collection.
You can learn more about this event and the Get Lit! Festival on their website.
By attending library programs, you are agreeing to potentially appear in photos/videos taken at our locations that may be used in promotional materials including social media.
We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance, ASL requests, or other ADA inquiries), email sday@spokanelibrary.org.
For all event information inquiries, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Writing Workshops | Local History | Learning & Lectures | Arts & Culture |
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Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
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Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
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This event is full
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South Hill - South Hill Events
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Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
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Fri, Mar 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
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Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A & B
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Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
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Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
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Sat, Mar 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Shadle Park
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Shadle Park Library Lobby
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Sun, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
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Sun, Mar 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
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Mon, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
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South Hill - South Hill Events
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Central - Video Studio
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Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
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Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
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Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
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Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
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Hillyard - Hillyard Events
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Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Hive - Events C
In this commitment-based space, participants will give and receive feedback on fictional short stories of up to 5,000 words, learn to talk about formal craft elements, and revise their writing.
This event is full
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 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, Mar 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of The Distance Between Us: A Memoir by Reyna Grande.
Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Celebrate an early National Crayon Day with us! Coloring fun, crayon crafts, and a live demo on how to upcycle old crayons into custom crayons. Children get to leave with a premade upcycled crayon.
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
A six-part series on how to write a short-form novel with Lambda Literary Award & PNBA Award winning novelist Alexis M. Smith.
Registration is now closed
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An Asian American high school star pursues her hoop dreams as recruiting intensifies.
Wed, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Calling all SpokaneScape DIYers! Get pro tips and tricks from Sam Kalk, owner of xeriscape company Dryland Revival, on how to successfully install a water-wise landscape!
Thu, Mar 27, 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.
Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Certified yoga teacher Larissa will lead a gentle yoga practice for every skill level. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat.
Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Kick-start spring with native seeds!
Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month will be Spring Renewal.
Fri, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Celebrate an early National Crayon Day with us! Coloring fun, crayon crafts, and a live demo on how to upcycle old crayons into custom crayons. Children get to leave with a premade upcycled crayon.
Fri, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Teen Area - 2nd Floor
This event is open to middle and high school students. Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities in the Teen Space at the Central Library.
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Hive - Studio A
INWBAS meets monthly to practice and learn different aspects of book arts. Their meetings are free and open to the public.
Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Sat, Mar 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Join us for a cook-a-thon with students from WSU Spokane Health Sciences! For part 1 of our cook-a-thon, we'll show you how to make chicken stir fry for your heart health!
Sat, Mar 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us to learn about the use of AI in photography with local photographer Mike Midkiff.
Sat, Mar 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Join us for a cook-a-thon with students from WSU Spokane Health Sciences! For part 2 of our cook-a-thon, we'll show you how to make chickpea salad to support your metabolic health!
Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Come join local trans and gender expansive artists at the second annual Trans Day of Visibility Art Show.
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Join us for a cook-a-thon with students from WSU Spokane Health Sciences! For part 3 of our cook-a-thon, we'll show you how to make turkey tacos to support your blood pressure health.
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Hive - Studio E
Coloring pages are great ways to bond with your loved ones or connect with your customers. Learn how you can turn any line art on white paper into a colorable image with just a few quick steps.
Sat, Mar 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Does your home have a clause restricting all "non-Caucasians" from living in it? This workshop will give you the tools you need to file a Racial Covenant Amendment Form.
Mon, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Mar 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get into the garden with hands-on activities!
Mon, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A & B
Learn the steps needed for starting a temporary food establishment.
Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Tue, Apr 01, 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!
Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the energy affects you personally.
Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Hive - Events C
In this commitment-based space, participants will give and receive feedback on fictional short stories of up to 5,000 words, learn to talk about formal craft elements, and revise their writing.
This event is full
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
We will discuss the warning signs of dementia, then focus on how to tell someone that you are concerned they may be experiencing some of those signs.
Cancelled
Wed, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Wed, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard Library - 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.
Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn how to select the ideal plants and trees for your garden, supporting local ecosystems with native species that thrive in Spokane’s climate. In partnership with Spokane County Master Gardeners.
Wed, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Small-space gardens can yield impressive harvest with the right knowledge! In this presentation by Garden4You, a new garden club in Spokane, we will show you how to manage space for maximum yield.
Thu, Apr 03, 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.
Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
A celebration with Auntie's Bookstore of Kay Smith-Burn's new novel, 'Tangles,' which is set at the Hanford Nuclear Site. Auntie's Bookstore will sell books.
Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get into the garden with hands-on activities!
Fri, Apr 04, 7:30am - 9:00am
The Hive - Events A
Business Brew is a simple idea - just coffee with a business expert. Business owners and entrepreneurs can ask questions and get real-time answers and feedback.
Fri, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Local author Kelly Milner Halls will share about the amazing - and hardy - tardigrade and axolotl! Non-homeschooling families are welcome to attend and participate!
Fri, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom,Shadle Park Studio
LEGO® fans are invited to build and tinker together with LEGO®. Children under 9 should bring a caregiver. This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: creativity and engineering design skills.
Fri, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join the fun at Drawing Party! Enjoy drawing games, creative prompts, and a variety of tools to explore your artistic side. Perfect for kids ready to get creative and have a blast!
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Study A
Join us for a book discussion of "The Dictionary of Lost Words" by Pip Williams.
Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Community-based event for trans and gender diverse people to bring and exchange clothes.
Sat, Apr 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Kickstart your garden with free seeds and expert advice from Spokane County Master Gardeners! They’ll help you plan for a successful growing season.
Cancelled
Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian Trail
Local gardening expert and long-time garden columnist for The Spokesman-Review, Pat Munts, will share everything you need to know about Mason Bees native to Washington State.
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get your garden ready for the season—naturally! Join Courage to Grow Farms for a workshop on preparing your soil using organic, chemical-free methods to support a thriving garden all season long.
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive
Enjoy printmaking demonstrations, purchase prints for sale, browse print displays from a variety of incredible print artists & meet the Artists-In-Residence at The Hive®.
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Cancelled
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Wed, Apr 09, 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.
Cancelled
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Block out some time this spring break to create, explore, and build with fellow Minecraft fans!
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
This is a crash course in irrigation basics and efficiency. Whether you're new to gardening or upgrading your setup, you'll leave with practical knowledge to get started.
Thu, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central
A Get Lit! Festival event where participants can record their own reading of a poem to possibly appear on Spokane Public Radio.
Fri, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central
Two beloved mystery writers discuss the craft of writing novels. This is a Get Lit! Festival event.
Fri, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central
Two well-known writers for teen audiences discuss self, character, collective and more. This is a Get Lit! Festival event.
Fri, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Two authors, one from Idaho, one from Montana, discuss writing, research, and literature about our Western region. This is a Get Lit! Festival Event.
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
St. Andrew's Society of the Inland Northwest presents this all-day celebration of National Tartan Day.
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
From its origins and historical evolution to the essentials of flock selection, care, and Spokane's chicken ordinance, this talk will have you clucking all the way to the feed store!
Sun, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Need a gift for Mother's Day? Devika Gates will teach us how to make beautiful Indian Kundan Jewelry! Supplies are provided. Registration is required.
Sun, Apr 13, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Get into the garden with hands-on activities!
Tue, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Join us as we highlight the rich diversity of artists in our community and provide an opportunity to learn about different cultures.
Tue, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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, Apr 16, 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.
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Wed, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Wed, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Looking for environmentally friendly ways to manage pests in your garden without harming beneficial insects? We have the answers and suggestions in this session!
Thu, Apr 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.
Thu, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 10:00am - 1:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events C
Led by Lynda Keenan, a seasoned expert with a background in Biology from EWU, this workshop caters to those fascinated by genetic DNA and interested in tracing their heritage through DNA matching.
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central - Central Events A & B Combined
Are you or anyone you know experiencing homelessness? Do you need a new or replacement ID? Join us for this special event to get a WA state identification card. No pre-registration needed.
Thu, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
This Alzheimer's Association monthly meeting focuses on topics related to Alzheimer's and dementia. Open to caregivers, health workers, and anyone interested in dementia awareness.
Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get into the garden with hands-on activities!
Thu, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - Central Events A
The Spokane region's long-range transportation plan.
Thu, Apr 17, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Enjoy a fun night out on the town at Lilac City Live!
Fri, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll read about how the sun provides energy for life - and food - on Earth, along with activities.
Fri, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
LEGO® fans are invited to build and tinker together with LEGO®. Children under 9 should bring a caregiver. This event helps kids practice these STEM skills: creativity and engineering design skills.
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "The Dictionary of Lost Words" by Pip Williams.
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park Studio
Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa boast some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing experiences in the world. Cecilia McGowan will transport you to this stunning landscape throughout this event!
Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
What is the best practice to attract birds to your backyard? How can you help our feathered friends thrive? Alan McCoy of Spokane Audubon Society offers guidelines for your backyard bird habitat.
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Face off with other middle and high school students to make a culinary masterpiece or an inedible disaster!
Mon, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a 4-part mindfulness series. Bring a mat or cushion to sit comfortably on for the practice. Chairs will be available for use.
Mon, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Become a Dementia Friend through learning about dementia, meeting others dealing with the same struggles, and learning how to support people living with dementia in your community.
Tue, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Every employer in Washington State is required to create a written Accident Prevention Program (APP) to address the safety and health hazards found in their workplace.
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Prepare for deep relaxation through sound healing, a practice thousands of years old! Please bring a mat or blanket to rest on and a pillow. For ages 18 and older.
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.
Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Practical tips on attracting bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and beetles to your landscape. Learn how to create a biodiverse space that is beneficial to both wildlife and your garden!
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central
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, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Buy books for as low as $1 at the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale! Get a first look at the selection on April 24 during the member presale. Not a member, become one at the door!
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month will be Beauty & Pain.
Fri, Apr 25, 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, Apr 25, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Events
Stock your book shelves with books at the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale! Books will be on sale for as low as $1.
Fri, Apr 25, 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, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity! Families with kids and teens, come explore your artistic side as we paint, draw, and create in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Stock your book shelves with books at the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale! Books will be on sale for as low as $1.
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Rescheduled
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Saturday, April 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill
Join us for a book discussion of "The Dictionary of Lost Words" by Pip Williams.
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Stop by and chat with the Spokane Audubon Society about all things birds during this special education event!
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Our annual spring plant swap will feature hundreds of free plant starts and saplings ready to plant! Bring your excess to swap or simply come to get a few at our biggest spring garden event!
Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Celebrate Earth Day with crafts, games, and more!
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Face off with other middle and high school students to make a culinary masterpiece or an inedible disaster!
Sat, Apr 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Chess is a fun, engaging, and widely accessible game with a variety of benefits. Enjoy a brief coaching lesson followed by a chess match!
Sat, Apr 26, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Free concert presented by KYRS Thin Air Radio!
Sun, Apr 27, 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, Apr 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn how to Belly Dance with our Bhangra/Bollywood dance teacher Sue! Wear workout clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park Library - Events Room
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a 4-part mindfulness series. Bring a mat or cushion to sit comfortably on for the practice. Chairs will be available for use.
Mon, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
In this Humanities Washington talk, Gonzaga professor Itohan Idumwonyi discusses how Ubuntu emphasizes community building.
Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 30, 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.
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Join the fun at Drawing Party! Enjoy drawing games, creative prompts, and a variety of tools to explore your artistic side. Perfect for kids ready to get creative and have a blast!
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn how to forage in your backyard for edible weeds and get tips on how to prepare them! You may end up with a new appreciation for the plants that were previously a nuisance!
Thu, May 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.
Thu, May 01, 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 01, 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, May 01, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Fri, May 02, 7:30am - 9:00am
The Hive - Events A
Business Brew is a simple idea - just coffee with a business expert. Business owners and entrepreneurs can ask questions and get real-time answers and feedback.
Fri, May 02, 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 02, 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 02, 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, May 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central Library - Teen Area - 2nd Floor
This event is open to middle and high school students. Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities in the Teen Space at the Central Library.
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Liberty Park Library - Events Room
Caregivers will learn what cancer patients and their families are up against and how to be a support and resource for them in their survivorship journey.
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Mon, May 05, 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 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a 4-part mindfulness series. Bring a mat or cushion to sit comfortably on for the practice. Chairs will be available for use.
Mon, May 05, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the energy affects you personally.