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Color Chromatography | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane

Summer Reading Club Event for Ages 6-18 & their Caregivers
2025-07-16 17:30:00 2025-07-16 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Color Chromatography | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane Have you ever wanted to separate the colors in a marker? Come join local scientists and learn how to separate the rainbow of colors around us. This event is for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult. Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events

Wednesday, July 16
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-16 17:30:00 2025-07-16 18:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Color Chromatography | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane Have you ever wanted to separate the colors in a marker? Come join local scientists and learn how to separate the rainbow of colors around us. This event is for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult. Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events

Liberty Park

Liberty Park Events

Have you ever wanted to separate the colors in a marker? Come join local scientists and learn how to separate the rainbow of colors around us. This event is for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.

Color chromatography uses the six steps of the scientific method to discover the contents of household markers and flowers. Ever wonder if dogs see differently than humans? Have you ever wanted to separate the colors in a marker? Come join local scientists and learn how to separate the rainbow of colors all around us. A demonstration AND active hands-on experiment will be provided for attendees.

Participants will be provided with worksheets to take home and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.

This program is intended for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.

Participate in our Summer Reading Club reading challenge between June 1 and August 31 for the chance to win fun prizes! Sign up and use Beanstack to track your reading.

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

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

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

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Science, Math & Nature |

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14 public computers 
2 children’s computers
3D printer
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64 capacity event room
3 study rooms

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Free parking
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STA Bus Route: 94

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Upcoming events

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Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, May 01, 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.
LEGO® Merry-Go-Round Challenge - For Ages 4-11 and their Families
Fri, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
We'll make rotating merry-go-rounds with LEGO® bricks!
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Fri, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Artist Playground: Miniature Robot Painting - For Kids Ages 5 - 18
Fri, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join the fun and paint small clay robots with us!
Cancelled
Monthly Astrology Forecast
Fri, May 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the energy effects you personally.
Virtual Monthly Astrology Forecast
Fri, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. Register and you'll get an email with instructions on how to participate via Zoom.
Spring Plant Swap & Tree Giveaway
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail Library parking lot
Kick off the growing season at our spring plant swap, featuring hundreds of free plant starts and saplings! Bring your plants to swap or come by to pick up a few at our biggest spring garden event!
Free Seed Giveaway! - With the Spokane County Master Gardeners Foundation
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail Library parking lot
Alonside our free Plant Swap at Indian Trail Library, the Spokane County Master Gardeners Foundation will be giving away free seeds! Come swap plants and get free seeds!
Indian Trail Garden Open House
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail Garden
Stroll through the bird garden and pollinator meadow at Indian Trail Library and ask Community Educator Juan Juan any questions about this multi-use space, the idea, the people, and the plants!
Cancelled
Line Dance
Sat, May 02, 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.
Zumba and Line Dance!
Sat, May 02, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail Libary Parking lot
Dance to the beats of some great music at this special dance event during our Spring Plant Swap! A mix of Zumba and Line dancing, this is designed for all ages and all fitness levels!
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, May 02, 11:00am - 3:00pm
South Hill Library lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In South Hill Branch every first and third Saturday until season ends.
Composting Demo
Sat, May 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail Garden
Join us on a hands-on compositing demonstration with a member of the Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors program as they explain the process of turning garden or yard waste into great soil!
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Babies 0 - 24 Months & Their Caregivers
Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, May 04, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, May 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Tue, May 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - Study B
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Welcome to Medicare
Tue, May 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Attend a free, unbiased presentation to learn about Medicare and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program. Topics include Medicare basics, plans, and how to enroll.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Writing Contemporary Fairy Tales - A Virtual Writing Workshop with Anca L. Szilágyi
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Central - Virtual Events 6
This four-week series teaches participants how to understand the fairytale genre and write fairy tales of your own.
Registration is now closed
Chair Yoga
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Reducing the Risk of Dementia
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
This module uses information from the Alzheimer’s Association and other national and local sources to discuss the modifiable risk factors that may reduce the risk of dementia and other memory changes.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Study B
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Line Dance
Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Open Mic at the Library! - Share Your Music or Poetry
Wed, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic night for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Kids Art Club: Cardboard Shop Class - For Kids Ages 6 - 9
Wed, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Kids learn "woodshop" basics with this fun cardboard cutting and making program!
Gentle Flow Yoga
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Certified yoga teacher Dacia will lead a gentle yoga practice for every skill level. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat.
Spice Up Your Life: Create Your Own Herb Garden! - A Garden4You Presentation
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Herbs are easy to grow in small spaces. They are also valuable crops to grow because they are expensive to buy. We will be sharing how to grow, use, and preserve a variety of herbs in your garden.
Chair Yoga
Thu, May 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, May 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, May 07, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Garden Party - For Kids of All Ages
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Learn gardening skills with Master Gardener volunteer experts!
'The Afterlife Is Letting Go' with Author Brandon Shimoda - A Reading & Conversation in Partnership with ACL Spokane
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Colorado Book Award winner Brandon Shimoda reads from and discusses his creative nonfiction book about the lasting impact of Japanese incarceration. This is part of the "One Book, One Coast" events.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
LEGO® Challenge: Animal Habitats - For Ages 4-11 and their Families
Fri, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Make a habitat for a LEGO® animal!
Artist Playground: Cardboard Sculptures - For Kids Ages 4 - 18
Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Using glue, tape, and structural cutting, we explore how to turn flat cardboard into sculptural 3D objects of art!
Line Dance
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Saturday Family Storytime: Reading & Painting! - For Families & Kids Ages 3-8
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a painting-focused storytime experience!
Book Club - Tell Me I'm an Artist by Chelsea Martin
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "Tell Me I'm an Artist" by Chelsea Martin.
Something From Nothing: A Jewish American Story Celebration - For Kids and Their Families
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a fun folktale, songs, and hands-on activities that help kids jump into the story while learning about Jewish culture!
Greek Dancing
Sun, May 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn Greek dancing from Viktoria! Wear loose clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Babies 0 - 24 Months & Their Caregivers
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, May 11, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Garden Party - For Kids of All Ages
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn gardening skills with Master Gardener volunteer experts!
Genealogy 101: From Curiosity to Family Connections
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Washington ID Event & Resource Fair
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central Library - Events A & B
Get your free Washington ID! Additional service providers will be on site for housing, employment, medical screenings, addiction/recovery, food insecurity, clothing, and counseling.
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, May 12, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Game On - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
'They Called Us Enemy' with Lisa Heyamoto & Sharma Shields - A One Book, One Coast Community Discussion with ACL Spokane
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us to discuss the “One Book, One Coast” inaugural selection, George Takei's graphic memoir 'They Called Us Enemy.' This event is in partnership with Asians for Collective Liberation Spokane.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Chair Yoga
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Game On - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Kids Art Club: Cardboard Shop Class - For Kids Ages 6 - 9
Wed, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Kids learn "woodshop" basics with this fun cardboard cutting and making program!
Artemis II Mission Party - For Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll celebrate the Artemis II's trip around the moon and make a rubber band rocket toy!
Mend-It Cafe: Sew it, Don't Throw it! - Build Community, Reduce Textile Waste, Repair Your Clothes
Wed, May 13, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Choose REPAIR & REPURPOSE over replace! Help grow the repair economy in Spokane. We'll fix your torn jeans, fallen hem, broken zipper and more!
Dementia Basics and Community Support
Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Become a Dementia Friend through learning about dementia, meeting others dealing with the same struggles, and learning how to support people living with dementia in your community.
Moose on the Loose in Washington - A Spokane Audubon Society Presentation
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn everything you want to know about the moose population in WA from biologist Matt Brinkman. You'll hear about their habitat and what to do if you encounter them in wild or urban settings.
Chair Yoga
Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, May 14, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, May 14, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Garden Party - For Kids of All Ages
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Learn gardening skills with Master Gardener volunteer experts!
Thrive Monthly - A Meet up for People Who Seek Personal Growth
Thu, May 14, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Thrive Monthly is a meet up designed to provide space and support for those who seek personal growth by reflection, who desire to slow down, reconnect with themselves, others, and their values.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Little Artists: My Colorful Neighborhood (Morning) - For Kids Ages 2-6
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Toddlers and preschoolers explore the Liberty Park Library's neighborhood through colorful play and making their own colorful neighborhood!
Memory Cafe
Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
At a Memory Cafe, persons living with Alzheimer's or other dementias and their loved ones enjoy socializing in a relaxed setting. There is no set agenda.
Little Artists: My Colorful Neighborhood (Afternoon) - For Kids Ages 2-6
Fri, May 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Toddlers and preschoolers explore the Liberty Park Library's neighborhood through colorful play and making their own colorful neighborhood!
LEGO® Challenge: Animal Habitats - For Ages 4-11 and their Families
Fri, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Make a habitat for a LEGO® animal!
Little Artists: My Colorful Neighborhood (Evening) - For Kids Ages 2-6
Fri, May 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Toddlers and preschoolers explore the Liberty Park Library's neighborhood through colorful play and making their own colorful neighborhood!
Line Dance
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Book Club - Tell Me I'm an Artist by Chelsea Martin
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "Tell Me I'm an Artist" by Chelsea Martin.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 3:00pm
South Hill
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In South Hill Branch every first and third Saturday until season ends.
Make a Cardboard Zoo! - For Families of All Ages
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll use cardboard, Beaverbots and other tools to make animals together!
Synesthesia: Let's Get Sensory, with Sarah Rooney - Inland Northwest Poetry Salon
Sat, May 16, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A poetry workshop inspired by the senses, led by poet Sarah Rooney. This event is part of the third annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.
Infusing Poetry with Your Experiences in Nature - Inland Northwest Poetry Salon
Sat, May 16, 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Develop your long-term relationship with poetry and nature in this writing workshop led by local writer, publisher, arts organizer and activist Greg Bem. An Inland Northwest Poetry Salon event.
Prosey Poems with Spokane Poet Laureate Mery Noel Smith - Inland Northwest Poetry Salon
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Write prose poems with Spokane's PoLo! This workshop is part of the third annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.
Finding Poetry in Unexpected Places with Elisa Vigil - Inland Northwest Poetry Salon
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Get inspired by finding poetry in surprising places, such as TikTok videos, song lyrics, and visual art. This workshop is part of the third annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.
Expanding the Ekphrastic: Using Dance to Write the Body - Inland Northwest Poetry Salon
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A poetry workshop inspired by movement, led by poet Grace Anne Anderson. This workshop is part of the 3rd annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.
Collaborative Writing: A Community Writing Workshop - Inland Northwest Poetry Salon
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Write in community with poet Linea Jantz. This workshop is part of the third annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.
Replacing Shame with Agency: A Poetry Workshop - Finding a Home in Poetry for the Hard Things
Sat, May 16, 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Seek solace in writing poetry about "the shameful, the painful" in this workshop led by writer Stacy Boe Miller, the former Poet Laureate of Moscow, Idaho. Part of the Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.
Imagery, Poetry, and Prose with Margaret Albaugh - Inland Northwest Poetry Salon
Sat, May 16, 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Experiment with how images and language can converse in this workshop led by writer, artist, and photographer Margaret Albaugh. This is part of the third annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.
Storytime with Author and Illustrator Christian Robinson! - For Kids and Their Families
Sun, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events A & B Combined
Join us for a very special storytime with Caldecott Honoree, Christian Robinson.
FILM: Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Sun, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for the first in-depth documentary film that chronicles the story of Fiddler On The Roof, exploring the unexpected richness of its themes as well as its long reach across time and cultures.
Egyptian Belly Dance
Sun, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join the fun with this beginning-level and beyond Egyptian-style Belly Dance class taught by Marya Nowakowski. Wear workout or yoga clothes. Sparkly hip sashes available to use during class.
Lullaby Concert: In Partnership with the Spokane Symphony
Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Bring the entire family to this free lullaby concert featuring Spokane Symphony musicians! There'll even be a fun activity for the kiddos, too.
Book Discussion: Tevye the Dairyman by Sholem Aleichem
Sun, May 17, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, join us for a book discussion of Tevye the Dairyman by Sholem Aleichem, translated from Yiddish into English by Aliza Shevrin.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Babies 0 - 24 Months & Their Caregivers
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, May 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, May 18, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Garden Party - For Kids of All Ages
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn gardening skills with Master Gardener volunteer experts!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, May 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, May 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Poetry for Everyone - With Sarah Rooney
Tue, May 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Best Hikes in the Spokane Area
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn about the best local hikes within a day of Spokane! Holly from the Washington Trails Association will share details and photos of beautiful local trails.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Chair Yoga
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Line Dance
Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Open Mic at the Library! - Share Your Music or Poetry
Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic night for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Kids Art Club: Cardboard Shop Class - For Kids Ages 6 - 9
Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Kids learn "woodshop" basics with this fun cardboard cutting and making program!
Drop-in and Draw, Paint, Knit, Stitch... - A Monthly Get-Together of Creative People
Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Money Basics
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn from a financial advisor at Forge Wealth Services about simple budgeting approaches, identifying spending habits, and understanding where your money goes.
Chair Yoga
Thu, May 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, May 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central - Central Events B
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, May 21, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Artemis II Mission Party - For Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
We'll celebrate the Artemis II's trip around the moon and make a rubber band rocket toy!
Tween and Teen Sewing Studio: Bags - For Kids and Teens Ages 10-16
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn sewing skills in this hands-on workshop.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
LEGO® One Cup Challenge - For Ages 4-11 and their Families
Fri, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
What can you make with just one cup of LEGO®?
Line Dance
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardener
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
From Start to Finish: A Four Week Writing Workshop - Writing Short Stories with Ben Van Voorhis
Sun, May 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn about the craft of writing a short story with PEN/Dau Short Story Prize winner Ben Van Voorhis in a four-week writing workshop.
Genealogy 101: From Curiosity to Family Connections
Mon, May 25, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, May 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Chair Yoga
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Virtual Book Club - The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
Wed, May 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a book discussion of The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff.
Line Dance
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Build a Sage-Grouse: A Community Art Project
Wed, May 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
The Hive
Join us for a hands-on art activity inspired by Spokane’s shrub-steppe landscape! Help build a large sage grouse collage using natural and found materials like feathers, beads, rocks, and more.
Reconstructing a Family’s Journey - Oral History, Research, and Storytelling
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Author Ken Baronsky explores how memory, research, and storytelling can come together to share stories and honor lives that might otherwise be forgotten.
Chair Yoga
Thu, May 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, May 28, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, May 28, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
LEGO® One Cup Challenge - For Ages 4-11 and their Families
Fri, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
What can you make with just one cup of LEGO® bricks?
Family Art Night! - For Kids and Teens
Fri, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
🎨 Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity! Families with kids and teens, come explore your artistic side as we freely paint, draw, and create in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Line Dance
Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Spokane Zine Fest 2026
Sat, May 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Central - Central Events A & B Combined,nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
A one-day event celebrating zines, small press and self-published books, comics, drawings, prints, cards, and other limited edition works.
Draw and Be Drawn with Heads Up Portait Club - Spokane Zine Fest 2026
Sat, May 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Conference Room B
Draw someone's portrait while they draw yours with Heads Up Portrait Club.
EWU Design Maker Station - Spokane Zine Fest 2026
Sat, May 30, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - 3rd Floor, Stage
Make zines and buttons with the Design Department from Eastern Washington University. This event is part of Spokane Zine Fest, which takes place on the 3rd Floor of the Central Library from 11am-4pm.
Comic Gamez with Spokane Sequential - Spokane Zine Fest 2026
Sat, May 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - Conference Room B
Comics and games with the editors of the award-winning comics zine 'Spokane Sequential.'
Self-Portrait Zines with Splat! - Spokane Zine Fest 2026
Sat, May 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - 3rd Floor, Conference Room B
Have a blast designing an autobiographical zine with members of Splat (Small Press Local Artists Together) Cooperative.
Lighting LEGO® Creations on a Budget - For LEGO® Enthusiasts Ages 8 and Up
Sat, May 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
LEGO® Expert Eddie will demonstrate how to light up a LEGO® build using low cost light strings.
Authentic Indian Yoga
Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Instructor Devika Gates will lead us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
From Start to Finish: A Four Week Writing Workshop - Writing Short Stories with Ben Van Voorhis
Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn about the craft of writing a short story with PEN/Dau Short Story Prize winner Ben Van Voorhis in a four-week writing workshop.
Looking Back, Looking Forward - Finding Personal Meaning in the Jewish Immigration Story
Sun, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Karen Treiger tells the story of her Jewish ancestors who arrived in the Pacific Northwest between 1870 and 1914. We can see Spokane and Seattle’s histories through the eyes of Jewish merchants.
Virtual Book Club with George Takei - A One Book, One Coast Event
Sun, May 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Event
Be part of the largest book club on the West Coast and join a powerful conversation with George Takei, author of 'They Called Us Enemy'.Register
Irish Ceili Dancing
Sun, May 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Experience Irish culture through traditional social dancing and music taught by the MSD Irish Dance Academy. All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome!
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Jun 01, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Cancelled
Monthly Astrology Forecast
Mon, Jun 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the energy effects you personally.
Virtual Monthly Astrology Forecast
Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. Register and you'll get an email with instructions on how to participate via Zoom.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Jun 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Tue, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - Study B
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Summer Reading Club Kick-off Party! - A Summer Reading Event for Families of All Ages
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us as we kick off summer here at the library with fun activities for children and teens of all ages!
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Local Resources for Dementia
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
We will discuss dementia resources in the area including support groups, education for care partners, research, providers, home health care and long-term care.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Study B
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Line Dance
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Open Mic at the Library! - Share Your Music or Poetry
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic night for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
An Alphabet of Peppers: How to Plant Your Own Pepper Garden - A Garden4You Presentation
Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We are planting one pepper plant for every letter of the alphabet in the Shadle Park Library Discovery Garden! We will discuss ways to grow, use, and preserve peppers and seeds!
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Jun 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jun 04, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Line Dance
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Best Hikes in the Spokane Area
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Celebrate National Trails Day and learn about the best local hikes within a day of Spokane! Holly from the Washington Trails Association will share details and photos of beautiful local trails.
Summer Reading Club Kick-off Party! - A Summer Reading Event for Families of All Ages
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us as we kick off summer here at the library with fun activities for children and teens of all ages!
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 3:00pm
South Hill
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In South Hill Branch every first and third Saturday until season ends.
Weird, Wonderful, Obscure Spokane: A Walking Tour - With 'Secret Spokane' Author Adriana Janovich
Sat, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - Central Events A
A walking tour celebrating Adriana Janovich's new book, visiting some of the strange and wondrous Spokane sites it features, starting at the Central Library and ending at Auntie's Bookstore.
From Start to Finish: A Four Week Writing Workshop - Writing Short Stories with Ben Van Voorhis
Sun, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn about the craft of writing a short story with PEN/Dau Short Story Prize winner Ben Van Voorhis in a four-week writing workshop.
The Struggle for Gay and Lesbian Adoption Rights - A Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau Event
Sun, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
An awe-inspiring and hope-inducing presentation about gay and lesbian adoption rights in Washington State and beyond.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Jun 08, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Genealogy 101: From Curiosity to Family Connections
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Jun 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Game On - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Line Dance
Wed, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Game On - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jun 11, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thrive Monthly - A Meet up for People Who Seek Personal Growth
Thu, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Thrive Monthly is a meet up designed to provide space and support for those who seek personal growth by reflection, who desire to slow down, reconnect with themselves, others, and their values.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Line Dance
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Book Club - Wahala by Nikki May
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "Wahala" by Nikki May.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In Shadle Park Branch every second and fourth Saturday until season ends.
Black Hair Expo - A Curly Godmother Event
Sun, Jun 14, 11:00am - 6:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A, B, & C Combined
Join us for this Curly Godmother event, a celebration of self-love and pride in black hair! There will be a hair fashion show, breakout sessions, and booths.
From Start to Finish: A Four Week Writing Workshop - Writing Short Stories with Ben Van Voorhis
Sun, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn about the craft of writing a short story with PEN/Dau Short Story Prize winner Ben Van Voorhis in a four-week writing workshop.
Greek Dancing
Sun, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn Greek dancing from Viktoria! Wear loose clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Summer Storytime at Comstock Park - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Comstock Park
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Comstock Park fireplace (601 W 29th Avenue) this summer for an outdoor storytime adventure!
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Jun 15, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Summer Storytime at Hays Park - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hays Park - 1812 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207 - picnic area
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Hays Park (1812 E Providence Ave) this summer for an outdoor storytime adventure!
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Jun 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Welcome to Medicare
Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Attend a free, unbiased presentation to learn about Medicare and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program. Topics include Medicare basics, plans, and how to enroll.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Certified yoga teacher Dacia will lead a gentle yoga practice for every skill level. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Summer Storytime at Liberty Park (Outside!) - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Green Space Near the West Patio
Bring your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us on the west side of Liberty Park Library for an outdoor summer storytime!
Hot Wheels Swap Meet - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 4-8
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Zoom to the library for a toy car swap! Kids can trade gently used diecast vehicles (any brand), explore new favorites, or enjoy car-themed tracks and activities--no trading required to join the fun!
Line Dance
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Open Mic at the Library! - Share Your Music or Poetry
Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic night for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Emergency Funds
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn from a financial advisor at Forge Wealth Services what an emergency fund is, how much to save, and where to keep it.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Summer Storytime at Shadle Park (Outside!) - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Shadle Park Gazebo
Bring your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at the Shadle Park gazebo for an outdoor summer storytime!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Jun 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jun 18, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
World Cup Celebration - A Summer Reading Event for Kids and their Families
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Celebrate the 2026 World Cup with Spokane Velocity, 90+ Project, and the Library!
Line Dance
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Book Club - "Wahala" by Nikki May
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
For this Book Club, we will be discussing "Wahala" by Nikki May.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00am - 3:00pm
South Hill
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In South Hill Branch every first and third Saturday until season ends.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Summer Storytime at Comstock Park - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Comstock Park
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Comstock Park fireplace (601 W 29th Avenue) this summer for an outdoor storytime adventure!
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Build a Dinosaur Terrarium - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 8-14
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Create a growing terrarium with hidden dino fossils!
Cancelled
Movie: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG) - A Summer Reading Event for Families of All Ages
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
We'll watch the movie, do a craft, and have a snack! This movie was released in 2009 and is 94 minutes long.
Coding Camp: Let's Make a Game - Summer Reading Club Camp for Ages 13 & Up
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - Events A & B
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game! Application link in the long description.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Jun 22, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Genealogy 101: From Curiosity to Family Connections
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Summer Storytime at Hays Park - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hays Park - 1812 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207 - picnic area
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Hays Park (1812 E Providence Ave) this summer for an outdoor storytime adventure!
Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Jun 23, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Cardboard Construction: Dinosaurs! - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll use cardboard and all kinds of fun materials to create a dinosaur to take home!
Coding Camp: Let's Make a Game - Summer Reading Club Camp for Ages 13 & Up
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - Events A & B
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game! Application link in the long description.
Teen Summer Volunteer Information Meeting - For Middle and High Schoolers Ages 13 and Up
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for this information meeting if you are interested in volunteering at the Spokane Public Library this summer!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Chair Yoga
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Summer Storytime at Liberty Park (Outside!) - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Green Space Near the West Patio
Bring your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us on the west side of Liberty Park Library for an outdoor summer storytime!
Virtual Book Club - Asylum: A Memoir & Manifesto by Edafe Okporo
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
In honor of Pride Month, join us for a book discussion of Asylum: A Memoir & Manifesto by Edafe Okporo,
Paws to Read: Reading Therapy Dogs - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 5-11
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Read fun stories to new canine friends from Thera Paws.
Coding Camp: Let's Make a Game - Summer Reading Club Camp for Ages 13 & Up
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - Events A & B
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game! Application link in the long description.
Teen Summer Volunteer Information Meeting - For Middle and High Schoolers Ages 13 and Up
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for this information meeting if you are interested in volunteering at the Spokane Public Library this summer!
Line Dance
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Dementia Basics and Community Support
Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Become a Dementia Friend through learning about dementia, meeting others dealing with the same struggles, and learning how to support people living with dementia in your community.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jun 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Preschool Fandom Storytime: Spider-Man - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Swing into the library for a super Spider-Man themed storytime! Join us for stories, movement activities, and an easy craft perfect for little superheroes. Wear your favorite Spidey shirt or costume.
Summer Storytime at Shadle Park (Outside!) - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Shadle Park Gazebo
Bring your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at the Shadle Park gazebo for an outdoor summer storytime!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Build a Dinosaur Terrarium - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 8-14
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Create a growing terrarium with hidden dino fossils!
Coding Camp: Let's Make a Game - Summer Reading Club Camp for Ages 13 & Up
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - Events A & B
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game! Application link in the long description.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jun 25, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Touch-a-Truck! - A Summer Reading Event for Families of All Ages
Fri, Jun 26, 9:30am - 11:30am
Hillyard Library Parking Lot
Visit a recycling truck, a water truck, and more in the Hillyard Library parking lot, courtesy of the City of Spokane and partnering agencies.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Cancelled
LEGO® Bricks, Dinos and Volcanoes! - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 4-11 and their Families
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Indian Trail
We'll build dinosaur scenes that must include a volcano!
Coding Camp: Let's Make a Game - Summer Reading Club Camp for Ages 13 & Up
Fri, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - Events A & B
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game! Application link in the long description.
Teen Summer Volunteer Information Meeting - For Middle and High Schoolers Ages 13 and Up
Fri, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Join us for this information meeting if you are interested in volunteering at the Spokane Public Library this summer!
Nerf Wars - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Join us for an after-hours Nerf Battle with other middle/high school students at the Central Library! Please fill out the waiver in the long description of this event. Registration is encouraged.
Line Dance
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Preschool Fandom Storytime: Spider-Man - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 3-5
Sat, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Swing into the library for a super Spider-Man themed storytime! Join us for stories, movement activities, and an easy craft perfect for little superheroes. Wear your favorite Spidey shirt or costume.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Jun 27, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In Shadle Park Branch every second and fourth Saturday until season ends.
Summer Science: Meet the Scientists! - A Summer Reading Event for Families of All Ages
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
Drop by to learn about our Summer Science series of science events! You'll get to meet our scientists from Science Speaks Spokane!
Authentic Indian Yoga
Sun, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Instructor Devika Gates will lead us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Irish Dancing
Sun, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Experience Irish culture through traditional social dancing and music taught by the MSD Irish Dance Academy. All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome!
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Summer Storytime at Comstock Park - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Comstock Park
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Comstock Park fireplace (601 W 29th Avenue) this summer for an outdoor storytime adventure!
Adaptive Tai Chi
Mon, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Cancelled
LEGO® Dinosaur Zoo - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 4-11 and their Families
Mon, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hillyard
We'll build dinosaur enclosures out of LEGO® bricks together to make a Dinosaur Zoo!
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Jun 29, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Summer Storytime at Hays Park - A Summer Reading Event for Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hays Park - 1812 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207 - picnic area
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Hays Park (1812 E Providence Ave) this summer for an outdoor storytime adventure!
Dino Duel! with Kelly Milner Halls - A Summer Reading Event for Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Local dinosaur author Kelly Milner Halls will help us answer the question – who would win in the dino world?
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