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Book Club
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Saturday, September 13
10:30am - 11:30am
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2025-09-13 10:30:00
2025-09-13 11:30:00
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Book Club
Join us for a book discussion of "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus.
South Hill - South Hill Study A
South Hill
South Hill Study AJoin us for a book discussion of "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus.
For this Book Club, we will be discussing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
If you would like a physical copy, please let us know. You can also request this title in print, large print, audiobook, ebook, or downloadable audiobook.
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| Fri, Aug 08 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
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Upcoming events
Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Get ready to join the Mighty Pups at the Drive-In! Kids are invited to decorate their own cardboard car and park them on the 3rd floor of the library to watch a movie and enjoy some popcorn!
Fri, Aug 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Two renowned writers will discuss Chloé Caldwell's new memoir, 'Trying.' Auntie's Bookstore will sell books.
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. This storytime also includes a colorful art or craft activity to help celebrate our summer theme!
Sat, Aug 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "Mother of Strangers" by Suad Amiry.
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Cancelled
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Comstock Park - Fire Pit picnic area
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Comstock Park fireplace (601 W 29th Avenue) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Who's in the neighborhood? Explore the outdoors with hands-on tools and activities.
Mon, Aug 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
Tue, Aug 12, 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.
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - west side green space
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Join us to learn how to be a game master for popular tabletop RPG games like Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder.
Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
We'll experience sound with our eyes as well as our ears! This event may be loud. This program is intended for ages 5-8 with an adult, or for ages 9 -11 without an adult.
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hays Park - 1812 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Hays Park (1812 E Providence Ave) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 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.
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Youth Art-a-Palooza: A Live Art & Creativity Festival - Summer Reading Club Event for Kids and Teens
Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A, B, & C Combined,The Hive Studio E
Join us for Youth Art-a-Palooza! Create with a variety of art supplies at themed stations and watch a live artist in action. A hands-on art experience for kids and teens!
Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Thu, Aug 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Green space near the Discovery Garden
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Thu, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Who's in the neighborhood? Explore the outdoors with hands-on tools and activities.
Thu, Aug 14, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Teens ages 11-18 are invited to try a ballet and lyrical dance class with a dance coach from Inspirations Dance Studio.
Fri, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Fri, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll use LEGO® to create city buildings and roads! This program is intended for ages 4-8 with an adult, or for ages 9-13 without an adult.
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Shadle Park Community Park
Join us for a story, animal meet & greet, and crafts!
Sat, Aug 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Events A and B
Presented by the Spokane Regional Opiod Taskforce.
Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Sat, Aug 16, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Central Library - nxÊ·yxÊ·yetkÊ· Hall
Get ready for a night of metal at the library! Listen to local metal bands Shadow Thoughts and Xenoplasm and sip on Brick West Brewing beverages.
Sun, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill 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, Aug 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Aug 18, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Become a Dementia Friend through learning about dementia, meeting others dealing with the same struggles, and learning how to support people living with dementia in your community.
Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Tue, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Cancelled
Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillyard
Join StartUp Spokane and the Spokane Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA) for an engaging 60-minute workshop where we'll demystify the process of creating or updating your business plan.
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Wed, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Thu, Aug 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month will be Bearing the Heat.
Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
In this two-part workshop, we’ll find inspiration for creative writing (all genres) in a personal artifact or a treasure from the library archive, then make the writing into a memento all its own.
Fri, Aug 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Manito Park - Lawrence Rist Memorial Fireplace
Join us at the Lawrence Rist Memorial Fireplace at Manito Park to celebrate the launch of Spokane Campfire Stories with readings from our contributors, s’mores, and camp-style games!
Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Hive - Studio E
INWBAS meets monthly to practice and learn different aspects of book arts. Their meetings are free and open to the public.
Sat, Aug 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "Mother of Strangers" by Suad Amiry.
Sat, Aug 23, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Cancelled
Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 10:00pm
Central Library
Tacos y Tequila is a two-day festival that celebrates Hispanic culture and history with performances, music, food, and more!
Sun, Aug 24, 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.
Cancelled
Sun, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 10:00pm
Central Library
Tacos y Tequila is a two-day festival that celebrates Hispanic culture and history with performances, music, food, and more!
Sun, Aug 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Experience Irish culture through traditional social dancing and music. All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome!
Mon, Aug 25, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Mon, Aug 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Aug 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
Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hive
Try your hand at Scratchboard Art, a form of engraving with striking results.
Tue, Aug 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Successful indie author Colin Conway discusses the business of writing and self-publishing.
Wed, Aug 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a discussion of our favorite summer reads!
Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Thu, Aug 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Aug 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
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
In this two-part workshop, we’ll find inspiration for creative writing (all genres) in a personal artifact or a treasure from the library archive, then make the writing into a memento all its own.
Fri, Aug 29, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Fri, Aug 29, 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.
Sat, Aug 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Let’s wear our favorite shoes and kick off the fall session with a groovy party! Join us for games, crafts, and learning activity stations celebrating Storytime's favorite blue cat: Pete!
Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the energy effects you personally.
Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park Studio
Learn all about native Irises growing in Washington State, like how to identify and manage them in our landscape, from experts at the Washington Native Plants Society.
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Let’s wear our favorite shoes and kick off the fall session with a groovy party! Join us for games, crafts, and learning activity stations celebrating Storytime's favorite blue cat: Pete!
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Let’s wear our favorite shoes and kick off the fall session with a groovy party! Join us for games, crafts, and learning activity stations celebrating Storytime's favorite blue cat: Pete!
Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
We will talk about how to form a cohesive healthcare team, how to get the best care from a primary care doctor and how to advocate for yourself with a provider.
Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for tips on when and how to plant fall bulbs, and a journey through gorgeous flower varieties suitable for your Spokane-area garden. Let's plan our fall bulb planting now!
Thu, Sep 04, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Let’s wear our favorite shoes and kick off the fall session with a groovy party! Join us for games, crafts, and learning activity stations celebrating Storytime's favorite blue cat: Pete!
Thu, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Thu, Sep 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.
Fri, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Let’s wear our favorite shoes and kick off the fall session with a groovy party! Join us for games, crafts, and learning activity stations celebrating Storytime's favorite blue cat: Pete!
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Kim West and Mark Manning, internationally trained handpan instructors, for a fun workshop on how to play a handpan.
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Sun, Sep 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A, B, & C Combined
Inclusion Wellness Community will be leading a yoga retreat with meditation and yoga practice. Vegan snacks and tea will be provided. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Registration is required.
Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Sep 08, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Artist-In-Residence at The Hive® Missy Narrance will demo how to prep a store-bought canvas to make it better (and worthy of your art)!
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tue, Sep 09, 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.
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for an insightful discussion on why every vote matters, who makes the decisions that shape your community, and where to find resources needed to make informed voting choices.
Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
'Rooted at the Edge: Ranching Where the Old West and New West Collide' author Donna Erickson shares and discusses her work and guides attendees in a writing workshop about place.
Thu, Sep 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Thu, Sep 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.
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Study A
Join us for a book discussion of "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus.
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Bring in your giant zucchinis, your extra tomatoes, cut flowers, or anything you want to share and show off! Let's show off the fruits of your loving labor by sharing and swapping!
Sat, Sep 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Featuring one of the four Asian vegetables grown in the Discovery Garden this season, this dish is stir-fried with soy sauce and sesame oil, a quick, healthy, and delicious dish!
Sat, Sep 13, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Malaysia Nyonya Eggplant Tempra is characterized by its savory, spicy, sweet, tangy dark sauce. The eggplants are pan roasted and cooked with sweet onions and chili, producing a delicious aroma.
Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Pinakbet is a mix of bitter melon, Asian eggplant, string beans, squash, tomatoes, and chicken breast, stir-fried with onion, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings. It is a popular Filipino dish!
Sun, Sep 14, 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, Sep 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
This class combines the excitement of Bollywood with the folk of Bhangra. Wear loose clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Become a Dementia Friend through learning about dementia, meeting others dealing with the same struggles, and learning how to support people living with dementia in your community.
Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Attend a free, unbiased presentation to learn about Medicare and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program. Topics include Medicare basics, plans, and how to enroll.
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Explore the world of Gelli printing with Artist-In-Residence Sheri Medford.
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a messy time as we use paper mâché to create and sculpture creatures, beasts, or monsters of our own creation!
Wed, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Tara Campbell, author most recently of 'City of Gargoyles,' leads a virtual speculative fiction writing workshop. This is a Humanities WA Speakers Bureau event.
Thu, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 1:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events C
Led by Lynda Keenan, a seasoned expert with a background in Biology from EWU, this workshop caters to those fascinated by genetic DNA and interested in tracing their heritage through DNA matching.
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Kim West and Mark Manning, internationally trained handpan instructors, for a fun workshop learning how to layer melody notes to create your own song on your Handpan.
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus.
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Courage to Grow Farms to learn about pickling different kinds of vegetables as a great way to preserve your harvest.
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Authors Trisha Pritikin, Kay-Smith Blum, and James Patrick Thomas will join renowned investigative journalist Karen Dorn Steele for a discussion about Hanford. Dr. Ann Le Bar of EWU will moderate.
Sun, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Instructor Devika Gates will lead us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Sun, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn to maintain a rhythmic connection with large hula hoops for adults. The playful and rhythmic nature of the hoop uplifts the spirit, quiets the mind and connects us to our bodies in a joyful way.
Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tue, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn about PFAS, aka “forever chemicals” found in outdoor gear, cosmetics, and more—and understand their impact on health and the environment, with insights from Colorado outdoorsman Steven Smith.
Thu, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 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.
Fri, Sep 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.
Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
The Hive
This time is set aside to register a piece for the show. Stop by anytime between 3:30 and 6:30 pm. Visit the main events on Saturday and Sunday!
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Hive
Join us for the 34th annual Artistry in Wood Show - featuring regional wood carvings and an exhibition of woodturning. The public is encouraged to attend this free open-house-style event.
Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn how to ferment salsa with Courage to Grow Farms! This is a great way to preserve your summer tomato bounty.
Sun, Sep 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive
Join us for the 34th annual Artistry in Wood Show - featuring regional wood carvings and an exhibition of woodturning. The public is encouraged to attend this free open-house-style event.
Sun, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A writing workshop offered by lauded novelist, biographer, memoirist, and educator Michael N. McGregor.
Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Sep 29, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Tue, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tue, Sep 30, 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, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
We will discuss specific activities that people living with dementia can do in each stage of the disease. We will focus on using a strengths-based approach.
Wed, Oct 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Join us for a messy time as we use paper mâché to create and sculpt creatures, beasts, or monsters of our own creation!
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We begin by exploring cultural messages about death and shifting the narrative—from fear and avoidance to reverence and curiosity. What if death is not an ending but a sacred part of life?
Cancelled
Wed, Oct 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.
Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Fri, Oct 03, 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, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park Studio
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Explore the many ways you can preserve fruits and enjoy them throughout the year with Courage to Grow Farms!
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Oct 06, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Mon, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Attend an unbiased presentation to learn about Medicare and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program. Topics include choosing and changing plans, Medigaps, and Medicare fraud.
Mon, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for an insightful discussion on why every vote matters, who makes the decisions that shape your community, and where to find resources needed to make informed voting choices.
Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tue, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Tue, Oct 07, 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.