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Courageous Conversations: On the Other Side of the Badge
2026-04-29 18:30:00
2026-04-29 20:30:00
America/Los_Angeles
Courageous Conversations: On the Other Side of the Badge
Spokane City Human Rights Commission presents part 3 of the Courageous Conversations Series, continuing dialogue regarding law enforcement and its impact on humanity.
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Wednesday, April 29
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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2026-04-29 18:30:00
2026-04-29 20:30:00
America/Los_Angeles
Courageous Conversations: On the Other Side of the Badge
Spokane City Human Rights Commission presents part 3 of the Courageous Conversations Series, continuing dialogue regarding law enforcement and its impact on humanity.
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Central Library
nxʷyxʷyetkʷ HallSpokane City Human Rights Commission presents part 3 of the Courageous Conversations Series, continuing dialogue regarding law enforcement and its impact on humanity.
A moderated panel with an emphasis on the law enforcement experience will have healthy and important conversation that impacts the safety welfare and well-being of the community and public.
The goals and/or purpose for this event is to foster an open & honest dialogue about the Spokane Community/Police Relationship at this moment in time, with the hopes that this could start a more collaborative process between all “parties & stakeholders” together working on “Re-imagining Public Safety in Spokane”. The SHRC’s hope with this “Courageous Conversation” series is that the Spokane community will benefit greatly & gain a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding Police “Use-Of-Force” and “Use-Of-Force-Fatalities” by hearing from all impacted-stakeholders. Therefore, the SHRC is committed to “enhancing” the community-dialogue on these matters. These dialogues are focused on the fact that there is a humanity behind these very numbers & statistics on “Use-Of-Force-Fatalities” –as well as the impact that those fatalities have had on all our human-family. Due to the serious nature of these matters, these are the following guidelines for all participants of the “Courageous Conversation” series events: Listen from the Heart, which means to listen in an open and non-judgmental way; Speak from the Heart, which means we speak our truth, we speak honestly and with respect; and Utilize empathy from the Heart, so that we are guided by compassion and not our Ego’s in these “Courageous Conversations”.
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Thu, Apr 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Cancelled
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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.
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Registration is now closed
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park Librar - Events Room & Classroom
There's a benefit to being a Friend of the Library! Friends can access the Member Presale the evening of Thursday, April 23rd. You can become a member at the door for only $15.
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Begin a garden in this hands-on workshop!
Fri, Apr 24, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Shadle Park Library - Events Room & Classroom
The annual Friends of the Library Book Sale is April 23rd through 25th at Shadle Park Library! Books are on sale for a $1 or less!
Find more information in the long description of this event.
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll make rotating merry-go-rounds with LEGO® bricks!
Fri, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
🎨 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.
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Shadle Park Library - Events Room & Classroom
The annual Friends of the Library Book Sale is April 23rd through 25th at Shadle Park Library! Books are on sale for a $1 or less!
Find more information in the long description of this event.
Sat, Apr 25, 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.
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll learn about 3D printing by turning a drawing into a 3D print!
Sat, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Join a joyful, festival-style evening of art, live local music, and community. Paint, bring the kids for watercolor fun, and learn about Refugee & Immigrant Connections Spokane (RICS)!
Sat, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Experience the joy of painting as Artist Nicki Coburn guides you through each step of creating a work of art! There are 20 spots available. First-come, first-served. Drinks available for purchase.
Sat, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Drop in and paint with washable watercolor paints! Explore what hope looks like to each young artist and create art together with this fun-filled evening of creativity!
Sun, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Join us for Yiddish tunes from local band Meshugga Daddies.
Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverside State Park - Bowl & Pitcher Kitchen Shelter
Novelist and non-fiction author Michael N. McGregor will demonstrate how solitude and the natural world can enhance an artist's creative practice. This will take place at Riverside State Park.
Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
This film offers an upbeat, witty and timely exploration of this international community of artists, who are rediscovering and revitalising Yiddish culture.
Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Apr 27, 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.
Mon, Apr 27, 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.
Mon, Apr 27, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Begin a garden in this hands-on workshop!
Mon, Apr 27, 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
Tue, Apr 28, 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!
Cancelled
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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.
Cancelled
Tue, Apr 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill
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.
Cancelled
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Tue, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Through photography, poetry, and prose, an artist explores the experience of motherhood and daughterhood.
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 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
Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Apr 29, 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.
Wed, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We will explore stencil artwork in this fun art program from premade stencils to learning how to make our own stencils.
Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
An informative virtual event guided by the expert staff of Manzanita House.
Wed, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Spokane City Human Rights Commission presents part 3 of the Courageous Conversations Series, continuing dialogue regarding law enforcement and its impact on humanity.
Cancelled
Thu, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill
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, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Thu, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Celebrate International Jazz Day with Imagine Jazz and take in a variety of amazing jazz performances.
Thu, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll learn about 3D printing by turning a drawing into a 3D print!
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Begin a garden in this hands-on workshop!
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.
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.
Fri, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
We'll make rotating merry-go-rounds with LEGO® bricks!
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.
Fri, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join the fun and paint small clay robots with us!
Cancelled
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Learn gardening skills with Master Gardener volunteer experts!
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.
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.
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.
Fri, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Make a habitat for a LEGO® animal!
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!
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.
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a painting-focused storytime experience!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn gardening skills with Master Gardener volunteer experts!
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Wed, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Kids learn "woodshop" basics with this fun cardboard cutting and making program!
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.
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.
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.
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
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
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Learn gardening skills with Master Gardener volunteer experts!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Fri, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Make a habitat for a LEGO® animal!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll use cardboard, Beaverbots and other tools to make animals together!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn gardening skills with Master Gardener volunteer experts!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tue, May 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Kids learn "woodshop" basics with this fun cardboard cutting and making program!
Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
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.
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.
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn sewing skills in this hands-on workshop.
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.
Fri, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
What can you make with just one cup of LEGO®?
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
Fri, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
What can you make with just one cup of LEGO® bricks?
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.
Sat, May 30, 6:00am - 6:00pm
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mon, Jun 08, 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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Sat, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "Wahala" by Nikki May.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Mon, Jun 15, 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Celebrate the 2026 World Cup with Spokane Velocity, 90+ Project, and the Library!
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.
Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
For this Book Club, we will be discussing "Wahala" by Nikki May.
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.
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.
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!
Mon, Jun 22, 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.
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Create a growing terrarium with hidden dino fossils!
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll watch the movie, do a craft, and have a snack! This movie was released in 2009 and is 94 minutes long.
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.
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
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