Healing Hands Creative Hearts
Saturday, August 08
11:00am - 2:00pm
Central Library
Events A and BSpokane Regional Health District presents a free community event focused on healing, hope, remembrance, and recovery.
"Healing Hands" provides an opportunity for individuals and families affected by substance misuse whether through personal experience or the loss of a loved one to honor their journey, remember those they have lost, and find a space for healing.
"Creative Hearts" celebrates the creativity and artistic expression that so many people embrace throughout their recovery journey.
This special event will feature:
- Community resource fair with local organizations
- Inspiring guest speakers sharing stories of hope and recovery
- Live music and performances
- Memorial lantern-making activity to honor loved ones
- Family-friendly activities for all ages
The memorial lanterns will serve as symbols of love, remembrance, and resilience. With participants permission, they will be displayed at the Central Library on "International Overdose Awareness Day"
Community Members for more information https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healing-hands-creative-hearts-event-tickets-1991784197151?aff=oddtdtcreator
Community Organizations
We are currently seeking organizations to host a resource table during the event. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with community members, share your services, and support individuals and families impacted by substance misuse and recovery. If your organization is interested in participating as a resource vendor, please register using the resource vendor link. Healing Hands, Creative Hearts: Resource Table Registration – Fill out form
Together, we can create a welcoming space that honors lives, celebrates recovery, and reminds our community that no one has to heal alone.
Elevator access from the parking garage is currently unavailable. Enter at the north or south entrance at street level for elevator access.
By attending library programs, you are agreeing to potentially appear in photos/videos taken at our locations that may be used in promotional materials including social media.
We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance, ASL requests, or other ADA inquiries), email sday@spokanelibrary.org.
For all event information inquiries, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300.
Central
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| Tue, Jun 23 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 24 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 25 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 26 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jun 27 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 28 | 12:00PM to 4:00PM |
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
66 public computer stations
MEETING & STUDY ROOMS
300 person capacity nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall (pronounced: inn-whi-whi-ettk, a Salish word meaning Life in the Water)
256 capacity combined event space on the 1st floor
34 person capacity maker studio
2 conference rooms
2 reservable co-working spaces in the Business Lab
5 study rooms
Media Studios – production studio, recording studio, and video studio
SERVICES
Friends of the Library used book store
New Leaf Café
Business Lab with Coworking Space
Computer Lab (Faxing, copying, scanning, printing)
Inland Northwest Special Collections
KYRS Radio
Shimmer (public art) by John Rogers
River Rumpus Children’s Playspace
Serenity Room