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Space Science for Kids: Comets
Grades K-5
Tuesday, November 02
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Space Science for Kids: Comets
We'll learn about comets using books and videos, including the most famous one, Halley's Comet. We'll make a model of a comet. See full description for important information.
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Virtual Events 2We'll learn about comets using books and videos, including the most famous one, Halley's Comet. We'll make a model of a comet. See full description for important information.
We'll learn about comets using books and videos, including the most famous one, Halley's Comet. We'll make a model of a comet together. If you'd like to make a comet with us, please ask your adult caregiver to help.
Ingredients:
- A small-medium mixing bowl that can stand up to being cold.
- 3 cups crushed ice (not cubed)
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 a cup of sand
- A plastic garbage bag or grocery sack
- 1 tablespoon ammonia (optional - has a strong smell, choose not to use if sensitive to this ingredient)
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup or cornstarch (whatever you have on hand)
- A pair of winter gloves or rubber gloves
Learn more about the activity on our blog!
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Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
An Alzheimer's Association program about identifying how certain behaviors affect our brains and bodies and strategies for healthy decision-making.
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Indian Trail
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Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
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Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
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Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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We will explore stencil artwork in this fun art program from using premade stencils to learning how to make our own stencils.
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
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Wed, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
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Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn from local xeriscaping professional Doug Phelps how to successfully bring your water-wise landscape design and vision to life while conserving water and enhancing your yard's beauty.
Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
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Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
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Thu, Mar 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
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Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
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Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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A four-part series of writing workshops to inspire teenage playwrights and screenwriters, led by an industry professional.
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll design vehicles made of cardboard using Beaverbot cardboard cutters.
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn sewing skills in this hands-on workshop.
Thu, Mar 19, 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.
Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Fri, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
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Fri, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Explore the Central Library after hours with the Spokane Paranormal Investigation Group.
Sat, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "The Spy from Beijing: An Espionage Thriller" by Joan M Kop.
Sat, Mar 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
West Plains Water Coalition presents this class on PFAS, known as "Forever Chemicals". You'll learn what they are, where they are prevalent, their impact, and ways to minimize exposure.
Sat, Mar 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
Have some fun and get the growing season started! Help us start some seedlings for our upcoming Spring Plant Swap on May 2! All materials provided.
Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll watch the first Super Mario Bros. movie (2023) and eat some popcorn. Run time: 92 minutes.
Sat, Mar 21, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn from Spokane County Master Gardener Anne Alexander all about how to grow your own fruits at home!
Sat, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Learn about the art of collage and join in on the art challenges!
Sun, Mar 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Hive - Studio D
Have you ever wanted to start blacksmithing? This is a great introduction to the hobby. Tour CFI's setup, learn about tools and safety, and forge a useable nail!
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Sun, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - Studio D
Have you ever wanted to start blacksmithing? This is a great introduction to the hobby. Tour CFI's setup, learn about tools and safety, and forge a useable nail!
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Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mon, Mar 23, 11:30am - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a mobile blood drive with American Red Cross! Appointments are not required, but they are encouraged.
Mon, Mar 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.
This event is full
Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Help spread wildflower seeds to welcome the start of spring!
Mon, Mar 23, 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, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A book launch for award-winning writer Lauren W. Westerfield. Her new collection of essays, 'Woman House,' is the winner of the 2025 Juniper Prize in Nonfiction. Auntie's Bookstore will sell books.
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a discussion of A Jewish Refugee in New York by Kadya Molodovsky, translated from Yiddish into English by Anita Norich.
Wed, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn the many options for caring for one’s body after death including traditional burials, cremation, green burials, and other meaningful ways to honor our wishes and values.
Wed, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Guest instructor Yogi Castor will teach the basics of video editing using DaVinci Resolve.
Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn from Urban Forestry speakers Amber Ramirez and Katie Kosanke about tree equity, finding the right tree/right place, and local programs that help you add a FREE tree to your SpokaneScape project.
Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 9:30am - 2:30pm
The Hive - Events A, B, and C
Enjoy a day full of learning and connections as world renowned Johns Hopkins University researcher, Dr. Christina Bethell, shares the latest science on flourishing.
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Drop in and peruse rare treasures from Central Library's rare book collection. This month's theme highlights the history of printed text and will feature bookbinder Mel Hewitt of LibroBuch!
Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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.
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
A four-part series of writing workshops to inspire teenage playwrights and screenwriters, led by an industry professional.
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help spread wildflower seeds to welcome the start of spring!
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
We'll celebrate famous scientists and inventors born in March with shrinky dink designs.
Cancelled
Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Cancelled
Fri, Mar 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll create LEGO® bridges over a paper river, then pile rocks on them till they break!
Fri, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
🎨 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, Mar 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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. This month's focus is on Zine making in prep for Zine Fest!
Sat, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Back by popular demand, Cheyanna Vielle returns to teach another class on native beadwork! All materials included. Class limited to 15. Registration required.
This event is full
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll make moon rovers out of cardboard using Beaverbot cardboard cutters.
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Spokane County Master Gardener Kris Hendron shares her expertise on how to plant and care for native plants in your landscapes, plus much more!
Sun, Mar 29, 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.
This event is full
Sun, Mar 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle 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, Mar 30, 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, Mar 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mon, Mar 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
Mon, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn about local bugs in this hands-on activity!
Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Amal El-Mohter will read and sign copies of her latest book, with book sales by Auntie's Bookstore.
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Wed, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 01, 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 01, 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 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
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Wed, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us as we learn how to paint colorful nebulas in space! 🌌✨
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
In our final session, we’ll reflect on how to talk with family and loved ones, and how deepening our relationship with death can open the door to a more vibrant, intentional life.
Wed, Apr 01, 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 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn how to find the perfect plants and trees for your water-wise garden while supporting local ecosystems with native species that thrive in Spokane’s climate.
Thu, Apr 02, 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 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Thu, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 02, 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, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Thu, Apr 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.
This event is full
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Learn about local bugs in this hands-on activity!
Thu, Apr 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.
Thu, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn how to achieve indie publishing success with the author of the 509 Crime series, Cozy Up series, and other titles.
Fri, Apr 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, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll design a 2D planet with LEGO® bricks!
Fri, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us as we learn how to paint colorful nebulas in space! 🌌✨
Sat, Apr 04, 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 04, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Enjoy printmaking demonstrations, purchase prints for sale, browse print displays from a variety of incredible print artists & meet the Artists-In-Residence at The Hive®.
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Create pancake art, participate in challenges, and vote for your favorites.
Mon, Apr 06, 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 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.
This event is full
Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 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.
Wed, Apr 08, 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 08, 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 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
An Alzheimer's Association program about identifying how certain behaviors affect our brains and bodies and strategies for healthy decision-making.
Wed, Apr 08, 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 08, 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, Apr 08, 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 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
A crash course in irrigation basics and the efficiency of drip systems. Whether you're new to gardening or upgrading your setup, you'll leave with practical knowledge to get started.
Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
In this reflective workshop, we’ll explore grief as a sacred process, one that invites us to slow down, honor what has been lost, and listen deeply to what remains.
Thu, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
- Hive Room A
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.
Sat, Apr 11, 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 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Study A
Join us for a book discussion of "Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro.
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join St. Andrew's Society of the Inland Northwest in this all-day celebration of National Tartan Day. Come for the entire event or stop by any time between 11-4 for part of the celebration!
Sat, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
This quilting class will focus on modern quilting tenants such as improvisation, positive and negative shapes, bold modern colors, asymmetry, playing with minimalism and maximalism.
Sat, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Join us to create your very own custom tiny quilt! 🧸🧵
Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Create pancake art, participate in challenges, and vote for your favorites.
Sun, Apr 12, 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, Apr 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn about local bugs in this hands-on activity! Players from Spokane Zephyr FC will be helping out at this program.
Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Apr 14, 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 14, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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.
Wed, Apr 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Kids learn "woodshop" basics with this fun cardboard cutting and making program!
Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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 15, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
What are some green alternatives to grass? Landscape architect Cathy Spokas explores options that focus on water savings and full ground coverage that qualifies for the SpokaneScape program.
Thu, Apr 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 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 16, 10:00am - 1:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
Led by Lynda Keenan, a seasoned expert with a background in Biology from EWU, this workshop caters to those fascinated by genetic DNA and interested in tracing their heritage through DNA matching.
Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill 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.
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
We'll learn about 3D printing by turning a drawing into a 3D print!
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn sewing skills in this hands-on workshop.
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
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 17, 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 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Podcast Studio
Record poems for Spokane Public Library's Poetry Moment.
Fri, Apr 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Conference Room B & Lounge
Practice reading your creative work aloud at this friendly, low-stakes "open mic" led by writer Ren Cedar Fuller.
Fri, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Conference Room B & Lounge
Writers Lauren Westerfield and Ally Ang lead a casual conversation about the experience of publishing their first books.
Fri, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
We'll design a 2D planet with LEGO® bricks!
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Join us for an after-hours Nerf Battle with other middle/high school students at the Central Library! Please fill out the waiver in the long description of this event. Registration is encouraged.
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join Kim West, an internationally trained handpan instructor, for an immersive, hands-on experience. Discover the joy of playing handpan music with others. No prior music experience necessary!
This event is full
Sat, Apr 18, 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 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro.
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll celebrate caterpillars and butterflies with a book, crafts, and more!
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Certified yoga teacher Renee will lead a gentle yoga practice with a brief guided imagery at the end. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat or towel.
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Shadle Park
An intergenerational concert blending live music and singalongs to celebrate memory and community—plus a tree dedication, Native blessing, and hands-on instrument “petting zoo.”
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Susie Forest Project has planted hundreds of free trees around the world. Learn what the project is and be part of our native blessing ceremony conducted by Levi Horn of Northern Cheyanne tribe.
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Shadle Park
This hands-on event invites you to see, hold, and try orchestral instruments with guidance from Symphony musicians. Ask questions, explore new sounds, and experience the joy of music up close.
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn how to Belly Dance with our Bhangra/Bollywood dance teacher Sue! Wear workout clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.
Mon, Apr 20, 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, Apr 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Learn commercial tenant rights, key lease terms, red flags, and how to protect your business before signing or renewing. Get practical tips on what to look for and ask.
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Apr 21, 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 21, 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, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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, Apr 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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.
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
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 22, 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 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of Salt Houses by Hala Alyan. Presented as part of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program, in partnership with the ALA and funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Wed, Apr 22, 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 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We will explore stencil artwork in this fun art program from premade stencils to learning how to make our own stencils.
Wed, Apr 22, 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 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Learn the forgotten art of actual FILM! We will shoot on Kodak Gold 200 color film on an SLR camera and develop the film right in the video studio.
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Looking to incorporate water-saving and fire-wise elements into your landscape design? This session merges fire safety and water conservation when tackling your landscape design plan.
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!
Thu, Apr 23, 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 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.
This event is full
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.
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, 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!
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, 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!
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Apr 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.
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Wed, Apr 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.
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!
Thu, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
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, 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!
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!
Fri, May 01, 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.
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!
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.
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, 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.
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!
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
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.
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
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "Tell Me I'm an Artist" by Chelsea Martin.
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, 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, 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, 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.
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, 4:30pm - 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!
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.
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.