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Turning Your Spoils into Soil

The Basics of Home Composting (In-Person Event)
2022-08-06 11:00:00 2022-08-06 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Turning Your Spoils into Soil Learn the basics of composting at home! Liberty Park

Saturday, August 06
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-06 11:00:00 2022-08-06 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Turning Your Spoils into Soil Learn the basics of composting at home! Liberty Park

Liberty Park

Events

Learn the basics of composting at home!

In this session from Friends of Manito, you will learn the basics of composting at home to not only manage the organic waste you generate, but to sustainably manage the health and productivity of your soil with Kris Major, the Waste Reduction Education Coordinator for Spokane.

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, call the library at 509-444-5308.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Learning & Lectures | Food, Home & Garden |

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Liberty Park
Hours
Mon, Aug 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 21 12:00PM to 4:00PM
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About the branch

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
14 public computers 
2 children’s computers
3D printer
Free Wifi

MEETING & STUDY ROOMS
64 capacity event room
2 study rooms

TRANSPORTATION
Free parking
Bike parking
STA Bus Route: 94

SERVICES
Faxing, copying, scanning, printing
Quiet reading room
Sasquatch Shack Children’s Playspace
Public art by Shawn Parks

Upcoming events

Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Aug 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their families.
Vets on the Farm Produce Stand - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park
Buy organic fresh produce grown by our veterans on Spokane County Conservation's training farm. Every Thursday 2-4 PM, until the season ends.
Farm to Table Cooking Demonstration - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park
Looking for ways to eat fresh straight from your farm or garden? Join us for a cooking demonstration using produce straight from the Vets on the Farm produce stand.
Canceled
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Lilac City Live! - (In Person Event)
Thu, Aug 18, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join us for this 'Late Night' talk show featuring special guests Author Jess Walter, Comedian Ryan McComb and Musical Guest Tonya Ballman.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Fri, Aug 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Storytime Play & Learn - (In-Person Event)
Fri, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Events B
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their families.
Canceled
Video Techniques Class - (In-Person Event)
Mon, Aug 22, 9:00am - 10:00am
Central
Join Video Educational Specialist, Ryan Tucker, to learn about different techniques for capturing quality video footage, video-editing, lighting, and more.
Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Mon, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their families.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Mon, Aug 22, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Tue, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and playtime for preschoolers and their families.
Making Budgets Work - (In-Person Event)
Tue, Aug 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Join us for a class about budgeting from First Interstate Bank.
Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Aug 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their families.
Virtual Book Club - Share Your Summer Reads! (Virtual Event)
Wed, Aug 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
There is no assigned book this month. Instead, we will be discussing our favorite summer reads!
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Aug 24, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by the Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Aug 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their families.
Vets on the Farm Produce Stand - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park
Buy organic fresh produce grown by our veterans on Spokane County Conservation's training farm. Every Thursday 2-4 PM, until the season ends.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Fri, Aug 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Storytime Play & Learn - (In-Person Event)
Fri, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Events B
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their families.
WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners' Plant Clinic - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Aug 27, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Get plant advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners! This clinic occurs 11am - 3pm every 2nd and 4th Saturday (May - Sept.) in the lobby at Shadle Park Library.
Exploring Tarot as a Psychological Tool - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Aug 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
This is the third class in a three-part series presented by Dr. Melinda Spohn. Learn about the imagery of Tarot and how it can be used as a psychological tool.
Canceled
Video Techniques Class - (In-Person Event)
Mon, Aug 29, 9:00am - 10:00am
Central
Join Video Educational Specialist, Ryan Tucker, to learn about different techniques for capturing quality video footage, video-editing, lighting, and more.
Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Mon, Aug 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their families.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Mon, Aug 29, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Tue, Aug 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and playtime for preschoolers and their families.
Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Aug 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their families.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Aug 31, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by the Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
River of Flowers Art Installation Celebration - (In-person event)
Wed, Aug 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - Social Stair
Check out this beautiful fresh flower art exhibit, meet the artists, and make a flower inspired button.
Vets on the Farm Produce Stand - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park
Buy organic fresh produce grown by our veterans on Spokane County Conservation's training farm at reasonable prices every Thursday 2-4 PM, until the season ends.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, Sep 01, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Building School Gardens in Burundi - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Local gardening expert Pat Munt shares her experiences building school gardens in Burundi. This Inland Empire Garden club program is open to all patrons.
Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Fri, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Events B
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Fri, Sep 02, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Canceled
Video Techniques Class - (In-Person Event)
Mon, Sep 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
Central
Join Video Educational Specialist, Ryan Tucker, to learn about different techniques for capturing quality video footage, video-editing, lighting, and more.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Mon, Sep 05, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Reactions! - Science Fun for Grades K-5 and Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Tue, Sep 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
We'll perform several science experiments with Pop Rocks candy to learn why it pops in your mouth and more! Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver. See full description for more info.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Sep 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Sep 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their families.
Teen Yarn Group
Wed, Sep 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Bring your knitting or crochet project to work on with other teens.
Reactions! - Science Fun for Grades K-5 and Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Wed, Sep 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
We'll perform several science experiments with Pop Rocks candy to learn why it pops in your mouth and more! Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver. See full description for more info.
Costumed Figure Drawing - For Kids and Teens
Wed, Sep 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Youth Drawing Opportunity: Train your eye in drawing people with a costumed model posing for young artists.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Sep 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by the Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
The WRITE Time @ The Hive® - (In-Person Program)
Wed, Sep 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Are you working on a writing project, or interested in starting one? Want to learn some tips and tricks for creative writing of all sorts? Come write with The Hive's Writer-In Residence, Jenny Davis.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Author Talks: Sarah Vail - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Hear from mystery thriller series writer, Sarah Vail, as she shares her writing experiences and partake in a live Q&A. This program is presented by Spokane Authors and Self Publishers.
Vets on the Farm Produce Stand - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park
Buy organic fresh produce grown by our veterans on Spokane County Conservation's training farm at reasonable prices every Thursday 2-4 PM, until the season ends.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Costumed Figure Drawing - For Kids and Teens
Thu, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - Studio
Train your eye in drawing people with a costumed model posing.
Earth Explorers: Make a Nature Journal - For Ages 6-12 and Their Caregivers
Thu, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Explore the natural world and create a journal to save and record your observations.
Zero Waste Living - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Elyse from Spokane Zero Waste will share about how you can reduce your waste and plastic usage and, as a result, save money, live healthier, and live in a way that benefits the environment.
Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Fri, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Events B
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Fri, Sep 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Magnet Science: A Homeschool Event - Science Fun for Grades K-5 and Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Fri, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Liberty Park - Events
We'll learn about the power of magnets through hands-on activities. Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
Earth Explorers: Make a Nature Journal - For Ages 6-12 and Their Caregivers
Fri, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Explore the natural world and create a journal to save and record your observations.
Taking the Next Steps in Photography - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Sep 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Local photographer Mike Midkiff will teach photography skills during the first hour and a workshop the second hour - bring your phone or camera for the second part.
WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners' Plant Clinic - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Sep 10, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Get plant advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners! This clinic occurs 11am - 3pm every 2nd and 4th Saturday (May - Sept.) in the lobby at Shadle Park Library.
Master Composters/Recyclers Information Booth - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Sep 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Shadle Park
Have questions about how to compost or recycle? Stop by the info booth in the lobby at Shadle Park Library to talk to a master composter/recycler!
Earth Explorers: Make a Nature Journal - For Ages 6-12 and Their Caregivers
Sat, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Explore the natural world and create a journal to save and record your observations.
Reactions! - Science Fun for Grades K-5 and Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Sat, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Classroom
We'll perform several science experiments with Pop Rocks candy to learn why it pops in your mouth, and more! Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver. See full description for more info.
Anime Club for Teens
Sat, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Come watch anime at the library with other teens and participate in a anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Canceled
Video Techniques Class - (In-Person Event)
Mon, Sep 12, 9:00am - 10:00am
Central
Join Video Educational Specialist, Ryan Tucker, to learn about different techniques for capturing quality video footage, video-editing, lighting, and more.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Mon, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Mon, Sep 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Art Lab: Mixed Media with Plants - For Kids and Teens
Mon, Sep 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Art Lab is a series where children and teens may experiment and try out new art styles, mediums/materials, or try out new concepts in art making and presentation.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Space Science for Kids - Science Fun for Grades K-5 and Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Tue, Sep 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
We'll review the planets in our solar system. We'll discuss the types of planets and make a solar system model. Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Sep 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Sep 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their families.
Game On for Teens - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Sep 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Play a variety of video games from newer titles to classic ones!
Space Science for Kids - Science Fun for Grades K-5 and Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Wed, Sep 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
We'll review the planets in our solar system. We'll discuss the types of planets and make a solar system model. Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
Art Lab: Mixed Media with Plants - For Kids and Teens
Wed, Sep 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Art Lab is a series where children and teens may experiment and try out new art styles, mediums/materials, or try out new concepts in art making and presentation.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by the Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
Double Crossed: American Missionary Spies of World War II - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Sep 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Events
Historian Matthew Sutton tells the extraordinary stories of missionaries, priests, and rabbis who played a role in leading the US to victory in World War 2.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Vets on the Farm Produce Stand - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park
Buy organic fresh produce grown by our veterans on Spokane County Conservation's training farm at reasonable prices every Thursday 2-4 PM, until the season ends.
Farm to Table Cooking Demo - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
The Vets on the Farm will be demonstrating how to make quick and easy (and delicious!) refrigerator pickles and a simple kimchi. It's really 2 shows in one!
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Art Lab: Mixed Media with Plants - For Kids and Teens
Thu, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Studio
Art Lab is a series where children and teens may experiment and try out new art styles, mediums/materials, or try out new concepts in art making and presentation.
Earth Engineers: Build a Lego City - For Ages 7-14 and Their Caregivers
Thu, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Work together to plan and build a city out of Legos!
Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Fri, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Events B
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Fri, Sep 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Magnet Science: A Homeschool Event - Science Fun for Grades K-5 and Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Fri, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Events
We'll learn about the power of magnets through hands-on activities. Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
Earth Engineers: Build a Lego City - For Ages 7-14 and Their Caregivers
Fri, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Work together to plan and build a city out of Legos!
Time to Get Prepared for Winter - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
In this session from Friends of Manito, you will learn how to properly prepare you garden for winter.
Space Science for Kids - Science Fun for Grades K-5 and Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Sat, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
We'll review the planets in our solar system. We'll discuss the types of planets and make a solar system model. Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
Earth Engineers: Build a Lego City - For Ages 7-14 and Their Caregivers
Sat, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central - Events A
Work together to plan and build a city out of Legos!
Virtual Reality for Teens - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Try out virtual reality games with other teens!
Zentangle - (In-Person Event)
Sun, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Zentangle instructor, Mary Lindeblad, will teach us how to create beautiful images!
Canceled
Video Techniques Class - (In-Person Event)
Mon, Sep 19, 9:00am - 10:00am
Central
Join Video Educational Specialist, Ryan Tucker, to learn about different techniques for capturing quality video footage, video-editing, lighting, and more.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Mon, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Mon, Sep 19, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Art Activism! - For Teens
Mon, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
We're making our own zines and button pins, while asking ourselves, "What do we care about and want to see change?"
Mystery Art Club with Gwyn! - Make and Take In-Person Workshop
Mon, Sep 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
The Hive® Artist-In-Residence Gwyn Pevonka will lead a fun, mysterious art club for adults. Here's the deal: you reserve a spot for a mystery art project. Show up and be ready for anything.
This event is full
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Ozobot Robot Fun - For Grades 2-5 and Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Tue, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Classroom
Ozobots are tiny robots that follow lines drawn on paper. We'll learn the basics of controlling them using colored markers! Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver.
Board of Trustees
Tue, Sep 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Hive - Events A
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Chelsea Martin book launch Tell Me I'm An Artist - with Auntie's Bookstore (In-Person Event)
Tue, Sep 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join Chelsea Martin and Sharma Shields for a conversation about Chelsea's new novel Tell Me I'm An Artist.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their families.
Virtual Reality for Teens - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Sep 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Join us and play virtual reality games with other teens.
Ozobot Robot Fun - For Grades 2-5 and Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Wed, Sep 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Ozobots are tiny robots that follow lines drawn on paper. We'll learn the basics of controlling them using colored markers! Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver.
Art Activism! - For Teens
Wed, Sep 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
We're making our own zines and button pins, while asking ourselves, "What do we care about and want to see change?"
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by the Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Vets on the Farm Produce Stand - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park
Buy organic fresh produce grown by our veterans on Spokane County Conservation's training farm at reasonable prices every Thursday 2-4 PM, until the season ends.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Art Activism! - For Teens
Thu, Sep 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
We're making our own zines and button pins, while asking ourselves, "What do we care about and want to see change?"
Kids' Autumn Equinox Party - For Ages 4-12 and Their Caregivers
Thu, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Celebrate the start of fall with fall-themed stories & activities!
Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Fri, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Events B
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Fri, Sep 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Kids' Autumn Equinox Party - For Ages 4-12 and Their Caregivers
Fri, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Celebrate the start of fall with fall-themed stories & activities!
WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners' Plant Clinic - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Sep 24, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Get plant advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners! This clinic occurs 11am - 3pm every 2nd and 4th Saturday (May - Sept.) in the lobby at Shadle Park Library.
Ozobot Robot Fun - For Grades 2-5 and Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Sat, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central - Studio
Ozobots are tiny robots that follow lines drawn on paper. We'll learn the basics of controlling them using colored markers! Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver.
Teen Yarn Group - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Bring your knitting or crochet project to work on with other teens.
How Stories Unite Our Community - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Join Dr. Melissa Bedford to learn a brief history of the Banned Books movement and current trends, followed by an interactive reading activity, and a Q&A.
Making Apple Cider Vinegar - (In-Person Event)
Sun, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Join certified food safety/preservation specialist Anna Kestell for this informative class about how to make homemade apple cider vinegar.
Canceled
Video Techniques Class - (In-Person Event)
Mon, Sep 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Central
Join Video Educational Specialist, Ryan Tucker, to learn about different techniques for capturing quality video footage, video-editing, lighting, and more.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Mon, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Mon, Sep 26, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Pixel Portraits: Turn Yourself into an 8-bit Character - For Teens
Mon, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
An introduction into Pixel Art and making self-portraits of ourselves in the process.
A Look at Ukraine - (In-Person Event)
Mon, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Events
Visiting scholar Lance Rhoades shares his experiences and observations visiting western Ukraine shortly after Russia annexed Crimea and declared eastern provinces independent.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Garden Creatures: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - For K-5th Graders and their Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Tue, Sep 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Spokane Master Gardeners will share about a variety of creatures and their roles in the garden. Hands-on activities will be included. Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their families.
Anime Club for Teens
Wed, Sep 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Events ,Studio
Come watch anime at the library with other teens and participate in a anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Garden Creatures: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - For K-5th Graders and their Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Wed, Sep 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Spokane Master Gardeners will share about a variety of creatures and their roles in the garden. Hands-on activities will be included. Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver.
Pixel Portraits: Turn Yourself into an 8-bit Character - For Teens (In-Person Event)
Wed, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Studio
An introduction into Pixel Art and making self-portraits of ourselves in the process.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by the Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Vets on the Farm Produce Stand - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park
Buy organic fresh produce grown by our veterans on Spokane County Conservation's training farm at reasonable prices every Thursday 2-4 PM, until the season ends.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Pixel Portraits: Turn Yourself into an 8-bit Character - For Teens (In-Person Event)
Thu, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hillyard - Studio
An introduction into Pixel Art and making self-portraits of ourselves in the process.
Earth Explorers: Native Plants - For Ages 6-12 and Their Caregivers
Thu, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Learn about native plants & their roles in our local ecosystems.
Storytime Play and Learn - (In-Person Event)
Fri, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Drop in Time: Video Studio - (In-Person Open House)
Fri, Sep 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Stop by to edit, shoot, or utilize any video-making element you may need.
Earth Explorers: Native Plants - For Ages 6-12 and Their Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Fri, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Learn about native plants & their roles in our local ecosystems.
Game On for Teens
Sat, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Play a variety of video games from newer titles to classic ones!
Canceled
Video Techniques Class - (In-Person Event)
Mon, Oct 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
Central
Join Video Educational Specialist, Ryan Tucker, to learn about different techniques for capturing quality video footage, video-editing, lighting, and more.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Mon, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Wearable Art: T-Shirt Painting - For Kids and Teens
Mon, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Wear your Art!
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for toddlers and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Teen Yarn Group
Wed, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Bring your knitting or crochet project to work on with other teens.
Wearable Art: T-Shirt Painting - For Kids and Teens
Wed, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Wear your Art!
The WRITE Time @ The Hive® - (In-Person Program)
Wed, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Are you working on a writing project, or interested in starting one? Want to learn some tips and tricks for creative writing of all sorts? Come write with The Hive's Writer-In Residence, Jenny Davis.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Events
Stories and play time for toddlers and their caregivers.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, Oct 06, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Finding Resilience in Nature - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Master Gardener and educator Cathi Lamoreux teaches how we can use nature for healing, health, resilience building, solace and much more. This Inland Empire Garden Club event is open to all patrons.
Wearable Art: T-Shirt Painting - For Kids and Teens
Thu, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hillyard - Studio
Wear your Art!
Storytime Play and Learn
Fri, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Events B
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Celebrate World Octopus Day! - For Kids and their Caregivers (In-Person Event)
Sat, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central - Studio,Events B
October 8 is World Octopus Day! We'll learn about the amazing skill and intelligence of these eight-legged creatures! Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
Viking Knit Bracelet Making - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park
Make a Viking Knit bracelet! Viking Knit is an easy way to learn the traditional method of circular wire weaving to make a flexible chain which can be fashioned into a bracelet or necklace.
Anime Club for Teens
Sat, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Come watch anime at the library with other teens and participate in a anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Cooking Demo: Healthy & Inexpensive Meals - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Learn how to make 3 delicious meals with one inexpensive but healthy main ingredient! Recipes and tasting included.
Canceled
Video Techniques Class - (In-Person Event)
Mon, Oct 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Central
Join Video Educational Specialist, Ryan Tucker, to learn about different techniques for capturing quality video footage, video-editing, lighting, and more.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Mon, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Warning, Lasers! -Digital Wood Crafting - For Kids and Teens
Mon, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Lasers, learning vector illustration, and making your own custom wood cutouts!
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for toddlers and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Game On for Teens - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Play a variety of video games from newer titles to classic ones!
Warning, Lasers! -Digital Wood Crafting - For Kids and Teens
Wed, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Lasers, learning vector illustration, and making your own custom wood cutouts!
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by the Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Events
Stories and play time for toddlers and their caregivers.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Author Talks: Shannon Potratz - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Hear from Artist and Creator of Folklore Forge Illustrations, Shannon Potratz, along with a live Q&A. This program is presented by Spokane Authors and Self Publishers.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Costumed Figure Drawing - For Kids and Teens
Thu, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - Studio
Train your eye in drawing people with a costumed model posing.
Storytime Play and Learn
Fri, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Events B
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Composting Day at the Library! - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Oct 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Learn about different composting methods and view a hands-on demo in the Discovery Garden by master composters & recyclers.
Virtual Reality for Teens - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Try out virtual reality games with other teens!
Canceled
Video Techniques Class - (In-Person Event)
Mon, Oct 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
Central
Join Video Educational Specialist, Ryan Tucker, to learn about different techniques for capturing quality video footage, video-editing, lighting, and more.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Mon, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Mystery Art Club with Gwyn! - Make and Take In-Person Workshop
Mon, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
The Hive® Artist-In-Residence Gwyn Pevonka will lead a fun, mysterious art club for adults. Here's the deal: you reserve a spot for a mystery art project. Show up and be ready for anything.
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