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Garden Creatures: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

For K-5th Graders and their Caregivers (In-Person Event)
2022-09-28 15:30:00 2022-09-28 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Garden Creatures: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 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. Liberty Park - Events

Wednesday, September 28
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-09-28 15:30:00 2022-09-28 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Garden Creatures: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 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. Liberty Park - Events

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.

Spokane Master Gardeners will share information about a variety of insects and other creatures found in backyards, and their roles in the garden. Hands-on activities will include interacting with several of these creatures as well as planting seeds in pots to take home.

Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver. 

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: | Kids (Ages 6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Science, Math & Nature | Fun & Games |

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Liberty Park
Hours
Mon, Sep 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 02 12:00PM to 4:00PM
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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

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.
Peer Spokane Resource Table
Thu, Sep 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Stop by the Peer Spokane Resource Table on Thursdays 10am-12pm (1st floor) to learn more about their mission and how to access support for individuals impacted by addiction and/or mental health.
Canceled
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.
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.
Magnet Science - For K-5th Graders and their Caregivers
Sat, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
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: Native Plants - For Ages 6-12 and Their Caregivers
Sat, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central - Events A
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!
Diwali Rangoli Art Workshop - (In-Person Event)
Sun, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Events A & B,Studio
The first 100 attendees will have a chance to learn freehand Rangoli techniques to celebrate Diwali, a festival of lights!
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Mon, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Community Court
Mon, Oct 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Library - Events A & B, Studio
Spokane Public Library is a location for Community Court as part of a collaborative effort to reduce and address quality-of-life offenses in downtown Spokane.
Wearable Art: T-Shirt Painting - For Kids and Teens
Mon, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Wear your Art!
Registration is now closed
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.
Compass FCS Resource Table
Tue, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central
Stop by the Compass FCS Resource Table on Tuesdays 1-3pm (1st floor). Supported Employment & Housing through FCS by Compass Career Solutions assists people with a range of support needs and barriers.
Canopy Credit Union Info Booth & Financial Wellness Workshop - (In-Person Event)
Tue, Oct 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Central - Studio
Stop by Canopy Credit Union's information booth on the first floor to learn more and access education to financial services followed by a helpful financial wellness workshop!
Spokane EnviroKids Club Open House - For 5-12 Year-Olds and their Caregivers
Tue, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Local environmental agencies will offer hands-on STEM activities to help learn how to take care of our planet. Children under eight should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
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.
Molina Resource Table
Wed, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Stop by the Molina Resource Table the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10am-12pm for info on health care services under the Medicaid/Medicare programs & through state insurance marketplaces.
Teen Yarn Group
Wed, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Bring your knitting or crochet project to work on with other teens.
Spokane EnviroKids Club Open House - For Ages 5-12 and their Caregivers
Wed, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Local environmental agencies will offer hands-on STEM activities to help learn how to take care of our planet. Children under eight should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
Wearable Art: T-Shirt Painting - For Kids and Teens
Wed, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Wear your Art!
This event is full
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.
Peer Spokane Resource Table
Thu, Oct 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Stop by the Peer Spokane Resource Table on Thursdays 10am-12pm (1st floor) to learn more about their mission and how to access support for individuals impacted by addiction and/or mental health.
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!
River Rescue Escape Room - For Ages 8-14 and Their Caregivers
Thu, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Work together to solve a river cleanup challenge!
This event is full
When Freedom of Expression is at Risk - A Conversation with Kimber Glidden
Thu, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join us for a conversation with the outgoing director of Boundary County Library Kimber Glidden, where she will share her experiences that led to her recent resignation.
Storytime Play and Learn
Fri, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Events B
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Candy Science: A Homeschool Event - For Grades K-5 and their Caregivers
Fri, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Events
We'll perform experiments on several different candies. See full description for more information. Children under eight should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning. 
River Rescue Escape Room - For Ages 8-14 and their Caregivers
Fri, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Work together to solve a river cleanup challenge!
Celebrate World Octopus Day! - For Children and their Caregivers
Sat, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central - Events A & 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.
River Rescue Escape Room - For Ages 8-14 and their Caregivers
Sat, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Work together to solve a river cleanup challenge!
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.
Henna Painting - (In-Person Event)
Sun, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Come learn the art of henna painting, taught by Devika Gates!
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Mon, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Community Court
Mon, Oct 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Spokane Public Library is a location for Community Court as part of a collaborative effort to reduce and address quality-of-life offenses in downtown Spokane.
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!
Retirement Basics
Mon, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Join us for a class about how to plan for retirement from First Interstate Bank.
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.
Compass FCS Resource Table
Tue, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central
Stop by the Compass FCS Resource Table on Tuesdays 1-3pm (1st floor). Supported Employment & Housing through FCS by Compass Career Solutions assists people with a range of support needs and barriers.
Space Science for Kids - For Grades K-5 and their Caregivers
Tue, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
We'll learn about satellites and make a model of one as we learn about a satellite's components and their purposes. Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
Saxophonist Jaleel Shaw: Workshop and Concert - (In-Person Event)
Tue, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
This educational workshop will include demos and a Q&A session where students and community members can get their questions answered. Concert to follow.
Navigating College Admissions: for Students and Parents - (In-Person Event)
Tue, Oct 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Central - Events A & B
An expert from Washington University, St. Louis will help navigate the admissions process from testing, essays, scholarships and choosing the right college for you. Students and parents are welcome.
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!
Space Science for Kids - For Grades K-5 and their Caregivers
Wed, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
We'll learn about satellites and make a model of one as we learn about a satellite's components and their purposes. Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
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!
This event is full
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.
College IS Possible: Get a Start on Financial Aid and FAFSA - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Get help from experts to navigate the financial decisions parents and students face when applying to colleges.
Eve's Apple: Fruit in Folklore & Fairytales
Wed, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Join us as Sustainability Historian Monica Stenzel serves up an abundance of tales about fruits of the field and witches who are rotten to the core.
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.
Peer Spokane Resource Table
Thu, Oct 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Stop by the Peer Spokane Resource Table on Thursdays 10am-12pm (1st floor) to learn more about their mission and how to access support for individuals impacted by addiction and/or mental health.
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.
Tiny Terrariums - For Ages 8-14 and their Caregivers
Thu, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Make a living terrarium using recycled materials.
Storytime Play and Learn
Fri, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Events B
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Candy Science: A Homeschool Event - For Grades K-5 and their Caregivers
Fri, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Liberty Park - Events
We'll perform experiments on several different candies. See full description for more information. Children under eight should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
Tiny Terrariums - For Ages 8-14 and their Caregivers
Fri, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Make a living terrarium using recycled materials.
Book Club - Hamnet
Sat, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Studio
Join us for a book discussion of "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell.
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.
Compost for Kids - For Ages 6-12 and their caregivers
Sat, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park Library - Studio
Learn about worms & their magical composting abilities!
Space Science for Kids - Grades K-5 and their Caregivers
Sat, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
We'll learn about satellites and make a model of one as we learn about a satellite's components and their purposes. Children under 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
How to Reduce Waste: Green Living - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Oct 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Living an environmentally conscious lifestyle can be challenging with our busy schedules. Come learn some tips for reducing your waste and living a healthier lifestyle. Be ready to share your ideas!
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!
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Mon, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Community Court
Mon, Oct 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Spokane Public Library is a location for Community Court as part of a collaborative effort to reduce and address quality-of-life offenses in downtown Spokane.
Cosplay Crafting: Making Foam Clay Mask - For Teens
Mon, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Whether for cosplay or any other costume idea, we will be sculpting masks using foam clay and other materials to make our characters come to life.
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.
This event is full
The Story of Plastic - Film Discussion (In-Person Event)
Mon, Oct 17, 6:15pm - 8:15pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Join Spokane Zero Waste for a viewing of the documentary The Story of Plastic (2019) with an accompanying discussion.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for toddlers and their caregivers.
Compass FCS Resource Table
Tue, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central
Stop by the Compass FCS Resource Table on Tuesdays 1-3pm (1st floor). Supported Employment & Housing through FCS by Compass Career Solutions assists people with a range of support needs and barriers.
Ozobot Robot Fun - For 2nd-5th Graders and their Caregivers
Tue, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Molina Resource Table
Wed, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Stop by the Molina Resource Table the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10am-12pm for info on health care services under the Medicaid/Medicare programs & through state insurance marketplaces.
Virtual Reality for Teens - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Join us and play virtual reality games with other teens.
Ozobot Robot Fun - For 2nd-5th Graders and their Caregivers
Wed, Oct 19, 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.
Cosplay Crafting: Making Foam Clay Mask - For Teens
Wed, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Whether for cosplay or any other costume idea, we will be sculpting masks using foam clay and other materials to make our characters come to life.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Oct 19, 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 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Events
Stories and play time for toddlers and their caregivers.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Peer Spokane Resource Table
Thu, Oct 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Stop by the Peer Spokane Resource Table on Thursdays 10am-12pm (1st floor) to learn more about their mission and how to access support for individuals impacted by addiction and/or mental health.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, Oct 20, 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.
Cosplay Crafting: Making Foam Clay Mask - For Teens
Thu, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Studio
Whether for cosplay or any other costume idea, we will be sculpting masks using foam clay and other materials to make our characters come to life.
Creepy Compost - For Ages 6-14 and Their Caregivers
Thu, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Dive into the undead world of compost!
Lilac City Live! - Haunted Edition
Thu, Oct 20, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join us for this eery-themed 'Late Night' talk show featuring Ghost Hunter Amanda Paulson, Owners of Petunia & Loomis Oddity Shop Samantha Fetters & Jesse McCauley, with music by Bandit Train!
Storytime Play and Learn
Fri, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Creepy Compost - For Ages 6-14 and Their Caregivers
Fri, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Dive into the undead world of compost!
Friday Night Paint: Harvest Moon
Fri, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio,Virtual Events 5
Let's celebrate the autumnal season by painting a glowing moon in watercolor.
Community Mosaic Sculpture Tile-Making Workshop - Hands-On Event
Sat, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Hive
Help The Hive® Artists-In-Residence Lisa Soranaka and Mallory Battista create a public sculpture for Spokane!
Ozobot Robot Fun - For 2nd-5th Graders and their Caregivers
Sat, Oct 22, 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.
Cooking Demo: How to Make Bagels - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Learn how to make your own scrumptious bagels and taste homemade ones at this event, too!
Teen Yarn Group - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Bring your knitting or crochet project to work on with other teens.
Gain Advanced Braid Skills with a Local Braider - (In-Person Event)
Sun, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hillyard - Events
Sharron Davis will share braiding techniques - mastering the fundamentals and an intro to cornrows & rubber-band braids.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Mon, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Community Court
Mon, Oct 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Spokane Public Library is a location for Community Court as part of a collaborative effort to reduce and address quality-of-life offenses in downtown Spokane.
Cosplay Crafting: "Magical" Staffs and Wands - For Kids and Teens
Mon, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Using mixed media to create faux-wooden wands or staffs. No woodworking skills or tools required!
Ghosts and Monsters - A Night of Horror Through Folk Music (In-Person Event)
Mon, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Events
Folk singer Jacqui Sandor will share music about true stories of ghosts, monster legends, and true-crime!
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Tue, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for toddlers and their caregivers.
Compass FCS Resource Table
Tue, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central
Stop by the Compass FCS Resource Table on Tuesdays 1-3pm (1st floor). Supported Employment & Housing through FCS by Compass Career Solutions assists people with a range of support needs and barriers.
Invent and Build: - Engineering Fun for K-5th Graders
Tue, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Join us to create marble mazes using Q-Ba Maze pieces. Children under eight should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Wed, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for toddlers and their families.
Spokane Is Reading - Kate Lebo & The Book of Difficult Fruit
Wed, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Spokane Library
Kate Lebo will discuss her nonfiction title The Book of Difficult Fruit: Arguments for the Tart, Tender, and Unruly (with Recipes).
Anime Club for Teens
Wed, Oct 26, 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.
Invent and Build - Engineering Fun for K-5th Graders
Wed, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Join us to create marble mazes using Q-Ba Maze pieces. Children under eight should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
Cosplay Crafting: "Magical" Staffs and Wands - For Kids and Teens
Wed, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Using mixed media to create faux-wooden wands or staffs. No woodworking skills or tools required!
Canceled
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Oct 26, 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.
Spokane Is Reading - Kate Lebo & The Book of Difficult Fruit
Wed, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Kate Lebo will discuss her nonfiction title The Book of Difficult Fruit: Arguments for the Tart, Tender, and Unruly (with Recipes).
Toddler Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Events
Stories and play time for toddlers and their caregivers.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play and Learn
Thu, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Peer Spokane Resource Table
Thu, Oct 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Stop by the Peer Spokane Resource Table on Thursdays 10am-12pm (1st floor) to learn more about their mission and how to access support for individuals impacted by addiction and/or mental health.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, Oct 27, 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.
Canceled
Jazz Workshop: Ryan Keberle's Reverso Trio - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central
The Reverso Trio will present valuable knowledge to local musicians and community members on a variety of subjects from instrument-specific techniques to business and other topics of interest.
Cosplay Crafting: "Magical" Staffs and Wands - For Kids and Teens
Thu, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The Hive - Studio E
Using mixed media to create faux-wooden wands or staffs. No woodworking skills or tools required!
Storytime Play and Learn
Fri, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Events B
Stories and play time for preschoolers and their caregivers.
The History of Apples
Sat, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
How did Red Delicious come about? What was likely the apple that Eve ate in the Garden of Eden? Come hear the fascinating story on America's favorite fruit!
Game On for Teens
Sat, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Play a variety of video games from newer titles to classic ones!
How to Make Fruit Leather
Sat, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Apple fruit leather, anyone? Or do you prefer a mango and peach mix? Presenter Steve Neill shows how you can make this delicious snack! Recipes included.
Baby Storytime Play and Learn
Mon, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Community Court
Mon, Oct 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Spokane Public Library is a location for Community Court as part of a collaborative effort to reduce and address quality-of-life offenses in downtown Spokane.
Pixel Portraits: Turn Yourself into an 8-bit Character - For Kids and Teens
Mon, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
An introduction into Pixel Art and making self-portraits of ourselves in the process.
Compass FCS Resource Table
Tue, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central
Stop by the Compass FCS Resource Table on Tuesdays 1-3pm (1st floor). Supported Employment & Housing through FCS by Compass Career Solutions assists people with a range of support needs and barriers.
Canopy Credit Union Info Booth & Financial Wellness Workshop - (In-Person Event)
Tue, Nov 01, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Central - Studio
Stop by Canopy Credit Union's information booth on the first floor to learn more and access education to financial services followed by a helpful financial wellness workshop!
Molina Resource Table
Wed, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Stop by the Molina Resource Table the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10am-12pm for info on health care services under the Medicaid/Medicare programs & through state insurance marketplaces.
Virtual Book Club - The Book of Difficult Fruit by Kate Lebo (Virtual Event)
Wed, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of The Book of Difficult Fruit by Kate Lebo.
Teen Yarn Group
Wed, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Bring your knitting or crochet project to work on with other teens.
Pixel Portraits: Turn Yourself into an 8-bit Character - For Kids and Teens
Wed, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
An introduction into Pixel Art and making self-portraits of ourselves in the process.
The WRITE Time @ The Hive® - (In-Person Program)
Wed, Nov 02, 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.
Peer Spokane Resource Table
Thu, Nov 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Stop by the Peer Spokane Resource Table on Thursdays 10am-12pm (1st floor) to learn more about their mission and how to access support for individuals impacted by addiction and/or mental health.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, Nov 03, 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 Kids and Teens
Thu, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillyard - Studio
An introduction into Pixel Art and making self-portraits of ourselves in the process.
Map Making - For Ages 8-16 and Caregivers
Thu, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Make a map of your neighborhood and home.
Creating a Garden Sanctuary
Thu, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Best-selling Author and award-winning Ecological Landscape Designer, Jessi Bloom, will discuss how to create a backyard garden sanctuary for both your health and that of the Earth's too.
Map Making - For Ages 8-16 and Caregivers
Fri, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Make a map of your neighborhood and home.
Map Making - For Ages 8-16 and Caregivers
Sat, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central - Events A
Make a map of your neighborhood and home.
Anime Club for Teens
Sat, Nov 05, 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.
Bollywood Dancing - (In-Person Event)
Sun, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Professional dancer Devika Gates will teach Bollywood dancing. Wear loose clothes and join in the fun! No prior experience needed.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Community Court
Mon, Nov 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Spokane Public Library is a location for Community Court as part of a collaborative effort to reduce and address quality-of-life offenses in downtown Spokane.
Made Art... Now What? - For Teens
Mon, Nov 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Informational discussion on ways to display art, sell art, apply to art opportunities, and/or building a cohesive portfolio with templates on submission materials.
Compass FCS Resource Table
Tue, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central
Stop by the Compass FCS Resource Table on Tuesdays 1-3pm (1st floor). Supported Employment & Housing through FCS by Compass Career Solutions assists people with a range of support needs and barriers.
Game On for Teens - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Nov 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Play a variety of video games from newer titles to classic ones!
Peer Spokane Resource Table
Thu, Nov 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Stop by the Peer Spokane Resource Table on Thursdays 10am-12pm (1st floor) to learn more about their mission and how to access support for individuals impacted by addiction and/or mental health.
Author Talks: Terece Hahn Metzger - (In-Person Event)
Thu, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Terece Hahn Metzger, author of Attached?a historical fiction novel?shares her writing experiences along with a live Q&A. This program is presented by Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, Nov 10, 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.
Made Art... Now What? - For Teens
Thu, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - Events A
Informational discussion on ways to display art, sell art, apply to art opportunities, and/or building a cohesive portfolio with templates on submission materials.
Community Mosaic Sculpture Tile-Making Workshop - Hands-On Event
Sat, Nov 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Hive
Help The Hive® Artists-In-Residence Lisa Soranaka and Mallory Battista create a public sculpture for Spokane!
Master Composters and Recyclers Info Booth - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Nov 12, 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!
Spokane Zero Waste Info Booth - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Nov 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Shadle Park
Have questions about how to reduce waste? Stop by the info booth in the lobby at Shadle Park Library to talk to Spokane Zero Waste!
Virtual Reality for Teens - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Try out virtual reality games with other teens!
Gain Beginner Friendly Braid Skills with a Local Braider - (In-Person Event)
Sun, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Sharron Davis will share braiding techniques like parting/sectioning, single (individual) braids, and French braids. Please bring a friend of any age to practice on!
Registration opens Sunday, October 9 2022 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Community Court
Mon, Nov 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Spokane Public Library is a location for Community Court as part of a collaborative effort to reduce and address quality-of-life offenses in downtown Spokane.
Art Lab: Paper Tryouts - For Kids and Teens
Mon, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Test out different types of papers with different types of mediums and make a tester sketchbook to keep testing future materials.
Compass FCS Resource Table
Tue, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central
Stop by the Compass FCS Resource Table on Tuesdays 1-3pm (1st floor). Supported Employment & Housing through FCS by Compass Career Solutions assists people with a range of support needs and barriers.
Board of Trustees
Tue, Nov 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Virtual Reality for Teens - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Nov 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Events
Join us and play virtual reality games with other teens.
Art Lab: Paper Tryouts - For Kids and Teens
Wed, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Test out different types of papers with different types of mediums and make a tester sketchbook to keep testing future materials.
Poetry Rising - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
Join us to hear the incredible talent of Poet and Musician Frankie Ghee, Prose Writer and Poet, Ellicia Jones, and Poet Stephen Pitters.
Peer Spokane Resource Table
Thu, Nov 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Stop by the Peer Spokane Resource Table on Thursdays 10am-12pm (1st floor) to learn more about their mission and how to access support for individuals impacted by addiction and/or mental health.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens
Thu, Nov 17, 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.
Costumed Figure Drawing - For Kids and Teens
Thu, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Studio
Train your eye in drawing people with a costumed model posing.
"Water" You Thankful For? - For Ages 8-14
Fri, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Events
Explore where our water comes from and how it supports our lives with games and a craft activity.
"Water" You Thankful For? - For Ages 8-14
Sat, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central - Events A
Explore where our water comes from and how it supports our lives with games and a craft activity.
Teen Yarn Group - (In-Person Event)
Sat, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Events
Bring your knitting or crochet project to work on with other teens.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Community Court
Mon, Nov 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Spokane Public Library is a location for Community Court as part of a collaborative effort to reduce and address quality-of-life offenses in downtown Spokane.
Mystery Art Club with Gwyn! - Make and Take In-Person Workshop
Mon, Nov 21, 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
Compass FCS Resource Table
Tue, Nov 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central
Stop by the Compass FCS Resource Table on Tuesdays 1-3pm (1st floor). Supported Employment & Housing through FCS by Compass Career Solutions assists people with a range of support needs and barriers.
Molina Resource Table
Wed, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Stop by the Molina Resource Table the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10am-12pm for info on health care services under the Medicaid/Medicare programs & through state insurance marketplaces.
Baby Storytime
Mon, Nov 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Events
Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers.
Community Court
Mon, Nov 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Spokane Public Library is a location for Community Court as part of a collaborative effort to reduce and address quality-of-life offenses in downtown Spokane.
Warning, Lasers! -Digital Wood Crafting - For Kids and Teens
Mon, Nov 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Events
Lasers, learning vector illustration, and making your own custom wood cutouts!
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