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Earth Explorers: Virtual Reality Adventures
Ages 13-18
Thursday, December 01
4:30pm - 5:00pm
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2022-12-01 17:00:00
America/Los_Angeles
Earth Explorers: Virtual Reality Adventures
Experience Earth's varying ecosystems through immersive virtual reality.
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Liberty Park
Liberty Park EventsExperience Earth's varying ecosystems through immersive virtual reality.
Dive into some of Earth's most vibrant ecosystems through immersive virtual reality experiences. Participants will be using Oculus Quest headsets to explore locations around the globe, observing diverse ecosystems, and meeting the people working to protect them.
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: | Teens (Ages 13-18) |
EVENT TYPE: | Science, Math & Nature | Fun & Games | Computers & Technology |
Liberty Park
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to 4th of July
| Mon, Jun 30 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Jul 01 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Jul 02 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Jul 03 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jul 04 | Closed |
| (4th of July) | |
| Sat, Jul 05 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jul 06 | 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
3 study rooms
TRANSPORTATION
Free parking
Bike parking
STA Bus Route: 94
SERVICES
Faxing, copying, scanning, printing
Sasquatch Shack Children’s Playspace
Public art by Shawn Parks
Upcoming events
Cancelled
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Comstock Park - Fire Pit picnic area
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Comstock Park fireplace (601 W 29th Avenue) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Be prepared to be amazed by Cecil the Magician's magic show for children of all ages!
Mon, Jul 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
Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
After learning the importance of good directions, we will develop our own ideas for experiments with the help of real local scientists! This event is for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.
Rescheduled
Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Monday, July 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park
Come join local scientists and learn how to fish for ice using only string and household spices! This program is intended for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - west side green space
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Celebrate Shark Week with themed stories, crafts, activities, and more!
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll create rubber band-powered rockets and try them out outside (weather permitting). This program is intended for ages 5-8 with an adult, or for ages 9 -11 without an adult.
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central - Central Events B
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central - Central Events B
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Central - Central Events B
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Central - Central Events B
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Knowing where to begin/continue your funding search as a small business or nonprofit can feel like a hurdle. Join us for a 60-minute workshop to bring clarity and direction to your funding efforts.
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hays Park - 1812 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Hays Park (1812 E Providence Ave) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us to create collaborative and community- focused artwork! Children and teens are invited to leave their (temporary) mark on our windows!
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Come join local scientists and learn how to fish for ice using only string and household spices!
Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Green space near the Discovery Garden
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Celebrate Shark Week at a special Baby Storytime with themed stories, bounces, bubbles, and more!
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Shadle Park Library Parking Lot
Get your car battery checked for free by AAA! Car battery replacements will be available at the membership price (even if you aren't one!). You can also recycle old car/household batteries for free.
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Be prepared to be amazed by Cecil the Magician's magic show for children of all ages!
Thu, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
The principle of habeas corpus ensures that no person can be imprisoned without cause. Dr. Katrina Jagodinsky will discuss her work on Spokane's rich habeas history.
Fri, Jul 11, 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.
Cancelled
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park
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, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
The Hive - Parking Lot
Bring your bike to The Hive parking lot for a day of fun!
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Join us each Friday from July 11 to August 1 for board games! This week, we are playing Pandemic.
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - 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, Jul 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Perform in or attend a concert with only teen artists and bands after hours!
Sat, Jul 12, 9:00am - 10:30am
Riverside State Park - Bowl & Pitcher Historic Kitchen Shelter
Join local novelist Sharma Shields for a fun, outdoorsy writing workshop at Riverside State Park.
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. This storytime also includes a colorful art or craft activity to help celebrate our summer theme!
Sat, Jul 12, 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Sat, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Enjoy a special screening of "FUNDI: The Story of Ella Baker" followed by a Q&A after the film with Humanities Professor Terry Buffington. There will be catering provided by Feast World Kitchen!
Sat, Jul 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A, B, & C Combined
Join LEGO® Masters Season 3 contestants Eddie and Asiza for a colorful LEGO® build-a-thon!
Cancelled
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Comstock Park - Fire Pit picnic area
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Comstock Park fireplace (601 W 29th Avenue) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get creative and help a flower bloom!
Mon, Jul 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
Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Be prepared to be amazed by Cecil the Magician's magic show for children of all ages!
Mon, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Come join local scientists and learn how to fish for ice using only string and household spices! This program is intended for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.
Rescheduled
Mon, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Monday, July 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park
Have you ever wanted to separate the colors in a marker? Come join local scientists and learn how to separate the rainbow of colors around us. This event is for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Jul 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.
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - west side green space
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Be prepared to possibly get wet as we go outside to try rockets powered with water! This program is intended for ages 5-8 with an adult, or for ages 9 -11 without an adult.
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Learn how to work with UV resin to make a variety of artistic creations!
Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Our memories shape who we are, yet it can be difficult to explain intimate memories in a way that people who have not experienced them will understand.
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hays Park - 1812 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Hays Park (1812 E Providence Ave) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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.
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Discover the fun of printmaking! Stamp, rub, and press to create unique prints using a variety of tools and textures in this hands-on art adventure.
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn how to work with UV resin to make a variety of artistic creations!
Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Have you ever wanted to separate the colors in a marker? Come join local scientists and learn how to separate the rainbow of colors around us. This event is for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.
Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Green space near the Discovery Garden
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 1:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events C
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, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get creative and help a flower bloom!
Thu, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Kids ages 6-10 are invited to try a jazz and hip hop dance class with a dance coach from Inspirations Dance Studio.
Thu, Jul 17, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Enjoy a fun night out on the town at Lilac City Live!
Fri, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for a colorful adventure! Join us for an exciting, play-centered learning experience inspired by the delightful picture book, Dog’s Colorful Day!
Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
We'll build space station modules, solar arrays, space crafts, and more! This program is intended for ages 4-8 with an adult, or for ages 9 -13 without an adult.
Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us each Friday from July 11 to August 1 for board games! This week, we are playing Clank!
Sat, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. This storytime also includes a colorful art or craft activity to help celebrate our summer theme!
Sat, Jul 19, 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Sun, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle 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, Jul 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Experience Irish culture through traditional social dancing and music. All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome!
Cancelled
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Comstock Park - Fire Pit picnic area
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Comstock Park fireplace (601 W 29th Avenue) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Mon, Jul 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A & B
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game.
Mon, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Celebrate the Spokane River with hands-on activities.
Mon, Jul 21, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Jul 21, 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.
Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Have you ever wanted to separate the colors in a marker? Come join local scientists and learn how to separate the rainbow of colors around us. This event is for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.
Rescheduled
Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Monday, July 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park
Come join local scientists and learn how to use cabbage juice to pH test various at-home items for their acid and base levels! Program is intended for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Jul 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.
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - west side green space
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A & B
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game.
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Be prepared to possibly get wet as we go outside to try rockets powered with water! This program is intended for ages 5-8 with an adult, or for ages 9 -11 without an adult.
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us to learn how to be a game master for popular tabletop RPG games like Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder.
Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hive - Studio E
Join Indigenous Artist-In-Residence Lacey Bacon to learn how to make a necklace using natural dentalium shells, beads, sinew, and deer hide.
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hays Park - 1812 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Hays Park (1812 E Providence Ave) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
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, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of "James" by Percival Everett.
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A & B
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game.
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for a colorful adventure! Join us for an exciting, play-centered learning experience inspired by the delightful picture book, Dog’s Colorful Day!
Wed, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Discover the fun of printmaking! Stamp, rub, and press to create unique prints using a variety of tools and textures in this hands-on art adventure.
Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Come join local scientists and learn how to use cabbage juice to pH test various at-home items for their acid and base levels! program is intended for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.
Thu, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Jul 24, 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.
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Green space near the Discovery Garden
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A & B
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game.
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Celebrate the Spokane River with hands-on activities.
Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Teens ages 11-18 are invited to try a cheer class with a dance coach from Inspirations Dance Studio.
Thu, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
The Hive - Studio E
Tips and tricks every artist needs to know to take care of their artworks once they are finished. Bring a piece of art you'd like to learn how to pack!
Thu, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month will be Bearing the Heat.
Fri, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 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, Jul 25, 11:00am - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a mobile blood drive with American Red Cross! Appointments are not required, but they are encouraged.
Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A & B
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game.
Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll build islands for castaways, and help them survive with our LEGO® skills! This program is intended for ages 4-8 with an adult, or for ages 9-13 without an adult.
Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us each Friday from July 11 to August 1 for board games! This week, we are playing Dead of Winter.
Fri, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Enjoy an evening of performances by the bands created at Girls Rock Lab summer camp!
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. This storytime also includes a colorful art or craft activity to help celebrate our summer theme!
Sat, Jul 26, 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Sun, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Bring us items that need mending, and we'll fix them! The fallen hems, the treasured garment that needs a little love, and even the curtains that need hemming or the fanny pack with a tear!
Sun, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Come learn the art of henna painting, taught by Natanam Dance School owner, Devika Gates! This program is intended for older kids, teens, and adults. Registration is required.
Sun, Jul 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Instructor Devika Gates will lead us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Cancelled
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Comstock Park - Fire Pit picnic area
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Comstock Park fireplace (601 W 29th Avenue) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Jul 28, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Come join local scientists and learn how to use cabbage juice to pH test various at-home items for their acid and base levels! Program is intended for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.
Rescheduled
Mon, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
New date Monday, August 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park
Come join local scientists and learn how to extract DNA from food! This program is intended for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Jul 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.
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - west side green space
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll experience sound with our eyes as well as our ears! This event may be loud. This program is intended for ages 5-8 with an adult, or for ages 9 -11 without an adult.
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hays Park - 1812 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Hays Park (1812 E Providence Ave) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us to create collaborative and community- focused artwork! Children and teens are invited to leave their (temporary) mark on our windows!
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" from the artist's studio in this art-themed escape room.
Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Award-winning novelist Tara Karr Roberts leads a fun summer writing workshop for teens.
Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Come join local scientists and learn how to extract DNA from food! This program is intended for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.
Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Kids ages 6-10 are invited to try a ballet and lyrical dance class with a dance coach from Inspirations Dance Studio.
Thu, Jul 31, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Jul 31, 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.
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Green space near the Discovery Garden
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Celebrate the Spokane River with hands-on activities.
Thu, Jul 31, 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, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Explore the world of Gelli printing with Artist-In-Residence Sheri Medford.
Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Wear your comfiest jammies and bring along your favorite stuffy for an evening of interactive stories, songs, and activities inspired by the beloved Llama Llama books and other bedtime favorites!
Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Kids ages 8 and up are invited to try a musical theatre dance class with a dance coach from Inspirations Dance Studio.
Fri, Aug 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, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll build dragons, castles, and anything fairytale! This program is intended for ages 4-8 with an adult, or for ages 9-13 without an adult.
Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Celebrate the Spokane River with hands-on activities.
Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us each Friday from July 11 to August 1 for board games! This week, we are playing Kronologic.
Fri, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. This storytime also includes a colorful art or craft activity to help celebrate our summer theme!
Sat, Aug 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park Studio
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Sat, Aug 02, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Central Library - nxÊ·yxÊ·yetkÊ· Hall
Enjoy free, live music featuring Madrona Hollow and bluesy acoustic rock husband-and-wife duo Comin' Home The Band.
Cancelled
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Comstock Park - Fire Pit picnic area
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Comstock Park fireplace (601 W 29th Avenue) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll experience sound with our eyes as well as our ears! This event may be loud. This program is intended for ages 5-8 with an adult, or for ages 9 -11 without an adult.
Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Who's in the neighborhood? Explore the outdoors with hands-on tools and activities.
Mon, Aug 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
Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Events Room
Come join local scientists and learn how to extract DNA from food! This program is intended for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Aug 05, 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.
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - west side green space
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll experience sound with our eyes as well as our ears! This event may be loud. This program is intended for ages 5-8 with an adult, or for ages 9 -11 without an adult.
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn how to work with UV resin to make a variety of artistic creations!
Tue, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill
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, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hays Park - 1812 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Hays Park (1812 E Providence Ave) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Aug 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, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Environmental factors can have a large impact on someone living with dementia. Using several resources, learn how a space may be modified to be more dementia-friendly.
Wed, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Join us for Youth Art-a-Palooza! Create with a variety of art supplies at themed stations and watch a live artist in action. A hands-on art experience for kids and teens!
Wed, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us in remembering the 80th year since the nuclear bombing of Japan with a reading of "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr. After the reading, learn how to make origami cranes.
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Learn how to work with UV resin to make a variety of artistic creations!
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn how to fold Origami peace cranes! This event follows a book reading of "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" and is part of a Hiroshima Remembered event with Spokane Veterans for Peace.
Wed, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard
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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Aug 07, 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.
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Green space near the Discovery Garden
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This is a lecture style class that will help you develop the skill.
Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Who's in the neighborhood? Explore the outdoors with hands-on tools and activities.
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Reading Area
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, Aug 07, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Wear your comfiest jammies and bring along your favorite stuffy for an evening of interactive stories, songs, and activities inspired by the beloved Llama Llama books and other bedtime favorites!
Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Teens ages 11-18 are invited to try a jazz and hip hop dance class with a dance coach from Inspirations Dance Studio.
Fri, Aug 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, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Get ready to join the Mighty Pups at the Drive-In! Kids are invited to decorate their own cardboard car and park them on the 3rd floor of the library to watch a movie and enjoy some popcorn!
Fri, Aug 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Two renowned writers will discuss Chloé Caldwell's new memoir, 'Trying.' Auntie's Bookstore will sell books.
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. This storytime also includes a colorful art or craft activity to help celebrate our summer theme!
Sat, Aug 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "Mother of Strangers" by Suad Amiry.
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Cancelled
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Comstock Park - Fire Pit picnic area
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Comstock Park fireplace (601 W 29th Avenue) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Who's in the neighborhood? Explore the outdoors with hands-on tools and activities.
Mon, Aug 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
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Aug 12, 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.
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - west side green space
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Join us to learn how to be a game master for popular tabletop RPG games like Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder.
Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
We'll experience sound with our eyes as well as our ears! This event may be loud. This program is intended for ages 5-8 with an adult, or for ages 9 -11 without an adult.
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hays Park - 1812 E Providence Ave, Spokane, WA 99207
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us at Hays Park (1812 E Providence Ave) this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Wed, Aug 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, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Youth Art-a-Palooza: A Live Art & Creativity Festival - Summer Reading Club Event for Kids and Teens
Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A, B, & C Combined,The Hive Studio E
Join us for Youth Art-a-Palooza! Create with a variety of art supplies at themed stations and watch a live artist in action. A hands-on art experience for kids and teens!
Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Aug 14, 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.
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Outside the Library - Green space near the Discovery Garden
Grab your picnic blankets, water bottles, and sunscreen and meet us outside the library this summer for a colorful outdoor storytime!
Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Who's in the neighborhood? Explore the outdoors with hands-on tools and activities.
Thu, Aug 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, Aug 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Teens ages 11-18 are invited to try a ballet and lyrical dance class with a dance coach from Inspirations Dance Studio.
Fri, Aug 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, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll use LEGO® to create city buildings and roads! This program is intended for ages 4-8 with an adult, or for ages 9-13 without an adult.
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Shadle Park Community Park
Join us for a story, animal meet & greet, and crafts!
Sat, Aug 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. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Central Library - Events A and B
Presented by the Spokane Regional Opiod Taskforce.
Sat, Aug 16, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Sun, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill 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, Aug 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Aug 18, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Aug 18, 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.
Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Aug 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Tue, Aug 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join StartUp Spokane and the Spokane Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA) for an engaging 60-minute workshop where we'll demystify the process of creating or updating your business plan.
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Aug 21, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Aug 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month will be Bearing the Heat.
Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
In this two-part workshop, we’ll find inspiration for creative writing (all genres) in a personal artifact or a treasure from the library archive, then make the writing into a memento all its own.
Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Sat, Aug 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "Mother of Strangers" by Suad Amiry.
Sat, Aug 23, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 10:00pm
Central Library
Tacos y Tequila is a two-day festival that celebrates Hispanic culture and history with performances, music, food, and more!
Sat, Aug 23, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Get ready for a night of metal at the library! Listen to local metal bands Shadow Thoughts and Xenoplasm and sip on Brick West Brewing beverages.
Sun, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Instructor Devika Gates will lead us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Sun, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 10:00pm
Central Library
Tacos y Tequila is a two-day festival that celebrates Hispanic culture and history with performances, music, food, and more!
Sun, Aug 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Experience Irish culture through traditional social dancing and music. All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome!
Mon, Aug 25, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Mon, Aug 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Mon, Aug 25, 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, Aug 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Wed, Aug 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a discussion of our favorite summer reads!
Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Thu, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
In this two-part workshop, we’ll find inspiration for creative writing (all genres) in a personal artifact or a treasure from the library archive, then make the writing into a memento all its own.
Fri, Aug 29, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Fri, Aug 29, 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.
Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill
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, Sep 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.
Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
We will talk about how to form a cohesive healthcare team, how to get the best care from a primary care doctor and how to advocate for yourself with a provider.
Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard
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, Sep 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - 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, Sep 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.