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Virtual Reality for Teens

For Middle and High Schoolers

Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other teens in the Spokane area. We have four new Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!

Some of the games we play include: Fruit Ninja, Beat Saber, Job Simulator, Gorilla Tag, and more!

This program is open to students in middle school and high school.

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: | Middle School | High School |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Games | Computers & Technology |

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Liberty Park
Hours
Mon, Mar 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 02 12:00PM to 4:00PM
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About the branch

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

MEETING & STUDY ROOMS
64 capacity event room
2 study rooms

TRANSPORTATION
Free parking
Bike parking
STA Bus Route: 94

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

Upcoming events

Drop-In Video Studio Hours
Mon, Apr 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Open hours to the public. No reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Social Services Resource Room
Mon, Apr 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Social service resources and Community Court are open to the public Mondays starting at 10am. Please arrive early to utilize full partner resources.
Miniature Library! - For Kids Ages 10 & Up
Mon, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Did someone say tiny books?
Video Studio Orientation
Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Get familiar with the video studio and gear so you can book self-service time.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 04, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 04, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Apr 04, 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.
Wearable Art: Felt Patches - For Kids Ages 8 & Up
Tue, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Cut, glue, paint, sew - create your own custom patch in this wearable art youth program!
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, Apr 05, 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, Apr 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Apr 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Apr 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Business Resources Discussion - With Business Librarian Mark Pond
Wed, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Conference A
A quick, 90-minute overview of the Spokane Public Library's business research toolbox. Come on in and get connected to the range of support available to Spokane's businesses.
Virtual Reality for Teens - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Apr 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other teens in the Spokane area. We have four new Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Build a Bug House - For Kids Ages 6-12
Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Build a habitat for local bugs and insects.
This event is full
Water Wise Plants and Trees
Wed, Apr 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Find out how to conserve water in your garden with drought-tolerant plants and trees that work best for your area!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years
Thu, Apr 06, 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Apr 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, Apr 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Kiwanis Speaker Series: Shriners Children Hospital Spotlight - Featuring Kristin Monasmith
Thu, Apr 06, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for this new speaker series presented by East Spokane Kiwanis, featuring fascinating local speakers like Kristin Monasmith, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Shriners Hospital.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 1
Thu, Apr 06, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Fiber Art: Stitched Lines - For Kids Ages 8 & Up
Thu, Apr 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Sewing basics and entry level embroidery for kids and teens. Learn how to create your own line art using taught stitches and take how your new piece of fiber art!
Hellebores: First Flowers of Spring
Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Hellebores are a popular choice for winter and spring gardens. Let the owner of Idaho Hellebores Company guide you through this colorful world in this great presentation!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Apr 07, 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.
Office Hours with Sharma Shields - Support for Creative Writers
Fri, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge
A two-hour session for local creatives to ask Sharma writing-related questions.
HOMAGO Friday - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
HOMAGO is an acronym for "Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out." Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities.
Build a Bug House - For Kids Ages 6-12
Fri, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Build a habitat for local bugs and insects.
Olivia Brownlee Concert: This Is Where You Live - Album Release Event
Fri, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Inspired by Spokane's local organizations, history, geography, ideas, people, and more, Songwriter Olivia Brownlee performs her new album This Is Where You Live featuring a variety of local musicians.
Build a Bug House - For Kids Ages 6-12
Sat, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Build a habitat for local bugs and insects.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 2
Sat, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Drop-In Video Studio Hours
Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Open hours to the public. No reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Social Services Resource Room
Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Social service resources and Community Court are open to the public Mondays starting at 10am. Please arrive early to utilize full partner resources.
Miniature Library! - For Kids Ages 10 & Up
Mon, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Did someone say tiny books?
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 11, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 11, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Apr 11, 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.
Space Science for Kids: Mission to an Asteroid - For Kids Ages 5-11
Tue, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Learn about near earth asteroids and the spacecraft that visit them. We'll discuss the skills astronauts will need to visit asteroids and make a space helmet from a paper bag.
Fiber Art: Stitched Lines - For Kids Ages 8 & Up
Tue, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Sewing basics and entry level embroidery for kids and teens. Learn how to create your own line art using taught stitches and take how your new piece of fiber art!
Film & Discussion: Trust Me - How do you know what to believe?
Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
A screening of the documentary film Trust Me, followed by a discussion about how we can use social media in more positive ways, led by Current Affairs Specialist, Shane Gronholz.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, Apr 12, 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Apr 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Apr 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Anime Club for Teens
Wed, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Come watch anime at the library with other teens and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Space Science for Kids: Mission to an Asteroid - For Kids Ages 5-11
Wed, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn about near earth asteroids and the spacecraft that visit them. We'll discuss what skills astronauts will need to visit asteroids and make a space helmet from a paper bag.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Apr 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.
Magic Beans: Grow Your Own Legume - For Kids Ages 6-12
Wed, Apr 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn about the magical power of beans and their value in our ecosystem.
Poetry Rising
Wed, Apr 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
It's National Poetry Month! Join us to hear the incredible talent of poets Stephen Pitters & Karen Mobley, and musician Christopher Camp.
Controlling Your Irrigation Controller
Wed, Apr 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
If you're looking for a water-efficient irrigation system, join us for this event on how to set, operate, and control the brain of the irrigation system - the controller!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years
Thu, Apr 13, 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Apr 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Tower Engineering: A Homeschool Event - For Kids Ages 5-11
Thu, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn about structural engineering principles, and work in teams to design and build a tower using only a specific set of materials.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 1
Thu, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Space Science for Kids: Mission to an Asteroid - For Kids Ages 5-11
Thu, Apr 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn about near earth asteroids and the spacecraft that visit them. We'll discuss what skills astronauts will need to visit asteroids and make a space helmet from a paper bag.
Make Fabric Dolls for Kids in Need
Thu, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help make handmade dolls for children in need with the Kiwanis Clubs of Spokane on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Canceled
Northwest Passages: Eli Francovich - Return of the Wolves book launch
Thu, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central
In The Return of Wolves, The Spokesman-Review journalist Eli Francovich investigates how we might mend the divide while keeping wolf populations thriving.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Apr 14, 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.
Office Hours with Sharma Shields - Support for Creative Writers
Fri, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Study B
A two-hour drop-in session for local creatives to ask Sharma writing-related questions.
Tower Engineering: A Homeschool Event - For Kids Ages 5-11
Fri, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn about structural engineering principles and work in teams to design and build a tower using only a specific set of materials.
HOMAGO Friday - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
HOMAGO is an acronym for "Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out." Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities.
Magic Beans: Grow Your Own Legume - For Kids Ages 6-12
Fri, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn about the magical power of beans and their value in our ecosystem.
Public Philosophy Night: Philosophy for the End of the World - And the Beginning of the Next
Fri, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join us for an evening of philosophy and explore some of life's biggest questions.
Friday Night Paint - Watercolor Snapshots
Fri, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio,Virtual Events 5
This Friday Night Paint is perfect those who want to give watercolors a try or if you want a simple, colorful, and fun project to do.
Book Club - Love and Other Consolation Prizes
Sat, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a book discussion of "Love and Other Consolation Prizes" by Jamie Ford.
Introduction to Bonsai
Sat, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join the Inland Empire Bonsai Society to learn the history, range of species and styles, and horticulture of bonsai.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Stories and Fun - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll read Eric Carle's classic book, learn about the butterfly' life cycle, and craft together.
Full of Feelings: Storytime & Fun - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Celebrate the whole spectrum of emotions with stories, songs, and activities!
Gardening with Pat Munts: Building Soil for Your Garden
Sat, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener, soil is the very first step to the success of a garden. Pat Munts guides you through the elements that make great soil.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 2
Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
New Discoveries in the Solar System
Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Astronomy professor Dan Bakken will share reports on missions to a number of bodies in our solar system.
FILM: Mister Rogers: It's You I Like - A Retrospective of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Sun, Apr 16, 12:15pm - 1:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
This documentary pays tribute to the beloved Fred Rogers and the nearly 900 episodes of his landmark children's television program that continues to resonate with children and adults alike.
Indian Kite Making
Sun, Apr 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park
Come welcome spring by making and decorating kites with Devika Gates! Registration is required for this event. You only need to register one person per family/group.
KYRS Concert: The Doghouse Boyz
Sun, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Come celebrate the conclusion of KYRS' Spring Fund Drive with a live performance by The Doghouse Boyz.
Drop-In Video Studio Hours
Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Open hours to the public. No reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Social Services Resource Room
Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Social service resources and Community Court are open to the public Mondays starting at 10am. Please arrive early to utilize full partner resources.
How to Paint Spokane in Four Seasons - For Kids Ages 9-18
Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Step by step instruction and follow-along painting as we capture the four seasons of Spokane.
Video Studio Orientation
Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Get familiar with the video studio and gear so you can book self-service time.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 18, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 18, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Apr 18, 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.
Space Science for Kids: Mission to an Asteroid - For Kids Ages 5-11
Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Learn about near earth asteroids and the spacecraft that visit them. We'll discuss what skills astronauts will need to visit asteroids and make a space helmet from a paper bag.
Board of Trustees
Tue, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Should We Build "Better" Humans?
Tue, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Lecture by Prof. Bill Kabasenche through Humanities Washington.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 19, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, Apr 19, 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Apr 19, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 19, 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Apr 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Apr 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, perler beads, and more.
Space Science for Kids: Mission to an Asteroid - For Kids Ages 5-11
Wed, Apr 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn about near earth asteroids and the spacecraft that visit them. We'll discuss what skills astronauts will need to visit asteroids and make a space helmet from a paper bag.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Apr 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.
Magic Beans: Grow Your Own Legume - For Kids Ages 6-12
Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn about the magical power of beans and their value in our ecosystem.
Installing a Drip Irrigation System
Wed, Apr 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Want to have a lush garden while saving money and the environment? Learn how to install a drip irrigation system! It is easy, inexpensive, and efficient.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years
Thu, Apr 20, 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.
Canceled
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park
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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 1
Thu, Apr 20, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Art Hour! - For Kids Ages 6 and Up
Thu, Apr 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
We bring the art supplies; you bring your creativity!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Get Lit! Women Writing in Full Color
Fri, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join writers CMarie Fuhrman, Toni Jensen, and Jane Wong as they celebrate and interrogate their individuality and identity against the backdrop of history, expectations, and reality.
Nature Walk with Jack Nisbet
Sat, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Liberty Park
Take a stroll along the Ben Burr Trail with award-winning naturalist/author Jack Nisbet while he talks about the natural wonders in our own backyard.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 2
Sat, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Get Lit! Spokane Stories
Sun, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Help us close out our 25th anniversary festival with some of our favorite Spokane writers Jess Walter, Leyna Krow, and Sharma Shields!
Drop-In Video Studio Hours
Mon, Apr 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Open hours to the public. No reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Social Services Resource Room
Mon, Apr 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Social service resources and Community Court are open to the public Mondays starting at 10am. Please arrive early to utilize full partner resources.
Video Studio Orientation
Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Get familiar with the video studio and gear so you can book self-service time.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 25, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Working Families Tax Credit
Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Get 20 minutes of help with your application for the Washington state Working Families Tax Credit. Details in the long description. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Apr 25, 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.
Retirement Basics
Tue, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a class about how to plan for retirement from First Interstate Bank.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 26, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, Apr 26, 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Apr 26, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Apr 26, 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Apr 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Virtual Book Club - Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Taker by Patricia Meredith
Wed, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Taker by Patricia Meredith.
Game On - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of video games from newer titles to classic ones!
Make a Roller Coaster with the Pigeon - For Kids Ages 5-11
Wed, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll read Mo Willem's latest book, The Pigeon Rides the Roller Coaster. Then we'll talk about roller coaster engineering and build a roller coaster for a marble.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Apr 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.
Compost in a Box: Build Your Own Worm Farm - For Kids Ages 8-14
Wed, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Make your own home compost kit with red wriggler worms.
Defend Your Home from Fires
Wed, Apr 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Embers from wildland fires travel for miles. Learn ways to protect your property with Nick Jefferies from the City of Spokane Fire Department.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years
Thu, Apr 27, 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Apr 27, 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.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park
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
Creative Walk & Talk with Sharma Shields - Conversation, Inspiration, and Waterfalls
Thu, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Central
An opportunity for book lovers and creatives to stretch minds and legs on a low-key walk in Riverfront Park with novelist and Writing Education Specialist Sharma Shields.
Working Families Tax Credit
Thu, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get 20 minutes of help with your application for the Washington state Working Families Tax Credit. Details in the long description. Registration required.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 1
Thu, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Make a Roller Coaster with the Pigeon - For Kids Ages 5-11
Thu, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll read Mo Willem's latest book, The Pigeon Rides the Roller Coaster. Then we'll talk about roller coaster engineering and build a roller coaster for a marble.
arKIDtecture - For Kids Ages 5 and Up
Thu, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Learn from design professionals as they teach architecture through a variety of fun and creative activities.
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Member Presale
Thu, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park Library - Events & Classroom
Join us for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Buy books for as little as $1.
FILM: Being 97 - Documentary screening & live reflections from philosophers
Thu, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Screening of the documentary short Being 97, followed by reflections on life and death by local philosophers.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - River Rumpus Children's Playspace
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.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, Apr 28, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Shadle Park Library - Events & Classroom
Join us for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Books will be on sale for as low as $1.
Office Hours with Sharma Shields - Support for Creative Writers
Fri, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Study B
A two-hour drop-in session for local creatives to ask Sharma writing-related questions.
HOMAGO Friday - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
HOMAGO is an acronym for "Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out." Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities.
Compost in a Box: Build Your Own Worm Farm - For Kids Ages 8-14
Fri, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Make your own home compost kit with red wriggler worms.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Shadle Park Library - Events & Classroom
Join us for the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Books will be on sale for as low as $1. On this day only, a bag of books is available for $3 and a box of books is available for $6.
Spring Garden Plant Swap
Sat, Apr 29, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Shadle Park
Created too many tomato indoor seed starts and not enough basil? Come swap out your extra garden stash at our Spring Garden Plant Swap!
Sing-Along Storytime & Fun - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Join us for a special musical edition of storytime featuring books set to songs and live instruments!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Stories and Fun - For Families of All Ages
Sat, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll read Eric Carle's classic book, learn about the butterfly' life cycle, and craft together.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 2
Sat, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Can Anyone Take Great Pictures? - Photography Basics
Sat, Apr 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join local photographer Mike Midkiff to learn how to create a great picture!
Spokane Civics Salon - Monthly Discussions On Democracy
Sun, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge
Join Current Affairs Specialist, Shane Gronholz, for a monthly 'salon' centered around discussions on what you believe the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States are.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, May 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Social Services Resource Room
Mon, May 01, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Social service resources and Community Court are open to the public Mondays starting at 10am. Please arrive early to utilize full partner resources.
Crayon Like a Pro - For Kids Ages 4 and up
Mon, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn different techniques to take your crayon game to the next level!
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 02, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 02, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 02, 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.
Working Families Tax Credit
Tue, May 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get 20 minutes of help with your application for the Washington state Working Families Tax Credit. Details in the long description. Registration required.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 03, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, May 03, 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 03, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 03, 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, May 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Business Resources Discussion - With Business Librarian Mark Pond
Wed, May 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Conference A
A quick, 90-minute overview of the Spokane Public Library's business research toolbox. Come on in and get connected to the range of support available to Spokane's businesses.
Virtual Reality for Teens - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, May 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other teens in the Spokane area. We have four new Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, May 03, 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.
SpokaneScape: A City Water Rebate Program
Wed, May 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
If you live in the City of Spokane, you may qualify for a city water rebate by converting to a water-wise yard! Learn more about how to add beauty to your home and save money at the same time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years
Thu, May 04, 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, May 04, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, May 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 1
Thu, May 04, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 05, 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.
HOMAGO Friday - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, May 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
HOMAGO is an acronym for "Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out." Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 2
Sat, May 06, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Spokane Taiko
Sat, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Spokane Taiko will perform then invite people to try out the drums!
Diane Sherman and the Art of Bare Bones Writing - A Reading and Writing Workshop
Sun, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Writer and artist Diane Sherman will read from her new book and demonstrate in a fun and creative environment how to write with abandon.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, May 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Social Services Resource Room
Mon, May 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Social service resources and Community Court are open to the public Mondays starting at 10am. Please arrive early to utilize full partner resources.
Double Crossed: American Missionary Spies of World War II
Mon, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Historian Matthew Sutton tells the extraordinary stories of missionaries, priests, and rabbis who played a role in leading the US to victory in World War 2.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 09, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 09, 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.
Around the Piano - Music Learning Session & Discussion
Tue, May 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join Frankie Valinda Ghee for a character-building Around the Piano session with group singing and discussion.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 10, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, May 10, 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, May 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 10, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 10, 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, May 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Anime Club for Teens
Wed, May 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Come watch anime at the library with other teens and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, May 10, 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.
SpokaneScape: A City Water Rebate Program
Wed, May 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
If you live in the City of Spokane, you may qualify for a city water rebate by converting to a water-wise yard! Learn more about how to add beauty to your home and save money at the same time.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years
Thu, May 11, 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, May 11, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Working Families Tax Credit
Thu, May 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Get 20 minutes of help with your application for the Washington state Working Families Tax Credit. Details in the long description. Registration required.
"A Month in the Life of ALICE" Simulation - A SNAP Spokane Event
Thu, May 11, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join SNAP and Spokane Public Library for an interactive experience to better understand the challenges many of our neighbors face every day. Register
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 1
Thu, May 11, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 12, 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.
HOMAGO Friday - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, May 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
HOMAGO is an acronym for "Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out." Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities.
Spokane Zine Fest - A Celebration of Local Artists, Writers, & DIY Paper Goods
Sat, May 13, 11:00am - 4:00pm
New venue Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge,nx?yx?yetk? Hall,Central Events B,Central Studio
A one-day event celebrating local artists and writers and their handmade zines and other DIY projects.
Canceled
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 2
Sat, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Social Services Resource Room
Mon, May 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Social service resources and Community Court are open to the public Mondays starting at 10am. Please arrive early to utilize full partner resources.
Anna Katharine Green - Mother of the Detective Novel
Mon, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join historical mystery author Patricia Meredith as she unpacks the history behind the central figure of her newest mystery series, Anna Katherine Green.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 16, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 16, 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.
Board of Trustees
Tue, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.  
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 17, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, May 17, 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, May 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 17, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 17, 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, May 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, May 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, perler beads, and more.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, May 17, 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 & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years
Thu, May 18, 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, May 18, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 1
Thu, May 18, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 19, 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.
HOMAGO Friday - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, May 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
HOMAGO is an acronym for "Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out." Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities.
Laura Read with Kathryn Smith & Caridwen Irvine-Spatz - A Book Launch for "But She Is Also Jane"
Fri, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
A book launch, poetry reading, and musical event to celebrate Laura Read's award-winning new poetry collection, But She Is Also Jane.
Book Club - Between Shades of Gray
Sat, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a book discussion of "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys.
Gardening with Pat Munts: Seed Planting & Beyond
Sat, May 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
It's planting time! Master Gardener Pat Munts will discuss which vegetables are suitable to start from seeds, how to select from seeds & seedlings, & the difference between organic & heirloom seeds.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 2
Sat, May 20, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, May 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Social Services Resource Room
Mon, May 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central
Social service resources and Community Court are open to the public Mondays starting at 10am. Please arrive early to utilize full partner resources.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 23, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 23, 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.
End of Life Planning for the Expected and Unexpected
Tue, May 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn how to start planning and documenting your wishes through Advance Directives, and how to have conversations with those close to you about what quality of life means to you.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 24, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, May 24, 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, May 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 24, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 24, 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, May 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Virtual Book Club - Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
Wed, May 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka.
Game On - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, May 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of video games from newer titles to classic ones!
Debt Management
Wed, May 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a class about debt management from First Interstate Bank.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years
Thu, May 25, 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, May 25, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, May 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 1
Thu, May 25, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Atomic Washington: Our Nuclear Past, Present, and Future - A Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau Event
Thu, May 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Award-winning writer Steve Olson presents a thrilling program on the Hanford Nuclear Site and its legacy of innovation and destruction.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, May 26, 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.
HOMAGO Friday - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, May 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
HOMAGO is an acronym for "Hanging Out, Messing Around, Geeking Out." Join us after school for snacks and a bunch of different drop-in activities.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Table 2
Sat, May 27, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other teens in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
FILM: Between the Lines: Asian American Female Poets
Sat, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
This documentary offers rare interviews with over 15 major Asian-Pacific American women poets. Watch the movie and stay afterwards for a discussion.
Pivot Open Mic Storytelling
Sat, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join us for an open mic with Pivot Spokane! Audience members will have a chance to tell their stories on stage by adding their names to a drawing. There will be 7 storytellers drawn.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle 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
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Stories and play time for children ages 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, May 30, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Tue, May 30, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 31, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3years
Wed, May 31, 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.
Drop-in Video Studio Hours
Wed, May 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central
Open hours to the public, no reservation required. Just drop in for help with any video project.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years
Wed, May 31, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, May 31, 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.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, May 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Virtual Reality for Teens - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, May 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other teens in the Spokane area. We have four new Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, May 31, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and/or tour the building.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jun 01, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
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
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