Toddler Storytime Play & Learn

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.

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

Miniature Library! - For Kids Ages 10 & Up

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.

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.

Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years

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.

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.

Business Resources Discussion - With Business Librarian Mark Pond

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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.

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.

Fiber Art: Stitched Lines - For Kids Ages 8 & Up

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

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.

Build a Bug House - For Kids Ages 6-12

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Miniature Library! - For Kids Ages 10 & Up

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.

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.

Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years

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.

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.

Space Science for Kids: Mission to an Asteroid - For Kids Ages 5-11

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.

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.

Magic Beans: Grow Your Own Legume - For Kids Ages 6-12

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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.

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.

Space Science for Kids: Mission to an Asteroid - For Kids Ages 5-11

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

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.

Magic Beans: Grow Your Own Legume - For Kids Ages 6-12

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.

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.

New Discoveries in the Solar System

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

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.

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.

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

How to Paint Spokane in Four Seasons - For Kids Ages 9-18

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.

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.

Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years

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.

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.

Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers

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.

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.

Magic Beans: Grow Your Own Legume - For Kids Ages 6-12

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.

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

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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.

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

Art Hour! - For Kids Ages 6 and Up

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

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.

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!

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.

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

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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.

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.

Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years

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.

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.

Virtual Book Club - Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Taker by Patricia Meredith

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.

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.

Compost in a Box: Build Your Own Worm Farm - For Kids Ages 8-14

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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

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.

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.

Make a Roller Coaster with the Pigeon - For Kids Ages 5-11

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

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.

Compost in a Box: Build Your Own Worm Farm - For Kids Ages 8-14

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.

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.

Can Anyone Take Great Pictures? - Photography Basics

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

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.

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

Crayon Like a Pro - For Kids Ages 4 and up

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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.

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.

Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years

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.

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.

Business Resources Discussion - With Business Librarian Mark Pond

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.

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!

SpokaneScape: A City Water Rebate Program

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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.

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

Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages

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

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.

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.

Diane Sherman and the Art of Bare Bones Writing - A Reading and Writing Workshop

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!

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.

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

Double Crossed: American Missionary Spies of World War II

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.

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.

Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years

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.

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.

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.

SpokaneScape: A City Water Rebate Program

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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.

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

"A Month in the Life of ALICE" Simulation - A SNAP Spokane Event

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.

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

Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages

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

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.

Spokane Zine Fest - A Celebration of Local Artists, Writers, & DIY Paper Goods

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.

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

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.

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

Anna Katharine Green - Mother of the Detective Novel

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.

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.

Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years

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.

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.

Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers

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.

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.

Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18mo - 3years

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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.

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

Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages

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

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.

Laura Read with Kathryn Smith & Caridwen Irvine-Spatz - A Book Launch for "But She Is Also Jane"

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.

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.

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

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

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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.

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.

Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years

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.

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.

Virtual Book Club - Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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.

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

Atomic Washington: Our Nuclear Past, Present, and Future - A Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau Event

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

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.

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.

FILM: Between the Lines: Asian American Female Poets

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

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.

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5

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

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.

Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 18 months - 3 years

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.

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.

Virtual Reality for Teens - For Middle and High Schoolers

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.

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!