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Zap! Exploring Static Electricity
For Kids Ages 5-11
2023-02-02 15:30:00
2023-02-02 16:30:00
America/Los_Angeles
Zap! Exploring Static Electricity
Learn about static electricity, and how is it different from current electricity- like what powers homes and businesses. Friction will play a big role, so be prepared to rub balloons on your hair!
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Thursday, February 02
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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2023-02-02 15:30:00
2023-02-02 16:30:00
America/Los_Angeles
Zap! Exploring Static Electricity
Learn about static electricity, and how is it different from current electricity- like what powers homes and businesses. Friction will play a big role, so be prepared to rub balloons on your hair!
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Liberty Park
Liberty Park EventsLearn about static electricity, and how is it different from current electricity- like what powers homes and businesses. Friction will play a big role, so be prepared to rub balloons on your hair!
This program is intended for kids ages 9-11, and 5-8 with an adult.
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We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations, call the library at 509-444-5308.
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Upcoming events
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Fri, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Can you build a house on stilts with LEGO® bricks?
Fri, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Fri, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Live music presented byNorth Central High School Music Boosters and SPL.
Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join the party to do fun activities and learn about the Game Quest reading challenge with the library and KSPS PBS!
Sat, Feb 07, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Bring us items that need mending, and we'll fix them! The fallen hems, the treasured garment that needs a little love, and even the curtains that need hemming or the fanny pack with a tear!
Sat, Feb 07, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Join us as we use small objects hot glued together to create art with.
Sun, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Certified yoga teacher Renee will lead a gentle yoga practice with a brief guided imagery at the end. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat or towel.
Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mon, Feb 09, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Create a small ecosystem in a bottle!
This event is full
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Tue, Feb 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Kids will use their inventing skills to create unique STEM-focused valentines!
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
EWU students discuss their research and curatorial work for an exhibit inspired by the bestselling novel 'The Cold Millions.' Author Jess Walter will also take part in the discussion.
Tue, Feb 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Using thread and needle, we'll design and make beautiful cards to send to friends or family. Whether for Valentines Day or just because, everyone loves to get something in the mail!
Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Feb 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.
Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Feb 11, 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.
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Certified yoga teacher Dacia will lead a gentle yoga practice for every skill level. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat.
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We will explore stencil artwork in this fun art program from using premade stencils to learning how to make our own stencils.
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Patrick Adair of WingsRising Inc. presents new scientific findings in tracking monarch butterfly migration.
Thu, Feb 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Cancelled
Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Thu, Feb 12, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Create a small ecosystem in a bottle!
Fri, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Can you build a house on stilts with LEGO® bricks?
Fri, Feb 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity! Families with kids and teens, come explore your artistic side as we freely paint, draw, and create in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Fri, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Join us for an after-hours Nerf Battle with other middle/high school students at the Central Library! Please fill out the waiver in the long description of this event. Registration is encouraged.
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
It’s party time for the world’s biggest, reddest dog! Bring your little ones for a paws-itively fun event celebrating Clifford with interactive stories, songs, and themed activities.
Cancelled
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill
Join us for a book discussion of "Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist" by Sunil Yapa.
Sat, Feb 14, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Kyle on his tour through Japan! Kyle will share his adventures strolling through gorgeous gardens, playing with wild monkeys, visiting Mt. Fuji, trekking the spiritual mountain trails and more!
Sat, Feb 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events,Liberty Park Study A,Liberty Park Study B,Liberty Park Study C
The ideal party for introverts and book lovers! Bring a book to the Liberty Park Library, find a comfortable seat, silence your phone, and quietly read alongside fellow book lovers.
Cancelled
Mon, Feb 16, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Tue, Feb 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tue, Feb 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Tue, Feb 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Feb 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.
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Wed, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic night for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Wed, Feb 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn about the winter lives of our local animals!
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Wed, Feb 18, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Wed, Feb 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Learn some easy lighting techniques for most any scenario, including single subjects, multiple subjects, interiors, and exteriors/day and night.
Thu, Feb 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Thu, Feb 19, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn sewing skills in this hands-on workshop.
Fri, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll combine LEGO® and paper to make some curious creations!
Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:30pm
The Hive - Studio E
Discover block printing with Artist-In-Residence at The Hive, Addison Hansen as she guides you through how to carve designs on rubber blocks and make unique prints on a canvas tote bag.
This event is full
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Sat, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist" by Sunil Yapa.
Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
Watch a live cooking demo with WSU Nutrition & Exercise Physiology students and learn how everyday foods support strong bones. Pick up science-backed tips and fresh ideas to use in your own kitchen.
Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Before the snowflakes settle on the Winter Games, let's celebrate with a flurry of fun! Gather all the rings at the craft and activity stations and take home a medal fit for a champion!
Sat, Feb 21, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Shadle Park
Watch a live cooking demo with WSU Nutrition & Exercise Physiology students and learn how foods can help build/maintain strong muscles, with science-backed insights you can use in your own kitchen.
Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
Watch a live cooking demo with WSU Nutrition & Exercise Physiology students and learn how certain foods support memory and brain health, with science-backed insights you can use in your own kitchen.
Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Social Stair
A quiet yet vibrant gathering where book lovers of all kinds come together.
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
How do you keep memories? Artist-in-residence and community organizer Frances Mortel will share different ways to digitize and archive physical documents, photographs, and older analog media formats.
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio C
Artist Frances Grace Mortel has converted her studio at The Hive into: Tastas at Kidkid (Rip and Wind), a work-in-progress site-responsive multimedia installation series. Come visit the installation.
Sun, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Instructor Devika Gates will lead us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Sun, Feb 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Experience Irish culture through traditional social dancing and music taught by the MSD Irish Dance Academy. All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome!
Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mon, Feb 23, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn about the winter lives of our local animals!
Mon, Feb 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Become a Dementia Friend through learning about dementia, meeting others dealing with the same struggles, and learning how to support people living with dementia in your community.
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Tue, Feb 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio C
Artist Frances Grace Mortel has converted her studio at The Hive into: Tastas at Kidkid (Rip and Wind), a work-in-progress site-responsive multimedia installation series. Come visit the installation.
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Feb 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.
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of Parable of the Sower by Octavia E Butler.
Wed, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Wed, Feb 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central - Central Events A
Learn how to write your child their very own song with Music Education Specialist Andy Rumsey.
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
We will explore stencil artwork in this fun art program from using premade stencils to learning how to make our own stencils.
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll create marble runs together!
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio C
Artist Frances Grace Mortel has converted her studio at The Hive into: Tastas at Kidkid (Rip and Wind), a work-in-progress site-responsive multimedia installation series. Come visit the installation.
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Thu, Feb 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Thu, Feb 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Drop in and peruse treasures from the Central Library's rare book collection. This month's theme focuses on fairy tales, children's books, folklore, and legends.
Thu, Feb 26, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Learn about the winter lives of our local animals!
Thu, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio C
Artist Frances Grace Mortel has converted her studio at The Hive into: Tastas at Kidkid (Rip and Wind), a work-in-progress site-responsive multimedia installation series. Come visit the installation.
Fri, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll combine LEGO® and paper to make some curious creations!
Fri, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Join us as we learn how to paint colorful nebulas in space! 🌌✨
Fri, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio C
Artist Frances Grace Mortel has converted her studio at The Hive into: Tastas at Kidkid (Rip and Wind), a work-in-progress site-responsive multimedia installation series. Come visit the installation.
Sat, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn how to safeguard your children from online exploitation. The program, SAVE ONE, covers a wide range of topics on this subject. Presented by Fulcrum Institute.
Sat, Feb 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
In a land where real vegetation is rare, a young boy encounters the Lorax, a cantankerous yet endearing creature intent on preserving the forest. A snack will be provided (gluten-free not available).
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
How do you keep memories? Artist-in-residence and community organizer Frances Mortel will share different ways to digitize and archive physical documents, photographs, and older analog media formats.
Sat, Feb 28, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio C
Artist Frances Grace Mortel has converted her studio at The Hive into: Tastas at Kidkid (Rip and Wind), a work-in-progress site-responsive multimedia installation series. Come visit the installation.
Sat, Feb 28, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Enjoy free, live music featuring The Sifters.
Sun, Mar 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join the fun with this beginning-level and beyond Egyptian-style Belly Dance class taught by Marya Nowakowski. Wear workout or yoga clothes. Sparkly hip sashes available to use during class.
Sun, Mar 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Experiment with a fragmented-style essay that pieces together different types of non-fiction writing like dialogue, memories, scenes, and quotes, led by an award-winning writer.
Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Mar 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mon, Mar 02, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Mon, Mar 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the energy effects you personally.
Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Tue, Mar 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tue, Mar 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - Study B
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Mar 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.
Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
We will discuss the warning signs of dementia, then focus on how to start the conversation about dementia with someone you think may have some signs. We will also go over the process for diagnosis.
Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Study B
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Wed, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Wed, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic night for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Wed, Mar 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us as we learn how to paint colorful nebulas in space! 🌌✨
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We begin by exploring cultural messages about death and shifting the narrative—from fear and avoidance to reverence and curiosity. What if death is not an ending, but a sacred part of life?
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Thu, Mar 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Thu, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Thu, Mar 05, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
A four-part series of writing workshops to inspire teenage playwrights and screenwriters, led by an industry professional.
Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Make paper from recycled materials in this hands-on workshop.
Fri, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
A hybrid presentation from a lauded children's book author to kick off the 2nd annual Lilac City Book Festival. The author will join us live via Zoom.
Fri, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Authors Annette Pimentel and Eija Sumner discuss helpful strategies for shaping narrative voice when writing books for youth. This presentation is part of the 2nd annual Lilac City Book Festival.
Fri, Mar 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn how to write humorous books for children. This event is part of the 2nd annual Lilac City Book Festival.
Fri, Mar 06, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
The author and illustrator of the picture book 'Kid and the Nothing-to-Do Year' discuss their work and how to publish stories set in Spokane. This event is part of the Lilac City Book Festival.
Fri, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll make spinning tops with LEGO®!
Fri, Mar 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Fri, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Find out which publishing option might be best for you in this presentation that discusses traditional and indie publishing pathways. This event is part of the 2nd Annual Lilac City Book Festival.
Fri, Mar 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn how to research and write engaging nonfiction books for children with local author Lauren R. Harris. This presentation is part of the 2nd Annual Lilac City Book Festival.
Fri, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Make paper from recycled materials in this hands-on workshop.
Fri, Mar 06, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Overcome writing block with a YALSA award-winning writer. This event is part of the 2nd Annual Lilac City Book Festival.
Fri, Mar 06, 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park
This event wraps up the 2nd annual Lilac City Book Festival and gives people an opportunity to network with writers, purchase copies of books, and get writing resources from the library and SCBWI.
Sat, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Sat, Mar 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
West Plains Water Coalition presents this class on PFAS, known as "Forever Chemicals". You'll learn what they are, where they are prevalent, their impact, and ways to minimize exposure.
Sat, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
We'll create marble runs together!
Sat, Mar 07, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Floating Crowbar’s CD Release Concert for The Smoker’s Cut
Sun, Mar 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Come learn the art of henna painting, taught by Natanam Dance School owner, Devika Gates! This program is intended for older kids, teens, and adults.
Sun, Mar 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Instructor Devika Gates will lead us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mon, Mar 09, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Make paper from recycled materials in this hands-on workshop.
Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Tue, Mar 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Tue, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Technology should support growth, not slow it down. This event features discussions on protecting your business and streamlining operations through cybersecurity, automation, CRM, MarCom tech, and AI.
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Mar 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.
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Mar 11, 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.
Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We look at what actually happens as we die—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We’ll explore how people experience this transition, and how we can show up with presence and compassion.
Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll celebrate famous scientists and inventors born in March with shrinky dink designs.
Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Thu, Mar 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Mar 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Thu, Mar 12, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
A four-part series of writing workshops to inspire teenage playwrights and screenwriters, led by an industry professional.
Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Make paper from recycled materials in this hands-on workshop.
Fri, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Mar 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
We'll make spinning tops with LEGO®!
Fri, Mar 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Charcoal drawing 101 plus a free period to draw with charcoal.
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a book discussion of "The Spy from Beijing: An Espionage Thriller" by Joan M Kop.
Sat, Mar 14, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live Celtic music in the lobby of Shadle Park Library. Tap your toes or dance along if the music moves you!
Sun, Mar 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn Greek dancing from Viktoria! Wear loose clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mon, Mar 16, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Help spread wildflower seeds to welcome the start of spring!
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Tue, Mar 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Tue, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Tue, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Mar 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.
Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic night for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Wed, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn the many options for caring for one’s body after death including traditional burials, cremation, green burials, and other meaningful ways to honor our wishes and values.
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
We will explore stencil artwork in this fun art program from using premade stencils to learning how to make our own stencils.
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Wed, Mar 18, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Thu, Mar 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Thu, Mar 19, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
A four-part series of writing workshops to inspire teenage playwrights and screenwriters, led by an industry professional.
Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Become a Dementia Friend through learning about dementia, meeting others dealing with the same struggles, and learning how to support people living with dementia in your community.
Fri, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Explore the Central Library after hours with the Spokane Paranormal Investigation Group.
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "The Spy from Beijing: An Espionage Thriller" by Joan M Kop.
Sat, Mar 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
West Plains Water Coalition presents this class on PFAS, known as "Forever Chemicals". You'll learn what they are, where they are prevalent, their impact, and ways to minimize exposure.
Sat, Mar 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Marketplace
Have some fun and get the growing season started! Help us start some seedlings for our upcoming Spring Plant Swap on May 2! All materials provided.
Sat, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Learn about the art of collage and join in on the art challenges!
Sun, Mar 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Hive - Studio D
Have you ever wanted to start blacksmithing? This is a great introduction to the hobby. Tour CFI's setup, learn about tools and safety, and forge a useable nail!
This event is full
Sun, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - Studio D
Have you ever wanted to start blacksmithing? This is a great introduction to the hobby. Tour CFI's setup, learn about tools and safety, and forge a useable nail!
This event is full
Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mon, Mar 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a mobile blood drive with American Red Cross! Appointments are not required, but they are encouraged.
Mon, Mar 23, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Help spread wildflower seeds to welcome the start of spring!
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Tue, Mar 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Tue, Mar 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A book launch for award-winning writer Lauren W. Westerfield. Her new collection of essays, 'Woman House,' is the winner of the 2025 Juniper Prize in Nonfiction. Auntie's Bookstore will sell books.
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Mar 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.
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs are provided.
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a discussion of A Jewish Refugee in New York by Kadya Molodovsky, translated from Yiddish into English by Anita Norich.
Wed, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Come watch anime at the library with other middle and high school students and participate in an anime or Japanese culture-related craft or activity.
Wed, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us as we learn how to paint colorful nebulas in space! 🌌✨
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
This week focuses on logistics—advance directives, wills, power of attorney, and end-of-life wishes. We’ll demystify the paperwork and help you identify what’s truly important to put in place.
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Thu, Mar 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Thu, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Drop in and peruse rare treasures from Central Library's rare book collection. This month's theme highlights the history of printed text and will feature bookbinder Mel Hewitt of LibroBuch!
Thu, Mar 26, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
A four-part series of writing workshops to inspire teenage playwrights and screenwriters, led by an industry professional.
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Help spread wildflower seeds to welcome the start of spring!
Fri, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
🎨 Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity! Families with kids and teens, come explore your artistic side as we freely paint, draw, and create in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Sat, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Back by popular demand, Cheyanna Vielle returns to teach another class on native beadwork! All materials included. Class limited to 15. Registration required.
This event is full
Sun, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A, B, & C Combined
Inclusion Wellness Community will be leading a yoga retreat with meditation and yoga practice. Vegan snacks and tea will be provided. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Registration is required.
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mon, Mar 30, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Amal El-Mohter will read and sign copies of her latest book, with book sales by Auntie's Bookstore.
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Tue, Mar 31, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Wed, Apr 01, 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.
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Wed, Apr 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Wed, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Study B
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Wed, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Wed, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic night for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
In our final session, we’ll reflect on how to talk with family and loved ones, and how deepening our relationship with death can open the door to a more vibrant, intentional life.
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Help your little one prepare for kindergarten at the library!
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Thu, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Thu, Apr 02, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll celebrate the Artemis II's trip around the moon and make a rubber band rocket toy!
Fri, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Study A
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Mon, Apr 06, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Come by to ask any and all video/photo questions. Learn about lighting, editing, shooting, or digitizing old footage.
Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - Study B
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.