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Office Hours with Sharma Shields

Support for Creative Writers
2023-04-28 10:00:00 2023-04-28 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Office Hours with Sharma Shields A two-hour drop-in session for local creatives to ask Sharma writing-related questions. Hillyard - Hillyard Study B

Friday, April 28
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-28 10:00:00 2023-04-28 12:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Office Hours with Sharma Shields A two-hour drop-in session for local creatives to ask Sharma writing-related questions. Hillyard - Hillyard Study B

Hillyard

Hillyard Study B

A two-hour drop-in session for local creatives to ask Sharma writing-related questions.

Do you have questions about submitting short stories or novels? Have you wondered about self-publishing a memoir or tracking down a literary agent? Or maybe you'd just like to learn more about the writing community here in Spokane? Local novelist Sharma Shields, our new Writing Education Specialist, is available to address your writing inquiries. While it's possible there might be one-on-one time with Sharma, this session encourages group discussion so that writers can converse with and learn from one another. All ages are welcome.

By attending library programs, you are agreeing to potentially appear in photos/videos taken at our locations that may be used in promotional materials including social media.

We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations, call the library at 509-444-5308.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing Workshops | Learning & Lectures | Arts & Culture |

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Hillyard
Phone: (509) 444-5300
Hours
Mon, Jun 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 11 12:00PM to 4:00PM
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About the branch

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
8 public computers
3D printer
Free WiFi

MEETING & STUDY ROOMS
61 person capacity event space
44 person capacity classroom
3 small study rooms

TRANSPORTATION
Free parking
Bike parking
STA Bus Route: 27

SERVICES
Faxing, copying, scanning, printing
Mt. Shaw Children’s Playspace
Seed library

Upcoming events

FILM: The Bookshop
Sun, Jun 04, 12:15pm - 2:15pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Enjoy this film about Florence who opens a bookshop in a conservative coastal town and faces a local power struggle while making friends with the reclusive book loving widower.
Authentic Indian Yoga
Sun, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Devika Gates will be leading us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Jun 05, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jun 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jun 06, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jun 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 06, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Best Hikes in the Spokane Area
Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us as we learn about the best local hikes within a day of Spokane. Holly from the Washington Trails Association will share details and photos of beautiful local trails and more.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Jun 07, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 07, 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, Jun 07, 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jun 07, 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
Wed, Jun 07, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Wed, Jun 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Business Resources Discussion - With Business Librarian Mark Pond
Wed, Jun 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central
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.
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Jun 07, 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.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Jun 07, 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.
Prepping for Pride - with Spectrum Center
Wed, Jun 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Spokane's big Pride celebration and parade are on June 10 and Spectrum Center Spokane wants to help you get a pep in your step!
Northwest Novelists Rebekah Anderson & Shawn Vestal - A Reading and Signing for THE GRAND PROMISE: A NOVEL
Wed, Jun 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Novelist Rebekah Anderson will present her new historical novel THE GRAND PROMISE. Shawn Vestal (DAREDEVILS) will also read from his work, and Auntie's will sell signed copies of the authors' books.
Creative Walk & Talk - Conversation, Inspiration, & Waterfalls
Thu, Jun 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
Central
An opportunity for book lovers, creatives, & anyone in our community to stretch their minds & legs on a low-key walk in Riverfront Park with novelist & Writing Education Specialist Sharma Shields.
A Walk with City Councilmember Bingle in District 1
Thu, Jun 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
Don Kardong Bridge
Take a stroll through District 1 with Councilmember Jonathan Bingle! This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the neighborhood through the eyes of your local representative.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Jun 08, 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
Thu, Jun 08, 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, Jun 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.
Inland Northwest Special Collections Writing Tour - Featuring Novelist Rebekah Anderson
Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
A monthly series set in the Inland NW Special Collections where esteemed local writers discuss their writing process. Rebekah Anderson, author of THE GRAND PROMISE, joins us this month.
Working Families Tax Credit
Thu, Jun 08, 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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
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
Make Fabric Dolls for Kids in Need
Thu, Jun 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
Help make handmade dolls for children in need with the Kiwanis Clubs of Spokane on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Telling Your Story - A Personal Essay Workshop with Kristen Millares Young
Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge
Novelist and essayist Kristen Millares Young will inspire participants to tell their own stories. This generative writing workshop is part of the Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jun 09, 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.
SNAP Resource Fair
Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Studio
SNAP will be on-site to provide energy assistance appointments, and help you apply for Washington?s new Working Families Tax Credit, where you can receive up to $1,200 back on your tax return!
SNAP Resource Fair
Fri, Jun 09, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
SNAP will be on-site to provide energy assistance appointments and help you apply for Washington?s new Working Families Tax Credit, where you can receive up to $1,200 back on your tax return!
A Walk with City Councilmember Stratton in District 3
Fri, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
People's Park
Take a stroll through District 3 with Councilmember Karen Stratton! This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the neighborhood through the eyes of your local representative.
Cuenta Tu Historia - Un Taller de Ensayo Personal con Kristen Millares Young
Fri, Jun 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge
En este taller de escritura generativa, Kristen Millares Young ayudará a los participantes a contar sus propias historias. Este programa está patrocinado por Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau.
HOMAGO Friday! - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, Jun 09, 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.
WSU Spokane County Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Sat, Jun 10, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Ask the experts about your plant issues! Get advice about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Spokane City Master Composter/Recycler Q&A
Sat, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Spokane City Master Composters and Recyclers will answer all of your questions about composting and recycling! These drop-in hours will take place in Shadle Park Library's lobby.
Gardening with Pat Munts: All about Water & Weeds
Sat, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Is your garden looking a bit parched? How do you stay one step ahead of the heat? What is a good weed vs. a bad weed? This event is all about the best techniques for watering and weeding.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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
A Journey of Resilience & Resistance with Yvonne Swan
Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Spokane Public Library is honored to host Yvonne Swan, a renowned Indian American activist and artist, for an unforgettable afternoon of inspiration and education.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Jun 12, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jun 13, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jun 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 13, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Jun 14, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 14, 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, Jun 14, 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jun 14, 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
Wed, Jun 14, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Wed, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Jun 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Jun 14, 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Jun 15, 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
Thu, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, Jun 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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Graphic Design Graduates Showcase - SFCC Class of 2023
Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Central
All are welcome to drop in and view Spokane Falls Community College's graphic design class of 2023 showcase on the 3rd Floor of Central Library.
Kate Lebo and the Book of Difficult Fruit - A Washington State Book Award Celebration
Thu, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A savory and nourishing evening with special guests to celebrate Kate Lebo and her debut collection of nonfiction, The Book of Difficult Fruit, which has garnered a 2022 Washington State Book Award.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
HOMAGO Friday! - For Middle and High Schoolers
Fri, Jun 16, 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.
Friday Night Paint - Vintage Inspired Travel Poster
Fri, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events,Virtual Events 4
In this Friday Night Paint, we will be painting a vintage style travel poster with watercolor and pen of the Algarve region in Portugal.
Book Club - The Night Watchman
Sat, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Join us for a book discussion of "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich.
Adult Coloring
Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Adult coloring is known to relax your brain, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve motor skills. Bring your creativity and we'll provide the coloring supplies!
WSU Spokane County Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Ask the experts about your plant issues! Get advice about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jun 20, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jun 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 20, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Board of Trustees
Tue, Jun 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Piecing it Together: An Artist Talk with Julie Smetana
Tue, Jun 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central
Join former Artist-In-Residence Julie Smetana for an art exhibit and artist talk showcasing her work created at The Hive®.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Jun 21, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jun 21, 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
Wed, Jun 21, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Jun 21, 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Jun 22, 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
Thu, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, Jun 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.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Appointments are not required, but they are encouraged. Visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time and enter 99203 into the location search.
Avoiding the Mistakes that Tag You as an Amateur Writer - With Nora Profit of The Writing Loft
Thu, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
In this informative workshop, writers will learn how to recognize writing flaws that diminish the influence, power, and impact of any written work.
Canceled
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jun 22, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
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.
Film Screening & Panel Discussion: American Hospitals - A Documentary
Thu, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join us for an exclusive screening of the new documentary "American Hospitals," followed by a panel discussion with local healthcare professionals and experts.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jun 23, 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.
SNAP Resource Fair
Fri, Jun 23, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central
SNAP will be on-site to provide energy assistance appointments and help you apply for Washington?s new Working Families Tax Credit, where you can receive up to $1,200 back on your tax return!
WSU Spokane County Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Sat, Jun 24, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Ask the experts about your plant issues! Get advice about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Sketchbook Workshop with Amalia Fisch
Sat, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Want to start a sketchbook practice? This fun and informative workshop is for you!
Canceled
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Spokane Civics Salon - Why Not Socialism?
Sun, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central - Central Conference Room A
Join us for a monthly 'salon' centered around the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States. This month, we'll discuss main points in G.A. Cohen's work Why Not Socialism?
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Jun 26, 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.
Buzzy Bees and Pollination - For Kids Ages 3-8
Mon, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Summer is a busy time for bees! We'll learn about what they're up to with a Spokane County Master Gardener through stories, songs, and activities.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jun 27, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jun 27, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Touch-a-Truck! - For Families of All Ages
Tue, Jun 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Parking Lot
Visit a recycling truck, a water truck, and more in the Indian Trail Library parking lot, courtesy of the City of Spokane and partnering agencies.
Coffee with a Commissioner
Tue, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge
An opportunity for you to connect with the Spokane Human Rights Commissioners over a cup of coffee in an inviting, open space.
Escape Room: The Stolen Diamond - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jun 27, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" and retrieve the stolen diamond.
The Window Gallery Project - For Kids Ages 5 & Up
Tue, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Ready to make some public art for all to enjoy? Each young artist will get a section for themselves to draw on with window markers so come with your favorite ideas to draw!
Escape Room: The Stolen Diamond - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jun 27, 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" and retrieve the stolen diamond.
Make Friends with Fiber!
Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Join Artist-In-Residence at The Hive® Elyse Hochstadt of Tangled Wool Studio to learn what felting is all about!
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Jun 28, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jun 28, 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
Wed, Jun 28, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Wed, Jun 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Virtual Book Club - Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert
Wed, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of Little & Lion by Brandy Colbert.
The Window Gallery Project - For Kids Ages 5 & Up
Wed, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Ready to make some public art for all to enjoy? Each young artist will get a section for themselves to draw on with window markers so come with your favorite ideas to draw!
Open Studio @ The Hive® - (In-Person Event)
Wed, Jun 28, 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.
Riverside Chats: An Evening with Denise Neujahr - Conversations with Do-gooders, Newsmakers, and Rebels
Wed, Jun 28, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join us for our first-ever Riverside Chats with 2023 Lemony Snicket Prize winner, Denise Neujahr! Every month you'll get to know our region's do-gooders, newsmakers, and rebels.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Jun 29, 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
Thu, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, Jun 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.
The Window Gallery Project - For Kids Ages 5 & Up
Thu, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Ready to make some public art for all to enjoy? Each young artist will get a section for themselves to draw on with window markers so come with your favorite ideas to draw!
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jun 29, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Making Budgets Work
Thu, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a class about budgeting from First Interstate Bank.
The Changing Face of Journalism - A Dialogue Across Generations
Thu, Jun 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central - nx?yx?yetk? Hall
Join us for an engaging panel discussion with journalists Karen Dorn Steele, Samantha Wohlfeil, Tracy Simmons, Amanda Roley, Valerie Osier, Emma Epperly, & Leonard Kransdorf.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jun 30, 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.
Buzzy Bees and Pollination - For Kids Ages 3-8
Fri, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Summer is a busy time for bees! We'll learn about what they're up to with a Spokane County Master Gardener through stories, songs and activities.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Sat, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Jul 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jul 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project!
Fishing for Ice | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane - For Ages 6 & Up
Mon, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Participants will use the scientific method and household items to discover melting temperatures. Participants will be provided with worksheets and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Jul 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jul 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jul 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Wed, Jul 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Jul 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Jul 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, Jul 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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jul 06, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jul 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.
Fishing for Ice | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane - For Kids Ages 6 & Up
Sat, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events ,Hillyard Studio
Participants will use the scientific method and household items to discover melting temperatures. Participants will be provided with worksheets and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.
Rock Painting
Sat, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Supplies are provided. Dress for a mess!
WSU Spokane County Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Sat, Jul 08, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Ask the experts about your plant issues! Get advice about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Spokane City Master Composter/Recycler Q&A
Sat, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Spokane City Master Composters and Recyclers will answer all of your questions about composting and recycling! These drop-in hours will take place in Shadle Park Library's lobby.
Gardening with Pat Munts: Pests & Diseases
Sat, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
What's munching on your beans and making your roses sick? Master Gardener Pat Munts will share some of the most common garden pests and diseases and how to prevent and control them organically.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Sat, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Bhangra and Bollywood Dance Fitness
Sat, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
This class combines the excitement of Bollywood with the folk of Bhangra. Wear loose clothing and come for a fun and invigorating dance. No experience necessary.
FILM: Adopting Audrey
Sun, Jul 09, 12:15pm - 1:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Audrey puts herself up for adult adoption and connects with a family, forming an unlikely bond with the misanthropic patriarch.
Create Rangoli!
Sun, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Devika Gates will teach us how to make rangoli, a decorative Indian folk art!
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Jul 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jul 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project!
Color Chromatography | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane - For Kids Ages 6 & Up
Mon, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Participants will use the scientific method and household items to discover color separation. Participants will be provided with worksheets and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jul 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jul 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Escape Room: The Stolen Diamond - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" and retrieve the stolen diamond.
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons for Kids - For Kids Ages 8-12
Tue, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Come learn to be an adventurer and roll some dice in one of the best-loved tabletop role playing games!
Escape Room: The Stolen Diamond - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jul 11, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" and retrieve the stolen diamond.
This event is full
Escape Room: The Stolen Diamond - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jul 11, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" and retrieve the stolen diamond.
Escape Room: The Stolen Diamond - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jul 11, 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" and retrieve the stolen diamond.
Escape Room: The Stolen Diamond - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" and retrieve the stolen diamond.
Poetry Rising
Tue, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us to hear the incredible talent of poet Stephen Pitters, author Sydney Allen, 9-year-old published poet Leona Zigler, musicians Bob Lawrence and Patiel Bedrosian.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Jul 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jul 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jul 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Wed, Jul 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Bittersweet, A Writing Workshop with Sarah Conover - On Finding the Language for Loss & Love
Wed, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
A two-hour writing workshop with celebrated author Sarah Conover addressing the tender terrain of grief.
Plant, Transplant - For Kids Ages 5 & Up
Wed, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Grow your green thumb with hands-on gardening fun!
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Jul 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.
How to Negotiate Without Freaking Out
Wed, Jul 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Victoria Slater will teach negotiating tips that will provide the attendee with ways to save money in their business and personal lives, but also how to do it in a friendly and effective manner.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Jul 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Jul 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, Jul 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.
Dinosaur Day - For Kids Ages 4 & Up
Thu, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for lots of dinosaur themed activities and crafts!
What's Your Story? - The Art and Craft of Memoir Writing
Thu, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge
Local writer Jenny Davis will demonstrate how to write compelling personal narratives in this generative writing workshop.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jul 13, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Color Chromatography | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane - For Kids Ages 6 & Up
Sat, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events ,Hillyard Studio
Participants will use the scientific method and household items to discover color separation. Participants will be provided with worksheets and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.
WSU Spokane County Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Sat, Jul 15, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Ask the experts about your plant issues! Get advice about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Sat, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Jul 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jul 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project!
Presenting pH | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane - For Kids Ages 6 & Up
Mon, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Participants will use the scientific method and household items to explore acids and bases. Participants will be provided with worksheets and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jul 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jul 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Escape Room: The Stolen Diamond - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" and retrieve the stolen diamond.
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons for Kids - For Kids Ages 8-12
Tue, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Come learn to be an adventurer and roll some dice in one of the best-loved tabletop role playing games!
Escape Room: The Stolen Diamond - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jul 18, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" and retrieve the stolen diamond.
Bugs Up Close - For Kids Ages 5 & Up
Tue, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Build a bug vacuum and document your discoveries!
Escape Room: The Stolen Diamond - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" and retrieve the stolen diamond.
This event is full
Escape Room: The Stolen Diamond - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jul 18, 3:15pm - 3:45pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" and retrieve the stolen diamond.
This event is full
Escape Room: The Stolen Diamond - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Solve clues and puzzles to "escape" and retrieve the stolen diamond.
Board of Trustees
Tue, Jul 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Estate Planning Basics
Tue, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Attorney Emily Wilson will be giving an overview of the documents used in estate planning documents and cover common questions about them.
Sarah Conover and Paul Lindholdt - A Book Launch for SET ADRIFT and INTERROGATING TRAVEL
Tue, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Local writers Sarah Conover & Paul Lindholdt will celebrate their new books. Conover's latest discusses the loss of her family in the Bermuda Triangle; Lindholdt's discusses the ethics of travel.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Jul 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jul 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jul 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Wed, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Dinosaur Day - For Kids Ages 4 & Up
Wed, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for lots of dinosaur-themed activities and crafts!
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Jul 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Jul 20, 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
Thu, Jul 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, Jul 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.
Plant, Transplant - For Kids Ages 5 & Up
Thu, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn how to plant and transplant flowers and vegetables in this kids' gardening workshop.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jul 20, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Presenting pH | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane - For Kids Ages 6 & Up
Sat, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events ,Hillyard Studio
Participants will use the scientific method and household items to explore acids and bases. Participants will be provided with worksheets and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.
WSU Spokane County Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Sat, Jul 22, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Ask the experts about your plant issues! Get advice about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Sat, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Coding Camp: Let's Make a Game - For Middle and High Schoolers 13 & Up
Mon, Jul 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Jul 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jul 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project!
Discovering DNA | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane - For Kids Ages 6 & Up
Mon, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Participants will use the scientific method and household items to extract DNA. Participants will be provided with worksheets to take home and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.
Coding Camp: Let's Make a Game - For Middle and High Schoolers 13 & Up
Tue, Jul 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jul 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Jul 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Jul 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Coffee with a Commissioner
Tue, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge
An opportunity for you to connect with the Spokane Human Rights Commissioners over a cup of coffee in an inviting, open space.
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons for Kids - For Kids Ages 8-12
Tue, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Come learn to be an adventurer and roll some dice in one of the best-loved tabletop role playing games!
Coding Camp: Let's Make a Game - For Middle and High Schoolers 13 & Up
Wed, Jul 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game.
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Jul 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Jul 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jul 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Jul 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Wed, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Virtual Book Club - The Readers Of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald
Wed, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of The Readers Of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald.
LEGO® Build With Experts - For Kids Ages 5 & Up
Wed, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Level up your LEGO® expertise with LEGO® Masters Season 3 contestants Eddie and Asiza!
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Jul 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.
Coding Camp: Let's Make a Game - For Middle and High Schoolers 13 & Up
Thu, Jul 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Jul 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Jul 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, Jul 27, 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.
Blast Off to the Solar System! - For Kids Ages 4 & Up
Thu, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll build a LEGO® rocket and craft a model of the solar system.
Canceled
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Jul 27, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
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.
Coding Camp: Let's Make a Game - For Middle and High Schoolers 13 & Up
Fri, Jul 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Jul 28, 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.
Discovering DNA | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane - For Kids Ages 6 & Up
Sat, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events ,Hillyard Studio
Participants will use the scientific method and household items to extract DNA. Participants will be provided with worksheets to take home and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.
WSU Spokane County Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Sat, Jul 29, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park
Ask the experts about your plant issues! Get advice about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Coding Camp: Let's Make a Game - For Middle and High Schoolers 13 & Up
Sat, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A
Apply for Coding Camp this summer and learn how to make a video game.
Canceled
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Sat, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Adult Coloring
Sun, Jul 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Bring your creativity and we'll provide the coloring supplies!
Spokane Civics Salon - Can ChatGPT-4 Help Us Resolve Our Political Disputes??
Sun, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge
Join us for a monthly 'salon' centered around the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States. This month's focus is ChatGPT!
Bollywood Dancing
Sun, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Professional dancer Devika Gates will teach Bollywood dancing. Wear loose clothes and join in the fun! No prior experience needed.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Mon, Jul 31, 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Mon, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Aug 01, 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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Aug 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Tue, Aug 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Tue, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Intro to Dungeons and Dragons for Kids - For Kids Ages 8-12
Tue, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Come learn to be an adventurer and roll some dice in one of the best-loved tabletop role playing games!
Book Bag Bling - For Kids Ages 5 & Up
Tue, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Accessorize your reading experience with your own book bag, bookmarks, and creativity!
Genealogy Help: Drop In!
Wed, Aug 02, 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Wed, Aug 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
Wed, Aug 02, 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 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Aug 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
Wed, Aug 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.
Video Studio Drop-In
Wed, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.
Build a Bug! - For Kids Ages 4 & Up
Wed, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
We'll learn about bugs and insects, and create our own model of a bug to take home.
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Aug 02, 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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 0-18mo
Thu, Aug 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 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Aug 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.
Preschool Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids Ages 3-5
Thu, Aug 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.
Touch-a-Truck! - For Families of All Ages
Thu, Aug 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Parking Lot
Visit a recycling truck, a water truck, and more in the Hillyard Library parking lot, courtesy of the City of Spokane and partnering agencies.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Aug 03, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
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