Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle 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, May 09, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Learn to draw expressive faces with confidence! Explore proportions, features, and shading techniques to bring your portraits to life in this fun and hands-on class.

Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.

Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.

Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!

Wed, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Ready to paint an underwater scene using watercolor paints? Join us for this step-by-step watercolor painting lesson where young artists learn and practice different techniques!

Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Hive - Studio E
Ever wonder how to get your art in public places? Join us for a free, in-person info session to learn about the Washington State Arts Commission's Public Art Roster.

Fri, May 16, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Hands can be tricky, but we've got you covered! Learn how to break them down into simple shapes, capture movement, and draw hands with confidence in this fun and hands-on class.

Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
A Humanities WA Speakers Bureau Event with award-winning writer Putsata Reang, author of 'Ma and Me.' Brought to you by Spokane Public Library and Asians for Collective Liberation.

Sat, May 17, 10:15am - 11:05am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A poetry workshop about celebrating the creative act rather than the product, part of the annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

Sat, May 17, 10:15am - 11:05am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
A poetry workshop inspired by textiles and fabric arts. This event is part of the Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

Sat, May 17, 10:15am - 11:05am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study B
A poetry workshop celebrating writer Octavio Paz. This event is part of the Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

Sat, May 17, 11:15am - 12:05pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study B
Learn a new way to write poetry through conflict in this introspective workshop. This event is part of the Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

Sat, May 17, 11:15am - 12:05pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
This Inland Northwest Poetry Salon workshop expands on the practice of writing nature poems.

Sat, May 17, 11:15am - 12:05pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
A writing workshop that discusses grief, sorrow, and poetry. This event is part of the Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

Cancelled
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Liberty Park
A food-loving poetry workshop, part of the Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A writing workshop that explores various poetic forms and techniques. This event is part of the Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A poetry workshop that uses the five senses to inspire fresh writing. This event is part of the Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
A poetry workshop that introduces a "simple cure for writer's block" through a series of delightful and surprising prompts. This event is part of the Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

Cancelled
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Liberty Park
A writing workshop that explores the concept of "home." This event is part of the Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Generate poetry from photographs in this writing workshop led by one of Spokane's most lauded poets. This workshop is part of the Inland Northwest Poetry Salon.

Sun, May 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Join us for this Curly Godmother event, a celebration of self-love and pride in black hair! There will be a hair fashion show, breakout sessions, and booths.

Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.

Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hive - Studio E
Join this hands-on beading workshop with Indigenous artist, Lacey Bacon to learn how to make a necklace using natural dentalium shells, beads, sinew, deer hide.
This event is full

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.

Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.

Cancelled
Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill
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, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.

Cancelled
Wed, May 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard
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, May 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!

Wed, May 21, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.

Thu, May 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau event with poet Shin Yu Pai, presented in partnership with Asians for Collective Liberation.

Fri, May 23, 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, May 23, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Get your figures in proportion! Learn how to break down the human body into simple shapes, map out realistic poses, and master the basics of figure- drawing in this fun and hands-on class.

Fri, May 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
PEN Award-winning author Lindsay Hill unveils his new novel TIDAL LOCK, and WA State Book Award & PNBA winning author Sharma Shields will read a new short story. Auntie's Bookstore will sell books.

Fri, May 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
The Lullaby Project offers parents a creative opportunity to communicate feelings, hopes, and dreams through song. Come listen to the songs they've created, performed by professional musicians!

Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
The Hive - Studio E
INWBAS meets monthly to practice and learn different aspects of book arts. Their meetings are free and open to the public.

Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.

Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Toddlers and preschoolers engage in imaginative play as they create culinary masterpieces using Play-Doh in this fun-filled program.

Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!

Wed, May 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month will be Artistry.

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
A one-day event celebrating zines, small press and self-published books, comics, drawings, prints, cards, and other limited edition works.

Sat, May 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - 3rd Floor, Conference Room B
Comics and games with the editors of the award-winning comics zine 'Spokane Sequential.'

Sat, May 31, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - 3rd Floor, Stage
Make zines and buttons with the Design Department from Eastern Washington University.

Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library - 3rd Floor, Conference Room B
Make a mini-zine with Hive Artist-in-Residence Erica Schisler.

Sat, May 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - 3rd Floor, Conference Room B
An illustrated journal workshop led by an award-winning artist and writer.

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.

Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Drop in for any video questions or help with a project.

Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
An all-ages open mic for people looking for a place to perform and experience the joys of creative community.

Thu, Jun 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Central - Central Events A
Join artist and educator June T Sanders for an overview of Artist Trust’s Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) application process. Register

Fri, Jun 06, 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.