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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.

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, 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, 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, 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.

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, 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.

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.

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, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.

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, 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.

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.

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.
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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, 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 - 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 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.

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.

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, 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, 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 - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!

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.

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, 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 - 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, 3:30pm - 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, 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.

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 - 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, 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.

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 - 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, 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.

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 Studio
Learn how to write humorous books for children. This event is part of the 2nd annual Lilac City Book Festival.

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, 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, 3:30pm - 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, 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, 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.

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.

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.

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.