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Tue, Apr 14, 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, Apr 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Central - Virtual Events 6
This four-week series teaches participants how to understand the fairytale genre and write fairy tales of your own.

Wed, Apr 15, 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 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Kids learn "woodshop" basics with this fun cardboard cutting and making program!

Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.

Rescheduled
Fri, Apr 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Friday, April 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hillyard
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 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Podcast Studio
Record poems for Spokane Public Library's Poetry Moment.

Fri, Apr 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central Library - Conference Room B & Lounge
Practice reading your creative work aloud at this friendly, low-stakes "open mic" led by writer Ren Cedar Fuller.

Fri, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Conference Room B & Lounge
Writers Lauren Westerfield and Ally Ang lead a casual conversation about the experience of publishing their first books.

Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join Kim West, an internationally trained handpan instructor, for an immersive, hands-on experience. Discover the joy of playing handpan music with others. No prior music experience necessary!
This event is full

Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Hive - Events A
Discover Alaska’s hidden deep-sea coral and sponge gardens through rare video, art, and storytelling. A scientist-artist collective reveals fragile ecosystems usually beyond human reach.

Sun, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Shadle Park
An intergenerational concert blending live music and singalongs to celebrate memory and community—plus a tree dedication, Native blessing, and hands-on instrument “petting zoo.”

Sun, Apr 19, 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Shadle Park
This hands-on event invites you to see, hold, and try orchestral instruments with guidance from Symphony musicians. Ask questions, explore new sounds, and experience the joy of music up close.

Mon, Apr 20, 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 21, 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 21, 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, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.

Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Central - Virtual Events 6
This four-week series teaches participants how to understand the fairytale genre and write fairy tales of your own.

Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We will explore stencil artwork in this fun art program from premade stencils to learning how to make our own stencils.

Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - Video Studio
Learn the forgotten art of actual FILM! We will shoot on Kodak Gold 200 color film on an SLR camera and develop the film right in the video studio.

Fri, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
🎨 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, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Drop in and paint with washable watercolor paints! Explore what hope looks like to each young artist and create art together with this fun-filled evening of creativity!

Sat, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Join a joyful, festival-style evening of art, live local music, and community. Paint, bring the kids for watercolor fun, and learn about Refugee & Immigrant Connections Spokane (RICS)!

Sat, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Experience the joy of painting as Artist Nicki Coburn guides you through each step of creating a work of art! There are 20 spots available. First-come, first-served. Drinks available for purchase.

Sun, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Join us for Yiddish tunes from local band Meshugga Daddies.

Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverside State Park - Bowl & Pitcher Kitchen Shelter
Novelist and non-fiction author Michael N. McGregor will demonstrate how solitude and the natural world can enhance an artist's creative practice. This will take place at Riverside State Park.

Mon, Apr 27, 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 28, 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 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Through photography, poetry, and prose, an artist explores the experience of motherhood and daughterhood.

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Central - Virtual Events 6
This four-week series teaches participants how to understand the fairytale genre and write fairy tales of your own.

Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We will explore stencil artwork in this fun art program from premade stencils to learning how to make our own stencils.

Fri, May 01, 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, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join the fun and paint small clay robots with us!

Mon, May 04, 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, May 05, 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, May 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Central - Virtual Events 6
This four-week series teaches participants how to understand the fairytale genre and write fairy tales of your own.

Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Kids learn "woodshop" basics with this fun cardboard cutting and making program!

Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Colorado Book Award winner Brandon Shimoda reads from and discusses his creative nonfiction book about the lasting impact of Japanese incarceration. This is part of the "One Book, One Coast" events.

Fri, May 08, 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, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Using glue, tape, and structural cutting, we explore how to turn flat cardboard into sculptural 3D objects of art!

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a fun folktale, songs, and hands-on activities that help kids jump into the story while learning about Jewish culture!

Mon, May 11, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us to discuss the “One Book, One Coast” inaugural selection, George Takei's graphic memoir 'They Called Us Enemy.' This event is in partnership with Asians for Collective Liberation Spokane.

Wed, May 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Kids learn "woodshop" basics with this fun cardboard cutting and making program!