Join us as we kick off summer here at the library with fun activities for children and teens of all ages!

Join Christa and Linea for a writing workshop inspired by Spokane’s shrub-steppe landscape! Learn different ekphrasis writing techniques (writing from or about pieces of art).

Get your hard hats & dino claws ready! During this 2-hour event, 10-13 year-olds will design and build their very own section of a dinosaur theme park! Register by 6/13 to attend. See below for more. Register

Zoom to the library for a toy car swap! Kids can trade gently used diecast vehicles (any brand), explore new favorites, or enjoy car-themed tracks and activities--no trading required to join the fun!

Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.

Celebrate the 2026 World Cup with Spokane Velocity, 90+ Project, and the Library!

Create a growing terrarium with hidden dino fossils!

We'll use cardboard and all kinds of fun materials to create a dinosaur to take home!

Get your hard hats & dino claws ready! During this 2-hour event, 10-13 year-olds will design and build their very own section of a dinosaur theme park! Register by 6/13 to attend. See below for more.Register

Read fun stories to new canine friends from Thera Paws. Register

Create a growing terrarium with hidden dino fossils!

Visit a recycling truck, a water truck, and more in the Hillyard Library parking lot, courtesy of the City of Spokane and partnering agencies.

Drop by to learn about our Summer Science series of science events! You'll get to meet our scientists from Science Speaks Spokane!

Experience Irish culture through traditional social dancing and music taught by the MSD Irish Dance Academy. All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome!

Local dinosaur author Kelly Milner Halls will help us answer the question – who would win in the dino world?

Let's say "Happy Birthday, USA!" with patriotic crafts, activities, and classic American games. Bring the whole family to celebrate 250 years of community, creativity, and connection.