Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Bring old, unused electronics to select Spokane Public Library locations during the first ever Spokane Public Library Electronics Recycle & Backup event in partnership with PCs for People.
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.
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Bring old unused electronics to select Spokane Public Library locations during the first ever Spokane Public Library Electronics Recycle and Backup event.
Led by Lynda Keenan, a seasoned expert with a background in Biology from EWU, this workshop caters to those fascinated by genetic DNA and interested in tracing their heritage through DNA matching.
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.
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Bring old unused electronics to select Spokane Public Library locations during the first ever Spokane Public Library Electronics Recycle and Backup event.
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.
At a Memory Cafe, persons living with Alzheimer's or other dementias and their loved ones enjoy socializing in a relaxed setting. There is no set agenda.
Take a slow walk around the Spokane River/waterfalls and then return to the library for river-related writing prompts. This event is inspired by the 2026 Spokane Is Reading book 'One, Two, Three.'
Time to show off the fruit of your labor and your gardening prowess! Bring in your giant zucchini, tomatoes, overgrown iris, and see what your neighbors have grown or dug up for you!
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In South Hill Branch every first and third Saturday until season ends.
Owner of SeraiMas Catering, Alice Koh, will demonstrate making the secret recipe of her popular Malaysian Chili Garlic Ginger sauce. Sample the sauce with fruits and a noodle salad in rice paper.
Join Kim and Allen on a self-driven, self-guided and self-catered tour to western Kalahari region in southern Africa, a place of immense beauty and wonder.
The opening reception of a breathtaking Central Library exhibit, which features never-before-seen visualizations of Spokane fishing practices rendered by tribal artist George Hill.
Enjoy arts activities, socializing, snacks, a no host bar, and listen to a brief program about the Municipal Arts Plan, Arts Awards and SAGA. RSVP required.Register
Join the fun with this beginning-level Egyptian-style Belly Dance class taught by Marya Nowakowski. Wear workout or yoga clothes. Sparkly hip sashes available to use during class.
Experience Irish culture through traditional social dancing and music taught by the MSD Irish Dance Academy. All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome!
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
In this 4-week class, participants will explore their own writing through readings, discussions, and prompts on how child characters and family perspectives are treated within literature.
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This weekly class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
A reading and discussion with the editor and writers of the new anthology 'No Contact: Writers on Estrangement.' This event is presented in partnership with Auntie's Bookstore.
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
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.
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Build a support system with other care partners. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Meets the 4th Thursday of every month at the South Hill Library.
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 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.
Join us for the 35th annual Artistry in Wood Show - featuring regional wood carvings and an exhibition of woodturning. The public is encouraged to attend this free open-house-style event.
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on horticultural practices best suited for our local growing conditions. In Shadle Park Branch every second and fourth Saturday until season ends.
For someone with curiosity about the natural world, Riverside State Park is a treasure trove. This talk shares some of the park’s daily surprises available to anyone interested in visiting.
Join us for the 35th annual Artistry in Wood Show - featuring regional wood carvings and an exhibition of woodturning. The public is encouraged to attend this free open-house-style event.
Become a Dementia Friend through learning about dementia, meeting others dealing with the same struggles, and learning how to support people living with dementia in your community.
In this Humanities Washington talk, explore how communities around the world have confronted squatting — sometimes successfully, sometimes not. What lessons can we bring home to Washington?
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Attend a free, unbiased presentation to learn about Medicare and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program. Topics include Medicare basics, plans, and how to enroll.
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
In this 4-week class, participants will explore their own writing through readings, discussions, and prompts on how child characters and family perspectives are treated within literature.
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.
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Mushrooms are some of Earth's most surprising and fascinating organisms. Learn about their important role in our ecosystem with crafts and activities for the whole family!
We begin by exploring cultural messages about death and shifting the narrative—from fear and avoidance to reverence and curiosity. What if death is not an ending, but a sacred part of life?
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.
In this all-ages-friendly event, George Hill will discuss the art he produced for the library's "Spokane River Salmon: Past. Present. Future" exhibit with naturalist and author Jack Nisbet.
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for October and what they mean. Register and you'll get an email with instructions on how to participate via Zoom.
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.
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
From its origins in Central Asia to its place in American kitchens, the apple has traveled a remarkable path. Discover the fascinating journey of this humble fruit and how it became an American icon.
Learn how to make delicious apple fruit leather at home—it's easier than you might think! Home chef Thomas Brown shares his favorite recipe and tips for creating this simple, tasty treat.
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
In this 4-week class, participants will explore their own writing through readings, discussions, and prompts on how child characters and family perspectives are treated within literature.
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Conor Giorgi, director of the Spokane Tribal Fisheries Anadromous Program, will lead a discussion about efforts happening now and in the future for Spokane River salmon.
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.
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
We will discuss specific activities that people living with dementia can do in each stage of the disease. We will focus on using a strengths-based approach.
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
We look at what actually happens as we die—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We’ll explore how people experience this transition, and how we can show up with presence and compassion.
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.
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Thrive Monthly is a meet up designed to provide space and support for those who seek personal growth by reflection, who desire to slow down, reconnect with themselves, others, and their values.
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 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.
Join us for an after-hours Nerf Battle with other middle/high school students at the Central Library! Please fill out the waiver in the long description of this event. IT CANNOT BE SUBMITTED ONLINE.
Celebrate our right to read with Spokane Public Library. Bring a book, a picnic blanket or camp chair, and meet at the Ferris Perennial Garden at Manito Park for an hour of reading in community.
Go behind the scenes at Liberty Ciderworks to discover how hard cider is made. Tour the cidery, learn why cider is experiencing a renaissance, and hear from the owners about the cider-making process .
Learn the history behind some of Spokane's most bizarre and fascinating locations from Adriana Janovich, author of the newly published 'Secret Spokane: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.'
Become a Dementia Friend through learning about dementia, meeting others dealing with the same struggles, and learning how to support people living with dementia in your community.
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.
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
Mushrooms are some of Earth's most surprising and fascinating organisms. Learn about their important role in our ecosystem with crafts and activities for the whole family!
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.
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
This week focuses on logistics—advance directives, wills, power of attorney, and end-of-life wishes. We’ll demystify the paperwork and help you identify what’s truly important to put in place.
Led by Lynda Keenan, a seasoned expert with a background in Biology from EWU, this workshop caters to those fascinated by genetic DNA and interested in tracing their heritage through DNA matching.
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.
Join local author Jack Nisbet for a slideshow exploring early visitors’ journals and artwork—and what they reveal about the Spokane watershed, ecology, fish, and human landscape.
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
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 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.
At a Memory Cafe, persons living with Alzheimer's or other dementias and their loved ones enjoy socializing in a relaxed setting. There is no set agenda.
Mushrooms are some of Earth's most surprising and fascinating organisms. Learn about their important role in our ecosystem with crafts and activities for the whole family!
Learn how to make apple chutney with Alice Koh of SeraiMas, a Malaysian catering business. Using aromatic Indian spices, you'll learn how to create this sweet, tangy, and gently spiced condiment.
Join the fun with this beginning-level Egyptian-style Belly Dance class taught by Marya Nowakowski. Wear workout or yoga clothes. Sparkly hip sashes available to use during class.
Experience Irish culture through traditional social dancing and music taught by the MSD Irish Dance Academy. All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome!
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
In this talk, discover the “three verbs” of trust: bonding, bridging, and breaking, and get a foundational overview of how trust operates within democratic societies.
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.
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Learn the many options for caring for one’s body after death including traditional burials, cremation, green burials, and other meaningful ways to honor our wishes and values.
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.
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Attend an unbiased presentation to learn about Medicare and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program. Topics include choosing and changing plans, Medigaps, and Medicare fraud.
Build a support system with other care partners. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Meets the 4th Thursday of every month at the South Hill Library.
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.
Apples aren't just for dessert! Discover how this versatile fruit can shine in savory dishes—from hearty entrées and tangy slaws to squash with sage and even a unique twist on a charcuterie board.
Instructor Devika Gates will lead us in an authentic Indian Yoga practice. Wear loose clothing, bring a yoga mat, and come prepared for gentle exercise.
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
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.
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
In our final session, we’ll reflect on how to talk with family and loved ones, and how deepening our relationship with death can open the door to a more vibrant, intentional life.
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.
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
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 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.
Hold a real human brain this Halloween! Explore health and wellness through hands-on activities, free screenings, and interactive booths for youth and families.
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for November and what they mean. Register and you'll get an email with instructions on how to participate via Zoom.
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
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.
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
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.
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
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 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.
Come ask technology related questions for tech devices. This is an open-style sit down Q & A for basic questions about computers, mobile devices, or our digital services.
Julia Laurel, author of the debut novel 'An Embodiment of Souls,' presents a discussion and generative workshop about writing fantasy. This event is part of the 2nd annual 'Novel Day.'
Spokane Arts Grants Awards (SAGA) recipient Erin Hemenway tells the story of how she fell in love with audiobooks and created one of her own. This event is part of the 2nd annual 'Novel Day.'
Award-winning novelist Michael N. McGregor presents a workshop on how to build tension in your fiction. This event is part of the 2nd annual 'Novel Day.'
How does someone approach the craft of writing novels when they are also a poet, memoirist, biographer, and/or non-fiction writer? This discussion is part of the 2nd annual 'Novel Day.'
Experience Irish culture through traditional social dancing and music taught by the MSD Irish Dance Academy. All ages, levels, and abilities are welcome!
Join Renee for a weekly Adaptive Tai Chi class designed to support strength, mobility, balance, and inner calm. No prior experience is necessary. Come as you are. Move at your pace.
A beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
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.
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Thrive Monthly is a meet up designed to provide space and support for those who seek personal growth by reflection, who desire to slow down, reconnect with themselves, others, and their values.
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.
Learn the art of native beadwork and create your own jewelry! Taught by Cheyanna Vielle, a member of the Blackfeet Tribe of Montana. Registration required. All materials provided.