Branch Events
Music & Video Production Camp: Experience Your Creativity - For Middle and High Schoolers Ages 13+
Tue, Aug 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Registration is now closed
No Days Off: Running an Indie Author Business - A Writing Workshop with Colin Conway
Tue, Aug 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Successful indie author Colin Conway discusses the business of writing and self-publishing.
Music & Video Production Camp: Experience Your Creativity - For Middle and High Schoolers Ages 13+
Wed, Aug 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Registration is now closed
Genealogy Help: Drop-In!
Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Get help from Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) volunteers in the Inland Northwest Special Collections room on the 3rd floor of Central Library.
Virtual Book Club - Favorite Summer Reads
Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a discussion of our favorite summer reads!
Open Studio @ The Hive®
Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Hive
Stop by The Hive to see what our Artists-In-Residence are up to and tour the building!
Music & Video Production Camp: Experience Your Creativity - For Middle and High Schoolers Ages 13+
Thu, Aug 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Registration is now closed
Chair Yoga
Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Aug 28, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Inspiration in the Archives - Write the Present from Mementos, Artifacts & Ephemera
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
In this two-part workshop, we’ll find inspiration for creative writing (all genres) in a personal artifact or a treasure from the library archive, then make the writing into a memento all its own.
This event is full
Music & Video Production Camp: Experience Your Creativity - For Middle and High Schoolers Ages 13+
Fri, Aug 29, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Podcast Production Studio,Recording Studio
Spokane Public Library and the David Z. Foundation invite you to participate in a week-long music and video project from August 25-29 from 9am to 12pm daily.
Registration is now closed
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Aug 29, 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.
Line Dance: A Weekly Exercise Class
Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Pete the Cat Back-to-Storytime Bash - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Let’s wear our favorite shoes and kick off the fall session with a groovy party! Join us for games, crafts, and learning activity stations celebrating Storytime's favorite blue cat: Pete!
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill
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.
Monthly Astrology Forecast
Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the energy effects you personally.
Native Irises in Washington State
Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park Studio
Learn all about native Irises growing in Washington State, like how to identify and manage them in our landscape, from experts at the Washington Native Plants Society.
Pete the Cat Back-to-Storytime Bash - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Let’s wear our favorite shoes and kick off the fall session with a groovy party! Join us for games, crafts, and learning activity stations celebrating Storytime's favorite blue cat: Pete!
Pete the Cat Back-to-Storytime Bash - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Let’s wear our favorite shoes and kick off the fall session with a groovy party! Join us for games, crafts, and learning activity stations celebrating Storytime's favorite blue cat: Pete!
Talking to Your Doctor About Dementia
Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
We will talk about how to form a cohesive healthcare team, how to get the best care from a primary care doctor and how to advocate for yourself with a provider.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard
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.
Sound Bath
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Prepare for deep relaxation through sound healing, a practice thousands of years old! Please bring a mat or blanket to rest on and a pillow. For ages 18 and older.
Bulbs: Spokane Friendly Flowers for Your Spring Garden
Wed, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for tips on when and how to plant fall bulbs, and a journey through gorgeous flower varieties suitable for your Spokane-area garden. Let's plan our fall bulb planting now!
Chair Yoga
Thu, Sep 04, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Pete the Cat Back-to-Storytime Bash - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Let’s wear our favorite shoes and kick off the fall session with a groovy party! Join us for games, crafts, and learning activity stations celebrating Storytime's favorite blue cat: Pete!
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Thu, Sep 04, 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.
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Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Thu, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Sep 04, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Fri, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
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.
Line Dance: A Weekly Exercise Class
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Pete the Cat Back-to-Storytime Bash - For Kids Ages 2-5 & Their Caregivers
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Let’s wear our favorite shoes and kick off the fall session with a groovy party! Join us for games, crafts, and learning activity stations celebrating Storytime's favorite blue cat: Pete!
Handpan Discovery - Workshop for First-Time Players
Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Kim West and Mark Manning, internationally trained handpan instructors, for a fun workshop on how to play a handpan.
This event is full
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Mini Yoga Retreat
Sun, Sep 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Events A, B, & C Combined
Inclusion Wellness Community will be leading a yoga retreat with meditation and yoga practice. Vegan snacks and tea will be provided. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Registration is required.
This event is full
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Babies 0-24 Months & Their Caregivers
Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Sep 08, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Seeds on the Move - For Kids of All Ages
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Explore seed dispersal through fun, hands-on activities!
Your Painting Deserves a Good Canvas - How to Prep a Good Canvas and Save Money!
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Artist-In-Residence at The Hive® Missy Narrance will demo how to prep a store-bought canvas to make it better (and worthy of your art)!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Monthly Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Sep 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Sep 09, 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.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Kid Art Club: Build-a-Monster Box - For Kids Ages 6 - 9
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Do you want to make a monster? Join us as we transform ordinary boxes into one-of-a-kind monsters that'll give anyone a fright!
Does Local Voting Matter? How to Make Your Vote Count!
Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for an insightful discussion on why every vote matters, who makes the decisions that shape your community, and where to find resources needed to make informed voting choices.
Rooted at the Edge: Writing About Place - A Reading and Writing Workshop with Donna Erickson
Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
'Rooted at the Edge: Ranching Where the Old West and New West Collide' author Donna Erickson shares and discusses her work and guides attendees in a writing workshop about place.
Hobby Botany for the Inland Northwest Birder - How Botany Compliments and Amplifies Birding
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Exploring the complimentary relationship between understanding botany and birding, Elliot Robison will provide localized tips, tricks, tools, and approaches to incorporating botany as a birder.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Sep 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Sep 11, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Seeds on the Move - For Kids of All Ages
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Explore seed dispersal through fun, hands-on activities!
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez - Presented by KYRS
Fri, Sep 12, 9:30am - 11:00am
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Commissioner Gomez will speak on the vital role of community radio in protecting First Amendment rights, fostering media diversity, and strengthening civic life.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Sep 12, 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.
LEGO® Challenge: Build a Nerf Target - For Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
We'll use LEGO® bricks to create Nerf targets and try them out! Leave your Nerf guns at home. They will be provided.
Teen Art Studio: UV Resin Pendants - For Teens Ages 13 - 18
Fri, Sep 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Let's make our own custom resin pendants and learn how UV resin works!
Grassroots Radio Conference Entertainment - Presented by KYRS
Fri, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Central Library - nxÊ·yxÊ·yetkÊ· Hall
Performances by Wild Alchemy Dance Collective, Spokane Taiko, And Betsy Rogue
Line Dance: A Weekly Exercise Class
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Book Club - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Study A
Join us for a book discussion of "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Harvest Swap
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Bring in your giant zucchinis, your extra tomatoes, cut flowers, or anything you want to share and show off! Let's show off the fruits of your loving labor by sharing and swapping!
A Wok on the Wild Side: Asian Vegetable Cook-a-Thon - Kkeopjilkong Maneul Bokkeum (Korean Garlic Green Beans)
Sat, Sep 13, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Featuring one of the four Asian vegetables grown in the Discovery Garden this season, this dish is stir-fried with soy sauce and sesame oil, a quick, healthy, and delicious dish!
A Wok on the Wild Side: Asian Vegetable Cook-a-Thon - Nyonya Eggplant Tempra
Sat, Sep 13, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Malaysia Nyonya Eggplant Tempra is characterized by its savory, spicy, sweet, tangy dark sauce. The eggplants are pan roasted and cooked with sweet onions and chili, producing a delicious aroma.
A Wok on the Wild Side: Asian Vegetable Cook-a-Thon - Pinakbet (Filipino Mixed Vegetables with Chicken)
Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Pinakbet is a mix of bitter melon, Asian eggplant, string beans, squash, tomatoes, and chicken breast, stir-fried with onion, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings. It is a popular Filipino dish!
Grassroots Radio Conference Entertainment - Presented by KYRS
Sat, Sep 13, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Central Library - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Details TBA
Gentle Flow Yoga
Sun, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Certified yoga teacher Renee will lead a gentle yoga practice with a brief guided imagery at the end. Wear loose clothing and bring a mat or towel.
Bhangra & Bollywood Dance Fitness
Sun, Sep 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
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.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Babies 0 - 24 Months & Their Caregivers
Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Seeds on the Move - For Kids of All Ages
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Explore seed dispersal through fun, hands-on activities!
Dementia Basics and Community Support
Mon, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
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.
Welcome to Medicare
Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Poetry for Everyone - With Sarah Rooney
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Cook and Learn: Applesauce - For Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
We'll make applesauce together while learning about apples. Caregivers must attend with their children. Registration is required. Limit 6 families. One registration per family, please.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Introduction to Gelli Prints - Explore a Printing Method Not Requiring a Press
Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Explore the world of Gelli printing with Artist-In-Residence Sheri Medford.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Chair Yoga
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Tween Art Lab: Paper Mâché Creatures - For Kids Ages 9 - 13
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a messy time as we use paper mâché to create and sculpture creatures, beasts, or monsters of our own creation!
Drop-in and Draw, Paint, Knit, Stitch... - A Monthly Get-Together of Creative People
Wed, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Rock the Disability Vote Workshop - Ready to Make Your Voice Heard?
Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Central - Central Events A & B Combined
Join Self-Advocates from The Arc of Spokane and AtWork! to learn how to register and cast your vote with ease! Explore why YOUR vote matters - especially the disability vote!Register
Imagining the Future: A Speculative Writing Workshop - A Virtual Event with Author Tara Campbell
Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Tara Campbell, author most recently of 'City of Gargoyles,' leads a virtual speculative fiction writing workshop. This is a Humanities WA Speakers Bureau event.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Sep 18, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Genealogy Detectives - An Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Event
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 1:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events C
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.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Seeds on the Move - For Kids of All Ages
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Explore seed dispersal through fun, hands-on activities!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
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.
LEGO® Challenge: Build a Nerf Target - For Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
We'll use LEGO® bricks to create Nerf targets and try them out! Leave your Nerf guns at home. They will be provided.
Artist Playground: DIY Walnut Ink - For Kids Ages 5 - 18
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Can you really make your own professional art supplies from nature? Brief demo and video lesson, plus drawing and painting with walnut ink afterwards!
BhaRaTham: Bhava-Raga-Thalam - An exploration of classical music and dance from South India
Fri, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
An exploration of the nuances of classical music and dance from South India, with live orchestra of musicians led by Natyacharya Jayanthi Raman.
Line Dance: A Weekly Exercise Class
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Handpan Discovery: Harmony & Melody - Create a Song on Your Handpan
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join Kim West and Mark Manning, internationally trained handpan instructors, for a fun workshop learning how to layer melody notes to create your own song on your Handpan.
Book Club - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Preserving Your Harvest: Beginners' Guide to Pickling
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join Courage to Grow Farms to learn about pickling different kinds of vegetables as a great way to preserve your harvest.
Hanford's Leaks, Legends, and Legacies - An Exhibit and Author Panel about the Hanford Nuclear Site
Sat, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Authors Trisha Pritikin, Kay-Smith Blum, and James Patrick Thomas will join renowned investigative journalist Karen Dorn Steele for a discussion about Hanford. Dr. Ann Le Bar of EWU will moderate.
Authentic Indian Yoga
Sun, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
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.
Modern Hula Hoop Dance Fitness
Sun, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn to maintain a rhythmic connection with large hula hoops for adults. The playful and rhythmic nature of the hoop uplifts the spirit, quiets the mind and connects us to our bodies in a joyful way.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Babies 0-24 Months & Their Caregivers
Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Busy Like a Squirrel - For Kids of All Ages
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Learn how squirrels and other animals prepare for winter with hands-on activities.
Introduction to Scratchboard Art - with Artist-In-Residence Missy Narrance
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hive - Studio E
Try your hand at Scratchboard Art, a form of engraving with striking results.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Cook and Learn: Applesauce - For ages 5-11 and their caregivers
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
We'll make applesauce together while learning about apples. Caregivers must attend with their children. Registration is required. Limit 6 families. One registration per family, please.
"Forever Chemicals" in Our Daily Life
Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn about PFAS, aka “forever chemicals” found in outdoor gear, cosmetics, and more—and understand their impact on health and the environment.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Sep 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Sep 25, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Busy Like a Squirrel - For Kids of All Ages
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Learn how squirrels and other animals prepare for winter with hands-on activities.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
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.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Sep 26, 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.
LEGO® Challenge: Build a Nerf Target - For Ages 4-11 and their Caregivers
Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
We'll use LEGO® bricks to create Nerf targets and try them out! Leave your Nerf guns at home because they will be provided.
Spokane Carvers Association "Artistry in Wood" Registration
Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
The Hive
This time is set aside to register a piece for the show. Stop by anytime between 3:30 and 6:30 pm. Visit the main events on Saturday and Sunday!
Family Art Night! - For Kids and Teens
Fri, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle 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.
Spokane Carver's Association "Artistry in Wood" Show - Displays, Demos, & Wood Turnings
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Hive
Join us for the 34th 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.
Inland Northwest Book Arts Society (INWBAS) Meet-up - A gathering of people interested in the art of making books
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Liberty Park Library - Study Room A
INWBAS meets monthly to practice and learn different aspects of book arts. Their meetings are free and open to the public.
Line Dance: A Weekly Exercise Class
Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners
Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Shadle Park Library Lobby
Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!
Preserving Your Harvest: Fermenting Salsa
Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Learn how to ferment salsa with Courage to Grow Farms! This is a great way to preserve your summer tomato bounty.
Celebrate Forthcoming Books by Esteemed Local Writers - PNBA Lilac City Welcoming Committee
Sat, Sep 27, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Travis Baldree, Kelly Milner Halls, Sarah Mackenzie, & Maya Jewell Zeller kick off the Pacific Northwest Bookseller Association’s annual conference.
Spokane Carver's Association "Artistry in Wood" Show - Displays, Demos, & Wood Turnings
Sun, Sep 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
The Hive
Join us for the 34th 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.
Discovering the Stories of Your Life: Memoir or Fiction - A Writing Workshop with Michael N. McGregor
Sun, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
A writing workshop offered by lauded novelist, biographer, memoirist, and educator Michael N. McGregor.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Sep 29, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Busy Like a Squirrel - For Kids of All Ages
Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
Learn how squirrels and other animals prepare for winter with hands-on activities.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Cook and Learn: Applesauce - For Ages 5-11 and their Caregivers
Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
We'll make applesauce together while learning about apples. Caregivers must attend with their children. Registration is required. Limit 6 families. One registration per family, please.
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Learn Activities for People Living with Dementia
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
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.
Virtual Book Club - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Wed, Oct 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Virtual Events 6
Join us for a book discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard
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.
Virtual Reality - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play virtual reality games and enjoy snacks with other middle and high school students. We have four Oculus Quest 2's. Come try them out!
Tween Art Lab: Paper Mâché Creatures - For Kids Ages 9 - 13
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Join us for a messy time as we use paper mâché to create and sculpt creatures, beasts, or monsters of our own creation!
Reframing Death: From Fear to Sacred Passage - Demystifying Death Series
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
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?
Busy Like a Squirrel - For Kids of All Ages
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Learn how squirrels and other animals prepare for winter with hands-on activities.
Cancelled
Monthly Astrology Forecast
Wed, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Hill
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the energy effects you personally.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Oct 02, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
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.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Oct 02, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
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.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Oct 03, 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.
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Study A
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.
Line Dance: A Weekly Exercise Class
Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park Studio
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Book Club - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Sat, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
South Hill - South Hill Study A
Join us for a book discussion of "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim.
Preserving Your Harvest: Jams, Fruit Leathers and More
Sat, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Explore the many ways you can preserve fruits and enjoy them throughout the year with Courage to Grow Farms!
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Babies 0 - 24 Months & Their Caregivers
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Oct 06, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Medicare Open Enrollment: What You Need To Know
Mon, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
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.
Does Local Voting Matter? – How to Make Your Vote Count!
Mon, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for an insightful discussion on why every vote matters, who makes the decisions that shape your community, and where to find resources needed to make informed voting choices.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Tech Talk - Free Help with Computers, Phones, & More
Tue, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
South Hill
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.
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Cozy Hangout - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Participate in a cozy activity and enjoy hot drinks and cookies. Possible activities include diamond art, cross stitch, Perler beads, and more.
The Dying Process: Physical, Emotional, and Personal - Demystifying Death Series
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
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.
Kid Art Club: Build-a-Monster Box - For Kids Ages 6 - 9
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Do you want to make a monster? Join us as we transform ordinary boxes into one-of-a-kind monsters that'll give anyone a fright!
Chair Yoga
Thu, Oct 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Illuminations: Witches - Highlights from the Archives and Special Collections
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - Inland Northwest Special Collection
Examine exciting treasures from Central Library's rare book collection. This month's theme is "Witches," featuring a 1665 edition of "The Discovery of Witchcraft," Goya's "Caprichos," and more.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Oct 09, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
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.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Oct 10, 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.
Family Art Night! - For Kids and Teens
Fri, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail 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.
Line Dance: A Weekly Exercise Class
Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Preserving Your Harvest: The Versatile Tallow
Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Tallow, the rendered fat from cattle or sheep, is enjoying a renaissance for many uses beyond its culinary purpose. Join Courage to Grow Farms to learn the versatility of this traditional fat.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Babies 0-24 Months & Their Caregivers
Mon, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Oct 13, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Monthly Mindfulness Practice
Tue, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Mindfulness is a useful skill for the management of stress and anxiety. This class will help you develop the skill through lecture, mindfulness practice, and discussion.
Game On - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Chair Yoga
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join certified yoga teacher Renee for a chair yoga practice on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Game On - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Play a variety of local multiplayer video games with other middle and high school students.
Jumpstart Your Young Adult or Middle Grade Novel - A Writing Workshop with Stephanie Oakes
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
YALSA award-winning author Stephanie Oakes guides participants in a four-week novel-writing workshop devoted to novels for youth and young adults.
Tween Art Lab: Paper Mâché Creatures - For Kids Ages 9 - 13
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a messy time as we use paper mâché to create and sculpture creatures, beasts, or monsters of our own creation!
Drop-in and Draw, Paint, Knit, Stitch... - A Monthly Get-Together of Creative People
Wed, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Bring your current project and spend time creating in company with others at The Hive®.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Genealogy Detectives - An Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Event
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 1:30pm
The Hive - The Hive Events C
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.
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Oct 16, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
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Poet Laureates of the Inland Northwest - Featuring Marie Marchand, Jennifer Passaro & Mery Noel Smith
Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
The Poet Laureates of Ellensburg, Coeur d'Alene, and Spokane gather together to share their work and celebrate Marie Marchand's newest collection, 'Mostly Sweet, Lovely, Human Things.'
Lilac City Live! Spokane's Late Night Talk Show
Thu, Oct 16, 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Enjoy a fun night out on the town at Lilac City Live!
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
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.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Oct 17, 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.
Jugalbandhi - A Night of North Indian Classical Music
Fri, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
A workshop demonstrating various instruments of North India.
Line Dance: A Weekly Exercise Class
Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
Book Club - Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Sat, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Join us for a book discussion of "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim.
The Great Pumpkin Festival: A Peanuts 75th Anniversary Event - For Kids and Teens
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Celebrate the Peanuts’ 75th anniversary and the Great Pumpkin at the library!
A Taste of Bali
Sat, Oct 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Experience Bali with chef Alice Koh and Shane! Taste the cuisine, see the sights, meet the people, and hear Alice and Shane's efforts in building libraries in Bali! Balinese food tasting included.
Baby Storytime Play & Learn - For Babies 0 - 24 Months & Their Caregivers
Mon, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Babies from birth to two years bond with their favorite adult while enjoying short stories, songs, bounces, and play time.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 2 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Mon, Oct 20, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
Dementia Basics and Community Support
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Poetry for Everyone - With Sarah Rooney
Tue, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
A friendly, accessible poetry workshop for everyone and anyone.
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Tue, Oct 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.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
Join us for our monthly Board of Trustees meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month.
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Indian Trail - Indian Trail Events
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.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Anime Club - For Middle and High Schoolers
Wed, Oct 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.
Demystifying Death: Legal Requirements and Final Planning
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Hill - South Hill Events
The logistics of planning—advance directives, wills, power of attorney, and end-of-life wishes. We’ll demystify the paperwork and talk openly about how to communicate your values and choices.
Jumpstart Your Young Adult or Middle Grade Novel - A Writing Workshop with Stephanie Oakes
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio
YALSA award-winning author Stephanie Oakes guides participants in a four-week novel-writing workshop devoted to novels for youth and young adults.
Kid Art Club: Build-a-Monster Box - For Kids Ages 6 - 9
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Hive - The Hive Studio E
Do you want to make a monster? Join us as we transform ordinary boxes into one-of-a-kind monsters that'll give anyone a fright!
A Community Practice: Fear & Doubt - Black Liturgies for Staying Human
Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month will be Fear & Doubt.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Hill - South Hill Events
Join certified yoga teacher Steve Peck for a chair yoga practice. Open to all levels of ability. Bring a water bottle. Chairs and blocks are provided.
Toddler Storytime Play & Learn - For Kids 18 months - 3 years
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events
Get ready for an active program filled with short books, rhymes, dancing, and fun designed especially for toddlers and storytime newcomers!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Liberty Park - Liberty Park Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Kindergarten Countdown Storytime - For Kids Ages 4-5
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hillyard - Hillyard Events
Join us for a storytime program that will give your little learner the boost they need to get ready for kindergarten!
Coffee & Conversation - A Community Event
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central - nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
Coffee & Conversation is an ongoing community engagement program that provides a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us.
Dungeons and Dragons: Table 1 - For Middle and High Schoolers
Thu, Oct 23, 3:15pm - 5:45pm
Shadle Park - Shadle Park Classroom
Play an in-person game of Dungeons and Dragons with other middle and high schoolers in the Spokane area. All experience levels are welcome.
This event is full
Spokane Is Reading Presents Tananarive Due - 'The Reformatory' is Spokane Is Reading's 2025 Selection
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central - Central Conference Room B & Lounge,nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall
The culminating Spokane Is Reading event, celebrating author Tananarive Due and her award-winning novel 'The Reformatory.'
Family Storytime Play & Learn - For Families of All Ages
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Central Events B
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.
Write Together - A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Fri, Oct 24, 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.
Artist Playground: Paper Try-Outs - For Kids Ages 5 - 18
Fri, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillyard - Hillyard Studio
Test out different types of papers with paints, markers, pastels, and more!
33 Artists Market @ The Hive® - Artist Show & Market
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
The Hive
The best kind of holiday gift is a local one! Check out this local art market featuring jewelry, original paintings, prints, clothing, book arts, & more.
Inland Northwest Book Arts Society (INWBAS) Meet-up - A gathering of people interested in the art of making books
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Liberty Park Library - Study Room A
INWBAS meets monthly to practice and learn different aspects of book arts. Their meetings are free and open to the public.
Line Dance: A Weekly Exercise Class
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Shadle Park
Join us for a weekly exercise class designed for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Presented by the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire.
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