Summer Reading @ the Library!

This summer we're celebrating stories from places both near and far! While our special programs have ended, there's still time to complete you Summer Reading Log and get a free book. Sign up online or @ your library and keep track of your books. When you finish 15 books or read for 15 hours, you can pick out a book from our summer reading giveaway book supply (generously provided by the Friends of Spokane Public Library). Be sure to turn in your Summer Reading Log by Saturday, September 3!

All programs are free and (except the Teen program) appropriate for school-aged children. For more information, call 444-5331.

Artist or Mathematician

You can be both, and learn some fun facts about India at the same time. Sree Nandagopal will show you how to use your math skills to create beautiful art. She will also demonstrate how to wear a saree and teach us a South Indian folk dance. This program will be held at the following locations, dates, and times.

Shadle: Tuesday, June 28, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

South Hill: Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Hillyard: Thursday, July 7, 3 p.m.

Downtown: Friday, July 8, 2 p.m.

East Side: Tuesday, July 12, 3 p.m.

Indian Trail: Wednesday, July 13, 3 p.m.

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Birds of a Feather

West Valley Outdoor Learning Center returns to the library with live birds from our part of the world. This program will be held at the following locations, dates, and times.

South Hill: Wednesday, July 20, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Hillyard: Thursday, July 21, 3 p.m.

Shadle: Tuesday, July 26, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Downtown: Friday, July 29, 2 p.m. 

Indian Trail: Wednesday, August 3, 3 p.m.

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Craft Extravaganza!

It's like a potluck for crafts--you can sample the many crafts we've done in the last few years and find one with the flavor that suits you. We supply a wide variety of materials,  you bring the creativity. This program will be held at the following location, date, and time.

East Side: Tuesday, July 19, 3 p.m.

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Dick Frost - Magic!

Illusions (the art of magic or conjuring) have been in practice for as long as people can remember. And from cultures all over the world! Veteran performer Dick Frost is an excellent showman with tricks that always amaze and amuse. This program will be held at the following locations, dates, and times.

East Side: Tuesday, July 26, 3 p.m.

Indian Trail: Wednesday, July 27, 3 p.m.

Shadle: Tuesday, August 2, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

South Hill: Wednesday, August 3, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Hillyard: Thursday, August 4, 3 p.m. 

Downtown: Friday, August 5, 2 p.m.

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Drums! - Spokane Taiko

Spokane Taiko brings the exciting art of Japanese drumming to libraries near you. A finely tuned kumi-daiko (Taiko drum ensemble) exercises the members' physical stamina, focus, and cooperation for a truly impressive sight and sound! This program will be held at the following locations, dates, and times.

Shadle: Tuesday, July 19, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Indian Trail: Wednesday, July 20, 3 p.m.

Downtown: Friday, July 22, 2 p.m.

South Hill: Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Hillyard: Thursday, July 28, 3 p.m.

East Side: Tuesday, August 2, 3 p.m.

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Get Medieval at the Library

Do you have what it takes to be a knight? Find out from the Knights of Veritas! Learn about the Code of Chivalry, watch thrilling demonstrations of medieval combat, handle weapons and try on armor. This program will be held at the following locations, dates, and times.

Indian Trail: Wednesday, July 6, 3 p.m.

Shadle: Tuesday, July 12, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

South Hill: Wednesday, July 13, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

Hillyard: Thursday, July 14, 3 p.m 

Downtown: Friday, July 15, 2 p.m.

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Storytelling Around the World

Travel the world; meet other people and visit other places and times--right here in Spokane! Through stories, music, and instruments, Storymaster Tom McCormack will introduce you to worlds near and far. You'll leave the library feeling like a world traveler. This program will be held at the following locations, dates, and times.

East Side: Tuesday, June 28, 3 p.m.

Indian Trail: Wednesday, June 29, 3 p.m.

Hillyard: Thursday, June 30, 3 p.m. 

Downtown: Friday, July 1, 2 p.m. 

Shadle: Tuesday, July 5, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

South Hill: Wednesday, July 6, 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.