Be Your best self

YOU BELONG AT THE LIBRARY

Your library card is an all-access pass to books, movies, music, things, information, and much more. Spokane residents may get a free library card to access everything the Library has to offer.

When you think about what you need and who you want to be, there is no limit to what you can accomplish with your library card.

LEARN A NEW INSTRUMENT

Take free 30-minute music lessons for guitar, bass, drums, piano/keyboard, and ukulele with our Music Educator! No experience needed and lessons are available to any age.

ATTEND FREE EVENTS

Learn a new skill, become your best you. Join us for Library Learning Week January 22-28 where you can:

  • Take free exercise classes like yoga, K-Pop, and stretching
  • Learn tips and tricks for how to write your own songs
  • Research your house history 
  • Enjoy free, guided art classes for kids
  • Learn how to write a novel with local authors Jess Walter and Sonora Jha
  • Get advice and help from a published author
  • Join Anime Club for Middle and High Schoolers
  • & so much more!

EXPLORE FARM TO TABLE

At Spokane Public Library you can enjoy every stage of food from seed to garden to table!

Seeds: You can find a variety of free seed packets at Hillyard Library to help start your garden. 

Garden: Throughout the spring and summer seasons, join us for regular events all about how to grow your dream garden! We bring in master gardeners and host weekly events at our Discovery Garden at Shadle Park Library. 

Table: In the fall and winter seasons, we utilize the food we grew in the Discovery Garden in a variety of cooking classes and share how rewarding it is to grow and enjoy your own food.  

ACCESS RECORDING, VIDEO, & PODCAST STUDIOS

You have access to free Recording, Video, and Podcast Production Studios at Central Library with your library card! Reserve time in one of our studios and/or get help from our Video or Music Education Specialists. 

ENJOY ONLINE LEARNING

You have access to endless free, online resources using your library card! Learn a new language using Pronunciator, build job and workplace skills through LinkedIn Learning, conduct marketing research with Data Axle Reference Solutions, and much more! 

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