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Literacy across the spectrum

Literacy Across the Spectrum

By Lara Hemingway, former trustee of the Library Board and current Board President for the Northwest Autism Center When my kids were little, we frequently

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Your Summer Reads List is HERE!

There is truly something for everyone on our 2026 summer books list – romance, fantasy, horror, thriller, and a collection for kids and teens, too!

Open book next to a cup of coffee on a blanket

How to Build a Reading Habit that Actually Sticks

We’ve all been there. It’s a place many of us visit, but no one really wants to stay. You guessed it: the dreaded book slump. The good news? There’s no single “right” way to build a reading habit, and sometimes all it takes is finding the approach that works for

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Share feedback on the Draft ReFive Plan

The City of Spokane is working on a community plan for the Fifth Avenue neighborhood. The study area is the community south of I-90 from Liberty Park to Frances Scott Elementary. Liberty Park Library sits on the western edge of this area. Opened in 2021, this library was part of

school cycle supply drive

Donate Gently Used School Supplies for the School-Cycle Drive!

Now through July 31, Support Spokane County students, families, and organizations in need by donating your gently used school supplies to any of our library locations (minus The Hive)! The Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors and Art Salvage are collecting gently used supplies, and the library is a collection site!

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Spokane Public Library Seeks Candidate for Board of Trustees

The Spokane Public Library Board of Trustees seeks candidates to fill a vacancy on the board. The Board of Trustees is the governing and policy-making board for the Spokane Public Library. Board positions are voluntary, and residents chosen to fill them are selected to serve 5-year terms. Candidates must be

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Hoopfest Reads: Books for Basketball Fans

As Spokane gears up for the world’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the end of this month, we’ve rounded up stories that capture the excitement, determination, and community that make the game so special. From romance books to inspiring memoirs and reads for kids, these picks are perfect for fans,

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Get World Cup Ready with these Soccer Reads

As we welcome Team Egypt to Spokane and get ready for an exciting season of international competition, there’s no better time to dive into stories that celebrate the passion and global impact of soccer. From inspiring nonfiction and unforgettable fiction to picks for kids and adults, this list has something

Literacy across the spectrum

Literacy Across the Spectrum

By Lara Hemingway, former trustee of the Library Board and current Board President for the Northwest Autism Center When my kids were little, we frequently

book collage

Your Summer Reads List is HERE!

There is truly something for everyone on our 2026 summer books list – romance, fantasy, horror, thriller, and a collection for kids and teens, too!

Open book next to a cup of coffee on a blanket

How to Build a Reading Habit that Actually Sticks

We’ve all been there. It’s a place many of us visit, but no one really wants to stay. You guessed it: the dreaded book slump. The good news? There’s no single “right” way to build a reading habit, and sometimes all it takes is finding the approach that works for

ReFive Project graphic

Share feedback on the Draft ReFive Plan

The City of Spokane is working on a community plan for the Fifth Avenue neighborhood. The study area is the community south of I-90 from Liberty Park to Frances Scott Elementary. Liberty Park Library sits on the western edge of this area. Opened in 2021, this library was part of

school cycle supply drive

Donate Gently Used School Supplies for the School-Cycle Drive!

Now through July 31, Support Spokane County students, families, and organizations in need by donating your gently used school supplies to any of our library locations (minus The Hive)! The Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors and Art Salvage are collecting gently used supplies, and the library is a collection site!

Trustee Recruiting Image

Spokane Public Library Seeks Candidate for Board of Trustees

The Spokane Public Library Board of Trustees seeks candidates to fill a vacancy on the board. The Board of Trustees is the governing and policy-making board for the Spokane Public Library. Board positions are voluntary, and residents chosen to fill them are selected to serve 5-year terms. Candidates must be

hoopfest book collage

Hoopfest Reads: Books for Basketball Fans

As Spokane gears up for the world’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the end of this month, we’ve rounded up stories that capture the excitement, determination, and community that make the game so special. From romance books to inspiring memoirs and reads for kids, these picks are perfect for fans,

World cup book collage

Get World Cup Ready with these Soccer Reads

As we welcome Team Egypt to Spokane and get ready for an exciting season of international competition, there’s no better time to dive into stories that celebrate the passion and global impact of soccer. From inspiring nonfiction and unforgettable fiction to picks for kids and adults, this list has something