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Understanding the cost of running the library

Understanding the Cost of Running a Library

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At Spokane Public Library, one of our core values is to spend public funds responsibly. We recognize that your hard-earned tax-payer dollars fund library services,

Did you know? Our Community has 3 Different Library Systems

Which Library System is Which?

Skyler

Depending on where you live, you have FREE access to one of THREE different library systems locally: Spokane Public Library (us!), Spokane County Library District,

Hanford’s Toxic Legacy: A Community Event and Archival Exhibit at Central Library

Megan

Eighty years ago, the Hanford Nuclear Site was activated as part of the Manhattan Project, a feat often celebrated for its revolutionary scientific advancements and its unprecedented collaboration between industry, the military, and a massive workforce. The goal: to develop the atomic bomb and change the course of global history.

Wok on the Wild Side: Cooking Fresh from the Discovery Garden

Megan

What’s cooking at the library? Just something we grew ourselves! All summer long, visitors at Shadle Park Library have watched our Discovery Garden flourish with vibrant Asian tropical vegetables, thanks to the hard work of the Filipino American Association of the Inland Empire. Now, we’re inviting you to taste the

Get $200 and Share Your Original Music on Lilac City Records, Spokane’s Only Local Streaming Platform

Alina

We’re now accepting submissions for Lilac City Records, Spokane’s only local music streaming platform—and the year-round soundtrack at Scale House Market! If your music is selected, you’ll receive $200, your work will be featured on Lilac City Records, and you’ll reach new listeners across the community. SUBMIT YOUR ORIGINAL MUSIC

Don’t Have a Library Card Yet? Sign Up Now!

Skyler

As products and services become more costly, it is more important now than ever to take advantage of your community’s free and accessible resources. We hope you think of the library first for anything free and accessible because there are thousands if not millions of ways you can save —

A Preschool Parent’s Guide to Fall Fun and Learning

Library Services

Written by Lauren Hayes, Early Childhood Education Specialist As September arrives and families settle into new routines, many parents of preschoolers are navigating a season full of excitement, questions, and big emotions. Whether you have a child starting preschool or you’re simply looking for enriching ways to support their development,

Library Perks Students Should Try for Max Aura

Skyler

We heard some students haven’t been taking advantage of their student library cards and we are SHOOK. IYKYK: Students from Spokane Public Schools, Gonzaga Preparatory School, Gonzaga University, and Spokane Colleges all receive a free Spokane Public Library card with their enrollment and gain unlimited access to our collection. What

Understanding the Cost of Running a Library

Library Services

At Spokane Public Library, one of our core values is to spend public funds responsibly. We recognize that your hard-earned tax-payer dollars fund library services,

Which Library System is Which?

Skyler

Depending on where you live, you have FREE access to one of THREE different library systems locally: Spokane Public Library (us!), Spokane County Library District,

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