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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,

Storytime Schedule | Winter – Spring

Skyler

Please note that there will be no storytime when the library is closed and during the week of spring break. There is a calendar on the Baby Storytime flyer below that showcases which days there won’t be storytime. Schedule Baby Storytime Play & Learn Baby Storytime will alternate weeks at

‘Spokane Campfire Stories’ Launch Party: Celebrating a New Anthology at Manito Park

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Written by Aimee Brooks Join Spokane Campfire Stories team at Lawrence Rist Memorial Fireplace at Manito Park on August 22nd at 7pm for the official launch party. When I moved into Studio C at The Hive® in the fall of 2024, I was already deep into the SAGA application that came

Give Old Music New Life at the Sound Swap

Alina

Love music but ready to refresh your collection? Shadle Park Library’s new Sound Swap is here! Bring in vinyl records or cassette tapes you no longer want, and trade them for fresh finds from fellow music lovers. It’s an easy, fun, and free way to discover new tunes while giving

Immigrant & Refugee Resources

Alina

Content shared from the City of Spokane New Americans in Spokane The Demographic and Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the City of Spokane & Spokane County. More Information Know Your Rights / Conozca Sus Derechos All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections

Disability Pride Month 2025

Sharma

“More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States—over 70 million people—have a disability,” reports The Arc, a national organization that advocates for individuals and families who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities. Disability Pride Month, The Arc states, exists to encourage inclusion and make sure that those of us

Meet the Manager Behind the Counter: New Leaf Cafe at Central Library

Alina

Written by Ted Munat, New Leaf Program Director If you visit Central Library on a weekday between 9am and 3pm, you’ll likely notice a ball of beaming energy behind the counter of The New Leaf Café. That’s Shana, New Leaf Café Manager and a key part of the library community.

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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