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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,

How Are Parks Made? Let’s Explore Spokane

Youth Services

Spokane is known for its many parks, trails, green areas, and “near nature, near perfect” tagline. The presence of these areas is beneficial to our wellbeing: they can improve health, provide cleaner air, and help lower temperatures during the summer. In this episode of Let’s Explore Spokane, we ask the

Spokane Pride History and Remembrance Exhibit, Recommended Reads, and More!

Alina

Written by the team at Spokane Pride Spokane Pride is once more proud to display its Pride History & Remembrance Project, an effort by members of the LGBTQ+ community to provide historical context to the lives of LGBTQ+ people in Spokane and Spokane County. Through in-depth historical research using materials

New! Check Out Soccer Passes with your Library Card

Amanda

In partnership with United Soccer League (USL) Spokane, Spokane Public Library now offers free passes to professional soccer matches to support and cheer on our two local football clubs: the Spokane Velocity FC and the Spokane Zephyr FC, at ONE Spokane Stadium! These passes are available for use by customers who

Thirsty Thursdays with Water Wise Spokane

Alina

Learn how to maintain a healthy, resilient yard while conserving water and reducing costs in this 4-part series with Water Wise Spokane! Each session covers practical, science-backed strategies—from smart irrigation techniques to responsible fertilizer use and even grass-free alternatives! Feel free to attend one or all. 

News: An Update about the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Amanda

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent federal agency, has been identified for elimination as of March 14, 2025, by Presidential Executive Order.   The IMLS supports libraries and museums in all 50 states and U.S. territories through grantmaking, research, and policy development. IMLS administers both federal

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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,

How Are Parks Made? Let’s Explore Spokane

Youth Services

Spokane is known for its many parks, trails, green areas, and “near nature, near perfect” tagline. The presence of these areas is beneficial to our wellbeing: they can improve health, provide cleaner air, and help lower temperatures during the summer. In this episode of Let’s Explore Spokane, we ask the

Spokane Pride History and Remembrance Exhibit, Recommended Reads, and More!

Alina

Written by the team at Spokane Pride Spokane Pride is once more proud to display its Pride History & Remembrance Project, an effort by members of the LGBTQ+ community to provide historical context to the lives of LGBTQ+ people in Spokane and Spokane County. Through in-depth historical research using materials

New! Check Out Soccer Passes with your Library Card

Amanda

In partnership with United Soccer League (USL) Spokane, Spokane Public Library now offers free passes to professional soccer matches to support and cheer on our two local football clubs: the Spokane Velocity FC and the Spokane Zephyr FC, at ONE Spokane Stadium! These passes are available for use by customers who

Thirsty Thursdays with Water Wise Spokane

Alina

Learn how to maintain a healthy, resilient yard while conserving water and reducing costs in this 4-part series with Water Wise Spokane! Each session covers practical, science-backed strategies—from smart irrigation techniques to responsible fertilizer use and even grass-free alternatives! Feel free to attend one or all. 

News: An Update about the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Amanda

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent federal agency, has been identified for elimination as of March 14, 2025, by Presidential Executive Order.   The IMLS supports libraries and museums in all 50 states and U.S. territories through grantmaking, research, and policy development. IMLS administers both federal

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