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Yarn & Fabric Exchange

Library Clerical Assistant, Lisa Cox, had no idea when starting a fabric and yarn exchange at Shadle Park Library in November of last year that

WA State DECA | Event Highlight

The Libraries can be more than just private meeting spaces! Our public spaces can be utilized for larger groups to mingle and enjoy the atmosphere of the library between meetings as well. We love seeing our spaces busy with educational events and activated with students in our community. In October

Black History Month 2023 | Adult Nonfiction

March: Trilogy by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illustrated by Nate Powell Check It Out: Book 1 | Book 2 | Book 3 Viola Davis: Finding Me by Viola Davis Check It Out Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi Check

Black History Month 2023 | Adult Fiction

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Check It Out Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Check It Out When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo Check It Out The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates Check It Out She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore Check It Out Don’t Cry for Me by

Local Spotlight: Author Stephaine Courtney

If you haven’t heard of Stephaine Courtney yet, you soon will. Her recent work with the NAACP, the YWCA, local school districts, her own organization the Learning Project Network, and now as an author and publisher, highlights her growing influence as both activist and creative. Her newly printed book, Our

Black History Month 2023

The month of February marks the national recognition of Black History Month. Spokane Public Library has a variety of book lists, events, and films to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of the Black community. We encourage you to show your support and reflect on these recommendations all

Black History Month | Books for Kids 2023

In celebration of Black History Month, check out these picture books and middle grade reads for kids! Picture Books The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson Check It Out Stacy’s Extraordinary Words by Stacey Abrams and Thomas Kitt Check It Out Your Legacy: A

Yarn & Fabric Exchange

Library Clerical Assistant, Lisa Cox, had no idea when starting a fabric and yarn exchange at Shadle Park Library in November of last year that

WA State DECA | Event Highlight

The Libraries can be more than just private meeting spaces! Our public spaces can be utilized for larger groups to mingle and enjoy the atmosphere of the library between meetings as well. We love seeing our spaces busy with educational events and activated with students in our community. In October

Black History Month 2023 | Adult Nonfiction

March: Trilogy by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illustrated by Nate Powell Check It Out: Book 1 | Book 2 | Book 3 Viola Davis: Finding Me by Viola Davis Check It Out Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi Check

Black History Month 2023 | Adult Fiction

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Check It Out Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Check It Out When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo Check It Out The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates Check It Out She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore Check It Out Don’t Cry for Me by

Local Spotlight: Author Stephaine Courtney

If you haven’t heard of Stephaine Courtney yet, you soon will. Her recent work with the NAACP, the YWCA, local school districts, her own organization the Learning Project Network, and now as an author and publisher, highlights her growing influence as both activist and creative. Her newly printed book, Our

Black History Month 2023

The month of February marks the national recognition of Black History Month. Spokane Public Library has a variety of book lists, events, and films to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of the Black community. We encourage you to show your support and reflect on these recommendations all

Black History Month | Books for Kids 2023

In celebration of Black History Month, check out these picture books and middle grade reads for kids! Picture Books The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson Check It Out Stacy’s Extraordinary Words by Stacey Abrams and Thomas Kitt Check It Out Your Legacy: A