“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
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
Spokane Is Reading announces author Tananarive Due and her novel, The Reformatory, for this year’s community-wide reading event! Update as of October 2025: Because of unforeseen circumstances for the author, she is unable to travel to Spokane, despite the original intent to have her visit us in person. We are
All around our city, workers are using trucks and tools to get the job done. Some have many uses, such as a utility truck carrying parts for people working on our water infrastructure. Others, like the ice scraper at the Numerica Skate Ribbon, have a specific use, like shaving ice
It’s probably no surprise that our team loves to read! We asked library staff to share some of their favorite summer books to help you kickstart your summer reading and they did not disappoint! You’re going to love this diverse list. Don’t forget to track your reading on Beanstack as
Everywhere you look in Spokane there is something beautiful to see – sculptures, paintings, installations, murals, architecture, history, neighborhoods, and so much more. Public art is even ingrained in Spokane’s local policy! Spokane Arts, a local nonprofit that partners with public and private entities to build and support the arts,
Ted Lasso once said: “Living in the moment, it’s a gift. That’s why they call it the present.” You know what helps people live in the moment? A good book. Our friends over at Velocity and Zephyr FC wanted to share some of their favorite reads with you so you
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
“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
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
Spokane Is Reading announces author Tananarive Due and her novel, The Reformatory, for this year’s community-wide reading event! Update as of October 2025: Because of unforeseen circumstances for the author, she is unable to travel to Spokane, despite the original intent to have her visit us in person. We are
All around our city, workers are using trucks and tools to get the job done. Some have many uses, such as a utility truck carrying parts for people working on our water infrastructure. Others, like the ice scraper at the Numerica Skate Ribbon, have a specific use, like shaving ice
It’s probably no surprise that our team loves to read! We asked library staff to share some of their favorite summer books to help you kickstart your summer reading and they did not disappoint! You’re going to love this diverse list. Don’t forget to track your reading on Beanstack as
Everywhere you look in Spokane there is something beautiful to see – sculptures, paintings, installations, murals, architecture, history, neighborhoods, and so much more. Public art is even ingrained in Spokane’s local policy! Spokane Arts, a local nonprofit that partners with public and private entities to build and support the arts,
Ted Lasso once said: “Living in the moment, it’s a gift. That’s why they call it the present.” You know what helps people live in the moment? A good book. Our friends over at Velocity and Zephyr FC wanted to share some of their favorite reads with you so you
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
