“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
Throughout girlhood I had a close friend named John. He was a couple of years older than I was, deeply kind and intelligent, and more curious about the world than anyone I knew. I learned things from him merely by being in his presence; every conversation was a delight and
This year’s Get Lit! Festival takes place from April 10th to April 13th and features as its headliners Debra Magpie Earling, Jonathan Johnson, Li-Young Lee, Danez Smith, and Maggie Smith. You can view the entire schedule online here. There are a host of workshops being offered for poets and fiction
April is National Arab American Heritage Month and Spokane Public Library is celebrating our Arab American library patrons! As the Arab American Institute states, “The story of Arab Americans is the story of America.” “Arab Americans,” the AAI writes, “are a diverse community of immigrants and the descendants of immigrants,
This Earth Day, take a moment to reflect on the beautiful planet you call home and learn how to make a difference! Join Spokane Public Library in celebrating the 55th anniversary of Earth Day with local environmental organizations committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the natural world for current and
Get ready to experience a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community at the First Annual International Art and Cultural Festival on April 15 from 1-5pm at Central Library! This exciting event promises to be an afternoon filled with creativity and connection focused on showcasing the rich diversity of Spokane’s community.
The 2nd annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon will feature twelve outstanding workshops, all guided by local poets. This daylong event aims to spotlight local poets, celebrate the craft of poetry, and welcome writers at all stages of their writing lives. Saturday, May 17th 10am-4pm, Liberty Park Library Register for 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
Throughout girlhood I had a close friend named John. He was a couple of years older than I was, deeply kind and intelligent, and more curious about the world than anyone I knew. I learned things from him merely by being in his presence; every conversation was a delight and
This year’s Get Lit! Festival takes place from April 10th to April 13th and features as its headliners Debra Magpie Earling, Jonathan Johnson, Li-Young Lee, Danez Smith, and Maggie Smith. You can view the entire schedule online here. There are a host of workshops being offered for poets and fiction
April is National Arab American Heritage Month and Spokane Public Library is celebrating our Arab American library patrons! As the Arab American Institute states, “The story of Arab Americans is the story of America.” “Arab Americans,” the AAI writes, “are a diverse community of immigrants and the descendants of immigrants,
This Earth Day, take a moment to reflect on the beautiful planet you call home and learn how to make a difference! Join Spokane Public Library in celebrating the 55th anniversary of Earth Day with local environmental organizations committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the natural world for current and
Get ready to experience a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community at the First Annual International Art and Cultural Festival on April 15 from 1-5pm at Central Library! This exciting event promises to be an afternoon filled with creativity and connection focused on showcasing the rich diversity of Spokane’s community.
The 2nd annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon will feature twelve outstanding workshops, all guided by local poets. This daylong event aims to spotlight local poets, celebrate the craft of poetry, and welcome writers at all stages of their writing lives. Saturday, May 17th 10am-4pm, Liberty Park Library Register for the
