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Literacy across the spectrum

Literacy Across the Spectrum

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

Shape the Future: WA LGBTQ+ Survey Info Session at Spokane Public Library

Written by Ron Price, McNair Scholar, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. StudentEdward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University Join Us for the WA LGBTQ+ Survey Information Session in Spokane! Calling all LGBTQ+ people and allies in Washington State! Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 11, at 4pm, and join us

What is Compost? Let’s Explore Spokane

Waste is a big part of modern life, and reducing our footprint is a major task that requires lots of ingenuity. Recycling high quality materials is an important part of conserving resources, but what can be done with organic waste like food scraps, soiled paper, and grass clippings?  Composting is

Recommended Reads of 2024

In a community of voracious readers, together we read thousands of titles a year! At Spokane Public Library, we have a variety of book recommendations from the year we would love to share with you. Next time you’re at the library, be sure to let us know what your favorite

Experience a Nordic Holiday Celebration

Celebrate the magic of Nordic traditions this holiday season with Spokane Public Library and the Sons of Norway as we bring Scandinavian stories, crafts, and flavors to life on Saturday, December 7 at Shadle Park Library!  Event Schedule: Immerse yourself in Nordic culture and celebrate the season with crafts, stories, and

Jumpstart Your New Year’s Resolutions with ‘40 Days + 40 Writes’ 

If your New Year’s resolution involves writing, then you’re in for a special FREE treat!  This winter, Spokane Public Library is overjoyed to partner with Robin Rauzi’s 40 Days + 40 Writes, an online series of writing prompts meant to kickstart a healthy writing practice. Robin has offered it FOR

Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Awareness Week spans the days of November 13th-November 19th each year, leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th, which memorializes the scores of people harmed and killed yearly by transphobic violence.   In partnership with Trans Spokane and other organizations, Central Library will host Spokane’s Transgender Day

Literacy across the spectrum

Literacy Across the Spectrum

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

Shape the Future: WA LGBTQ+ Survey Info Session at Spokane Public Library

Written by Ron Price, McNair Scholar, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Ph.D. StudentEdward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University Join Us for the WA LGBTQ+ Survey Information Session in Spokane! Calling all LGBTQ+ people and allies in Washington State! Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 11, at 4pm, and join us

What is Compost? Let’s Explore Spokane

Waste is a big part of modern life, and reducing our footprint is a major task that requires lots of ingenuity. Recycling high quality materials is an important part of conserving resources, but what can be done with organic waste like food scraps, soiled paper, and grass clippings?  Composting is

Recommended Reads of 2024

In a community of voracious readers, together we read thousands of titles a year! At Spokane Public Library, we have a variety of book recommendations from the year we would love to share with you. Next time you’re at the library, be sure to let us know what your favorite

Experience a Nordic Holiday Celebration

Celebrate the magic of Nordic traditions this holiday season with Spokane Public Library and the Sons of Norway as we bring Scandinavian stories, crafts, and flavors to life on Saturday, December 7 at Shadle Park Library!  Event Schedule: Immerse yourself in Nordic culture and celebrate the season with crafts, stories, and

Jumpstart Your New Year’s Resolutions with ‘40 Days + 40 Writes’ 

If your New Year’s resolution involves writing, then you’re in for a special FREE treat!  This winter, Spokane Public Library is overjoyed to partner with Robin Rauzi’s 40 Days + 40 Writes, an online series of writing prompts meant to kickstart a healthy writing practice. Robin has offered it FOR

Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Awareness Week spans the days of November 13th-November 19th each year, leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th, which memorializes the scores of people harmed and killed yearly by transphobic violence.   In partnership with Trans Spokane and other organizations, Central Library will host Spokane’s Transgender Day