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Did you know? Our Community has 3 Different Library Systems

Which Library System is Which?

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,

Does Your Home Have a Clause Restricting All “Non-Caucasians” From Living in it? 

The Eastern Washington University (EWU) Racial Covenants Project is a groundbreaking research initiative that emerged from a need to address historical racial injustices embedded in property records. The project formally began in late 2021/early 2022, following the passage of Washington State’s SHB 1335. This important piece of legislation assigned EWU and

It’s Alive! Spine-tingling Stories & Eerie Events at the Library

Welcome to a world where shadows whisper secrets and history comes alive with mysterious tales. This October, join Spokane Public Library for a series of intriguing events that explore the eerie. Discover hidden cemeteries beneath the city, uncover the witchcraft of archival treasures, and delve into the origins of the

Banned Books Week 2024

The American Library Association has announced the 2024 theme for Banned Books Week: “Freed Between the Lines.” The theme makes me think of the recent Time Magazine ‘Icon’ speech given by the American Library Association Executive Director Tracie D. Hall, who said, “I am here as a librarian standing with

Stay Informed | Election Season

As Election Day draws near on November 5, 2024, we will start seeing an influx of political news in our inboxes and newsfeeds. Stay current on the facts to be informed this election season and combat misinformation with the following resources. Voter information was taken directly from Washington’s Secretary of

Pioneers of Change: Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month 2024 

Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month occurs annually from September 15th-October 15th, and this year’s theme, according to the National Archives, is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”  The theme and its corresponding poster are selected by the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEMP), who advocate for Hispanic participation and

Did you know? Our Community has 3 Different Library Systems

Which Library System is Which?

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,

Does Your Home Have a Clause Restricting All “Non-Caucasians” From Living in it? 

The Eastern Washington University (EWU) Racial Covenants Project is a groundbreaking research initiative that emerged from a need to address historical racial injustices embedded in property records. The project formally began in late 2021/early 2022, following the passage of Washington State’s SHB 1335. This important piece of legislation assigned EWU and

It’s Alive! Spine-tingling Stories & Eerie Events at the Library

Welcome to a world where shadows whisper secrets and history comes alive with mysterious tales. This October, join Spokane Public Library for a series of intriguing events that explore the eerie. Discover hidden cemeteries beneath the city, uncover the witchcraft of archival treasures, and delve into the origins of the

Banned Books Week 2024

The American Library Association has announced the 2024 theme for Banned Books Week: “Freed Between the Lines.” The theme makes me think of the recent Time Magazine ‘Icon’ speech given by the American Library Association Executive Director Tracie D. Hall, who said, “I am here as a librarian standing with

Stay Informed | Election Season

As Election Day draws near on November 5, 2024, we will start seeing an influx of political news in our inboxes and newsfeeds. Stay current on the facts to be informed this election season and combat misinformation with the following resources. Voter information was taken directly from Washington’s Secretary of

Pioneers of Change: Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month 2024 

Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month occurs annually from September 15th-October 15th, and this year’s theme, according to the National Archives, is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”  The theme and its corresponding poster are selected by the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEMP), who advocate for Hispanic participation and