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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

Native American Heritage Month 2024

Native American Heritage Month, or National American Indian Heritage Month, takes place every November. Major organizations from around the country, including The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and the United States Holocaust Museum

Catalog Update Happening Sunday, October 27!

We’re excited to announce an update to our catalog system happening on Sunday, October 27 that will improve your library experience! Here’s what you can expect with the new changes: Please be aware the catalog will be unavailable Saturday evening and Sunday morning as we make this update. Thank you for your

Write a Novel in November: NaNoWriMo, AI Ethics, & Upcoming Workshops

Written by Writing Education Specialist, Sharma Shields The nonprofit organization NaNoWriMo, the driving force behind November’s popular observance of “National Novel Writing Month,” has been under fire of late for its unwillingness to condemn the use of artificial intelligence.  As one of the hundreds of novelists included in the Author

Freedom to Read Day of Action | Saturday, October 19

On Saturday, October 19, libraries, bookstores, readers, and other partners nationwide are hosting rallies and community events to unite against book bans and demonstrate our shared commitment to this fundamental freedom. There are many ways you can take action as an individual, in your community, and online to help protect

How Does Voting Work? Let’s Explore Spokane!

Washington State voters have been able to vote by mail for over 40 years, and it’s been the state standard since 2011. Registering to vote is easy—all eligible voters over 18 years old can register at votewa.gov. Once you’re registered, ballots for each election show up at your mailing address

Haunted Browne’s Addition Walking Tour

‘Tis the season for some ghoulish fun! The Library has created several walking tours to inspire you and due to popular demand, we created a second haunted walking tour, this time in Browne’s Addition. This tour features some of our city’s oldest homes (and the ghosts that inhabit them). From lost

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

Native American Heritage Month 2024

Native American Heritage Month, or National American Indian Heritage Month, takes place every November. Major organizations from around the country, including The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and the United States Holocaust Museum

Catalog Update Happening Sunday, October 27!

We’re excited to announce an update to our catalog system happening on Sunday, October 27 that will improve your library experience! Here’s what you can expect with the new changes: Please be aware the catalog will be unavailable Saturday evening and Sunday morning as we make this update. Thank you for your

Write a Novel in November: NaNoWriMo, AI Ethics, & Upcoming Workshops

Written by Writing Education Specialist, Sharma Shields The nonprofit organization NaNoWriMo, the driving force behind November’s popular observance of “National Novel Writing Month,” has been under fire of late for its unwillingness to condemn the use of artificial intelligence.  As one of the hundreds of novelists included in the Author

Freedom to Read Day of Action | Saturday, October 19

On Saturday, October 19, libraries, bookstores, readers, and other partners nationwide are hosting rallies and community events to unite against book bans and demonstrate our shared commitment to this fundamental freedom. There are many ways you can take action as an individual, in your community, and online to help protect

How Does Voting Work? Let’s Explore Spokane!

Washington State voters have been able to vote by mail for over 40 years, and it’s been the state standard since 2011. Registering to vote is easy—all eligible voters over 18 years old can register at votewa.gov. Once you’re registered, ballots for each election show up at your mailing address

Haunted Browne’s Addition Walking Tour

‘Tis the season for some ghoulish fun! The Library has created several walking tours to inspire you and due to popular demand, we created a second haunted walking tour, this time in Browne’s Addition. This tour features some of our city’s oldest homes (and the ghosts that inhabit them). From lost