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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

Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Month with StartUp Spokane

November marks Global Entrepreneurship Month, a time to celebrate innovators and connect entrepreneurs with the resources and networks they need to succeed. At StartUp Spokane, a partnership between Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District, we’re committed to making Spokane the most equitable place to start, run, and grow

Horror as a Perfect Vehicle: A Book List for October 

It’s always a joy to visit the library, but especially in October, when the libraries get witchy and weird and fun. We have a lot of wonderful programming this month for you to check out for youth and adults alike, including making leaf garlands, build-a-monster-box gatherings, writing workshops involving ghosts,

Supporting Emerging Artists at The Hive®

So, you’ve got your art degree, now what? For many art majors, that’s a big question and the immediate time post-graduation is awash with emotions and a lot of question marks. Art ends up getting set aside as the demands of the “real world” come at you fast and furious.

Flavors of My Heritage: Exploring the Nyonya Cuisine of Malaysian Cooking

Written by Chef Alice Koh As a Malaysian-born citizen brought up with the wisdom of generations of women who were skilled in cooking (especially my mother), I enjoyed an upbringing of food influenced by the fusion of cultures that make up one of the most peaceful and multicultural regions in

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

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

Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Month with StartUp Spokane

November marks Global Entrepreneurship Month, a time to celebrate innovators and connect entrepreneurs with the resources and networks they need to succeed. At StartUp Spokane, a partnership between Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District, we’re committed to making Spokane the most equitable place to start, run, and grow

Horror as a Perfect Vehicle: A Book List for October 

It’s always a joy to visit the library, but especially in October, when the libraries get witchy and weird and fun. We have a lot of wonderful programming this month for you to check out for youth and adults alike, including making leaf garlands, build-a-monster-box gatherings, writing workshops involving ghosts,

Supporting Emerging Artists at The Hive®

So, you’ve got your art degree, now what? For many art majors, that’s a big question and the immediate time post-graduation is awash with emotions and a lot of question marks. Art ends up getting set aside as the demands of the “real world” come at you fast and furious.

Flavors of My Heritage: Exploring the Nyonya Cuisine of Malaysian Cooking

Written by Chef Alice Koh As a Malaysian-born citizen brought up with the wisdom of generations of women who were skilled in cooking (especially my mother), I enjoyed an upbringing of food influenced by the fusion of cultures that make up one of the most peaceful and multicultural regions in

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