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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

Brat Books If You’re So Julia

If you didn’t already know, libraries are brat. In the spirit of brat summer – inspired by Charli XCX, Gen Z, and the internet – we have some recommended reading for the masses. Down the Drain by Julia Fox Check It Out Bunny by Mona Awad Check It Out All

Tacos y Tequila: The Official Latino Festival of Spokane

Join us August 24 and 25 for the fourth annual Tacos y Tequila Festival in Downtown Spokane! Tacos y Tequila is a two-day festival organized by Nuestras Raices Centro Comunitario (NRCC) that celebrates Hispanic culture and history! Enjoy two full days of live music from various regions of Latin America,

Get Ready for Kindergarten!

So much learning and development happens in life before children enter kindergarten! Help your little one feel ready to take on the world of school through developing skills in language, math, social-emotional engagement, fine motor movement, and so much more. At the library, we have some tools to get your

Books for Your Star Sign

Summer reading is upon us, and whether you’re just getting back into the reading groove or simply craving some inspiration to get you started, look no farther than the stars. These book recommendations are hand-picked to match your zodiac sign, but don’t limit yourself—explore the full list and pay close

Roots Music & Puppetry with Red Yarn

Get ready to sing and dance with Red Yarn! Acclaimed Portland family performer Red Yarn presents “The Get-Together,” a lively music & puppet show where all are welcome! Red Yarn mixes traditional folk songs, originals inspired by music of the ’50s & ’60s, and sweet & silly puppet skits. Audiences

How Does Water Get Clean? Let’s Explore Spokane

Written By Mason Neil, Youth Environmental Specialist Our quality of life is directly tied to the quality of our water—without it we couldn’t eat, drink, shower, swim, or survive. Here in Spokane, our drinking water comes from the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, an underground aquifer beginning to the east of

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

Brat Books If You’re So Julia

If you didn’t already know, libraries are brat. In the spirit of brat summer – inspired by Charli XCX, Gen Z, and the internet – we have some recommended reading for the masses. Down the Drain by Julia Fox Check It Out Bunny by Mona Awad Check It Out All

Tacos y Tequila: The Official Latino Festival of Spokane

Join us August 24 and 25 for the fourth annual Tacos y Tequila Festival in Downtown Spokane! Tacos y Tequila is a two-day festival organized by Nuestras Raices Centro Comunitario (NRCC) that celebrates Hispanic culture and history! Enjoy two full days of live music from various regions of Latin America,

Get Ready for Kindergarten!

So much learning and development happens in life before children enter kindergarten! Help your little one feel ready to take on the world of school through developing skills in language, math, social-emotional engagement, fine motor movement, and so much more. At the library, we have some tools to get your

Books for Your Star Sign

Summer reading is upon us, and whether you’re just getting back into the reading groove or simply craving some inspiration to get you started, look no farther than the stars. These book recommendations are hand-picked to match your zodiac sign, but don’t limit yourself—explore the full list and pay close

Roots Music & Puppetry with Red Yarn

Get ready to sing and dance with Red Yarn! Acclaimed Portland family performer Red Yarn presents “The Get-Together,” a lively music & puppet show where all are welcome! Red Yarn mixes traditional folk songs, originals inspired by music of the ’50s & ’60s, and sweet & silly puppet skits. Audiences

How Does Water Get Clean? Let’s Explore Spokane

Written By Mason Neil, Youth Environmental Specialist Our quality of life is directly tied to the quality of our water—without it we couldn’t eat, drink, shower, swim, or survive. Here in Spokane, our drinking water comes from the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, an underground aquifer beginning to the east of