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Trucks & Tools at Work: Let’s Explore Spokane!

Skyler

All around our city, workers are using trucks and tools to get the job done. Some have many uses, such as a utility truck carrying

Celebrating Juneteenth at the Library

Alina

We would like to congratulate the eight wonderful young women involved in the first-ever Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant in Spokane. In a post for the

Black History Month 2023 | Adult Fiction

Sharma

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Check It Out Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson Check It Out When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo Check It Out The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates Check It Out She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore Check It Out Don’t Cry for Me by

Local Spotlight: Author Stephaine Courtney

Sharma

If you haven’t heard of Stephaine Courtney yet, you soon will. Her recent work with the NAACP, the YWCA, local school districts, her own organization the Learning Project Network, and now as an author and publisher, highlights her growing influence as both activist and creative. Her newly printed book, Our

Black History Month 2023

Skyler

The month of February marks the national recognition of Black History Month. Spokane Public Library has a variety of book lists, events, and films to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of the Black community. We encourage you to show your support and reflect on these recommendations all

Black History Month | Books for Kids 2023

Youth Services

In celebration of Black History Month, check out these picture books and middle grade reads for kids! Picture Books The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson Check It Out Stacy’s Extraordinary Words by Stacey Abrams and Thomas Kitt Check It Out Your Legacy: A

Black History Month | Young Adult Books 2023

Youth Services

Check out these young adult reads in celebration of Black History Month! Black Enough: Stories of Being Young and Black in America edited by Ibi Zoboi Check It Out A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riots of 1919 by Claire Hartfield Check It Out We Are Not Yet Equal:

Drop In & Play Events

Youth Services

There’s a new program on the block coming soon to your neighborhood library: Drop In & Play, where the only goal is to get busy and play. This program will feature open-ended play opportunities for children. Activities are aimed at children approximately ages 4-8, although all children are welcome –

Trucks & Tools at Work: Let’s Explore Spokane!

Skyler

All around our city, workers are using trucks and tools to get the job done. Some have many uses, such as a utility truck carrying

Celebrating Juneteenth at the Library

Alina

We would like to congratulate the eight wonderful young women involved in the first-ever Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant in Spokane. In a post for the

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