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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,

Friends of the Library Book Sale 2026

Looking for some books at a great price? Join us the weekend of April 23-25 at Shadle Park Library for our annual Friends of the Library Book Sale! All proceeds will go toward library activities and resources. Stock up on gently used books of a variety of genres. Books will be

Library Funding 101

Your Library // Your Investment | Library Funding 101

Every day, Spokane residents rely on the library for job searches, homework help, internet access, a safe place to spend time, and more.  Spokane’s libraries are utilized more than ever—but funding isn’t keeping up. Without changes, residents will see reduced hours, fewer programs, and possible branch closures.  In 2025, more

One Book, One Coast

One Book, One Coast: The West Coast’s Largest Book Club is Reading ‘They Called Us Enemy’ by George Takei

Join the West Coast’s largest book club! One Book, One Coast brings together more than 140 library systems across California, Washington State, and Oregon for a shared community reading program that celebrates literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse.   For its inaugural year, participating libraries will read and discuss the graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy by actor, author, and activist George Takei, co-authored

Earth Month 2026

Rooted in Sustainability: Celebrating Earth Day at the Library

It might sound cliché to say that every day is Earth Day at the library—but sustainability is truly at the heart of what we do. Sharing resources, reusing materials, and fostering a culture of reciprocity are woven into our DNA. This year, Earth Day will be celebrated internationally on Wednesday,

Book covers for Arab American Heritage Month

Many Voices, One Community: Arab American Heritage Month 2026

April is National Arab American Heritage Month. According to the American Arab Foundation, the 2026 theme for the month is “Many voices, one community,” which “reflects the breadth of Arab American identities while affirming the shared values that unite the community.”   Arab American Heritage Month was initiated in 2017.   “The story of

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,

Friends of the Library Book Sale 2026

Looking for some books at a great price? Join us the weekend of April 23-25 at Shadle Park Library for our annual Friends of the Library Book Sale! All proceeds will go toward library activities and resources. Stock up on gently used books of a variety of genres. Books will be

Library Funding 101

Your Library // Your Investment | Library Funding 101

Every day, Spokane residents rely on the library for job searches, homework help, internet access, a safe place to spend time, and more.  Spokane’s libraries are utilized more than ever—but funding isn’t keeping up. Without changes, residents will see reduced hours, fewer programs, and possible branch closures.  In 2025, more

One Book, One Coast

One Book, One Coast: The West Coast’s Largest Book Club is Reading ‘They Called Us Enemy’ by George Takei

Join the West Coast’s largest book club! One Book, One Coast brings together more than 140 library systems across California, Washington State, and Oregon for a shared community reading program that celebrates literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse.   For its inaugural year, participating libraries will read and discuss the graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy by actor, author, and activist George Takei, co-authored

Earth Month 2026

Rooted in Sustainability: Celebrating Earth Day at the Library

It might sound cliché to say that every day is Earth Day at the library—but sustainability is truly at the heart of what we do. Sharing resources, reusing materials, and fostering a culture of reciprocity are woven into our DNA. This year, Earth Day will be celebrated internationally on Wednesday,

Book covers for Arab American Heritage Month

Many Voices, One Community: Arab American Heritage Month 2026

April is National Arab American Heritage Month. According to the American Arab Foundation, the 2026 theme for the month is “Many voices, one community,” which “reflects the breadth of Arab American identities while affirming the shared values that unite the community.”   Arab American Heritage Month was initiated in 2017.   “The story of