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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

book collage

Your Summer Reads List is HERE!

There is truly something for everyone on our 2026 summer books list – romance, fantasy, horror, thriller, and a collection for kids and teens, too!

Inland Northwest Poetry Salon 2026 

The 3rd annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon will feature eight generative workshops, all guided by local poets. This event aims to spotlight local creatives, celebrate the craft of poetry, and welcome writers at all stages of their writing lives.  Please note that the workshops in the smaller room (Study Room A) require registration. No

zine fest 2026

Spokane Zine Fest 2026 

Spokane Zine Fest is a one-day event celebrating zines, small press and self-published books, comics, drawings, prints, cards, and other limited-edition works. This year, Spokane Zine Fest will occur on Saturday, May 30th, from 11am to 4pm, and, as always, is free and open to the public—of course, bring money to buy zines and

Jewish American Heritage Month

Honoring Jewish American Heritage Month

Knowledge is power. The more we know, the better our capacity for understanding and empathy. Knowledge also gives us the power to learn from the past.   Books, films and art, are perfect ways to gain knowledge and understanding. One of the library’s main goals is to provide information on a

Movies Filmed in and around Spokane

Movies Filmed In and Around Spokane

With the popularity of the recent film Train Dreams taking center stage, you may have wondered which movies were filmed in and around Spokane. Well, grab the popcorn because we have a whole list of movies ready for you to check out at the library. Train Dreams Check It Out

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and promoting the well-being of individuals and communities. It is an opportunity to prioritize education, understanding and support for anyone experiencing mental health challenges.  Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of age

collage of book covers

May the Fourth Be With You: Our Favorite Star Wars Reads

Whether you’re a lifelong Jedi or just getting into the galaxy far, far away, this list of Star Wars reads has something for you. We’ve included both Canon stories—official tales that are part of the current Star Wars timeline—and Legends, which are beloved earlier stories that exist outside today’s continuity

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

book collage

Your Summer Reads List is HERE!

There is truly something for everyone on our 2026 summer books list – romance, fantasy, horror, thriller, and a collection for kids and teens, too!

Inland Northwest Poetry Salon 2026 

The 3rd annual Inland Northwest Poetry Salon will feature eight generative workshops, all guided by local poets. This event aims to spotlight local creatives, celebrate the craft of poetry, and welcome writers at all stages of their writing lives.  Please note that the workshops in the smaller room (Study Room A) require registration. No

zine fest 2026

Spokane Zine Fest 2026 

Spokane Zine Fest is a one-day event celebrating zines, small press and self-published books, comics, drawings, prints, cards, and other limited-edition works. This year, Spokane Zine Fest will occur on Saturday, May 30th, from 11am to 4pm, and, as always, is free and open to the public—of course, bring money to buy zines and

Jewish American Heritage Month

Honoring Jewish American Heritage Month

Knowledge is power. The more we know, the better our capacity for understanding and empathy. Knowledge also gives us the power to learn from the past.   Books, films and art, are perfect ways to gain knowledge and understanding. One of the library’s main goals is to provide information on a

Movies Filmed in and around Spokane

Movies Filmed In and Around Spokane

With the popularity of the recent film Train Dreams taking center stage, you may have wondered which movies were filmed in and around Spokane. Well, grab the popcorn because we have a whole list of movies ready for you to check out at the library. Train Dreams Check It Out

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and promoting the well-being of individuals and communities. It is an opportunity to prioritize education, understanding and support for anyone experiencing mental health challenges.  Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of age

collage of book covers

May the Fourth Be With You: Our Favorite Star Wars Reads

Whether you’re a lifelong Jedi or just getting into the galaxy far, far away, this list of Star Wars reads has something for you. We’ve included both Canon stories—official tales that are part of the current Star Wars timeline—and Legends, which are beloved earlier stories that exist outside today’s continuity