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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,

Get Lit 2026

The Get Lit! Festival: A Boon to Readers and Writers

The Get Lit! Festival is celebrating 28 years of being the Inland Northwest’s preeminent literary conference. This year’s festival takes place from April 17th to April 19th and features as its headliners Pulitzer Prize winner Tessa Hulls, Artist Trust Fellow and Raised By Ferns author Maya Jewell Zeller, Best American Poetry author Keetje Kuipers, and more, with Saturday’s Northwest Passages event featuring a conversation between beloved novelists Willy Vlautin and

Discover the night

Go Dark, Look Up: Celebrating International Dark Sky Week

Each April, during the darkest nights of the new moon, people around the world pause to appreciate something we often take for granted – the night. International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) is a global celebration dedicated to honoring the beauty, importance, and necessity of dark skies, while raising awareness about

Best library? Your Library

Thank You for Voting Us Best Library!

We’re feeling incredibly grateful (and maybe just a little proud). In this year’s Inlander “Best Of” community poll, all three top library spots were awarded to Spokane Public Library locations: Each of these libraries has its own personality, energy, and ways of serving the community. Here are just a few

Libraries Team Up to Fight Hunger

No one should have to choose between buying groceries and paying bills—yet many in our community face that difficult reality every day. This April, Spokane Public Library, Spokane County Library District, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, KHQ NonStop Local, and the United Soccer League (USL Spokane) are coming together for the

Community Mural Opportunity

Call for Artists: Community Mural Opportunity

Imagine your artwork brightening a space where families gather, children learn, and neighbors connect. Spokane Public Library and Thrive International are teaming up on a new collaborative development called B in North Spokane. B pairs affordable housing managed by Thrive International with community and garden spaces managed by the Library.

Investing in Spokane | Library Giving Day

Libraries have long been the cornerstone of a democratic society, providing equitable access to information and a sanctuary for lifelong learning. In Spokane, our award-winning libraries have evolved far beyond their original roles. They are now dynamic centers for economic development, technological innovation, and cultural enrichment. They are also the

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,

Get Lit 2026

The Get Lit! Festival: A Boon to Readers and Writers

The Get Lit! Festival is celebrating 28 years of being the Inland Northwest’s preeminent literary conference. This year’s festival takes place from April 17th to April 19th and features as its headliners Pulitzer Prize winner Tessa Hulls, Artist Trust Fellow and Raised By Ferns author Maya Jewell Zeller, Best American Poetry author Keetje Kuipers, and more, with Saturday’s Northwest Passages event featuring a conversation between beloved novelists Willy Vlautin and

Discover the night

Go Dark, Look Up: Celebrating International Dark Sky Week

Each April, during the darkest nights of the new moon, people around the world pause to appreciate something we often take for granted – the night. International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) is a global celebration dedicated to honoring the beauty, importance, and necessity of dark skies, while raising awareness about

Best library? Your Library

Thank You for Voting Us Best Library!

We’re feeling incredibly grateful (and maybe just a little proud). In this year’s Inlander “Best Of” community poll, all three top library spots were awarded to Spokane Public Library locations: Each of these libraries has its own personality, energy, and ways of serving the community. Here are just a few

Libraries Team Up to Fight Hunger

No one should have to choose between buying groceries and paying bills—yet many in our community face that difficult reality every day. This April, Spokane Public Library, Spokane County Library District, Liberty Lake Municipal Library, KHQ NonStop Local, and the United Soccer League (USL Spokane) are coming together for the

Community Mural Opportunity

Call for Artists: Community Mural Opportunity

Imagine your artwork brightening a space where families gather, children learn, and neighbors connect. Spokane Public Library and Thrive International are teaming up on a new collaborative development called B in North Spokane. B pairs affordable housing managed by Thrive International with community and garden spaces managed by the Library.

Investing in Spokane | Library Giving Day

Libraries have long been the cornerstone of a democratic society, providing equitable access to information and a sanctuary for lifelong learning. In Spokane, our award-winning libraries have evolved far beyond their original roles. They are now dynamic centers for economic development, technological innovation, and cultural enrichment. They are also the