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Pop Culture Media Literacy 101 Graphic

Pop Culture Media Literacy 101

Library Services

 By Nichole Bogarosh, Ph.D., Director, Center for Student Involvement & Student Media, Center for Student Involvement, Student Affairs, Gonzaga University What is your favorite TV

Outlining Potential Service Cuts

Outlining Potential Library Service Cuts

Library Services

At the end of 2025, I reached out with an urgent message regarding the library’s budget shortfall for this year. The community stepped up, and through your support, the City Council approved funding to cover

Jewish American Heritage Month

Honoring Jewish American Heritage Month

Eva

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

Library Services

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

Megan

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

Alina

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

Asian American Book List Cover Images

ACL Spokane’s Asian American Heritage Month Book List

Alina

Our friends at Asians for Collective Liberation (ACL) Spokane put together an incredible list of recommended reads in celebration of Asian American Heritage Month! The lists below include staff reads and books selected from their Chai Culture Club and Boba Buddies (young adult) groups. Join us for upcoming events in

collage of book covers

Books to Read if You Love The Devil Wears Prada

Alina

Intrigued by the world of fashion and the drama between Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs? Dive into these stylish reads to get excited for the upcoming sequel! Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella Check Out the Book Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Check Out the Book Great Big

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Pop Culture Media Literacy 101 Graphic

Pop Culture Media Literacy 101

Library Services

 By Nichole Bogarosh, Ph.D., Director, Center for Student Involvement & Student Media, Center for Student Involvement, Student Affairs, Gonzaga University What is your favorite TV

Outlining Potential Service Cuts

Outlining Potential Library Service Cuts

Library Services

At the end of 2025, I reached out with an urgent message regarding the library’s budget shortfall for this year. The community stepped up, and through your support, the City Council approved funding to cover

Jewish American Heritage Month

Honoring Jewish American Heritage Month

Eva

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

Library Services

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

Megan

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

Alina

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

Asian American Book List Cover Images

ACL Spokane’s Asian American Heritage Month Book List

Alina

Our friends at Asians for Collective Liberation (ACL) Spokane put together an incredible list of recommended reads in celebration of Asian American Heritage Month! The lists below include staff reads and books selected from their Chai Culture Club and Boba Buddies (young adult) groups. Join us for upcoming events in

collage of book covers

Books to Read if You Love The Devil Wears Prada

Alina

Intrigued by the world of fashion and the drama between Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs? Dive into these stylish reads to get excited for the upcoming sequel! Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella Check Out the Book Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Check Out the Book Great Big

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