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Did you know? Our Community has 3 Different Library Systems

Which Library System is Which?

Skyler

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,

Sing With Your Baby

Youth Services

Singing with your child is one of the most important things you can do for their language and literacy skills, and it’s never too early to start! In fact, many research studies show that singing with your baby will boost both their cognitive skills and development, and increase their bond

Explore STEM During Winter Break

Youth Services

Wintertime is a great time to experience the outdoors around us and investigate the science of winter. Here are a few ways to experience the outdoors in a new way this month: Spokane Public Library will be offering these winter-themed events during the month of December, as well.

Books to Bring Joy | Literary Antidotes for Difficult Holidays

Sharma

Oh, the holidays. A mythologized time of connection, generosity, and joy. For many people, however, the holidays highlight painful loneliness, family estrangement, and injustice. These can be some of the most grueling, grim, and wintry weeks of the year, when our personal and societal traumas are cast into stark relief

Current Affairs @ the Library

Library Services

Spokane Public Library is committed to offering programming that will enrich the community’s understanding of and engagement with current affairs. When I was hired to help create my new role as Current Affairs Specialist, I was thrilled, and slightly nervous, because I knew I would be helping to create something

Electric Vehicle Charging @ the Library

Skyler

If you have an electric vehicle, know we got you covered if you are parking at the Library! A few library locations have electric vehicle charging stations so you can charge your car on your next library visit, courtesy of Avista. Find stations at Central Library, Indian Trail, and The

Apply for a 2023 Artist Residency at The Hive®!

Eva

LEARN MORE & APPLY ONLINE It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, that means applications for Artists-In-Residence at The Hive® are OPEN! Not familiar with the Artists-In-Residence program or The Hive®? Here’s a quick summary: The Hive® is a non-traditional library centered around arts education and free, public event

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Did you know? Our Community has 3 Different Library Systems

Which Library System is Which?

Skyler

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,

Sing With Your Baby

Youth Services

Singing with your child is one of the most important things you can do for their language and literacy skills, and it’s never too early to start! In fact, many research studies show that singing with your baby will boost both their cognitive skills and development, and increase their bond

Explore STEM During Winter Break

Youth Services

Wintertime is a great time to experience the outdoors around us and investigate the science of winter. Here are a few ways to experience the outdoors in a new way this month: Spokane Public Library will be offering these winter-themed events during the month of December, as well.

Books to Bring Joy | Literary Antidotes for Difficult Holidays

Sharma

Oh, the holidays. A mythologized time of connection, generosity, and joy. For many people, however, the holidays highlight painful loneliness, family estrangement, and injustice. These can be some of the most grueling, grim, and wintry weeks of the year, when our personal and societal traumas are cast into stark relief

Current Affairs @ the Library

Library Services

Spokane Public Library is committed to offering programming that will enrich the community’s understanding of and engagement with current affairs. When I was hired to help create my new role as Current Affairs Specialist, I was thrilled, and slightly nervous, because I knew I would be helping to create something

Electric Vehicle Charging @ the Library

Skyler

If you have an electric vehicle, know we got you covered if you are parking at the Library! A few library locations have electric vehicle charging stations so you can charge your car on your next library visit, courtesy of Avista. Find stations at Central Library, Indian Trail, and The

Apply for a 2023 Artist Residency at The Hive®!

Eva

LEARN MORE & APPLY ONLINE It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, that means applications for Artists-In-Residence at The Hive® are OPEN! Not familiar with the Artists-In-Residence program or The Hive®? Here’s a quick summary: The Hive® is a non-traditional library centered around arts education and free, public event

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