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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

Electric Vehicle Charging @ the Library

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®!

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

Recommended Reads of 2022

As library people, we love books and we love to talk about them! The list below contains all of our favorite books from 2022 that we recommend to you, our fellow book lovers. You may just find your next favorite book here. Many of these books can be found at

What to Expect with Special Events at the Library

We look forward to helping you host your special event at Spokane Public Library. Rental fees range from $200–$3,000 depending on space used and event purpose. This may include events like award ceremonies, corporate retreats, annual fundraisers, and even weddings. What types of rooms can I book for large-scale, special

Imagine a Brighter Future with LEGO®

What do you need to survive? I can quickly think of the basics like food, shelter, water, and air. Yet we also know that for optimal wellbeing we need things like community and belonging, support for healthy living, freedom, and the ability to choose and become who we want to

What’s the Buzz About The Hive®?

Looking back in the short time The Hive® has been open, we’ve had a lot of great coverage of this unique library and the work that happens here by our Artists-in-Residence! Here’s a recap: Terrain Gallery’s October show features collaborative art from Carl Richardson and Mardis Nenno, The Inlander, October

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

Electric Vehicle Charging @ the Library

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®!

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

Recommended Reads of 2022

As library people, we love books and we love to talk about them! The list below contains all of our favorite books from 2022 that we recommend to you, our fellow book lovers. You may just find your next favorite book here. Many of these books can be found at

What to Expect with Special Events at the Library

We look forward to helping you host your special event at Spokane Public Library. Rental fees range from $200–$3,000 depending on space used and event purpose. This may include events like award ceremonies, corporate retreats, annual fundraisers, and even weddings. What types of rooms can I book for large-scale, special

Imagine a Brighter Future with LEGO®

What do you need to survive? I can quickly think of the basics like food, shelter, water, and air. Yet we also know that for optimal wellbeing we need things like community and belonging, support for healthy living, freedom, and the ability to choose and become who we want to

What’s the Buzz About The Hive®?

Looking back in the short time The Hive® has been open, we’ve had a lot of great coverage of this unique library and the work that happens here by our Artists-in-Residence! Here’s a recap: Terrain Gallery’s October show features collaborative art from Carl Richardson and Mardis Nenno, The Inlander, October