
Understanding the Cost of Running a Library
At Spokane Public Library, one of our core values is to spend public funds responsibly. We recognize that your hard-earned tax-payer dollars fund library services,

At Spokane Public Library, one of our core values is to spend public funds responsibly. We recognize that your hard-earned tax-payer dollars fund library services,

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,

BOO! Did we scare you? If that didn’t do the trick, find a few treats from this list if you need a good fright. Some of these titles include Young Adult. Please exercise caution if you are easily frightened! My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Find the

Staying updated on current events can be difficult with increasing polarization, misinformation, and the sheer amount of media that bombards us wherever we go. As part of Spokane Public Library’s mission and vision, we aim to inspire a thriving city through cultural and educational opportunities. That’s why we recently hired Current

To recognize the Tribal Nations and Peoples who thrived upon this land long before modern-day Spokane was established, the Library seeks to honor and spotlight the voices of Indigenous Peoples this day. Preserving the stories and languages of a community is vital for strengthening the connection people have with their

Explore the world of composting at Shadle Park Library on October 15! We will have three programs prepared to cover living sustainably and embracing green living. There will be a limited number of light lunches available at 1pm between programs or feel free to bring your lunch! Composting Day at

Starting in September, we will be offering a brand-new program for teens. Our Teen Yarn Group program is a place where teens who are interested in knitting and crochet can meet up, enjoy hot drinks and snacks, and work on yarn projects together. Teens can bring a project they are working on

Banned Books Week, September 18-24, is an annual event to celebrate the freedom of expression and increase access to materials and information. In 2021, there were 1,597 items that were challenged and 44 percent of those occurred in school libraries, while 37 percent of challenges occurred in public libraries. While

At Spokane Public Library, one of our core values is to spend public funds responsibly. We recognize that your hard-earned tax-payer dollars fund library services,

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,

BOO! Did we scare you? If that didn’t do the trick, find a few treats from this list if you need a good fright. Some of these titles include Young Adult. Please exercise caution if you are easily frightened! My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Find the

Staying updated on current events can be difficult with increasing polarization, misinformation, and the sheer amount of media that bombards us wherever we go. As part of Spokane Public Library’s mission and vision, we aim to inspire a thriving city through cultural and educational opportunities. That’s why we recently hired Current

To recognize the Tribal Nations and Peoples who thrived upon this land long before modern-day Spokane was established, the Library seeks to honor and spotlight the voices of Indigenous Peoples this day. Preserving the stories and languages of a community is vital for strengthening the connection people have with their

Explore the world of composting at Shadle Park Library on October 15! We will have three programs prepared to cover living sustainably and embracing green living. There will be a limited number of light lunches available at 1pm between programs or feel free to bring your lunch! Composting Day at

Starting in September, we will be offering a brand-new program for teens. Our Teen Yarn Group program is a place where teens who are interested in knitting and crochet can meet up, enjoy hot drinks and snacks, and work on yarn projects together. Teens can bring a project they are working on

Banned Books Week, September 18-24, is an annual event to celebrate the freedom of expression and increase access to materials and information. In 2021, there were 1,597 items that were challenged and 44 percent of those occurred in school libraries, while 37 percent of challenges occurred in public libraries. While