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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,

Game Quest Challenge

Game Quest: Read, Watch, Play | Spring 2026

Skyler

You’re invited to read, watch, and play for points to earn cool prizes through Game Quest! Kids and teens ages 2 to 14 are invited to join the challenge on Beanstack to complete fun activities related to PBS programming from February 14 through April 25th. Join the challenge on Beanstack

Illustrated image of tax forms

Free Tax Resources

Library Services

Navigating the intricacies of taxes can be a daunting task, but having a variety of tax resources at your disposal can make the journey significantly smoother. We’ve compiled a list of helpful tools to help you navigate this annual task. We do not have on-site tax assistance at Spokane Public

Book collage for Ramadan

The Ninth Month: Ramadan 2026

Sharma

Ramadan will likely take place this year from Tuesday evening, February 17th, until Wednesday evening, March 18, with the exact dates determined by the corresponding sightings of the moon.   To find a full time table for Ramadan, visit Islamic Relief Worldwide.  In NPR’s “Muslims in America: Telling Your Story,” Amr

Peer Spokane logo on top of a photo of the River in Downtown Spokane

Peers Partnership Comes to an End at Central Library 

Amanda

Since 2023, Spokane Public Library has partnered with Peer Spokane to help connect community members to critical social services at Central Library. Through this partnership, Peer Services Specialists have provided direct, compassionate support to people navigating housing instability, mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and access to healthcare and other

The cold millions

Cold Millions: EWU Students Explore Spokane’s Free Speech Fight

Sharma

Eastern Washington University history students, spearheaded by Holly Claypool and Benjamin Gallon under the tutelage of Professor Larry Cebula, have curated an outstanding exhibit at the Central Library inspired by Jess Walter’s bestselling novel, The Cold Millions.  The exhibit is arranged in the glass display cases outside of the Inland Northwest Special Collections (3rd Floor) and can be viewed by the public from now through the end of March.  On Tuesday,

Olympics and Paralympics logo on top of book covers

Gold Medal Reads Inspired by the Olympics & Paralympics

Skyler

Go Team USA! With the world’s greatest athletes competing their best over in Milano Cortina, we’ve curated a list of sporty reads written by or about Olympians and Paralympians from around the world. Maybe one of these reads will take the gold in your heart! Hard Pivot by Apolo Ohno

Categories

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,

Game Quest Challenge

Game Quest: Read, Watch, Play | Spring 2026

Skyler

You’re invited to read, watch, and play for points to earn cool prizes through Game Quest! Kids and teens ages 2 to 14 are invited to join the challenge on Beanstack to complete fun activities related to PBS programming from February 14 through April 25th. Join the challenge on Beanstack

Illustrated image of tax forms

Free Tax Resources

Library Services

Navigating the intricacies of taxes can be a daunting task, but having a variety of tax resources at your disposal can make the journey significantly smoother. We’ve compiled a list of helpful tools to help you navigate this annual task. We do not have on-site tax assistance at Spokane Public

Book collage for Ramadan

The Ninth Month: Ramadan 2026

Sharma

Ramadan will likely take place this year from Tuesday evening, February 17th, until Wednesday evening, March 18, with the exact dates determined by the corresponding sightings of the moon.   To find a full time table for Ramadan, visit Islamic Relief Worldwide.  In NPR’s “Muslims in America: Telling Your Story,” Amr

Peer Spokane logo on top of a photo of the River in Downtown Spokane

Peers Partnership Comes to an End at Central Library 

Amanda

Since 2023, Spokane Public Library has partnered with Peer Spokane to help connect community members to critical social services at Central Library. Through this partnership, Peer Services Specialists have provided direct, compassionate support to people navigating housing instability, mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and access to healthcare and other

The cold millions

Cold Millions: EWU Students Explore Spokane’s Free Speech Fight

Sharma

Eastern Washington University history students, spearheaded by Holly Claypool and Benjamin Gallon under the tutelage of Professor Larry Cebula, have curated an outstanding exhibit at the Central Library inspired by Jess Walter’s bestselling novel, The Cold Millions.  The exhibit is arranged in the glass display cases outside of the Inland Northwest Special Collections (3rd Floor) and can be viewed by the public from now through the end of March.  On Tuesday,

Olympics and Paralympics logo on top of book covers

Gold Medal Reads Inspired by the Olympics & Paralympics

Skyler

Go Team USA! With the world’s greatest athletes competing their best over in Milano Cortina, we’ve curated a list of sporty reads written by or about Olympians and Paralympians from around the world. Maybe one of these reads will take the gold in your heart! Hard Pivot by Apolo Ohno

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BOOKS, MOVIES & MORE

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Employment
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