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THE Blog

Cozy Reads: A Winter Reading Challenge

Skyler

Warm up this winter with some cozy reading challenges and activities to boost your spirits! The Library has created a Cozy Reads winter reading challenge with the goal of reading for 15 days between December 1 and February 29. While this challenge is open to all ages (and we highly

Get Cozy with the Library: 13 Cuddly Reads

Skyler

To our bookish delight, the term “cozy read” has expanded beyond just cozy mysteries to include cozy YA titles, cozy paranormal fantasies, and even cozy non-fiction (hygge, anyone?). In other words, a cozy read is any book that comforts you and makes you feel good. Here is a list of

Spokane’s Writing Scene is Thriving: Local Author Highlights

Sharma

Local authors have been receiving major accolades both regionally and nationally this year. Here are some recent highlights:  Travis Baldree’s highly anticipated sophomore effort Bookshops & Bonedust was recently heralded as a Science Fiction and Fantasy Pick of the Month by Library Journal. His first book Legends & Lattes is on the short list

Giving Tuesday: The Power of Generosity

Alina

Want to help continue to elevate the library as a hub of knowledge, inspiration, and connection? This Giving Tuesday, consider donating to the Spokane Public Library Foundation. Your donations extend beyond books, supporting essential services and programs that cater to the diverse needs of our community like children’s programming, library

What is HOMAGO? Fun Events for Middle & High Schoolers

Gina

Ever heard of HOMAGO? Every Friday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, middle and high school students can join us in the Studio for HOMAGO Friday at Hillyard Library! HOMAGO is an acronym for Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out. This type of programming is the result of the research of Mimi Ito, “a cultural

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Cozy Reads: A Winter Reading Challenge

Skyler

Warm up this winter with some cozy reading challenges and activities to boost your spirits! The Library has created a Cozy Reads winter reading challenge with the goal of reading for 15 days between December 1 and February 29. While this challenge is open to all ages (and we highly

Get Cozy with the Library: 13 Cuddly Reads

Skyler

To our bookish delight, the term “cozy read” has expanded beyond just cozy mysteries to include cozy YA titles, cozy paranormal fantasies, and even cozy non-fiction (hygge, anyone?). In other words, a cozy read is any book that comforts you and makes you feel good. Here is a list of

Spokane’s Writing Scene is Thriving: Local Author Highlights

Sharma

Local authors have been receiving major accolades both regionally and nationally this year. Here are some recent highlights:  Travis Baldree’s highly anticipated sophomore effort Bookshops & Bonedust was recently heralded as a Science Fiction and Fantasy Pick of the Month by Library Journal. His first book Legends & Lattes is on the short list

Giving Tuesday: The Power of Generosity

Alina

Want to help continue to elevate the library as a hub of knowledge, inspiration, and connection? This Giving Tuesday, consider donating to the Spokane Public Library Foundation. Your donations extend beyond books, supporting essential services and programs that cater to the diverse needs of our community like children’s programming, library

What is HOMAGO? Fun Events for Middle & High Schoolers

Gina

Ever heard of HOMAGO? Every Friday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, middle and high school students can join us in the Studio for HOMAGO Friday at Hillyard Library! HOMAGO is an acronym for Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out. This type of programming is the result of the research of Mimi Ito, “a cultural

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