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Pop Culture Media Literacy 101

Library Services

 By Nichole Bogarosh, Ph.D., Director, Center for Student Involvement & Student Media, Center for Student Involvement, Student Affairs, Gonzaga University What is your favorite TV

Outlining Potential Service Cuts

Outlining Potential Library Service Cuts

Library Services

At the end of 2025, I reached out with an urgent message regarding the library’s budget shortfall for this year. The community stepped up, and through your support, the City Council approved funding to cover

Autism Acceptance Month

Library Services

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time dedicated to providing opportunities to increase understanding, acceptance, and support for the autistic community. Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Autism is a spectrum, meaning it

hope in the community

Hope in the Community: A Night of Art and Music

Library Services

Experience a festival-like atmosphere of hope and positivity at Hope in the Community: A Night of Art and Music on Saturday, April 25th, at 6pm at Central Library! Hosted in partnership with Refugee & Immigrant Connections Spokane (RICS), this festival-style event offers free live music, hands-on art activities, and opportunities

Friends of the Library Book Sale 2026

Skyler

Looking for some books at a great price? Join us the weekend of April 23-25 at Shadle Park Library for our annual Friends of the Library Book Sale! All proceeds will go toward library activities and resources. Stock up on gently used books of a variety of genres. Books will be

Library Funding 101

Library Funding 101

Library Services

Every day, Spokane residents rely on the library for job searches, homework help, internet access, a safe place to spend time, and more.  Spokane’s libraries are utilized more than ever—but funding isn’t keeping up. Without changes, residents will see reduced hours, fewer programs, and possible branch closures.  In 2025, more

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Pop Culture Media Literacy 101 Graphic

Pop Culture Media Literacy 101

Library Services

 By Nichole Bogarosh, Ph.D., Director, Center for Student Involvement & Student Media, Center for Student Involvement, Student Affairs, Gonzaga University What is your favorite TV

Outlining Potential Service Cuts

Outlining Potential Library Service Cuts

Library Services

At the end of 2025, I reached out with an urgent message regarding the library’s budget shortfall for this year. The community stepped up, and through your support, the City Council approved funding to cover

Autism Acceptance Month

Library Services

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time dedicated to providing opportunities to increase understanding, acceptance, and support for the autistic community. Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Autism is a spectrum, meaning it

hope in the community

Hope in the Community: A Night of Art and Music

Library Services

Experience a festival-like atmosphere of hope and positivity at Hope in the Community: A Night of Art and Music on Saturday, April 25th, at 6pm at Central Library! Hosted in partnership with Refugee & Immigrant Connections Spokane (RICS), this festival-style event offers free live music, hands-on art activities, and opportunities

Friends of the Library Book Sale 2026

Skyler

Looking for some books at a great price? Join us the weekend of April 23-25 at Shadle Park Library for our annual Friends of the Library Book Sale! All proceeds will go toward library activities and resources. Stock up on gently used books of a variety of genres. Books will be

Library Funding 101

Library Funding 101

Library Services

Every day, Spokane residents rely on the library for job searches, homework help, internet access, a safe place to spend time, and more.  Spokane’s libraries are utilized more than ever—but funding isn’t keeping up. Without changes, residents will see reduced hours, fewer programs, and possible branch closures.  In 2025, more

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