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Understanding the cost of running the library

Understanding the Cost of Running a Library

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,

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,

House History

Skyler

The most frequent question we get in the Inland Northwest Special Collection is from people who want to research their house or other property. Getting to know the history of your house can make you appreciate what has gone before and can also be a lot of fun! You may

Latinx Heritage Book List | 2021

Skyler

Afterlife by Julia Alvarez Book | eBook | Audiobook The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Book | eBook | Audiobook Book of Lost Saints by Daniel José Older Book Dear America: notes of an undocumented citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas Book | eBook Everyone Knows You Go Home by Natalia Sylvester Book House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea Book The Line Becomes a

Latinx Heritage Book List for Kids | 2021

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Picture Books Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago Book Isabel and her Colores Go to School by Alexandra Alessandri Book Mi Papi Tiene una Moto by Isabel Quintero Book (in Spanish) | Book (in English) Octopus Stew by Eric Velasquez Book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat! by Raúl the Third Book Middle Grade Charlie Hernández &

New Hillyard Library Open

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In November 2018, voters approved a $77 million bond to renovate 4 libraries and build 3 new libraries. Hillyard Library is the second library to be completed as part of this multi-year project. On September 2, we opened the brand new Hillyard Library at 4110 N. Cook Street. The new Hillyard

The Hive™ & Artists-in-Residence

Amanda

Built in partnership with Spokane Public Schools, The Hive™ is a cutting-edge facility on the corner of E. Sprague and S. Haven across from Libby Center in the Sprague Union District. Affectionately called The Hive™ for the variety of learning activities that will take place there, this building provides not

Understanding the Cost of Running a Library

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,

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,

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