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The Hive®

ABOUT THE HIVE®

2904 E. Sprague Ave

The Hive® is a non-traditional library centered around arts education and free, public event space—no books or computers here! It is also home to the administrative offices for Spokane Virtual Learning and the Library’s Artists-In-Residence Program. 

At this time, access is by reservation only, during pre-scheduled programs, or during Open Studio most Wednesdays from 4-7pm.

RESERVE A ROOM

THE HIVE® HOURS

FEATURES

MEETING & STUDY ROOMS

Have a study session, lead a training, or teach a free community art class in our free event and maker studios with flexible scheduling.

  • Events A: Seats 40 
  • Events B: Seats 24
  • Events C: Seats 24
  • Events A, B, & C can be combined to seat up to 96
  • Studio E: Seats 32 and can be used for art workshops, crafting get togethers, or any group gathering

TRANSPORTATION

SERVICES

  • Artist residencies
  • Spokane Public Schools Teacher Training Center
  • Spokane Virtual Learning with Spokane Public Schools
    • Contact 509.354.7545 for more information about SVL

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) INFORMATION

Spokane Public Library is committed to providing equal access to its facilities, programs, and services for disabled people. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations or further information may call, write, or email Human Resources at 509.444.5308, 906 W. Main Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201; or spokanelibrary.org/contact. Deaf people or individuals who are hard of hearing may contact us for use of assisted listening devices in library meeting rooms. Please contact us forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting date.

AWARDS

The Hive® is a recipient of a variety of awards including some of the most coveted and prestigious awards in the library and architecture industries.

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