Spokane Public Library

The Discovery Garden at Shadle Park Library is currently thriving! Want to learn how to help your garden flourish, too? Join us for our next Garden event at Shadle on Thursday, August 1 at 4pm to learn firewise principles to protect your garden. In partnership with Inland Empire Gardeners.

See you TONIGHT to celebrate these awesome bands!

Extended hours available at Shadle Park on Saturday and Liberty Park, Indian Trail, and Central on Sunday. Come cool off with a good book!

The City of Spokane has added a free evening swim option at three pools for this Saturday only and will again expand library hours at some locations this weekend as high temperatures remain in the National Weather Service forecast.

Expanded Spokane Public Library hours will be at Shadle Park until 7 p.m. on Saturday, and Liberty Park, Indian Trail and Central until 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Spokane Parks pools host free open swimming Monday – Saturday, 1 – 4 p.m. at all six aquatic centers. Free evening swim sessions from 6 - 8:30 p.m. rotate by day/location. This Saturday an additional free evening swim will be added at A.M. Cannon, Comstock, and Shadle pools.

Details: https://my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/07/19/city-adds-evening-swim-to-cooling-resources-library-hours-expanding/

Award-winning writer and editor Adriana Janovich has been eating her way across this city for a decade, including nearly six years as food editor at The Spokesman-Review.

Join her on Saturday, July 27 at 3pm at Shadle Park Library as she discusses more than 80 of the city's most original eateries and the people who make them great.

Auntie's Bookstore will be in attendance selling her books!

Our Summer Lilac City Local magazine is NOW LIVE! Find out about three Spokane Parks you probably didn't know existed, read about a musical celebration of family and community, enjoy special excerpts from local writers, and much more.

Lilac City Local (Summer 2024) Read Lilac City Local (Summer 2024) by spokanelibrary on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

Working on a creative project is always a salve for our spirits but working on a creative project in the company of others doubles the good feelings of being creative!

Bring your current creative project (drawing, painting, sketchbook, knitting, crocheting, stitching or other) to the Hive® tonight from 5-7pm and create in company with others!

"Party Like an Animal" with acclaimed Portland performer, Red Yarn next week for the Roots Music & Puppetry events July 26th and 27th! He will perform his latest music from "The Get-Together" for kids and families to dance and sing along to. 🎶

July 26 @ 2pm | Shadle Park, Events
July 26 @ 6pm | The Hive®, Events A, B, & C
July 27 @ 10:30am | Liberty Park, Patio
July 27 @ 1pm | Central, nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall

📷: Red Yarn

There are some fresh Summer Reading Club prizes to claim in July when you've read your 15 days! Sign up and log your reading at spokanelibrary.beanstack.org to participate!

-For ages 0-4, it's a beach ball.

-For kids and teens (K-12), you have a choice of FREE skate rentals from the Numerica Skate Ribbon OR a free scoop from Ben & Jerry's (kids only) or a free boba tea from Revival Tea Company (teens only).

-For adults, you have your choice of a free hot yoga class from BeYOUtiful Hot Yoga or a free movie at the Garland Theater.

Plus, if you have yet to claim your June prize, don't forget to pick that one up, too!

Happy reading, Spokane!

Thank you to our prize partners! Spokane Parks and Recreation Riverfront Spokane Revival Tea Company Ben & Jerry's Beyoutiful HOT YOGA - South Hill Garland Theater Derailer Coffee Rosauers Supermarkets and the Friends of the Spokane Public Library

Kids will learn about and create their own nebula space clouds at the library's Nebula Spin Art events this summer! 🌌🌟 Join us for these fun events on the following days:

-July 22 @ 1pm, South Hill Library
-August 1 @ 1pm, Indian Trail Library

It's time to celebrate being LOUD in the library with KYRS Thin Air Community Radio! Join us for an evening of live music this Saturday, July 20 at 7pm at Central Library featuring Floating Crowbar, Free Whiskey, and Betsy Rogue!

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗱 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄) 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆!

Dive into summer with three great new traditionalist bands as Thin Air Community Radio & the Spokane Central Library present our next big show in the "Get Loud in the Library" Concert Series, Saturday, July 20 at 7PM, nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall on the 3rd floor of the Spokane Central Library, 906 West Main Avenue.

Free admission!

Featuring:
Floating Crowbar – Traditional Irish Music and Song
Free Whiskey – Celtic Folk Rock
Betsy Rogue – Folk | Americana | Indie

Refreshing air conditioning, Grain Shed beer, wine, water, snacks, and more on sale

Sponsored by The Grain Shed
Grab your friends, quench your thirst, and let’s make some noise!

“We’re in such a lonely society in ways, and I think the library programming, especially this particular one, is just really good at bringing people together to have conversations with each other."

Join us on August 22 at South Hill Library for our next Poetry Rising event with Stephen Pitters and other incredible poets and musicians.

Thanks for the coverage The Spokesman-Review!

Thin Air radio's Stephen Pitters brings poetry, soul to Spokane area Story of a really cool local poet named Stephen Pitters, and an overview of a local poetry radio station show and other poetry events in Spokane that connect the community and showcase spoken arts.

What is your favorite book of the year so far?

You don’t want to miss these library programs!

Red Yarn & the Critters are back from the east coast & we’re super excited to dive back into our regional tour! Lots of shows around OR & WA this month:

•7/15 at Bethany Village Fountain for Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries
•7/16 at Rogers Park for Forest Grove City Library
•7/18 at Corvallis Central Park for Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
•7/19 at Oregon Zoo’s Zoo Nights
•7/20 at Oregon City Year Round Farmers Market
•7/22 at St. Helens Public Library
•7/23 at Britt Music & Arts Festival with Aaron Nigel Smith
•7/24 at City of Kent Government’s Wednesday Picnic (full band!)
•7/25 at Multnomah County Library Gregory Heights
•7/25 at Ardenwald Park for North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District
•7/26-7/27 at four Spokane Public Library branches
•7/30 at Longview Public Library (duo show!)
•7/31 at Shute Park for Hillsboro Public Library

More details at redyarnproductions.com/calendar. Hope to see y’all out there!

These reptiles are ROCKIN'. Register for our Rockin' Reptiles events for kids this summer with West Valley Outdoor Learning Center! 🦎🐍🐢 https://events.spokanelibrary.org/events

July 16 @ 2pm | The Hive
July 24 @ 2pm | Shadle Park Library
July 25 @ 11am | Indian Trail Library
August 2 @ 10am | South Hill Library

Cooling Center access is available 10am - 7pm on Saturday 7/13 at Shadle Park Library and 10am-7pm on Sunday 7/14 at Indian Trail Library and Central Library. Read a book, use a computer, or relax and seek relief from the heat this weekend.

People seeking relief from the heat can visit Spokane Public Library locations or the Trent Resource and Assistance Center (TRAC). The Spokane Public Library Shadle Park will have extended hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and the Spokane Public Library Indian Trail and Central Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. https://my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/07/12/city-continues-to-offer-cooling-resources/

Is there a book you’ve been itching to read? It’s your lucky day! Walk into any Spokane Public Library location and check out the Lucky Day shelves. You'll find the latest and greatest titles available to check out right away - no wait time!

Just when you think you've seen everything, you stop by The Hive® and see a giant inflatable colon! Have no fear, this was part of an approved event for health and wellness in partnership with Fred Hutch/UW Cancer Consortium Office of Community Outreach & Engagement. Thanks to everyone who joined us for this community resource event!

July is Disability Pride Month! This year’s theme, which comes from The Arc of the United States National Council of Self-Advocates, is “We Want a Life Like Yours.” Read our blog to learn more and find a list of recently published titles that celebrate people with disabilities.https://www.spokanelibrary.org/2024/07/disability-pride-month-2024/

Whether you're a percussionist, singer, songwriter, writer, performer, or all of the above like local musician Rosie CQ, you can submit your original music to our local streaming platform Lilac City Records and if accepted, get $200!

It's an easy way to showcase your work alongside the diverse musical talent in our region and earn a few bucks, too! https://go.spokanelibrary.org/records

Kids & teens: help us create a summer window mural at Liberty Park Library! Join us on July 11 at 2pm to draw on Liberty Park's windows, creating a stunning collaborative window mural. We look forward to seeing you there!

What is/was your favorite children's book?

Read about the great outdoors with a view of the outdoors! Pick up a themed book bundle at any library location to kickstart your summer reading.

The Library is closed today (7/4) for Independence Day. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday! Find eBooks, audiobooks, and more 24/7 with our digital resources. https://www.spokanelibrary.org/explorealldigital/

The Library will be closed tomorrow (7/4) for Independence Day. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

To celebrate this July, Kanopy has curated a collection of thoughtful documentaries and narrative films featuring those living with disabilities. To access the collection with your library card, please visit https://www.kanopy.com/en/spokanelibrary/category/64948.

ConGRADulations to our Shadle Park Library Customer Experience Manager, Jordan, on earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from WGU!

"I took a 17-year 'gap year' to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up. While I could achieve great things without a college degree, I realized I aspired to be and do more. I knew I would need a degree to put myself in the best position to pursue my goals. It wasn't easy earning my Bachelors while working full time, raising two young children, being a husband, an active member in two bands, and trying to carve out a bit of time for myself but the sacrifice and hard work are well worth it. I'm proud of my accomplishments and hope to be a role model for others."

Help us show some love to Jordan! 🎓

You can still get a limited edition library card in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Expo '74! Visit any Spokane Public Library location to get yours today. 🎉

What is the best book someone has recommended to you?

LOTE4Kids has thousands of digital storybooks in over 60+ languages including ASL, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Dari, and so many more. Check them out for FREE with your library card! https://spokane-public.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://lote4kids.com/us-spokane-public-library