Spokane
Washington
Spokane Public Library
Spokane Public Library responds to community needs by providing Relevant books, programs and other resources, Courteous, respectful service and An inviting and welcoming environment.
Vision
We provide the power to read, learn and discover!.
We value Access to Information, Intellectual Freedom, Individual Differences, Personal and Organizational Accountability, Individual Pursuit of Learning.
Recent News
Discover Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature A Traveling Exhibit and Other Spine-Tingling Events All Month at Spokane Public Library
Spokane, WA - Explore the chilling world of science and creation with Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature, a remarkable traveling exhibition from the National Library of Medicine, on display at Central Library from October 7 to November…
Read More »Celebrate family and Inclusion at Spokane Public Library’s Family Pride Celebration on June 9, 2024
Celebrate family and inclusion at Central Library’s Family Pride Celebration from 1-3pm. Library staff will lead a story time featuring a variety of inclusive stories, followed by different craft activities for kids of all ages. Crafts…
Read More »Spokane Public Library Receives $13,500 Grant From Future Song Foundation To Expand Music Education Program
Spokane, WA -- Spokane Public Library recently received a generous grant of $13,500 from the Future Song Foundation to hire a new Music Educator and double the number of free music lessons offered at the library. In 2023, Spokane Public Library…
Read More »Spokane Public Library Announces a Celebration of Learning and Connection Through Library Learning Week
Spokane, WA -- Join Spokane Public Library for their first-ever Library Learning Week – a vibrant and diverse series of events designed to inspire learning, creativity, and community engagement. From Monday, January 22, to Sunday, January 28,…
Read More »Spokane Public Library partners with EWU Art Program To Provide Graduating Students With Artist Residencies at The Hive
Spokane Public Library partners with EWU Art Program to provide graduating students with artist residencies at The Hive® (SPOKANE, WASH.) – Spokane Public Library and the Fine and Performing Arts Department at Eastern Washington…
Read More »Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District Join Forces to Revitalize and Rebrand StartUp Spokane
Spokane, WA - In an exciting development for the Spokane business community, Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District have come together to acquire and revitalize StartUp Spokane, a program originally created by Greater Spokane…
Read More »Spokane Public Library Hosts Informative Candidate Forums Across the City
(SPOKANE, WASH) - Spokane Public Library is pleased to announce a series of upcoming candidate forums, providing residents an opportunity to engage with City Council candidates in Districts 1, 2, and 3 in partnership with the League of Women Voters.…
Read More »Spokane Is Reading Selects Lesser Known Monsters Of The 21st Century By Kim Fu For 2023 Community-Wide Read
Spokane Is Reading is thrilled to announce author Kim Fu and her short story collection, Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century, for the 22nd annual community reading event. Spokane Is Reading will host two appearances with Kim Fu on Thursday,…
Read More »Spokane Public Library Hosts Spokane Zine Fest 2023
Spokane Public Library hosts Spokane Zine Fest 2023 at Central Library Spokane Public Library is hosting the 2023 Spokane Zine Fest at Central Library in downtown Spokane on May 13 from 11am-4pm. Spokane Zine Fest is a one-day event…
Read More »Peer Spokane in Partnership with Spokane Public Library Receives $400,000 Funding
Peer Spokane in Partnership with Spokane Public Library Receives $400,000 Funding from Better Health Together Community Linkages Spokane, WA - Better Health Together Community Linkages has announced its approval of the proposal by Peer Spokane and…
Read More »SNAP Hosts 'A Month in The Life of A.L.I.C.E' Simulation in Collaboration with Spokane Public Library
Spokane, WA - Join SNAP and Spokane Public Library on May 11th from 2:30-4:30pm at Central Library for “A Month in the Life of A.L.I.C.E” Simulation - an interactive experience to better understand the challenges many of our neighbors…
Read More »Spokane Public Library Announces 2023 Artists-In-Residence At The Hiv
Spokane Public Library will welcome over 10 new artists this year as part of their Artists-In-Residence program at The Hive®. In addition to event spaces and a maker studio, four of the studio spaces at The Hive® are reserved for an…
Read More »Spokane Public Library hosts Public Philosophy Night in Collaboration with Eastern Washington University
Spokane Public Library hosts Public Philosophy Night in collaboration with Eastern Washington University Spokane Public Library will host Public Philosophy Night: Philosophy for the End of the World and the Beginning of the Next on Friday,…
Read More »Spokane Public Library - Spokane Public Library to Participate in Library Giving Day April 4
Spokane, WA - Spokane Public Library is raising funds through participation in Library Giving Day, a nation-wide effort orchestrated by Seattle Public Library Foundation. This one-day online fundraising event will occur on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.…
Read More »Spokane Public Library -Hosts weekly Water WiseWednesday Workshops at Shadle Park Library
Spokane Public Library hosts weekly Water Wise Wednesday Workshops at Shadle Park Library in collaboration with the City of Spokane Water Department Spokane Public Library will host weekly Water Wise Workshops in collaboration with the City of…
Read More »Spokane Public Library to Reopen South Hill and Indian Trail locations in March
Spokane Public Library to reopen South Hill and Indian Trail locations in March After approximately one year of construction, Spokane Public Library will reopen Indian Trail Library on Tuesday, March 7 and South Hill Library on Tuesday, March…
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