For the past ten years, we have been digitizing our photo collection to create a comprehensive digital resource for images of Spokane and the Inland Northwest. These images are freely available for anyone to search or browse through our Digital … Continued →
Designs have been unveiled for enhanced children’s spaces at the new and renovated Spokane Public Library locations. Each library play space will be an access point to a whimsical alternate reality that draws on familiar features of Spokane’s landscape and culture. This … Continued →
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Spokane Public Library! View our selection of pre-recorded video programming below to learn more about Indigenous cultures and tribal nations: Spokane Tribe Enrolled Member Judge Wynecoop Reminisces About Growing Up and Hunting on the … Continued →
Updated 11/16/2020 Effective 11/15, Spokane Public Library is suspending in-person browsing/Grab-N-Go access due to the surge in Covid-19 numbers. Customers may pick up materials by scheduling a Curbside Pickup. Computer Access is also available by 30-minute appointments. Read more about our COVID-19 response here. ———————- Starting Wednesday, … Continued →
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) shares a list of the top 10 favorite titles voted by teens each year! View the rest of the 2020 nominees here and lists from 2019, 2018, and past years. 1. Wayward Son (Simon … Continued →
Dia de los Muertos with the Hispanic Business/Professionals Association: Two great events: a drive-through ofrenda (altar) and a live streamed video event. Please join the community as we remember our loved ones and share the cultural celebration that is the Day of the Dead. —————————————- Sunday, November 1st: 12:00pm – … Continued →
Quick! Get outside and go for a walk before the cold sticks around. The Library has created several walking tours to inspire you and due to spooktacular demand, we created a second haunted walking tour, this time in Browne’s Addition. This … Continued →
Hello! My name is Lisa and I usually host the Opening Act(ivity) program on Wednesday mornings at Northtown. Now that it is getting darker, it is getting more and more difficult to get motivated in the morning. I recently learned … Continued →
We are all looking for the most fun ways to celebrate Halloween safely. Here’s a roundup of recommended ideas and links from public health experts: Decorate both the inside and outside your house, apartment, or living space and share photos … Continued →
Starting Tuesday, October 20, Spokane Public Library will allow Limited Computer Access by reservation-only at all locations. There will be no browsing, inside holds pickup, or materials checkout at this time. Customers can still use Curbside service for access to physical materials. Customers … Continued →
Just in time for the spooky season, we created a walking tour based on a volume haunting our shelves! This walking tour gives you a taste of some Spokane ghost stories. Some are well-known legends, some are speculation based on historic newspaper articles, and some … Continued →
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by reading from an author of Latinx heritage! Reading from the perspective of another can help us to expand our worldview and see life in a new and different way. Check out some of these … Continued →
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