Library Rules of Conduct? Yes, we take them very seriously, except on the evening of our annual You Can't Do That in the Library! fundraiser for the Spokane Public Library Foundation. On that night we toss out the rules manual and bring in pizza and beer. Learn more on the Library Foundation's website and watch the promo video on our Facebook page.
It's summer reading time at the library. It has been since January - that's when we start planning the special events that we'll hold at the library branches this summer for kids. June 1 marks the first day of summer reading sign up and then special programs for kids happen throughout the summer. Join us! For program details and when and where to attend programs check the summer reading page on our website.
Join us for the only time all year you can really make some noise at the library! The annual party You Can't Do That in they Library! returns to the Downtown Library April 16 at 7 p.m., this year with music by Six Foot Swing, pizza by David's Pizza, and beer courtesy of the Steam Plant Grill. Get your tickets through the Spokane Public Library Foundation by phone, (444-5318), mail or through the Foundation website (charge it there fee-free). All proceeds benefit the Library Foundation. Go here for more information.
There's snow everywhere so today is a perfect day for a Flower Power party for kids at the East Side Library. Join us at 4 pm at East Side as we unleash the power of flowers and feebly attempt to summon spring.
We're showing Gregory Peck films in association with the Library's Big Read which highlights To Kill a Mockingbird. Gregory Peck’s film career spanned six decades, and he is best known for playing characters that conveyed a quiet dignity—a trait for which he was known both on- and off-screen. He debuted on the Broadway stage in 1942 and film roles soon followed, catapulting him quickly to stardom and critical notoriety. The library’s series features six of Peck’s most famous films, including all of the five for which he received Academy Award nominations. For more about the Big Read check out our website.
Spokane Public Library and Spokane County Library District are hosting another Big Read. The Big Read is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. The program aims to address a decline in literary reading among all age groups, particularly young people. This year, The Big Read features Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird and we have a large number of programs planned. If you haven't read To Kill a Mockingbird or it's been a while you can refresh your memory by listening to it on KPBX. Starting tonight Susan Creed, librarian extraordinaire and actress will be reading the book during KPBX's show The Bookshelf - Mondays - Thursdays at 6:30 pm (91.1 on your FM dial). Check it out and check our website for a full list of events.
Starting January 25, 2010 the Downtown Library will be open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.! We're very grateful to the Mayor and City Council for passing a budget that for approving a budget that lets us better serve the public especially at a time when more and more people are turning to the library as a way to save money. The Downtown library has maintained the same schedule from 2006 through 2009. Severe budget cuts in 2005 forced the library to curb hours at all branches, including closing Downtown on Mondays. While the limited hours disappointed both customers and library staff, the library began to gradually increase hours in 2006 thanks to a voter-approved levy lid lift. In 2008, we re-opened Shadle and South Hill on Mondays, and now we’re following suit with the Downtown library.
You can help us celebrate this “grand opening” of sorts—stop by the Downtown library on a Monday. For the first time in several years, we’ll see you there. Please note that hours for the library’s Northwest Room will not change. The Northwest Room will continue with a Tuesday - Saturday schedule. For their specific hours click here.
The Friends of the Library are selling the page-a-day Book Lover's Calendars again this year. Sales have been going great but we have about 50 calendars left to sell. They're only $5 per calendar - a substantial discount from the $14.99 retail price and they're a lot of fun. Stop by any library to pick one up. The money goes to support Summer Reading programs for kids, Spokane is Reading and equipment like self-checkout machines and microfilm readers. We are very grateful for our Friends!
If this is shopping season for you then you might want to keep in mind that a portion of the Library's funding comes from local sales tax dollars. When you shop within the city limits your tax dollars go to help fund open hours at the libraries. If you need an alternative to shopping then a trip to the library is great. Make up certificates for your kids that are good for a trip to the library or check out our extensive collection of various d.i.y. (do it yourself) books for gift ideas that you can make yourself. If you can't find what you're looking for, ask a staff person - they're experts at finding books/magazines/information!
If shopping isn't your thing for the Friday after Thanksgiving then maybe check out the Library. We are closed for Thanksgiving but open normal hours on Friday. The South Hill Library will be showing The Wizard of Oz at 2:00 pm that day. Join us.
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