Build your 21st century library

In 2015, Spokane Public Library began a systemwide study in order to coordinate services, facilities, and resources with emerging community needs. We met with stakeholders throughout the community to guide our process and have developed a draft vision for the next 20 years of library service to Spokane residents.

We are excited to take this vision to the community for input and feedback as we create the 21st century library that allows us to respond to emerging community needs. We are looking to not only bridge the technology divide, but to create safe and welcoming spaces for children, teens, and the community.

Learn more:

Read our plan →

You’re invited:

Join one of our 21st Century Library Community Conversations →

Do you have an idea you’d like to share?

Send an email to: ideas@spokanelibrary.org →

Customer Experience Survey

We want to continue to be a vital resource for the Spokane community.

Please help us by taking this short survey to help us measure our current successes and plan our services for the future.

Your answers are greatly appreciated and will help us to better serve your library needs.

Please don’t wait! This survey is active March 1, 2016 – March 15, 2016. All responses are anonymous.

Take the survey now →

State of the City

Join the community conversation in your neighborhood

Hillyard Branch Library
Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 6 – 8pm

Please join us at the Hillyard Library on March 1, as Spokane Mayor David Condon leads a discussion about the state of the city, the opportunities ahead and your priorities.

Where the Wild Things Live

Come hear stories about odd pets, and create your own pet from recycled materials!

For adventurers in kindergarten through elementary grades.

South Hill: March 3 Shadle: March 4
Find dates & times →
Note: We originally published Shadle on March 3 and South Hill on March 4, which was incorrect.

This program was inspired by National Geographic LIVE. Join National Geographic explorers LIVE at the INB Performing Arts center for a spectacular presentation of breathtaking images and behind the scene stories.
More information & a great library discount →

Listen Locally ♬

Everyone’s Irish in March!

With the use of uilleann pipes, flute, whistle, banjo and mandolin as well as fiddle and guitar, Floating Crowbar plays a high energy mix of Irish instrumental music and songs drawn from traditional and contemporary sources.

Catch local band Floating Crowbar as they perform traditional Irish music at South Hill and Shadle on March 19. View dates and times →

If you can’t catch the shows, then check out their CD releases The Torn Jacket and Two Nights in December from our collection.

Speaking of local music: Did you know you can browse our growing collection of local music online?

Classes in March

Join us at your local branch

Library News March, 2016