2016 Annual Report
We’re excited to share our accomplishments and highlight the services the library provides for the community in our 2016 Annual Report.
Some Fast Facts from the Spokane Public Library in 2016
- 968,415 people walked through our doors
- 14,269 new library cards were issued
- 9% increase in circulation
- 10%increase in computer usage
- More than 2.3 million materials were checked out
- Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham was the number one book checked out system-wide (if you haven’t read it yet, check it out here: Book →, eBook →, Audiobook →)
- We introduced LevelUp, a unique business co-working space in our Downtown Branch
- Summer Readers logged 3,890,861 minutes reading
- Our Outreach program served 5,515 citizens and circulated over 85,500 materials.
- The Spokane Public Library Foundation also held the Third Annual Spokane Trivia Championship in October and is excited to host the Third Annual Spokane Citizen Hall of Fame on May 2, 2017.
With the continued support of The Friends of the Spokane Public Library (which provides the library with more than $30,000 in annual funding) and the support of the community we look forward to many successful years ahead. Together, we are building an amazing future for the City of Spokane.
Read the full 2016 Annual Report here.
Grand Coulee to Grunge Exhibit
Join us for the Grand Coulee to Grunge exhibit located on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Library.
From a Starbucks store in Malaysia to a 747 on a tarmac in Antarctica, Washington is everywhere. We built “the biggest thing on earth.” We ended a world war. We introduced air travel and helped put man on the moon. The fruits of our labor appear on dinner tables around the globe. Even Northwest grunge became iconic worldwide.
On loan to us from the Secretary of State’s office through April.
Learn More →
Last Call for Citizen Hall of Fame Nominations
Are you inspired by someone in the city of Spokane who has made significant contributions to the development and quality of life in our community? Nominate him or her for the Spokane Citizen Hall of Fame. You can nominate as many people as you like.
Note that we are experiencing issues with our website and apologize for the inconvenience. If you nominated someone since Saturday, February 11, please email us your nomination again as we cannot guarantee that it has been received. You may also submit new nominations until Thursday, February 16th.
Please email your Citizen Hall of Fame nomination applications to Sarah Bain: sbain@spokanelibrary.org
Upcoming Events
Planning Meals for Nutrition and Savings
Learn how to plan meals to save you time in the kitchen. Educators from 2nd Harvest will share some tips for planning easy, nutritious meals and shopping for quality, affordable food.
Join us in learning how to plan a menu, shop wisely, and make delicious, simple food on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30pm at the Hillyard Library.
Writing in the Margins: Transforming the Stories We Tell About Race
Gonzaga University professor Jessica Maucione examines texts that celebrate and explore white characters, in contrast to—and at the expense of—black and brown characters whose dehumanization is sometimes blatant, but often incredibly subtle. Maucione discusses ways we can seek out narratives that counter this white-centered approach, with the goal of making us more responsible consumers of dominant narratives, better role models, and more connected human beings.
Join us on Monday, February 27 at 6pm at the South Hill Library to hear Jessica’s presentation, sponsored by Humanities Washington.
February Programs
Survivor Scenarios – For Middle School Students | Introduction to InDesign | Sphero Ollie Robots 101 | Tech Skills Tutors | Crafternoon | Ozobots Exploration! | Next Steps in Life’s Journey: Time of Passing | How to Give Your Computer a Tune-Up | Downloading eBooks | Author Talk: Stop Being Stupid | Home Brewing: Getting Started With Stouts & More | Ozobots: Puzzle it Out! |
Join us at your local branch
Downtown | East Side | Hillyard | Indian Trail | Shadle | South Hill