Library News April Update

Citizen Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Thirteen Spokane citizens were welcomed into the Spokane Citizen Hall of Fame before a full house on April 14th at the Historic Davenport Hotel.

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This was the second annual Citizen Hall of Fame awards breakfast. We would like to recognize and thank the finalists and inductees for their continued impact in the lives of all Spokane Citizens.

This event, presented by Spokane Public Library, the Spokane Public Library Foundation, the City of Spokane, and many generous sponsors, recognizes the role a single individual can play in our community while fundraising for the Spokane Public Library Business Outreach program.


We invite everyone to visit and learn more about the Spokane Citizen Hall of Fame.

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Learn a new language with Pronunciator

pronunciator-screen480x480 Our online language-learning program, Pronunciator, offers lessons, tutorials, quizzes, and more – the tools you need to learn any one of 80 languages.

A new feature called Live Conversation, launched this year, allows you to signup for a first-come, first-served, conversational session limited to five people at a time.

You can also choose to learn through interacting with audio and popular song lyrics, full-length feature films, flashcards, real-time speech analysis, “word on the street” tutorials, and more.

Apps are available for most mobile devices, so you can take Pronunciator with you when you go!

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Coming up in April

balloon-scienceBalloon Science

Join us as we learn about how balloons are made, and then we’ll use them in science experiments!

For kindergarten – 5th graders.

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compostingIntro to composting

Join us for this Hillyard Seed Library event!

What is composting, and why is it valuable to your garden? What are some of the ways to compost? Come learn from master composter Ryan Herring.

Dates, times, more information →


ps5Digital Design: Photoshop CS5

Intro to Photoshop (CS5).

Come on down to the library and get a hands-on introduction to Adobe Photoshop, one of the most robust photo editing software packages available. Learn to use the different tools in the tool bar, layers, filters, and more.

Dates, times, more information →


duct-tape-bookmarksBoard of Trustees Meeting | Downloading eBooks | Elephant & Piggie Party | Poetry Friday | Tech Skills Tutors | Movie: Galaxy Quest | Embroidery Basics | A Poetry Reading – With Music | NW Room: New World Exhibit | Duct Tape Book Marks | Author Presentation: Dancing Heart | Daniel Bennett Group Jazz Concert

Join us at your local branch

Downtown | East Side | Hillyard | Indian Trail | Shadle | South Hill