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LEGO Free Play

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Airway Heights
Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library’s abundance of LEGO bricks. All ages
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Maker Open Hours in The Lab

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
North Spokane
Lab
Stop in to ask questions, receive instruction, and work on your creative projects using our equipment. Available equipment includes the Glowforge 3D laser printer, laptops with Adobe Creative Cloud software, an Elna 320 sewing machine, Project Memory equipment, and other available tools. All are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Adults & teens
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LEGO Free Play

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Fairfield
Meeting room
Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library’s abundance of LEGO bricks. All ages
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LEGO Free Play

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Argonne
Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library’s abundance of LEGO bricks. All ages
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Family Play & Learn Storytime

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Spokane Valley
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

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Family Play & Learn Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Deer Park
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

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Drop-in Hours at The Studio

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Spokane Valley
Studio
Stop by to familiarize yourself with The Studio and its available equipment and software. The space is equipped with two 4K video cameras, lighting, backdrops, microphones, one Nikon D3400 DSLR camera, and a ring light. The Studio is also home to computers loaded with editing software, which include Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie, Audacity, and GarageBand.
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LEGO Free Play

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Spokane Valley
Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library’s abundance of LEGO bricks. All ages
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Too Fun Tuesday

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Each Tuesday, kids can stop in for a variety of fun, educational activities—because you can never have too much fun! Occasionally we will offer special, one-time programs during this time. Grades K–5 

1st Tuesday: Build It 
Build with straws and connectors, architecture blocks, and other construction materials. 

2nd Tuesday: Chapter One 
We read the beginning of a book and then have fun with related activities such as games and crafts. Find out how this story ends!

3rd & 5th Tuesday: Building with Books: LEGO Challenge 
Show off your building and engineering skills! Each month, we share a story with you and then provide a building challenge to test your LEGO building know-how. 

4th Tuesday: STEAM 
Can you do a STEAM mystery challenge? Drop by to see what science, technology, engineering, art, or math adventure we have for you. 
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Baby Play & Learn Storytime

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Spokane Valley
Meeting room
Ages 0–18 months

Babies are introduced to the rhythm and beauty of language during our 20-minute storytime with picture books, rhymes, bounces, and songs. Afterward, babies continue to learn during 30 minutes of play with age-appropriate toys and activities. All activities happen with babies on grown-up laps, so plan to attend in a one-to-one baby-to-adult ratio.

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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Ages 3–5

Preschoolers love learning while playing during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore preschool-level concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

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Family Play & Learn Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Medical Lake
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

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Family Play & Learn Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Argonne
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

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Family Play & Learn Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Moran Prairie
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

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Introduction to Bonsai

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Moran Prairie
Meeting room
Hear about bonsai—the history, range of species and styles, and horticulture. Along with images of high-quality bonsai, you’ll see a variety of in-person bonsai at various stages of development to truly appreciate this 3-dimensional art form. Bring your questions for this discussion of how art and horticulture merge. Adults, teens & tweens 

Presented by the Inland Empire Bonsai Society
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Toddler Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 1 ½–3)

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Ages 1 ½–3

Toddlers delight in 20 minutes of reading picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities introducing the concepts of math, science, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Toddler Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 1 ½–3)

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Spokane Valley
Meeting room
Ages 1 ½–3

Toddlers delight in 20 minutes of reading picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities introducing the concepts of math, science, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Family Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 2–5 & their families)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Airway Heights
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Family Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 2–5 & their families)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Otis Orchards
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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LEGO Free Play

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Deer Park
Imagine and build with LEGO! Keep your engineering and problem-solving skills sharp using the library’s abundance of LEGO bricks. All ages
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Registration is open

Online Pajama Storytime (Ages 2—5 & their families)

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Online

Put on your favorite pajamas and hop online for storytime, from the comfort of your home! Let’s have fun learning when we read stories, sing songs, and share fingerplays together. Ages 2–5 & their families

Registration is required for each session.

ONLINE

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Family Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 2–5 & their families)

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
North Spokane
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Preschool Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 3–5)

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Spokane Valley
Meeting room
Ages 3–5

Preschoolers love learning while playing during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore preschool-level concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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Maker Open Hours in The Lab

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
North Spokane
Lab
Stop in to ask questions, receive instruction, or work on your creative projects using our equipment. Available equipment includes the Glowforge 3D laser printer, laptops with Adobe Creative Cloud software, an Elna 320 sewing machine, Project Memory equipment, and other available tools. All are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Teens & adults
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Family Play & Learn Storytime (Ages 2–5 & their families)

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Cheney
Meeting room
Ages 2–5 & their families

Children enjoy playing while learning during 30 minutes of reading entertaining picture books, singing songs, and learning fingerplays, followed by 30 minutes of activities that explore the concepts of math, science, art, and literacy.

Space in our libraries is limited. Please call ahead if your group has 10 or more people.

Storytime is a place for parents and caregivers to interact and have fun playing with their children. You are your child’s first and most important teacher. To help you with this role, storytime introduces important literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and social skills that children need for kindergarten and that you can continue to explore at home. Now is also a great time to get a library card for your child. It’s a gift they can enjoy for years to come.

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