Summer Reading Program Events @ Spokane Public and Spokane County Libraries
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Bee-Boppin' Music with Nancy Stewart
Come sing, dance, wiggle and squirm in this melodious musical tribute to insects. For ALL ages.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Airway Heights | July 31 | 7PM |
| Argonne | July 30 | 2PM |
| Cheney | July 31 | 2PM |
| Deer Park | July 28 | 10AM |
| Fairfield | July 29 | 10AM |
| Medical Lake | July 30 | 7PM |
| Moran Prairie | July 29 | 2PM |
| North Spokane | July 28 | 2PM |
| North Spokane | July 28 | 7PM |
| Otis Orchards | July 30 | 10AM |
| Spokane Valley | July 29 | 7PM |
| Spokane Valley | August 1 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 31 | 10AM |
Bug Mania
West Valley Outdoor Education Center staff will pique your curiosity and inspire you to explore the world of insects. For K-5th graders.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | July 25 | 2PM |
| East Side | July 29 | 3:30PM |
| Hillyard | July 3 | 3:30PM |
| Indian Trail | July 2 | 3:30PM |
| Shadle | July 17 | 2PM and 3:30PM |
| South Hill | July 30 | 2PM and 3:30PM |
| Airway Heights | June 24 | 2PM |
| Argonne | July 16 | 2PM |
| Cheney | June 26 | 2PM |
| Deer Park | June 25 | 2PM |
| Fairfield | July 8 | 2PM |
| Medical Lake | July 9 | 2PM |
| Moran Prairie | July 15 | 2PM |
| North Spokane | June 23 | 2PM |
| North Spokane | June 24 | 7PM |
| Otis Orchards | July 10 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | June 27 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 7 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 8 | 7PM |
Bug-tastic Fun
Creepy or Cute? You decide! Get a close-up look at bugs under the microscope with Inland Empire Girl Scouts. For K-5th graders.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Airway Heights | July 15 | 2PM |
| Argonne | June 25 | 2PM |
| Cheney | July 17 | 2PM |
| Deer Park | July 16 | 2PM |
| Fairfield | July 22 | 2PM |
| Medical Lake | July 23 | 2PM |
| Moran Prairie | June 24 | 2PM |
| North Spokane | July 14 | 2PM |
| North Spokane | July 15 | 7PM |
| Otis Orchards | July 24 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 21 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 22 | 7PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 25 | 2PM |
Build-a-Bug Workshop
The best kind of bug is one you make yourself! Bring your imagination to create crawly, cuddly, or crazy creatures. For K-5th graders.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| East Side | July 8 | 3:30PM |
| Hillyard | July 17 | 3:30PM |
| Indian Trail | July 9 | 3:30PM |
| Shadle | July 3 | 2PM and 3:30PM |
| South Hill | July 2 | 2PM and 3:30PM |
| Airway Heights | July 1 | 2PM |
| Argonne | July 2 | 2PM |
| Cheney | July 3 | 2PM |
| Deer Park | July 2 | 2PM |
| Fairfield | July 1 | 2PM |
| Medical Lake | July 2 | 2PM |
| Moran Prairie | July 1 | 2PM |
| North Spokane | June 30 | 2PM |
| North Spokane | July 1 | 7PM |
| Otis Orchards | July 3 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | June 30 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 1 | 7PM |
Buzz Buzz Buzz
What's all the buzz about bees? Everyone knows they make honey, but did you know they help make fruit (and some vegetables) too?
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | July 18 | 2PM |
| East Side | July 15 | 3:30PM |
| Hillyard | July 24 | 3:30PM |
| Indian Trail | July 23 | 3:30PM |
| Shadle | July 31 | 2PM and 3:30PM |
| South Hill | July 23 | 2PM and 3:30PM |
Catch the Magic Bug
Squeals and peals (of laughter, of course) with local magician Dick Frost and his amusing and indispensable sidekick, Clyde the Dodo bird. For K-5th graders.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | June 27 | 2PM |
| East Side | July 24 | 3:30PM |
| Hillyard | June 26 | 3:30PM |
| Indian Trail | July 30 | 3:30PM |
| Shadle | July 24 | 2PM and 3:30PM |
| South Hill | June 25 | 2PM and 3:30PM |
| Airway Heights | July 8 | 2PM |
| Argonne | July 23 | 2PM |
| Cheney | July 10 | 2PM |
| Deer Park | July 9 | 2PM |
| Fairfield | July 15 | 2PM |
| Medical Lake | July 16 | 2PM |
| Moran Prairie | July 22 | 2PM |
| North Spokane | July 7 | 2PM |
| North Spokane | July 8 | 7PM |
| Otis Orchards | July 17 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 11 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 14 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 15 | 7PM |
The Good, Bad and Ugly
Some bugs eat plants, some eat other bugs and some look super scary! Get the whole scoop from the experts: the Spokane County Master Gardeners. For K-5th graders.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Airway Heights | July 22 | 2PM |
| Argonne | July 9 | 2PM |
| Cheney | July 24 | 2PM |
| Deer Park | July 23 | 2PM |
| Fairfield | June 24 | 2PM |
| Medical Lake | June 25 | 2PM |
| Moran Prairie | July 8 | 2PM |
| North Spokane | July 21 | 2PM |
| North Spokane | July 22 | 7PM |
| Otis Orchards | June 26 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | June 23 | 2PM |
| Spokane Valley | June 24 | 7PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 18 | 2PM |
The Jenks in Concert
Local children's rock band performs upbeat, modern music kids and their parents will love. Join us for a rockin' good time.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | August 1 | 2PM |
| East Side | July 1 | 3:30PM |
| Hillyard | July 31 | 3:30PM |
| Indian Trail | June 25 | 3:30PM |
| Shadle | July 10 | 2PM and 3:30PM |
| South Hill | July 16 | 2PM and 3:30PM |
Late Night at the Library
What happens when we turn out the lights and everyone goes home? Find out when we let you stay late at the library! We'll play games, make crafts, listen to stories and munch on snacks. Pre-registration and a signed permission slip are required. For kids going into grade 3-5.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| North Spokane | August 1 | 7PM |
| Spokane Valley | August 15 | 7PM |
Ruby Devine in Concert
Tempestuous vocals with bluesy banjo are the hallmarks of Ruby Devine's American folk songs, sure to have feet of all sizes tappin' along.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | July 11 | 2PM |
| East Side | July 29 | 3:30PM |
| Hillyard | July 10 | 3:30PM |
| Indian Trail | July 16 | 3:30PM |
| Shadle | June 26 | 2PM and 3:30PM |
| South Hill | July 9 | 2PM and 3:30PM |
Wizard Rockumentary
Wizard Rock is a growing movement of rock bands singing all about the Harry Potter books, and local sisters Megan and Mallory Schuyler have captured that on film.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | June 21 | 3PM |
| East Side | July 16 | 3:30PM |
| Hillyard | July 9 | 3:30PM |
| Indian Trail | June 26 | 3:30PM |
| Shadle | July 12 | 2:00PM |
| South Hill | July 8 | 5:00PM |
Gocks
Got Gocks? Goth Sock puppets that is! How about Pocks? (Punk puppets.) Transform ordinary socks into xtra-ordinary creations. Mullets or Mohawks, piercings, tattoos. It's all up to you. We'll provide snacks and supplies, you bring your fiends and a great, old sock. Registration required.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Airway Heights | June 26 | 3PM |
| Argonne | June 26 | 3PM |
| Cheney | July 9 | 3PM |
| Deer Park | July 17 | 3PM |
| Fairfield | July 10 | 3PM |
| Medical Lake | July 28 | 3PM |
| Moran Prairie | July 31 | 3PM |
| North Spokane | July 8 | 3PM |
| Otis Orchards | July 26 | 3PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 3 | 3PM |
Clue Done It
Melinda Carey didn't want to be in charge of the Battle of the Bands. Now it turns out someone else wanted her off the committee, for good... We'll combine sleuthing with snacks and set you off on a trail of clues to discover who's behind the dastardly deed. Registration required.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Airway Heights | July 10 | 3PM |
| Argonne | August 4 | 3PM |
| Cheney | July 23 | 3PM |
| Deer Park | June 26 | 3PM |
| Fairfield | August 2 | 3PM |
| Medical Lake | July 7 | 3PM |
| Moran Prairie | July 16 | 3PM |
| North Spokane | July 30 | 3PM |
| Otis Orchards | July 2 | 3PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 30 | 3PM |
Martial Arts
Have you ever wondered how some of those martial arts moves are done? Carmen Cassella, local expert and NW champion, will show you. Prepare to be amazed.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Airway Heights | July 24 | 1PM |
| Argonne | July 15 | 1PM |
| Cheney | July 16 | 1PM |
| Deer Park | July 10 | 1PM |
| Fairfield | July 17 | 1PM |
| Medical Lake | July 14 | 1PM |
| Moran Prairie | July 7 | 1PM |
| North Spokane | July 23 | 1PM |
| Otis Orchards | July 8 | 1PM |
| Spokane Valley | July 9 | 1PM |
The Remus Lupins, Evan Brightly, and The Good Cheer
Experience Wizard Rock band, The Remus Lupins, the sounds of Evan Brightly, and enjoy the upbeat music of the The Good Cheer @ the library.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | June 14 | 2PM |
Hogwarts Trainwreck and Guilty Conscience
Experience local Wizard Rock band, Hogwart's Trainwreck, and the sounds of Bobfest 2nd place winner Guilty Goncscience @ the library.
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill | July 21 | 3:00 PM |
