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Thursday, October 8
LEGO Free Play
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Coding Club
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Fire Smart Kids: A Fire Safety Adventure: For Kids Ages 5-13
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with this fun and interactive workshop presented by the Spokane Fire Department.
Free
LEGO Free Play
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Thrive Monthly: A Meet up for People Who Seek Personal Growth
Each gathering includes guided reflection, thoughtful prompts, and intentional connection in a calm, welcoming environment.
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Cheese Tasting & Book Pairing
Registration is required. This delicious experience brings together two of our favorite things—books and cheese!
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Friday, October 9
Write Together: A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Free
Line Dance
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Nerf Wars: For Middle and High Schoolers
We will provide Nerf guns, Nerf darts, and eye protection for all participants.
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South Asian Cultural Association Spokane Workshop
Doors open at 6:30 pm - Workshop begins at 7:00 pm Maalavika Sundararaman - Vocals Vijay Muralidharan - Violin Sai Raghavan - Mridangam Payannur Govinda Prasad - Morsing By attending library programs, you are…
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Saturday, October 10
LEGO Free Play
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LEGO Free Play
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Literacy Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Registration is required. This class demonstrates how you can use the books you read in class to develop literacy activities to extend a child's learning.
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LEGO Free Play
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Line Dance
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Book Club: "One Two Three: A novel" by Laurie Frankel
If you would like a physical copy, please let us know. You can also request this title in print , large print , audiobook , ebook , or downloadable audio .
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Watch & Play: Sesame Street & the Great Elephant Adventure: A PBS KIDS Event for Ages 3-7 and Their Families
This fall, Sesame Street is joining forces with PBS’s iconic Nature series for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure: Elmo and the Sesame Street friends are going on African safari.
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LEGO Free Play
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Books in the Park: Bring a Book to Manito Park and Read!: Celebrate 'Let Freedom Read Day' for Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week takes place from October 4-10th. The theme this year is "Let Books Be: Protect the Freedom to Read." Saturday, October 10th, is Let Freedom Read Day!
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Tour of Liberty Ciderworks : Part 3 of the Apple Festival Series
This class takes place on-site at Liberty Ciderworks, 213 E 3rd Ave.
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LEGO Free Play
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LEGO Free Play
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Cheese Tasting & Book Pairing
Registration is required. This delicious experience brings together two of our favorite things—books and cheese!
Free
Weird, Wonderful, and Haunted Spokane: With 'Secret Spokane' Author Adriana Janovich
About the book: Easygoing and eclectic Spokane is the second-largest city in Washington state, and it’s growing.
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Sunday, October 11
Bhangra & Bollywood Dance Fitness
Sue is an instructor in Masala Bhangra. Masala in Hindi means “spicy” and Bhangra is a folk dance from northern India.
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Monday, October 12
Empowered Caregiver Workshop: Exploring Care & Support Services
Registration is required. We examine how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care, and end-of-life care.
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Video Studio Drop-In
Free
Adaptive Tai Chi
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Memory Café
The Memory Café provides a comfortable way for you to connect with other caregivers and people experiencing memory loss while also socializing and building new support networks.
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LEGO Free Play
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Gentle Flow Yoga
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Watercolor Paint & Play
Registration is required. This whimsical introduction to watercolors allows you to splash, splatter, and drip your way through an exploration of what watercolors have to offer.
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Tuesday, October 13
Video Studio Drop-In
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Memory Café
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The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein
Registration is required to view the live event and submit questions for the author.
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Introduction to Seed Saving
Discover the time-honored gardening tradition of seed saving during this workshop that offers you techniques to identify, harvest, and store seeds.
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Wednesday, October 14
Mission SEALAB: Deep Sea Dispatch (homeschool session)
Ages 10–14 Registration is required. Have you ever wondered if you could survive at the bottom of the ocean?
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Chair Yoga
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North Spokane Library Book Club
This book club is led by volunteers and meets monthly. New members are welcome to join at any time.
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10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
This educational program helps you recognize some of the common signs of Alzheimer’s disease in yourself and others.
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Line Dance
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Legal and Practical Preparation for End of Life: Demystifying Death Series
Through stories, shared wisdom, and soulful reflection, this class invites us to gently befriend what we’ve often been taught to fear.
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Conserving Birds One Cup at a Time: A Spokane Audubon Society Presentation
“Conserving Birds One Cup at a Time” will be presented by Kirstin Hill of Vancouver, B.C., manager of Smithsonian's Bird Friendly certification program, also available on-line via Zoom link at www.audubonspokane.org .
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NAACP Spokane Branch 2026: Candidate Forums
At this public venue, community members can speak directly to federal decision-makers about the issues impacting our families, neighborhoods, and futures.
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Thursday, October 15
Chair Yoga
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Genealogy Detectives: An Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Event
Join EWGS for a workshop on genetic genealogy using several tools, including DNApainter.
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A River Full of Fish: Early Visions of the Spokane Watershed: Featuring local author and naturalist Jack Nisbet
Join local author Jack Nisbet for a slideshow that examines journal entries and artwork from early white visitors to the Spokane watershed.
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LEGO Free Play
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Coding Club
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Spooktacular Storytime
Ages 3 & their families Enjoy a slightly spooky storytime with not-so-scary crafts and activities.
Free
Kids' Game Time: For Kids Ages 5-13
Join us at the library and come play a board game or two! Bring your family, friends, and make some new friends.
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LEGO Free Play
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Tween and Teen Sewing Studio: Fall Accessories: For Kids & Teens Ages 10-16
Learn to use a sewing machine and make new creations from new & repurposed materials with the help of sewing experts.
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Friday, October 16
Write Together: A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Free
WSU Extension Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Need assistance identifying a garden pest or determining why a plant is not thriving?
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Memory Cafe
Families and friends meet and socialize in an environment that is accepting and non-judgmental.
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Line Dance
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Saturday, October 17
LEGO Free Play
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LEGO Free Play
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Take It Apart
Ages 5 & their families Curious about how things work? Now you can take them apart and demystify technology.
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Mission SEALAB: Deep Sea Dispatch
Ages 10–14 Registration is required. Have you ever wondered if you could survive at the bottom of the ocean?
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Halloween Costume Swap & Mend-It Cafe with Spokane Zero Waste
Registration is required. Sign up at spokanezerowaste.org/events.
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LEGO Free Play
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Line Dance
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Book Club: One Two Three: A Novel by Laurie Frankel
If you would like a physical copy, please let us know. You can also request this title in print , l arge print , audiobook , ebook , or downloadable audio .
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LEGO Free Play
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Make Apple Chutney at Home: Part 4 of the Apple Festival Series
Apple Festival Series at South Hill Library Part 5: Beyond the Pie: Apples in Savory Cooking | Saturday, October 24 at 1pm By choosing to taste food samples, you agree to release Spokane Public Library and the…
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LEGO Free Play
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LEGO Free Play
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Sunday, October 18
Egyptian Belly Dance
Looking for something fun, new, and different? Join us for this beginning-level and beyond Egyptian-style Belly Dance class taught by experienced teacher Marya Nowakowski.
Free
Irish Dancing
Irish Ceili (pronounced "kay-lee") is traditional Irish social dancing passed down through generations.
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Monday, October 19
Video Studio Drop-In
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Adaptive Tai Chi
Free
LEGO Free Play
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Why Trust is Essential to Democracy: A Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau Event
Throughout the world, democratic institutions and norms are eroding.
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Understanding Your Credit Report & Score
Registration is required. Millions of people are unaware of the errors that are in their credit reports.
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Tuesday, October 20
Video Studio Drop-In
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Memory Café
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Board of Trustees Meeting
The Board of Trustees meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month to discuss District policies, finances, and levies.
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Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustee meetings are held monthly and are open to the public.
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Poetry for Everyone: with Sarah Rooney
Drop in for a poetry workshop! Accessible to anyone interested in expressing themselves through poetry.
Free
Wednesday, October 21
Chair Yoga
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Homeschool Hodgepodge: STEAM Activities
Ages 5 & their families Visit the library for a hodgepodge of engaging activities.
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Argonne Library Book Club
This book club is led by volunteers and meets monthly. New members are welcome to join at any time.
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Medical Lake Library Book Club
This book club is led by volunteers and meets monthly. New members are welcome to join at any time.
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Picture Book Chat
Discover new picture books that children will enjoy! Hear and see what Librarians Mary Ellen and Sheri like about these wonderful books for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and emergent readers.
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Line Dance
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Wonder Wednesdays: Step into a Story: Book Character Costume Party
Ages 5 & their families Celebrate your favorite books and characters!
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Drop-in and Draw, Paint, Knit, Stitch... : A Monthly Get-Together of Creative People
Working on a creative project is always a salve for our spirits but working on a creative project in the company of others doubles the good feelings of being creative!
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Final Arrangements: Choices for After Death: Demystifying Death Series
Through stories, shared wisdom, and soulful reflection, this class invites us to gently befriend what we’ve often been taught to fear.
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A Jelly & Jam Session
Jelly and jam, Oh My! See how to make these delectable spreads, which can be a perfect complement to many meals.
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Thursday, October 22
Chair Yoga
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LEGO Free Play
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Coding Club
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Ghosts, Grief, and Growing Up: YA Storytelling with Cherie Dimaline
Registration is required to view the live event and submit questions for the author.
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LEGO Free Play
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Medicare Open Enrollment: What You Need To Know
With open enrollment just around the corner, you’re invited to attend a free, unbiased presentation about Medicare Open Enrollment where you’ll learn about Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans, who is…
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Early-onset Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for care partners to: *Develop a support system *Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions *Talk…
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Friday, October 23
LINC Community Visit & Storytime - Harvester Restaurant
LINC brings the library to you with materials to checkout, computers you can use, Wi-Fi internet access, and more.
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LINC Community Visit & Storytime - Latah Town Hall
LINC brings the library to you with materials to checkout, computers you can use, Wi-Fi internet access, and more.
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Line Dance
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Kids' Game Time: For Kids Ages 5-13
Join us at the library and come play a board game or two! Bring your family, friends, and make some new friends.
Free
Saturday, October 24
Citizenship Day Event: Get Support with your Citizenship Application!
Manzanita Immigrant Legal Aid team will be available to guide you through the citizenship process, answer your questions, and provide support.
Free
Spooktacular Storytime
Ages 3 & their families Enjoy a slightly spooky storytime with not-so-scary crafts and activities.
Free
LEGO Free Play
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LEGO Free Play
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LEGO Free Play
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Pirate Adventure Storytime with Blue Zoo's Pirate Crew: For Families & Kids Ages 3-8
Ahoy! Join Blue Zoo's pirate crew for a swashbuckling storytime featuring stories, songs, and a craft inspired by life on the high seas.
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Line Dance
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LEGO Free Play
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Beyond the Pie: Apples in Savory Cooking: Part 5 of the Apple Festival Series
Join accomplished and innovative home chef Thomas Brown for a tasting of savory dishes that showcase the versatility of apples.
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LEGO Free Play
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LEGO Free Play
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Ciencia en español: Electricidad / Science in Spanish: Electricty
Para niños en grados 1–5 y sus familias Es necesario inscribirse.
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Sunday, October 25
Authentic Indian Yoga
Devika Gates is a professional Bharatanatyam Dancer specializing in Kalekshetra style dance.
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Monday, October 26
Adaptive Tai Chi
Free
Video Studio Drop-In
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LEGO Free Play
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Campfire Stories: For Kids Ages 5-13
Telling stories around the fire is a tradition as old as human society.
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Tuesday, October 27
Video Studio Drop-In
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Memory Café
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Cheney Library Book Club
This book club is led by volunteers and meets monthly. New members are welcome to join at any time.
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Wednesday, October 28
Chair Yoga
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Virtual Book Club: One Two Three by Laurie Frankel
Join us for our regular lunchtime book discussion of Spokane is Reading selection One Two Three by Laurie Frankel.
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Line Dance
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Living Fully, Dying Consciously: Demystifying Death Series
Through stories, shared wisdom, and soulful reflection, this class invites us to gently befriend what we’ve often been taught to fear.
Free
Thursday, October 29
Chair Yoga
Free
Illuminations: Witches: Highlights from the Archives and Special Collections
Archivist & special collections librarian Dana Bronson and local novelist & writing education specialist Sharma Shields share a passion for libraries, research, and critical archival work.
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LEGO Free Play
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Coding Club
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STEAM-Themed Thursdays: Step into a Story: Book Character Costume Party
Ages 5 & their families Celebrate your favorite books and characters!
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Minecraft 3D Print: For Kids Ages 5-13
This 3D printer program shows children of all ages how it all works!
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LEGO Free Play
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Friday, October 30
Write Together: A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
The generative writing group you've always wanted. Bring a project you're working on and experience the joy and inspiration found in a community writing session.
Free
Line Dance
Free
Saturday, October 31
LEGO Free Play
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LEGO Free Play
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LEGO Free Play
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Line Dance
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LEGO Free Play
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WSU Halloween Health Fair
Make Halloween a little more hands-on this year! Explore health and wellness through interactive activities, educational booths, and free community health screenings for youth and families.
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LEGO Free Play
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LEGO Free Play
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Sunday, November 1
Virtual Monthly Astrology Forecast
Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean.
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Monday, November 2
Video Studio Drop-In
Free
Adaptive Tai Chi
Free
LEGO Free Play
Free
Tuesday, November 3
Video Studio Drop-In
Free
Memory Café
Free
Wednesday, November 4
Chair Yoga
Free
Having a Joyful Holiday: Geared Toward Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia
Because holidays often mean changes in routine, time around larger numbers of people and more stress, they can be difficult for people living with dementia and their families.
Free
Line Dance
Free
Gentle Flow Yoga
Free
Thursday, November 5
Chair Yoga
Free
Friday, November 6
Write Together: A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Searching for an inspiring writing community? Look no further!
Free
Line Dance
Free
Saturday, November 7
Holiday Art Show
Featuring 15 Local Artists Ages 21 and Over Only / Free to the Public Enjoy a glass of Arbor Crest wine and enchanting views from the Cliff House Food Served
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Line Dance
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Anatomy of a Fantasy Novel: A 'Novel Day' Workshop with Julia Laurel
What makes up the body of a fantasy? Learn about the important components of different fantasy novel genres, including romantasy and epic fantasy, and how to build your own novel around the bones of a concept.
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Reconnecting Roots: An Urban Native Story: A Native American Heritage Month Program
Levi Horn is a registered member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.
Free
The Structure of a Novel : A 'Novel Day' event with Stephanie Oakes
The structure of a novel is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, elements new authors engage with when setting out to write a novel.
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A Novel Beyond Paper: Publishing a Novel as an Audiobook: A 'Novel Day' Workshop with Erin Hemenway
During her battle with Breast Cancer, author Erin Hemenway picked up her very first audiobook and rediscovered her passion for reading and writing.
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Raising the Stakes: Building Tension in Your Writing: A 'Novel Day' Workshop with Michael N. McGregor
The most important element in engaging readers and making them feel an emotional connection to your characters and story is tension.
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Novels & More: Michael N. McGregor and Shann Ray : A 'Novel Day' Event Moderated by Sharma Shields
This panel features three award-winning novelists who will discuss how their disparate forms of writing inform (or don't inform) their novel writing practice.
Free
Sunday, November 8
Irish Dancing
Irish Ceili (pronounced "kay-lee") is traditional Irish social dancing passed down through generations.
Free
Monday, November 9
Adaptive Tai Chi
Free
Video Studio Drop-In
Free
Tuesday, November 10
Video Studio Drop-In
Free
Wednesday, November 11
Thursday, November 12
Chair Yoga
Free
Thrive Monthly: A Meet up for People Who Seek Personal Growth
Each gathering includes guided reflection, thoughtful prompts, and intentional connection in a calm, welcoming environment.
Free
Friday, November 13
Line Dance
Free
Saturday, November 14
PBS Watch & Play: Super Why's Comic Book Adventure: For Ages 3-7 and Their Families
Reading is a superpower! SUPER WHY! helps young children build the early literacy skills they need to become confident readers through stories, favorite characters, and playful problem-solving.
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Smartphone Photography
Do you have to buy an expensive camera and equipment to get great pictures?
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Line Dance
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Book Club: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
For this Book Club, we will be discussing The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.
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Native American Beginner Beadwork Workshop
Cheyanna learned beading from her mother as a young girl. She shares her culture through teaching and participating in powwows.
Free
Sunday, November 15
Egyptian Belly Dance
Looking for something fun, new, and different? Join us for this beginning-level and beyond Egyptian-style Belly Dance class taught by experienced teacher Marya Nowakowski.
Free
Authentic Indian Yoga
Devika Gates is a professional Bharatanatyam Dancer specializing in Kalekshetra style dance.
Free
Monday, November 16
Adaptive Tai Chi
Free
Video Studio Drop-In
Free
Medicare Open Enrollment: What You Need To Know
With open enrollment just around the corner, you’re invited to attend a free, unbiased presentation about Medicare Open Enrollment where you’ll learn about Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans, who is…
Free
Tuesday, November 17
Video Studio Drop-In
Free
Poetry for Everyone: with Sarah Rooney
Drop in for a poetry workshop! Accessible to anyone interested in expressing themselves through poetry.
Free
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board of Trustee meetings are held monthly and are open to the public.
Free
Wednesday, November 18
Chair Yoga
Free
Line Dance
Free
Drop-in and Draw, Paint, Knit, Stitch... : A Monthly Get-Together of Creative People
Working on a creative project is always a salve for our spirits but working on a creative project in the company of others doubles the good feelings of being creative!
Free
Thursday, November 19
Chair Yoga
Free
Genealogy Detectives: An Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Event
Join EWGS for a workshop on genetic genealogy using several tools, including DNApainter.
Free
Tween and Teen Sewing Studio: Quilting Basics: For Kids and Teens Ages 10-16
Learn to use a sewing machine and make new creations from new & repurposed materials with the help of sewing experts.
Free
Friday, November 20
Write Together: A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Searching for an inspiring writing community? Look no further!
Free
Memory Cafe
Families and friends meet and socialize in an environment that is accepting and non-judgmental.
Free
Line Dance
Free
Saturday, November 21
Book Club: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
For this Book Club, we will be discussing The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.
Free
Line Dance
Free
Monday, November 23
Video Studio Drop-In
Free
Adaptive Tai Chi
Free
Tuesday, November 24
Video Studio Drop-In
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Wednesday, November 25
Chair Yoga
Free
Line Dance
Free
Saturday, November 28
Line Dance
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Sunday, November 29
Monday, November 30
Adaptive Tai Chi
Free
Video Studio Drop-In
Free
Tuesday, December 1
Video Studio Drop-In
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Wednesday, December 2
Chair Yoga
Free
Dementia: Making the Most of a Doctor's Visit
Geared toward both unpaid caregivers and healthcare workers, this series is a monthly, in-depth exploration of many topics related to dementia.
Free
Line Dance
Free
Gentle Flow Yoga
Free
Thursday, December 3
Chair Yoga
Free
Constellation Crafts: For Kids Ages 5-13
Learn about the stars and constellations in this fun program for the whole family.
Free
Friday, December 4
Write Together: A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields
Searching for an inspiring writing community? Look no further!
Free
Line Dance
Free
Constellation Crafts: For Kids Ages 5-13
Learn about the stars and constellations in this fun program for the whole family.
Free
Saturday, December 5
Line Dance
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House Plants Swap!
Bring healthy, disease- and pest-free propagated plants or plantlets to share.
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Arts & Crafts Swap
Have a half-finished quilt you no longer want to complete? Too many knitted hats?
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Sunday, December 6
Yarn Gnome Ornaments
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Monday, December 7
Adaptive Tai Chi
Free
Video Studio Drop-In
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