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Shadle Park Library

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2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States

November 2022

Baby Storytime

November 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Stories and play time for babies and their caregivers Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. This program is intended for children approximately ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.

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Author Talks: Terece Hahn Metzger

November 10, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Terece Hahn Metzger, author of Attached?a historical fiction novel?shares her writing experiences along with a live Q&A. This program is presented by Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers.

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Silent Writing Party

November 15, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Silent Writing Party is a community event to inspire writers to get fresh words on the page. It's difficult to find motivation to write and this low-pressure event provides it.

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Poetry Rising

November 16, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Join us to hear the incredible talent of Poet and Musician Frankie Ghee, Prose Writer and Poet, Ellicia Jones, and Poet Stephen Pitters.

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Book Club: Shadle Library

November 19, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Join us for a book discussion of "The Book of Lost Saints" by Daniel Jose Older.

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Monster Stories Workshop

November 29, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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A Writing Program for Kids A writing program for grade-school kids where we write and illustrate monster stories. Medusa! Cyclops! Werewolves and ghosts! Young writers are invited to come write and illustrate monstrous stories with local novelist Sharma Shields, our new Writing Education Specialist. This very fun and not-at-all scary workshop will allow kids to…

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December 2022

Author Talks: Select Readings

December 8, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Members of Spokane Authors and Self Publishers read excerpts from their current works. Come listen to what a variety of local writers are working on!  

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January 2023

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn

January 12, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until March 29, 2023

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Stories and play time for children approximately ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. This program is intended for children approximately ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

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Author Talks

January 12, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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This is a monthly program presented by Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers Club featuring a special speaker/author each month.

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Preschool Storytime Play & Learn

January 19, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until March 29, 2023

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Stories and play time for children approximately ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. This program is intended for children approximately ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

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Preschool Storytime Play & Learn

January 26, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until March 29, 2023

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Stories and play time for children approximately ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. This program is intended for children approximately ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

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February 2023

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn

February 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until March 29, 2023

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Stories and play time for children approximately ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. This program is intended for children approximately ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

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Preschool Storytime Play & Learn

February 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until March 29, 2023

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Stories and play time for children approximately ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. This program is intended for children approximately ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

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Preschool Storytime Play & Learn

February 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until March 29, 2023

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Stories and play time for children approximately ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. This program is intended for children approximately ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

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Preschool Storytime Play & Learn

February 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until March 29, 2023

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Stories and play time for children approximately ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. This program is intended for children approximately ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

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March 2023

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn

March 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until March 29, 2023

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Stories and play time for children approximately ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. This program is intended for children approximately ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

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Preschool Storytime Play & Learn

March 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until March 29, 2023

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Stories and play time for children approximately ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. This program is intended for children approximately ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

Find out more »

Preschool Storytime Play & Learn

March 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until March 29, 2023

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Stories and play time for children approximately ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. This program is intended for children approximately ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

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Preschool Storytime Play & Learn

March 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until March 29, 2023

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Stories and play time for children approximately ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Join us for storytime! Each week we will share books, songs, and fun. After we read together, we will spend some time in open play with learning activities. This program is intended for children approximately ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers.

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October 2023

Office Hours with Sharma Shields – Support for Creative Writers

October 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Friday, October 06: 10:00am - 12:00pm  South Hill - South Hill Study A AGE GROUP:   ADULTS EVENT TYPE:  WRITING WORKSHOPS, LEARNING & LECTURES, ARTS & CULTURE A drop-in session for local creatives to ask Sharma writing-related questions.

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Book Club – Olga Dies Dreaming

October 21, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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 Shadle Park - Shadle Park Studio AGE GROUP:   ADULTS EVENT TYPE:  BOOK & FILM DISCUSSIONS Join us for a book discussion of "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xochitl Gonzalez. Register

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Bittersweet, a Writing Workshop with Sarah Conover – On Finding the Language for Loss & Love

October 24, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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 Shadle Park - Shadle Park Events AGE GROUP:   ADULTS EVENT TYPE:  WRITING WORKSHOPS, ARTS & CULTURE A two-and-and-half-hour writing workshop with celebrated author Sarah Conover addressing the tender terrain of grief. Register

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January 2024

Write Together: A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields

Fri, January 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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The generative writing group you've always wanted.   Searching for an inspiring writing community? Look no further! Bring your current writing project and your favorite writing tools (pens/pencils/notebooks/laptops) and prepare to hunker down and write. Local novelist and Writing Education Specialist Sharma Shields will write alongside of you and provide prompts and advice if needed. This…

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Book Club: The Lincoln Highway

Sat, January 20 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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Join us for a book discussion of "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles.   For this Book Club, we will be discussing "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles. If you would like a physical copy, please let us know. You can also request this title in regular print, large type, audiobook, download the ebook, or the audiobook. By attending library programs,…

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So You Wrote a Book, Now What? : with Local Author J.T. Greathouse

Wed, January 31 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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An evening discussing editing, publishing, and more with "Pact & Pattern" author J.T. Greathouse. J.T. Greathouse, author of The Hand of the Sun King and other novels, will discuss revision, finding an agent, and the current state of the writer's market. He will also discuss his experience with both self-publishing and traditional publishing. The session will allow…

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October 2024

Write Together A Community Writing Session with Sharma Shields

Fri, October 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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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. Searching for an inspiring writing community? Look no further! Bring your current writing project and your favorite writing tools (pens/pencils/notebooks/laptops) and prepare to hunker down and write. Local novelist and…

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November 2024

Introduction to the Novella A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith

Tue, November 5 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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A six-part series on how to write a short-form novel with Lambda Literary Award & PNBA Award winning novelist Alexis M. Smith. Novella, novelette, short novel…whatever you want to call them, some stories surpass the short story form but end up somewhere shy of the traditional novel’s length. What makes these shorter novels different and…

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Introduction to the Novella A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith

Tue, November 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 17, 2024

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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A six-part series on how to write a short-form novel with Lambda Literary Award & PNBA Award winning novelist Alexis M. Smith. Novella, novelette, short novel…whatever you want to call them, some stories surpass the short story form but end up somewhere shy of the traditional novel’s length. What makes these shorter novels different and…

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Introduction to the Novella A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith

Tue, November 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 17, 2024

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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A six-part series on how to write a short-form novel with Lambda Literary Award & PNBA Award winning novelist Alexis M. Smith. Novella, novelette, short novel…whatever you want to call them, some stories surpass the short story form but end up somewhere shy of the traditional novel’s length. What makes these shorter novels different and…

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Introduction to the Novella A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith

Tue, November 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 17, 2024

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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A six-part series on how to write a short-form novel with Lambda Literary Award & PNBA Award winning novelist Alexis M. Smith. Novella, novelette, short novel…whatever you want to call them, some stories surpass the short story form but end up somewhere shy of the traditional novel’s length. What makes these shorter novels different and…

Find out more »

December 2024

Introduction to the Novella A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith

Tue, December 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 17, 2024

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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A six-part series on how to write a short-form novel with Lambda Literary Award & PNBA Award winning novelist Alexis M. Smith. Novella, novelette, short novel…whatever you want to call them, some stories surpass the short story form but end up somewhere shy of the traditional novel’s length. What makes these shorter novels different and…

Find out more »

Introduction to the Novella A Writing Workshop with Alexis M. Smith

Tue, December 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 17, 2024

Shadle Park Library, 2111 w wellesly ave
Spokane, WA 99205 United States
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A six-part series on how to write a short-form novel with Lambda Literary Award & PNBA Award winning novelist Alexis M. Smith. Novella, novelette, short novel…whatever you want to call them, some stories surpass the short story form but end up somewhere shy of the traditional novel’s length. What makes these shorter novels different and…

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