Spokane Public Library — Central Library (Spokane)

Spokane Public Library — Central Library in Spokane: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free (public library).

Address906 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA 99201

HoursSun 12:00–4:00 PM; Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (library hours as listed for Central; confirm holiday hours on spokanelibrary.org)

PricesFree (public library)

Price notesFree; home of the River Rumpus Children's Playspace and regular storytimes (Baby Storytime from birth–2, Toddler, Preschool, Family and Kindergarten Countdown sessions appear on the library's own events system).

Age notesOfficial storytime categories evidence 0-2 and preschool bands; children's playspace and computers evidence school-age use; teen services are part of the Central Library offer.

BookingWalk-in; some programs/events on the library calendar may require separate registration.

Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours

AccessibilityThe library publishes ADA information and assisted listening devices and notes elevator access; no schema access tag is asserted beyond this note.

ParkingPaid parking garage beneath the building, entered from Spokane Falls Blvd (library site)

Hours in detailAll Spokane Public Library locations, including Central: Monday-Saturday 9 AM-6 PM and Sunday 12 PM-4 PM (library-wide hours in effect since June 8, 2025, per the library's official hours announcement).

Tickets & bookingNo admission or booking needed to visit. Public computer time can be reserved online; there are 5 study rooms, 2 conference rooms and a reservable co-working space, and meeting-room reservations (including after-hours) are arranged through the library.

ParkingPaid parking garage beneath the building, entered from Spokane Falls Blvd, open during library hours; the entry ramp closes 30 minutes before closing and customers must be out of the garage by close of business. Garage clearance is 6 feet 11 inches. EV charging stations and bike parking with eBike charging are in/at the garage. The library is two blocks from the STA Plaza transit center.

AccessibilityCurrent official notice on the Central page: 'Elevator Access from the Parking Garage Currently Unavailable — enter at north or south entrance at street level for elevator access.' The library's ADA information states it is committed to equal access to facilities, programs and services; reasonable-accommodation requests go to Human Resources (509-444-5340), and assisted listening devices are available for library meeting rooms (contact 48 hours before the meeting date).

Sensory notesCentral's listed spaces include a Serenity Room (a dedicated quiet room) alongside the River Rumpus Children's Playspace (Central page amenities list). No sensory-friendly hours were stated on the pages opened.

Family facilitiesRiver Rumpus Children's Playspace on site; 4 children's computers and 1 game computer among 66 public computers; free WiFi; Friends of the Library Book Store inside.

Official tipsPlan garage timing: the parking-garage entry ramp closes 30 minutes before the library closes, and all cars must be out by close of business.

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Spokane Public Library — Central Library — Spokane, Washington

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