Whether you're in the dreaming and planning stages or further along the design road, you'll find ideas, information, and inspiration, no matter what your budget allows! 

Library Journal is thrilled to once again be hosting our long-running library building and design event in person! And we’re especially excited to be hosting it in partnership with Spokane Public Library. This full-day think tank provides expert panel discussions with architects and librarians, as well as hands-on, architect-led breakout sessions tackling real-life design challenges submitted in advance by attendees. Dig deep with architects, librarians, and vendors to explore building/renovating/ retrofitting spaces both large and small that will redefine the relationship with your users and engage your community. There will be plenty of facetime and networking opportunities throughout the day with colleagues.

Come in early for tours of beautiful local libraries on May 8th. Registration for the tours will be available soon. 

This event is open to librarians, library board or foundation members, and the library’s city planners/officials. If you are an architect or vendor and would like to sponsor one of our 2023 Design Institute events, please contact Advertising Director Roy Futterman: rfutterman@mediasourceinc.com

By registering for this event, you are agreeing that Library Journal/School Library Journal may share your registration information with sponsors currently shown and future sponsors of this event. Click here to review our full Privacy Policy.

By registering for this event, you are agreeing to abide by the guidelines set in the Health & Safety Policy for in-person events.

Program

The tour will meet at the Spokane Public Library at 3:00 pm and return there at the end of the day.

Libraries included in the tour:

The Central Library : • 117,000 square feet • 2 large event spaces that can be combined into 1 large space • Stage and event space overlooking Spokane Falls • 1 Maker Studio • 2 Conference Rooms • 5 private study rooms • River Rumpus Children’s Playspace • nxʷyxʷyetkʷ Hall • Inland Northwest Special Collections • New Leaf Café • Automatic Materials Handling • Media Studios including recording studio, podcasting studio, and video studio • Business Lab • Solar Panels and 4 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations • Social Stair

Shadle Park Library is SPL’s second busiest library and when renovated in 2021, it was doubled in size and hub for farm-to-table education was created – this location has a discovery garden, and demonstration kitchen and is our location for teaching about ways to combat food insecurity. This building renovation was designed by Group 4 Architecture and Planning.

Liberty Park Library is an incredible space designed by Integrus Architecture. It features floor to ceiling windows that overlook the park and make you feel like you are in the trees. The cozy interior reflects the nature and essence of the Inland Northwest. It is landscaped with a natural landscape with native plants buzzing with pollinators.

The Hive is an innovative library space that has won numerous awards from the American Institute of architects. Built in partnership with Spokane Public Schools, this facility offers no books, free public meeting space, teacher training facility, offices for Spokane Virtual Learning, and a robust artist in residency program. This facility was designed by Integrus Architecture.

Transportation will be provided