Washington State Death Certificates Online | Genealogy

 When researching family history, one of the most valuable resources is a death certificate. Death certificates can include date of birth and death, marital status and a spouse’s name, occupation, birthplace, parent names, cause of death and location of burial. … Continued →


Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

While Spokane Public Library has some events and book lists in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we encourage you to continue appreciating and recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander communities year-round. Read our statement in solidarity with the Asian … Continued →


Fishing in the Inland Northwest

 Fishing is one of the most popular outdoor pursuits for those living in Spokane. There are many opportunities available to share the fun on the water with family and friends. The popular Lowland Lake Opener, which are lakes east of the Cascades under 3,500 feet elevation, starts April 24. There are dozens of fishing lakes in the Spokane … Continued →


Earth Day Book List

Earth Day has been celebrated on the 22nd of April every year since 1970. The theme for 2021 is “Restore Our Earth.” In honor of Earth Day, Spokane Public Library created a list of books about the environment. Including fiction … Continued →


Book List for Muslim Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr

View these titles for kids and young adults about Islam, Ramadan, and Eid al-Fitr. This year, Ramadan takes place April 12- May 12, 2021. Picture Books Lailah’s Lunchbox: a Ramadan Story by Reem Faruqi Book Mommy’s Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow Book … Continued →


Money Smart Week | April 10 – 17

April 10-17 is Money Smart Week, a national public education program that empowers people with the knowledge and skills to make better-informed personal financial decisions around the key financial pillars of saving, spending, borrowing, and planning. Here is a list of resources from Spokane Public … Continued →


National Poetry Month Book List for Kids

Elementary A Place Inside of Me: a Poem to Heal the Heart by Zetta Elliot Book The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander Book Hello, Earth! Poems to Our Planet by Joyce Sidman Book Just Like Me by Vanessa Brantley Newton Book Gone … Continued →


Her Story is Your Story | Finding the Women in Your Family Tree

March is Women’s History Month – an opportunity to honor the women who paved the way with their contributions to history, society, and culture. Women have often been relegated to the back rooms of history, only to be mentioned when they step out of their expected roles. Daughters, sisters, mothers, aunts, wives, and grandmothers play important roles in our … Continued →