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Washington Death Certificates Online

Skyler

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. While many states and municipalities require that a death certificate

AAPI Heritage Book List | Community Members

Skyler

For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we reached out to members of Spokane’s AAPI community and asked them to share some of their favorites or books they felt were important for others to read. Some responses included videos. Recommended by Pam Tajima Praeger, Sansei, former Spokane Falls Community College educator, member of the Washington State Commission

Earth Day Book List | 2021

Skyler

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 and non-fiction, this booklist should have something for everyone who cares

Book List for Muslim Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr

Skyler

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 Ramadan Moon by Na’ima B. Robert Book Salam Alaikum: a message of peace by

Black History Month | Book List for Kids 2021

Skyler

Picture Books Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine and Kadir Nelson Book Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and Laura Freeman Book Trombone Shorty by Bryan Collier Book Memphis, Martin and the Mountaintop: the Sanitation Strike of 1968 by Alice Faye Duncan and R. Gregory Christie Book The Case for Loving: The Fight

Black History Month | Book List Recommended by Community Members

Skyler

For Black History Month, we reached out to members of Spokane’s Black community and asked them to share a couple of their favorite books or books they felt were important for others to read. Recommended by Kiantha Duncan, Spokane NAACP President African Americans in Spokane by Jerrelene Williamson, Spokane Northwest Black

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Washington Death Certificates Online

Skyler

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. While many states and municipalities require that a death certificate

AAPI Heritage Book List | Community Members

Skyler

For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we reached out to members of Spokane’s AAPI community and asked them to share some of their favorites or books they felt were important for others to read. Some responses included videos. Recommended by Pam Tajima Praeger, Sansei, former Spokane Falls Community College educator, member of the Washington State Commission

Earth Day Book List | 2021

Skyler

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 and non-fiction, this booklist should have something for everyone who cares

Book List for Muslim Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr

Skyler

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 Ramadan Moon by Na’ima B. Robert Book Salam Alaikum: a message of peace by

Black History Month | Book List for Kids 2021

Skyler

Picture Books Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine and Kadir Nelson Book Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and Laura Freeman Book Trombone Shorty by Bryan Collier Book Memphis, Martin and the Mountaintop: the Sanitation Strike of 1968 by Alice Faye Duncan and R. Gregory Christie Book The Case for Loving: The Fight

Black History Month | Book List Recommended by Community Members

Skyler

For Black History Month, we reached out to members of Spokane’s Black community and asked them to share a couple of their favorite books or books they felt were important for others to read. Recommended by Kiantha Duncan, Spokane NAACP President African Americans in Spokane by Jerrelene Williamson, Spokane Northwest Black

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