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Spine-Tingling Staff Recommendations

Skyler

Creepy, freaky, scary, and spine-tingling – check out these staff recommended horror, thriller, and mystery books to add some *fright* to your fall. Silence of

Banned Books Week 2023

Sharma

Public libraries by their very nature present people with a range of differing viewpoints. When you enter a library, there is not one specific book

Statement of Support for Indigenous Communities

Amanda

The discovery of the 215 Indigenous children buried at the Kamloops Residential School, the 104 found at the Brandon Residential School, and the 751 found at the Marieval Indian Residential School are a tragic reality of colonization. Spokane Public Library would like to acknowledge the pain and loss these tribal communities

Library selects art for permanent collection

Amanda

The Library commissioned three sculptures and purchased portable artwork for new libraries. The library elected to mirror the City of Spokane’s public art policy, which requires one percent of the construction budget be dedicated to public art. The artwork is one component of a much larger project, a $77 million, voter-approved bond to

Pride Month Book List for Kids and Teens

Skyler

In recognition of Pride Month, we created a list of some newer LGBTQIA+ books to add to your Pride celebration. Check out our Pride Month Book List Recommendations from Community Members.  Picture Books   Fred Gets Dressed by Peter Brown  Book It Feels Good to be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn 

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

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Spine-Tingling Staff Recommendations

Skyler

Creepy, freaky, scary, and spine-tingling – check out these staff recommended horror, thriller, and mystery books to add some *fright* to your fall. Silence of

Banned Books Week 2023

Sharma

Public libraries by their very nature present people with a range of differing viewpoints. When you enter a library, there is not one specific book

Statement of Support for Indigenous Communities

Amanda

The discovery of the 215 Indigenous children buried at the Kamloops Residential School, the 104 found at the Brandon Residential School, and the 751 found at the Marieval Indian Residential School are a tragic reality of colonization. Spokane Public Library would like to acknowledge the pain and loss these tribal communities

Library selects art for permanent collection

Amanda

The Library commissioned three sculptures and purchased portable artwork for new libraries. The library elected to mirror the City of Spokane’s public art policy, which requires one percent of the construction budget be dedicated to public art. The artwork is one component of a much larger project, a $77 million, voter-approved bond to

Pride Month Book List for Kids and Teens

Skyler

In recognition of Pride Month, we created a list of some newer LGBTQIA+ books to add to your Pride celebration. Check out our Pride Month Book List Recommendations from Community Members.  Picture Books   Fred Gets Dressed by Peter Brown  Book It Feels Good to be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity by Theresa Thorn 

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

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