History & Current Events

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Featured Online Event

Women in Ancient Egypt

Jun 9th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Event
Marisa Horowitz-Jeffe digs into women’s realities of this fascinating and surprisingly equal ancient society.

Featured Content

A Joyful Celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride

June is LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) Pride Month. These books honor LGBTQ+ trailblazers and the history of Pride.

Must-Read Hawai'i Nonfiction

Dive deep into Hawaiian history, exploring the myths, folklore and traditions that have shaped the beliefs and culture of the islands.

Getting Started with U.S. Obituaries & Death Records

Obituaries and death records are an important component of genealogical research and assembling your family tree.

Getting Started With Property Research

If you would like assistance with your property research, Sno-Isle Librarians are here to assist you.

Whidbey News Digital Archive

Access historical articles from The Oak Harbor News, Whidbey News-Times and Whidbey Today from 1891-2009.

Community Newspaper Microfilm Archives

Need to research a historical event in Snohomish or Island County? Visit our historical microfilm archives.

Equal Rights

Military History

Getting Started with Genealogy

Get started on tracing your roots.

Lives of Women

See women take center stage, highlighting their many talents, extraordinary accomplishments and, for some, surprising skill.

Women's History of Washington State

Discover the stories of women who shaped Washington State’s history—pioneers, activists, and visionaries whose legacies continue to inspire.

Looking Back for Black History Month

These titles look at many different historic moments, movements, people and more to get a real picture of history for Black History Month.
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