History & Current Events
Featured Online Event
Mythbusting the Middle Ages
Aug 16th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Online Event
As everyone knows, the medieval period was a violent and disgusting time when the people were filthy and the world was flat... Or was it?
Featured Content
Indigenous Histories
Explore the rich, diverse, and often untold stories and histories of Indigenous peoples in the booklist below.
PNW True Crime
From infamous serial killers to chilling mysteries, these true crime books explore the crimes that have left their mark on the region.
Equal Rights
Military History
Disabled Poetry
Poetry written by disabled poets with both visible and invisible disabilities.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the U.S. Read about its significance & explore how to further its promise of social justice & equity.
Histories in Things
These books all examine collections of things to illuminate a theme in history. It's a unique and revelatory way of understanding the past.
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.
