In April and May 2024, Bellingham Public Library is partnering with WWU’s Sustainability Engagement Institute and Center for Community Learning to bring the local community together to talk about sustainability. Everyone is welcome. Share your hopes and challenges related to creating a more sustainable region and meet others doing inspirational work. Participants will leave with new connections and opportunities … Read more
Thanks to a partnership with the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA), the public watched chum salmon eggs transform into alevin and fry in a 55-gallon aquarium at the Bellingham Public Library Children’s Department in February and March 2024. The salmon were then released into Whatcom Creek in a public event on March 30. Salmon Hatching … Read more
Bellingham Public Library presents a full line-up of programs and events for adults and children in April 2024. Special highlights include an Author Visit with Parisa Akhbari on April 6, and the kickoff of a series of Learning Together Forums on April 18 in partnership with WWU’s Sustainability Engagement Institute and Center for Community Learning. … Read more
April is National Arab American Heritage Month, honoring the contributions of Arab Americans and recognizing Arab culture. Initiated by the Arab America Foundation in 2017, National Arab American Heritage Month has been recognized by the President of the United States, the U.S. Department of State, the National Education Association, and 47 state governors. The Bellingham … Read more
March is National Women’s History Month and March 8 is International Women’s Day. Bellingham Public Library offers a wide-ranging assortment of materials, including books, music and film, to bring women’s life stories to light. Specific recommendations from Library staff for adults, teens and children encourage everyone to celebrate and learn about women’s achievements and challenges … Read more
Bellingham Public Library presents a full line-up of programs and events for adults and children in March 2024. The Library’s special themes for the month are Women’s History, Salmon, and Whatcom READS. Special highlights include Whatcom READS: An Evening with Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe at Mount Baker Theatre on March 15, and a Community Salmon Release … Read more
Black History Month recognizes the achievements and experiences of Black lives throughout America. Bellingham Public Library has a wide variety of related books, films, and music to share on this topic. We encourage you to take this opportunity to delve into this rich history (as well as the present and future) with us. Black History … Read more
Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs and events for adults and children in February 2024. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, the Bellis Fair Branch, the Fairhaven Library Branch and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. All programs are free of charge. Adult Programs Library Basics Tech Coaching* Wednesdays, February … Read more
While there is much to look forward to in the dawning of a new year, winter is also a season of darkness and hibernation. So in January the Library is shining a spotlight on uplifting, light, happy, or cozy materials that will boost well-being during a time when so many experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). … Read more
Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs and events for adults and children in January 2024. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, the Bellis Fair Branch, the Fairhaven Library Branch and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. All programs are free of charge. Library Closed for New Years Day and Martin … Read more