NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Iris Kaneshige or Madeline Sheplor
360 676-6860
ikaneshige@cob.org or msheplor@cob.org

Bellingham Public Library and Whatcom Community College Library Partnership Begins

Patrons of the Bellingham Public Library and Whatcom County Library System may begin returning their checked out materials to the Whatcom Community College starting August 1st . A drive up book drop is conveniently located in the campus parking lot and is available 24 hours a day.

When the campus library is open, materials may also be dropped off at the library building, either in the lobby or inside the library. The library is located on Cordata Parkway and the closest short-term parking lot is the visitor parking in front of the Laidlaw Center on W. Kellogg Road. Parking is also available in any of the adjacent campus lots.

Whatcom Community College Library will be closed August 17 through September 24 between summer and fall quarters. Patrons may continue to return their items to the book drop located in the campus parking lot during this time.

Beginning September 24, patrons of the Bellingham Public Library and Whatcom County Library System will be able to designate Whatcom Community College Library as one of the several community locations for holds pickup when using the online catalog.

After being notified of the availability of materials, patrons may pick up their holds during the hours the campus library is open. Using self check equipment, patrons will be able to check out their own materials. Campus library hours are Monday-Thursday 8 am-9 pm; Friday 8 am-5 pm; Saturday 10 am-2 pm (during the Academic year) and Monday-Thursday 8 am-4 pm (during the summer).

“We encourage community members to use their community college campus. This partnership saves energy, and provides convenient access to your public library materials,” said college library Director Linda Lambert and public library Director Pam Kiesner in a joint statement.

Both libraries welcome feedback about this new service. For more information, contact the Bellingham Public Library at 360-676-6860 or log on to their website at www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org.

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