Featured Programs

Please view the library event calendar for a complete listing of all upcoming programs.

Wednesday afternoons
2:00 p.m.
Dodson Room in the Children's Library at the Central Library
Join us every Wednesday for a G or PG rated movie!  Call 778-7200 for titles.

July 28 movie description:  The three rodent brother singing sensations are back for an encore in this hilarious movie.  When a concert mishap lands Dave in the hospital, the three rodent brothers take a break from superstardom and enroll in school to fit in with kids their age.  But they soon face some stiff competition when they meet the beautiful, talented Chipettes.  Movie is rated PG.

August 4 movie description:  Arrogant, carefree Prince Naveen and hardworking Tiana cross paths.  Prince Naveen is transformed into a green amphibian by a conniving voodoo magician.  Tiana follows suit when she decides to kiss the amphibian royalty.  With the help of a trumpet-playing alligator, a Cajun firefly, and an old blind lady who lives in a boat in a tree, Naveen and Tiana must race to break the spell and fulfill their dreams.  Movie is rated G.

August 11 movie description:  Based upon the picture book by Maurice Sendak, the main character Max has an active imagination and will throw a fit if others don't go along with what he wants.  Following an incident with his sister, Max throws a tantrum and runs away from home.  Wearing his wolf costume, Max not only runs away physically but towards a world in his imagination; a world inhabited by large beasts.  Movie is rated PG.

Play in one or play in all four (all from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.):

Hot Summer Chess I:  Thursday, July 15 at the Ferndale Chess Center
Hot Summer Chess II:  Thursday, July 22 at the Fairhaven Branch Library
Hot Summer Chess III:  Thursday, August 5 at the Ferndale Chess Center
Hot Summer Chess IV:  Tuesday, August 10 at the Bellingham Public Library

Hot Summer Chess is for chessplayers of all abilities in grades 1 - 12.

Enter in advance, please.  If you think you might possibly come, email:  chessentry@verizon.net no later than the evening before the event.  Include:
 
-  Your name
-  Grade (just completed)
-  School
-  Name and/or date of the tourney you're entering.

For more information, visit the official Hot Summer Chess website.

These events are organized by Randy Kaech and co-sponsored by the Bellingham Public Library.