Books and Activities Celebrating Cats, Dogs, Plants & Pets in January 2026 I Want To… View Library hours and locations Search the library catalog View Staff Picks Apply online for a library card Log in to my account Borrow eBooks & eAudiobooks View eFilms and eDocumentaries Subscribe to eNewsletter View Library calendar Reserve a Study Room Reserve a Museum Pass January 2026 BPL Programs and EventsA complete list of library programs in January for all ages. Winter Reading Challenge for AdultsJoin the Bellingham Public Library in celebrating your joy of reading (or listening) throughout the winter months. Support the Bellingham Central Library RenovationJoin a major fundraising effort throughout 2025 to revitalize the Bellingham Central Library’s aging ground floor, including the Children’s department and a relocated Teen space. Friends of the Bellingham Public LibraryThe Friends of the Library raise money throughout the year to support Library programs and services. Learn about this group and how you can participate. Frequently Asked QuestionsUpdated information about the Library’s current services. Learn About SalmonSalmon eggs return to the Bellingham Public Library in 2026. Community Voices KitsCheck out a Community Voices Kit to center diverse voices and learn about celebrations around the world! Listen Deeply Watch the recording of the 2025 Listen Deeply: Community Voices Film Fest. Talking About Race, Ethnicity and RacismLearn about the Library and the City of Bellingham’s commitment to racial and social equity, and find resources for education and discussion. Author Isabel Wilkerson at the Mount Baker TheatreListen to author Isabel Wilkerson speak on The Urgency of Radical Empathy on Friday, February 6, 2026. Bellingham ReadsThe next monthly Bellingham Reads Book Group discussion will be held Tuesday, January 27. We’ll discuss Orbital by Samantha Harvey. Join us for the in-person meetup or register for the online meeting! Storytimes!Learn about In-Person and Virtual sessions of Baby Time, Little Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Stories and Play, and Time for Tales.
