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March is Women’s History Month

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Library to open branch at Bellis Fair Mall

Bellingham Public Library will open a new location inside Bellis Fair Mall in spring 2023.

Need help with Taxes?

The AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are available from February 1st – April 18th. They’ll provide in-person assistance with no appointment necessary, at the
First Congregational Church
2401 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham, WA
Monday – Wednesday, 3pm – 6:30pm
Saturdays, 12 – 4pm

For more info on tax forms and other free and low-cost assistance visit our Voting & Tax Info webpage.

Freegal Change January 3

Early in the new year we are migrating our Freegal service to an instance shared with Whatcom County Library System. Existing accounts won’t migrate, so you’ll have to re-register. More info. is found on our eMusic page.

Library Frequently Asked Questions

Updated information about the Library’s current services.

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Talking About Race, Ethnicity and Racism

Learn about the Library and the City of Bellingham’s commitment to racial and social equity, and find resources for education and discussion.

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Friends of the Bellingham Public Library

Learn about this group and how you can participate.

Bellingham Reads

Join our monthly Book Group discussion on Tuesday, Mar. 28. This month’s conversation will focus on The Feather Thief, by Kirk Wallace Johnson. All are welcome either in-person at noon or on Zoom at 6:30 pm.

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Storytimes!

Learn about In-Person and Virtual sessions of Baby Time, Little Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Stories and Play, and Time for Tales.

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New Financial Database

Weiss Financial Ratings is now available to help you evaluate companies and products related to banking, insurance, and investing.

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