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Assorted fiction books featuring Black authors or characters

Bellingham Public Library Honors Black History Month in February

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Interior view of Bellingham Central Library children's area.

Central Library Renovations Phase 2

News release with current status and project updates.

Support the Bellingham Central Library Renovation

Join a major fundraising effort to revitalize the Bellingham Central Library’s aging ground floor, including the Children’s department and a relocated Teen space.

February 2026 BPL Programs and Events

A complete list of library programs in February all ages.

Winter Reading Challenge for Adults

Join the Bellingham Public Library in celebrating your joy of reading (or listening) throughout the winter months.

Tax Information

Locate information for tax forms, publications, and local sources of assistance! 

Frequently Asked Questions

And answers about the Central Library Interior Renovation

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Learn About Salmon

Salmon eggs return to the Bellingham Public Library in 2026.

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Friends of the Bellingham Public Library

The Friends of the Library raise money throughout the year to support Library programs and services. Learn about this group and how you can participate.

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Listen Deeply

Watch the recording of the 2025 Listen Deeply: Community Voices Film Fest.

George Floyd memorial at Bellingham Public Library

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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Author Isabel Wilkerson at the Mount Baker Theatre

Listen to author Isabel Wilkerson speak on The Urgency of Radical Empathy on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Bellingham Reads

The next monthly Bellingham Reads Book Group discussion will be held Tuesday, February 24. We’ll discuss this year’s Whatcom READS book, Solito by Javier Zamora. Join us for the in-person meetup or register for the online meeting!

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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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Community Voices Kits

Check out a Community Voices Kit to center diverse voices and learn about celebrations around the world!

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