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Temporary Digital Outage – Some Databases Currently Unavailable Remotely

Services from the following vendors are currently available only at our Bellingham Public Library branches (not remotely):
Candid
Data Axle
EBSCO
Gale
Newsbank
ProQuest
Value Line

Also, services from Kanopy and Mango should work remotely for patrons who have used them in the past, but patrons who haven’t used them before may not be able to start, even at BPL branches.

This situation is temporary. Thank you for your patience.

Storytimes

Summer Storytimes!

June 27 through July 28, 2022. Storytimes will be held in-person at the Central Library on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and at Bellis Fair Mall on Wednesdays.

Celebrate Pride in June

Library staff have great recommendations for books, films and more, in multiple formats, that feature LGBTQ characters and experiences.

New eMusic Service

Use Freegal with your Library card to stream or download music for free on your own device.

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Library Frequently Asked Questions

Updated information about the Library’s current closure and 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.

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New Genealogy Databases

We have two new database subscriptions to help with your family history research: HeritageQuest, and Newspapers.com – West Collection

Bellingham Reads

Join our monthly Book Group on June 28 for Deacon King Kong, either in-person at noon or on Zoom at 6:30 pm

BPL Storytime on YouTube

Virtual Storytime!

Stream recordings of BPL’s Baby Time, Preschool Storytime, and Little Storytime on YouTube.

Dear History

Write Your Letter to the Future

Your local public libraries invite you to document this history, your unique and valuable experience of it.

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Internet Hotspots

We have Wi-Fi hotspots for Verizon as well as for T-Mobile.

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