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Libraries seek proposals for shared automation system

image showing colorful computer cables

Bellingham Public Library and Whatcom County Library System published a Request for Proposals on Thursday, April 26, 2018, seeking responses from vendors of library automation systems to replace the Integrated Library System (ILS) currently shared by the libraries. The deadline for submitting a response is 11:00 AM PDT on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Interested vendors … Read more

Monument honors immigrant communities and unity among all county residents

People at arch of healing groundbreaking ceremony

The Arch of Healing and Reconciliation was recently installed near the Central Library, honoring immigrants in the Pacific Northwest and unity among Whatcom County residents. An April 21, 2018, celebration and unveiling of the 12-foot, 10-ton red granite monument drew scores of participants. The monument is the first part of a multi-faceted project to honor and … Read more

Free gardening advice & analysis Monday evenings at the Central Library

Spring is here and gardening season is underway! Have a gardening, plant or insect problem? Bring your questions, samples and photos to the Central Library for free diagnostic analysis and problem-solving advice from certified WSU Whatcom County Extension Master Gardeners. This service is free and open to the public on a drop-in basis, 5:00-7:30 p.m. … Read more