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Bellingham Public Library Celebrates Ability Diversity and Disability Pride in July

Disability Pride Month recognizes the value of all humans, while honoring ability diversity and inclusion. It is celebrated annually in the U.S. in July to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. Bellingham Public Library celebrates with books and materials about Ability Diversity and Disability Pride highlighted at all … Read more

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America’s Independence: 250 Years Later

We hold this truth to be self-evident, that the freedom to read and think freely is a fundamentally American right upheld by the public library. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Bellingham Public Library has gathered reading and viewing recommendations exploring a range of perspectives and is hosting a book … Read more

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June 2026 Library Programs and Events

In June the Bellingham Public Library kicks off Summer Reading for all ages, as well as a variety of fun and informative summertime programs. Special highlights include Dog Days at the Fairhaven Library and Backyard Boogie: Books & Beats for kids, as well as The Joy of Typing Snail Mail and Library Card Night at … Read more

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Bellingham Public Library Celebrates Pride Month in June

The Bellingham Public Library celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride in June. As always, Library staff have great recommendations for books, dvds and music for all ages. From biographies and memoirs to fiction written by LGBTQ authors or featuring LGBTQ characters, you can look forward to some great reading this month! Library staff are happy to help you … Read more