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Bellingham Public Library Celebrates Native American Heritage Month in November

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November is recognized nationally as Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the history, culture, and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples. At Bellingham Public Library we celebrate this heritage through our commitment to recognizing and supporting Indigenous voices. Our Library staff thoughtfully curates recommendations for reading, listening, and viewing across all ages, offering … Read more

November 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

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Bellingham Public Library features special programs and events for children, teens and adults at multiple library branches in November 2025, including a Stuffy Sleepover for children on Nov. 18, and a Book Club Social for adults on Nov. 15. The Library will also honor Native American Heritage Month with displays of materials, book lists, and … Read more

Library to close on Sundays beginning December 14, 2025

Dear Library Community, I want to share an important update about our library hours and the steps we’re taking to ensure our services remain strong and sustainable. Beginning Sunday, December 14, pending final adoption of the 2026 City of Bellingham budget, all Bellingham Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays. This decision was not … Read more

Dark and Stormy Recommendations for October

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Spooky season is upon us and the Bellingham Public Library staff are once again serving up a bubbling cauldron full of horror story recommendations for all ages. In an article titled “Why do we enjoy horror?” Associate Professor Haiyang Yang, a behavioral scientist at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, explains that “stimulation is one of … Read more

October 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

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Bellingham Public Library features special programs and events for children, teens and adults at multiple library branches in October 2025. The Library continues to honor national Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15 with displays of materials, book lists, and staff recommendations. A full schedule of activities is listed below. All Bellingham Public Library activities are free of … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

Display of book covers featuring stories for Hispanic Heritage Month

Throughout September, Bellingham Public Library will celebrate Hispanic and Latino heritage with book displays, reading lists, and staff recommendations, as well as opportunities to hear personal stories. Please join us in recognizing the contributions and influence of people with Latin American heritage to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Enacted into federal … Read more

August 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Bellingham Public Library features programs and events at multiple library branches, parks and community locations in August 2025, including the Children’s Craft Fair at the Bellis Fair Mall on Friday, August 22. The Friends of the Bellingham Public Library will also host a pop-up book sale at Wander Brewing on Saturday, August 2. A full schedule … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Spotlights Graphic Novels

What is a Graphic Novel? In August 2025, the display shelves at the Bellingham Central Library will feature graphic novels. Graphic novels are similar to comic books in that they both use artwork and language to tell a story, but graphic novels tend to be longer and go into more detail than a standard issue … Read more

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