The Bellingham Public Library Board of Trustees announced today the appointment of Rebecca Judd as the new director of the Bellingham Public Library. Judd, who currently lives on Bainbridge Island and works for Kitsap Regional Library, will begin July 16, 2018. Library Board of Trustees Chair Rick Osen said Rebecca is a dedicated and skilled … Read more

Here comes summer! Summer reading at your library is a summer tradition, and it’s fun! Summer is a time to emphasize the fun side of reading. This is especially true for kids and teens, who get to read whatever they want. Personal choice is a great way to encourage excitement around reading. Reading every day … Read more

Please pardon our mess! We’re making minor changes at the Central Library to improve service. A small construction project is underway in early May on the main floor of the Central Library. We are modifying an area on the main floor near the public computers to provide a wheelchair-accessible counter and allow us to consolidate … Read more

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

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

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

Join the Bellingham Public Library to celebrate early learning and The Week of the Young Child, April 16-20, 2018. The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, focusing attention on early learning, young children, their teachers and families. The Bellingham Public Library honors the … Read more

PLEASE NOTE: this information was updated to reflect changes in the project timeline. The library closed its meeting rooms to community group use while we made changes to our policies, procedures and software in early 2018. While we originally expected to resume this service, we have postponed resuming this service indefinitely. This is due to unanticipated staffing changes and the need … Read more

Our annual Best of the Library 2017 lists are now available, just in time for holiday reading, viewing, listening and shopping! Printed copies of the Best of the Library 2017, a list of 101 favorite titles recommended by staff and patrons, are available at all our locations. New online lists include: Best of the Bellingham Public Library 2017: 101 favorite titles … Read more

City and Library leaders are studying options for sustainable long-term Library funding and governance, with the help of BERK Consulting, a strategic planning and business consulting firm. BERK representatives will present a draft report on the results of their work to the Bellingham City Council Committee of the Whole at 3:10 p.m. Monday, November 13 … Read more