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CANCELLED: Book Buzz October 24

African American woman relaxing at home and reading a book.

Updated October 16, 2017 CANCELLED: Book Buzz, originally planned for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Central Library. We regret that we’ve had to cancel this event. Sadly, our scheduled presenter is affected by wildfires in California and had to cancel her visit to Bellingham. We send our best to her during this difficult … Read more

Parking Restricted Near Barkley Branch Aug. 2-4

Barkley Branch

Parking areas on the east and west sides of the Drake Building in Barkley Village will be sealed and re-striped August 2nd – 4th, 2017. While the Barkley Branch Library will remain open our usual operating hours during this minor work, parking in the area may be limited. Our apologies for any inconvenience to our … Read more

Get Ready for the Eclipse, Partially Visible in our Area

Total Solar Eclipse phases

Updated Aug. 21, 2017: Thanks for joining us for the 2017 eclipse at the Central Library! A nice crowd gathered inside and outside, watching the live stream and sharing glasses and exclamations of awe at the partial eclipse in Bellingham. ____ The countdown is underway! People around the country are eagerly anticipating one of nature’s most awe-inspiring … Read more

Parking and library access during Relay for Life, July 14-15, 2017

Relay for Life flags in grass

Library users planning to visit the Central Library on Friday, July 14 or Saturday, July 15 are advised that parking on the streets immediately surrounding the library will not be available due to street closures for the annual Relay for Life of Whatcom County. The library maintains its regular business hours of 10:00 a.m. to … Read more

Pride Parade: Fun with an important message

people marching with library banner in Pride Parade

Thank you to everyone who joined Bellingham Public Library staff, friends and supporters marching in the Bellingham Pride Parade on Sunday, July 9. It was a fun day with an important message: You belong at your library! Here are a few photos of the library group before and during the parade showing their support for equity, … Read more

Roof Project Underway at Central Library

Crews contracted by the City of Bellingham are hard at work on a re-roofing project at the Central Library. The project is expected to last through the summer, though most impacts to library operations are expected during July. Our apologies for any parking, access and noise disruptions! Equipment and materials for the project are stored … Read more

March with Bellingham Public Library in Pride Parade

Graphic that says You Belong at Your Library

Show your support for equity, diversity and inclusion — march with the Bellingham Public Library in the 2017 Bellingham Pride parade on Sunday, July 9. Meet us on the Central Library lawn at 11:30 a.m., look for us in the parade line up at Ohio and Cornwall just before Noon, or jump in anywhere along … Read more

Street project improves safety near Fairhaven Branch Library

construction activity at Fairhaven Branch library

Safety improvements underway on the streets near the Fairhaven Branch Library may cause minor travel disruptions in the weeks ahead. There may be temporary lane revisions, street closures and on-street parking restrictions in the area throughout the project. The street construction is at 12th Street and Mill Avenue. The project includes removal of a portion of … Read more

B-I-N-G-O spells summer reading fun for kids, teens & adults beginning June 1

graphic with sunglasses and 2017

Summer reading programs for everyone — kids, teens and adults — begin June 1 throughout Bellingham and Whatcom County. Visit your local library online or in person to find out more! Public libraries in Bellingham and throughout Whatcom County have teamed up to provide summer reading challenges for all ages, featuring a popular bingo card … Read more

Library hosts poets for National Poetry Month

Poet Gary Wade speaks into microphone

It’s National Poetry Month, and we’re excited to be working with our partners at poetrynight to host poets at the Central Library throughout the month of April! Local poets featured in SkillShare Join us to hear from several talented local poets, hear about their work and learn what inspires them: 2 p.m. April 11: Carla … Read more