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
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
Award-winning youth and adult author and teacher Jewell Parker Rhodes will discuss her powerful novels Towers Falling and Ninth Ward at two free presentations April 19 and 20 in Bellingham. Hear Rhodes discuss her powerful, insightful novels and learn more about navigating difficult concepts, events, and conversations through story. Rhodes’ books and presentations are recommended for … Read more
Bellingham residents Rebecca Craven and Jim McCabe were appointed to the Bellingham Public Library governing board last week by the Bellingham City Council and participated in their first monthly board meeting today. They join J. Robert Gordon, Rachel Myers and Rick Osen on the five-member library governing and policy-setting board. Rebecca Craven is currently a program … Read more
All locations of the Bellingham Public Library are expected to be open for business per usual schedules on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. The status of other activities is noted below: All children’s activities continuing as scheduled. Tax-Aide Tax Filing Assistance (AARP Tax-Aide Foundation) at Central Library: Expected to be provided as scheduled. Bellingham Reads Book Discussion … Read more
Whether you call it fake news, alternative facts or something else, pervasive misinformation and need for more careful examination and verification of information today is a hot topic. Despite the bright spotlight being shined on “information literacy” (a phrase coined in the 1970s), however, it is not a new area of discussion especially for libraries. … Read more
All library locations expected to be open for business as scheduled on Friday, February 10, 2017.
All locations of the Bellingham Public Library are expected to be open for business per usual schedules on Thursday, February 9 The status of other activities is noted below: All children’s activities continuing as scheduled. Healing with Homeopathy: Expected to be provided as scheduled. Tax-Aide Tax Filing Assistance (AARP Tax-Aide Foundation) at Central Library: Expected to … Read more
All locations of the Bellingham Public Library will close at 3:15 p.m. today, along with other City facilities as declared by Mayor Kelli Linville, due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience. Items that were due today will now be due on Saturday, February 11. Holds that were expiring today will now be held … Read more
All locations of the Bellingham Public Library are open today (Tuesday, February 7, 2017), with the Central Library closing early at 4 p.m. Items that were due today will now be due on Friday, February 10. Holds that were expiring today will now be held until Friday, February 10. Library-hosted children’s programs are underway as … Read more
April is Arab American Heritage Month, and here at the Library, we have something for everyone to read, learn, and celebrate the diversity and resilience of the Arab culture in the US and abroad. Here are some staff picks!
Jenni recommends "Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits" by Laila Lalami in Adult Fiction.
Lesley suggests "Other Words for Home" by Jasmine Warga for middle grades.
Karen chose adult graphic novel "Shubeik Lubeik" by Deena Mohamed.
Arbor offers "It Won’t Always Be Like This" by Malaka Gharib for adults and #bellinghamwa
Find more details and all of the staff recs for this month on the Library homepage!
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April is Arab American Heritage Month, and here at the Library, we have something for everyone to read, learn, and celebrate the diversity and resilience of the Arab culture in the US and abroad. Here are some staff picks!
Jenni, Community Relations Specialist recommends "Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits" by Laila Lalami. “A glimpse into the lives of four strangers, who we meet as they attempt to flee Morocco by boat under the cover of night, all hoping to reach Spain for the chance at a life of opportunity. Their hopes and dreams are relatable, but the risks they take are high.”
Lesley, Children’s Programming Specialist suggests "Other Words for Home" by Jasmine Warga. “How would you feel if you had to leave half of your family and all your friends behind in a country that is at war? This middle grade novel in verse is about family and friendships and is an amazing look into a child’s refugee experience. Highly recommend!”
Karen, Public Services Clerk chose "Shubeik Lubeik" (an adult graphic novel) by Deena Mohamed. “This is a witty and heartbreaking fantasy set in Cairo, where most wishes come in expensive packages. And all wishes are, of course, extraordinarily dangerous.”
Arbor, Public Services Clerk offers "It Won’t Always Be Like This" by Malaka Gharib for adults and older teens. “A reflective graphic memoir about growing up between two worlds.”
Find more on the Library website! bellinghampubliclibrary.org/news/bellingham-public-library-highlights-arab-american-heritage-month
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