More than 100 local kids are spending their vacation days making craft items to sell at two Children’s Craft Fairs hosted by Bellingham Public Library this summer. The community is invited to support these young entrepreneurs by attending the festive events on Friday, July 28, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm outside the Central Library in … Read more
To encourage local dialogue on the topic of fentanyl, meth and opioid use, Bellingham Public Library is partnering with All Hands Whatcom on multiple free events, and circulating numerous print copies of The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth by author Sam Quinones.. Author Event … Read more
Summer is here, the sun is shining, the kids are out of school and the library has all the books you could possibly want for leisurely reading! We’ve got great lists and recommendations to get you started, and don’t forget to visit us in person to browse our “Beach Reads” displays in July and grab … Read more
Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs for adults and children in July 2023. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, Bellis Fair Mall, Fairhaven Park and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. All programs are free of charge. Adult & Teen Programs Library Basics Tech Coaching Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride in June. As always, our staff have great recommendations to get you started. Books for Adults 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 find … Read more
Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs for adults and children in June 2023. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, Bellis Fair Mall, and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. All programs are free of charge. Adult & Teen Programs Free Digital Resources with Goodwill Connect Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, … Read more
It’s time for Summer Reading! Bellingham Public Library invites community members of all ages to participate in its Summer Reading program June 1 – Aug. 31, 2023. Special events include Library Card Night at the Bellingham Bells, Library Parties in the Park, and two Children’s Craft Fairs. The Library has prepared Summer Reading Activity Cards … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with books, films and more that feature AAPI authors, characters, and experiences. Library staff have great recommendations and lists to get you started! Asian American and Pacific Islander Books for Adults We’ve got poetry, biographies, fiction, graphic novels, manga and anime, and much … Read more
Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs for adults and children in May 2023. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, Bellis Fair Mall, and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. All programs are free of charge. Adult Programs Household Emergency Preparedness Tuesday, May 2, 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.SkillShare Space, Bellingham Central Library … Read more
April is National Poetry Month, and the Bellingham Public Library has hundreds of books and films filled with great poetry for all ages. The display at the Central Library this month will spotlight Teen and Adult “Books in Verse” in particular. Poetry Books for Adults From books of poetry about love, to books of poetry … 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 teens.
Find more details and all of the staff recs for this month on the Library homepage!
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