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April 2023 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Storytellers at Bellingham Public Library.

Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs for adults and children in April 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 Drop-In Little Looms Saturday, April 1, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.SkillShare Space, Bellingham Central Library … Read more

Library Branch to Open at Bellis Fair Mall

Bellingham Public Library will celebrate National Library Week with a ribbon cutting and public grand opening of its new Bellis Fair Branch on Wed., April 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The branch will be located in Bellis Fair Mall, suite 616. The Bellis Fair branch will offer space for browsing print collections, including fiction, nonfiction, … Read more

Women in Music

Classical Music by Women Composers CD Collection Bellingham Public Library is home to a Collection of 60 CDs of Classical Music by Women Composers contributed by local donor Catherine Rae Sheldon. The collection of features works by 40 rarely heard women composers from the 9th century through contemporary times. “The impetus for this CD collection … Read more

March 2023 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Two women hold copies of the book The Cold Millions

Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs for adults and children in March 2023. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, Bellis Fair Mall, Mount Baker Theatre, and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. Adult Programs Tech Basics Coaching Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2:00 – 4:00 pmSkillShare Space, Bellingham Central … Read more

February 2023 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Three individuals seated at a table with electronic items and tools.

Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs for adults and children in February 2023. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, Bellis Fair Mall and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. Adult Programs Tech Basics Coaching Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2:00 – 4:00 pmSkillShare Space, Bellingham Central LibraryPre-registration required* With the help … Read more

Resilience Circle Digital Stories Share Local Indigenous Voices

Resilience Circle is a collection of digital stories told by Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribal Members in June 2022 in collaboration with Northwest Indian College and Bellingham Public Library. The videos were created in a workshop facilitated by Connecting Community, to encourage healing through personal storytelling. We offer a sincere thank you to each of … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Provides Conversation Starters

The mission of the Bellingham Public Library is Connecting Our Community with Each Other and the World. One of the best ways to do that is through shared experiences that get a good conversation going. Whether you’re part of a book club, or just want to discuss a book, or want to start a regular … Read more

January 2023 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs for Adults and Children in January, 2023. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, Bellis Fair Mall and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. Adult Programs Household Emergency Preparedness Tuesday, January 3, 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.SkillShare Space, Bellingham Central LibraryIn this series offered by the … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Open Dec. 22

View of Bellingham Public Library on snowy day

All branches of Bellingham Public Library will be open regular hours on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. Hours at the Central Library are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours at the Barkley and Fairhaven branches are 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Builders Club program scheduled for Dec. 22 in the Children’s Library is cancelled. Road2Home … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Closed

Library closed due to winter weather. Deep snow in front of Library entrance.

All branches of Bellingham Public Library will remain closed on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 due to severe weather, snow and icy road conditions. All physical holds will be extended to Tuesday, Dec. 27. Library patrons are encouraged to utilize the Library’s online catalog to place holds, enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks and eMagazines, and use digital research tools remotely. Road2Home will operate the Bellingham … Read more