All Library programs are free of charge. Please read the following list carefully for appropriate ages, days and times. Click on the links to add these events to your personal calendars. Also see the full Bellingham Public Library online events calendar.
Baby Time*
Mondays, July 6 – August 17, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Dodson Room, Central Library
For babies ages birth – 12 months with a parent/caregiver. Join Bernice and learn a variety of fun songs, rhymes and lap plays. We will read stories and talk about the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing with your baby and how to easily incorporate these into your daily routines. The last portion of class is dedicated to baby play time and time for parents/caregivers to connect. *Registration is required for this 6-week class. Register online or call 360-778-7200.
Library Explorers
Mondays, July 6 – August 3, 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages 6 – 10 with families welcome. Explore the world of wonders of the library through fun stories, experiments, crafts and more.
Little Storytime
10:05 – 10:35 am, 10:35 – 11:05 am, and 11:05 am – 11:35 am
Dodson Room, Central Library
For children ages birth – 3 with an adult partner. Join us for simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Lots of fun.
Note: There are multiple sessions of Little Storytime. Please choose the time that works best for your family.
Little Storytime at Bellis Fair Branch
10:05 – 10:35 am, 10:45 – 11:15 am, and 11:25 am – 11:55 am
Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Mall
For children ages birth – 3 with an adult partner. Join us for simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Lots of fun. If entering the mall before 11 am, please use the entrance next to Target or the Food Court entrance.
Note: There are multiple sessions of Little Storytime. Please choose the time that works best for your family.
Preschool Storytime at Bellis Fair Branch
Wednesdays, July 8 – August 5, 12:05 – 12:35 pm
Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Mall
For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Join us for fun and engaging stories, songs, fingerplays and a simple craft.
Barkley Market Storytime
Thursdays, July 9 – August 27, 11:00 am – 11:20 am
Barkley Village Green
Join the library for a 20-minute outdoor storytime at the Barkley Market on the Barkley Village Green, Thursdays beginning July 9 at 11 am. We’ll read a fun story, sing silly songs and wiggle in the grass in the fresh air.
Stories and Play
Fridays, July 10 – August 7, 10:05 – 11:05 am or 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For children ages 3 – 5. This is a storytime and facilitated play experience for young children and the adults who take care of them. Come enjoy stories, songs, play and activities!
NOTE: there are two sessions of Stories and Play. Please choose the time that works best for your family
Pokémon Club
Thursday, July 23, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Monday, August 24, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages 7 – 11. Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for a Pokémon meet-up. All experience levels welcome. Come with friends or make new ones. Enjoy crafts, games, and other activities. No trading cards please.
Math Fun!
Wednesday, July 29, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Thursday, July 30, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For youth in 4th – 6th grade. Explore Seattle Universal Math Museum’s (SUMM) math activity kits. Join us for fun and interactive math games and activities.
Builders Club at the Fairhaven Branch
Thursday, July 30, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Thursday, August 27, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Fireplace Room, Fairhaven Library
For children ages 4 – 12. Unleash the builder in you. All supplies are provided, including Legos, straw connectors, and more. Duplos and other blocks will also be available for younger children.
Math Fun at the Fairhaven Branch!
Tuesday, August 4, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Fireplace Room, Fairhaven Library
For youth in 4th – 6th grade. Explore Seattle Universal Math Museum’s (SUMM) math activity kits! Join us for fun and interactive math games and activities.
Summer Night Stories
Tuesday, August 4, 5:15 – 5:45 pm
Lee Memorial Park, 210 Central Ave
For children ages 3 – 8 and their families. Delight in an evening of stories, songs, and games! Bring a blanket to sit on if you’d like.
Design a Duck
Thursday, August 6, 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For youth in grades 5 – 8. Design, decorate, and take home your own “Diva Duck!” All supplies provided.
Cuentos al parque / Stories at the Park
Thursday, August 6, 3:00 – 3:45 pm
Cordata Park, 4510 Cordata Pkwy.
Una hora de cuentos bilingües al aire libre para niños de todas las edades y sus cuidadores/familias. Acompáñenos a Cordata Park para cuentos y canciones divertidos en español y inglés–¡y burbujas!
A bilingual outdoor storytime for kids of all ages and their caregivers/families. Join us at Cordata Park for fun stories and songs in both Spanish and English—plus bubbles!
Builders Club
Tuesday, August 11, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For children ages 4 – 12. Join us for new monthly building challenges. All supplies are provided, including Legos, straw connectors, and more. Duplos and other blocks will also be available for younger children.
Backyard Boogie: K-Pop and More!
Wednesday, August 12, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lee Memorial Park, 210 Central Ave
For school age kids up to 8th grade and their families. Join us for a dance and craft party! Crafts for kids in 4th – 8th grade (and younger with adult assistance), outdoor games, and groovy tunes. Celebrate K-Pop music, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and more!
Let’s Read! A Middle Grade Book Group*
Thursday, August 13, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For youth entering 5th – 8th grade in the fall. Join us for book discussion, activities, and snacks. Pre-registration is required. Contact Lesley at lsnorman@cob.org for registration information.
Building and Crafting Fun!
Friday, August 14, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
Fun for children of all ages! We will have a variety of crafting and loose parts building materials for you to create with and use your imagination!
Art Lab
Thursday, August 20, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For youth in 5th – 8th grade. Feeling creative? Come to Art Lab. Each month we will focus on a specific art medium and we’ll get creative together. All supplies provided.
Children’s Craft Fair at the Bellis Fair Mall
Friday, August 21, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Inside the Bellis Fair Mall
Come enjoy a wide array of handmade crafts and baked goods created by children 13 and under. All items are priced $5 or less; cash only sales. Fun for all ages to browse! Tables will be set up indoors throughout the Bellis Fair Mall.
Winnie-the-Pooh Party!
Wednesday, August 26, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Outdoor Classroom at Fairhaven Park
For children of all ages and their families/caregivers. Meet us in Bellingham’s own Hundred Acre Wood (Fairhaven Park) to celebrate our favorite silly old bear! We’ll start with a storytime in the Outdoor Classroom, then enjoy Pooh Bear-inspired games and crafts.
Open Play Time
Friday, August 28, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For children ages birth – 5 with siblings and family welcome. Join us for playtime and socializing through facilitated open play. We will have a variety of fun play materials, toys, and books to explore.
Page updated 7/17/2026
