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.
NOTE: Regular storytimes are on a break and will resume the week of April 13.
Mixed-Age Music Class with Music Together®
Tuesday, March 31, 10:00 – 10:50 am
Lecture Room, Central Library
Children ages birth – 5 and the grownups who love them® are invited for a fun-filled family music time! Ms. Audrey of Music Together Fairhaven® will lead in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments).
Babies Music Class with Music Together®
Tuesday, March 31, 11:15 am – 12:05 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages birth – 8 months and the grownups who love them® (no older siblings allowed as everything is geared towards the needs of our youngest non-mobile learners!). Join Ms. Audrey of Music Together Fairhaven® and explore how to bond with your baby through music and learn what to look for and encourage developmentally as they begin their musical journey.
Let’s Read! A Middle Grade Book Group*
Thursday, April 2, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Conference Room, Central Library
For youth in 5th – 8th grade. Our book group usually meets on the second Thursday of each month, but will meet on the first Thursday in April. Snacks provided.
*Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Contact Lesley at lsnorman@cob.org about registration information.
Spring Succulent Terrariums
Monday, April 6, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For grades 5 – 8. Make and take a tiny desert landscape, complete with real succulents. All materials and snacks provided!
Builders Club
Tuesday, April 7, 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.
Builders Club at the Fairhaven Branch
Wednesday, April 8, 3:00 – 5:00 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.
Game Day
Thursday, April 9, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For children ages 5 – 12. Come play a variety of board games with us! We will also have Mario Kart available to play on the Nintendo Switch.
Building and Crafting Fun!
Friday, April 10, 11:00 am – 1:00 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.
Little Storytime
10:05 – 10:35 am, 10:35 – 11:05 am, or 11:05 – 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!
Library Explorers
Mondays, April 13, 20 & 27, 3:30 – 4:15 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages 6 – 10 with families welcome. Explore the world and wonders of the library through fun stories, experiments, crafts and more.
Little Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch
Wednesdays, April 15, 22, & 29
10:05 – 10:35 am, 10:45 – 11:15 am, or 11:25 – 11:55 am
Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch
For children ages birth – 3 with an adult partner. Join us for simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Lots of fun. Note: If entering the mall before 11 a.m., use the entrance next to Target or the Food Court entrance.
Preschool Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch
Wednesdays, April 15, 22, & 29, 12:05 – 12:35 pm
Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch
For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Join us for fun and engaging stories, songs, fingerplays, and a simple craft.
Cuentos y cantos / Stories and Songs
Los miércoles, el 15 de abril – 13 de mayo /Wednesdays, April 15 – May 13, 4:00 – 4:40 p.m.
Dodson Room, la biblioteca central/Dodson Room, Central Library
Los sábados, el 18 de abril – 16 de mayo/ Saturdays, April 18 – May 16, 11:05 – 11:45 am
El centro de aprendizaje temprano, La sucursal del centro comercial Bellis Fair / Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Mall Branch
Una hora de cuentos bilingües para niños y sus cuidadores/familias. Disfrute de cuentos y canciones divertidos en español y inglés. / A bilingual storytime for kids and their caregivers/families. Enjoy fun stories and songs in both Spanish and English.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, April 16, 23, & 30, 10:30 – 11:00 am
Dodson Room, Central Library
For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Join us for fun and engaging stories, songs, fingerplays, and a simple craft.
Art Lab
Thursday, April 16, 2:00 – 4:00 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.
Pajama Storytime
Thursday, April 16, 5:15 – 5:45 pm
Dodson Room, Central Library
For children ages 3 – 8 with siblings and family. Join us with your favorite stuffy for a fun, cozy storytime with books, songs and felt activities. Wear your jammies (pajamas) if you’d like!
Pokémon Club
Thursday, April 23, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
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.
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