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Bellingham Public Library Celebrates 2025 Highlights in December

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January 2026 BPL Programs and Events

A complete list of library programs in January for all ages.

Winter Reading Challenge for Adults

Join the Bellingham Public Library in celebrating your joy of reading (or listening) throughout the winter months.

Support the Bellingham Central Library Renovation

Join a major fundraising effort throughout 2025 to revitalize the Bellingham Central Library’s aging ground floor, including the Children’s department and a relocated Teen space.

Friends of the Bellingham Public Library

The Friends of the Library raise money throughout the year to support Library programs and services. Learn about this group and how you can participate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated information about the Library’s current services.

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Community Voices Kits

Check out a Community Voices Kit to center diverse voices and learn about celebrations around the world!

George Floyd memorial at Bellingham Public Library

Talking About Race, Ethnicity and Racism

Learn about the Library and the City of Bellingham’s commitment to racial and social equity, and find resources for education and discussion.

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Author Isabel Wilkerson at the Mount Baker Theatre

Listen to author Isabel Wilkerson speak on The Urgency of Radical Empathy on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Bellingham Reads

The next monthly Bellingham Reads Book Group discussion will be held Tuesday, January 27. We’ll discuss Orbital by Samantha Harvey. Join us for the in-person meetup or register for the online meeting!

Storytimes!

Learn about In-Person and Virtual sessions of Baby Time, Little Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Stories and Play, and Time for Tales.