Ask a Librarian

GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

In Person

Visit the Central Library Information and Reference desk during open hours to speak to a librarian in person.

By Telephone

Call (360) 778-7323 and press "3" during open hours to speak to a librarian over the phone.

By Email

Do you have questions about the library, your library account or local history? Use the Ask a Librarian online form. A librarian will respond to your question by email.

Book a Librarian

Schedule a half-hour session with a librarian.

For more information, check out the frequently asked questions.
To schedule a session: call us at (360) 778-7323, email us at referencelibrarian@cob.org or print out and complete this form and drop it off at any Bellingham Public Library location. Sessions will take place at the Central Library.

Reading Suggestions

Looking for reading suggestions tailored to your personal tastes? Our librarians will create a custom list of reading suggestions for you. Just fill out this form and drop it off at any Bellingham Public Library location.
For more information, check out the frequently asked questions.

Suggest a purchase

Not finding what you're looking for in the catalog? Suggest a purchase for the library collection.

Library Purchasing Guidelines for Authors and Publishers

Interlibrary Loan

If the library doesn't own an item you want, you may be able to borrow it from another library system through an Interlibrary Loan.