Library Giving Day Support the Bellingham Central Library Renovation

Every Gift Counts – Thank You!

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. Click here for full details.

I Want To…

Adult and three kids biking on a gravel path

April Programs for Adults and Children

Join us for programs at the Central Library, Bellis Fair Branch and Fairhaven Library Branch.

Arab American Heritage Month in April

In April we recognize Arab American Heritage Month, honoring the contributions of Arab Americans and recognizing Arab culture.

Learning Together Forums

In April and May 2025, Bellingham Public Library is partnering with WWU’s Sustainability Engagement Institute and the Center for Community Learning to bring back another round of the popular Learning Together Forums. 

Income Tax Filing

Visit our Tax & Voting Information page for details about free local tax assistance, tax forms, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated information about the Library’s current services.

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.

Group photo of BPL Friends

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.

Bellingham Reads

Join our monthly Book Group discussion on Tuesday, March 25. This month’s conversation will be on Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg. The author will not be present. Join us for the in-person meetup or register for the online meeting!

BPL Storytime on YouTube

Storytimes!

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

Books + Music

Bellingham Public Library and Bellingham Symphony Orchestra have teamed up to harmonize books with classical music.

Watch the Recording of What Is Addiction? Plain Talk for Our Community

Thank you to BTV for recording this important community event. Click here to watch the video on the City of Bellingham’s YouTube channel.