Summer Reading Begins

Summer reading is for everyone — early learners, kids, teens and adults — and it begins June 1 throughout Bellingham and runs through August 31.

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June Programs for Adults and Children

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

Pride Month in June

The Bellingham Public Library celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride in June.

Children’s Craft Fairs

Bellingham Public Library is now accepting registrations for two summer Children’s Craft Fairs.

Bellingham Bells mascot reading a library book.

Library Card Night with Bellingham Bells

Kick off Summer Reading with a Library party at the ballpark! Show your library card at the Bellingham Bells gate on June 26 for a free general admission ticket to the home game that night.

Basic Computer Skills Classes Return

The Bellingham Public Library and the Whatcom Literacy Council invite people who cannot afford computer classes to sign-up for a new round of Basic Computer Skills classes.

Library lawn and back of building at dusk

Hours Adjustment

Staring in June we are making some changes to hours at the Bellis Fair Branch and the Central Library. The Bellis Fair Branch will add Tuesday 10am-2pm, and the Central Library will close at 6pm M-Th instead of 7pm.

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.

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, June 24. This month’s conversation will be on Going Infinite by Michael Lewis. 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.

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.