Cover of three local books with featuing Native American Heritage

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November

Bellingham Public Library celebrates this heritage through our commitment to recognizing and supporting Indigenous voices and invite our community to explore Native American Heritage materials and engage with the rich traditions and contributions of Native American cultures.

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Youth Winter Craft Fair

All community members are invited to attend the Youth Winter Craft Fair to support young entrepreneurs.

November Programs for Adults and Children

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

Library lawn and back of building at dusk

Library Seeks Candidates for Board of Trustees

Apply now to join the Library Board of Trustees.

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.

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, November 26. This month’s conversation will be on the book The Red Address Book by Sofia Lundberg. Join the in-person discussion from 12:00 – 1:00pm in the Lecture Room at the Central Library, or visit our online calendar to register for the online discussion from 6:30 – 7:30pm and receive the Zoom link.

Books + Music

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

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.