Dark and Stormy Recommendations for October

Spooky season is upon us and the Bellingham Public Library staff are serving up a bubbling cauldron full of horror story recommendations for all ages.

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(Not too) Terrifying Terrariums Workshop, Oct. 18

Register children ages 11 – 14 to make ghastly, glass ghost home or a terrifying terrarium to celebrate the spooky season.

Library Honors Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15

Bellingham Public Library will celebrate with in-house displays, readings lists, and staff recommendations. 

October Programs for Adults and Children

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

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.

Get Ready to Vote with Information and Resources

The General Election on November 5 is rapidly approaching and the Bellingham Public Library has resources and information on voting and elections. Your vote matters!

Book Club Kits Not Currently Available

Our book club kit reservation software is under repair and book club kits are not currently available for reservation or pickup.

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, October 22. This month’s conversation will be on the book Moonbird by Phillip Hoose, and we’ll select the 2025 Bellingham Reads titles. 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.