Dark and Stormy Recommendations for October I Want To… View Library hours and locations Search the library catalog View Staff Picks Apply online for a library card Log in to my account Borrow eBooks & eAudiobooks View eFilms and eDocumentaries Subscribe to eNewsletter View Library calendar Reserve a Study Room Reserve a Museum Pass October 2025 BPL Programs and EventsA complete list of library programs in October for all ages. Support the Bellingham Central Library RenovationJoin 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. Friends of the Bellingham Public LibraryThe Friends of the Library raise money throughout the year to support Library programs and services. Learn about this group and how you can participate. Frequently Asked QuestionsUpdated information about the Library’s current services. Talking About Race, Ethnicity and RacismLearn about the Library and the City of Bellingham’s commitment to racial and social equity, and find resources for education and discussion. Watch the Recording of What Is Addiction? Plain Talk for Our CommunityThank you to BTV for recording this important community event. Watch the video on the City of Bellingham’s YouTube channel here. Banned Books WeekOctober 5 – 11 is Banned Books Week. The Bellingham Public Library celebrates and supports the freedom to read. Bellingham ReadsThe next monthly Bellingham Reads Book Group discussion will be held Tuesday, October 28, and we will be selecting our titles for 2026. Join us for the in-person meetup or register for the online meeting! Author Isabel Wilkerson at the Mount Baker TheatreListen to author Isabel Wilkerson speak on The Urgency of Radical Empathy on Friday, February 6, 2026. Storytimes!Learn about In-Person and Virtual sessions of Baby Time, Little Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Stories and Play, and Time for Tales.