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Summer Reading

Summer Reading at the Bellingham Public Library is from June 1 – August 31.

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Celebrate Pride Month

The Bellingham Public Library celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride in June with fabulous recommendations for books, dvds and music for all ages.

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June 2026 BPL Programs and Events

A complete list of library programs in June for all ages.

America’s Independence: 250 Years

July 4, 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We invite you to explore our nation’s history with book lists and films.

ALERT – Authentication Maintenance June 18, 7pm – 11pm

Login access to some Digital Library resources may be impacted during scheduled maintenance, including Consumer Reports, Chilton Library, CultureGrams, Freegal, Gale, HeritageQuest, LinkedIn Learning, Mango, Newsbank, Novelist, ProQuest, Reference Solutions, and Weiss Financial.

Library Giving – Dream Big!

Help refresh the Bellingham Central Library for a new generation.

Frequently Asked Questions

And answers about the Central Library Interior Renovation

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.

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Bellingham Reads

The next monthly Bellingham Reads Book Group discussion will be held Tuesday, June 23 and will feature an America 250 themed book discussion. Join us for the in-person meetup or register for the online meeting!

Storytimes!

Learn about our storytimes for a wide variety of ages, ranging from ages birth – 10.

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Children’s Craft Fairs

Bellingham Public Library Children’s Craft Fairs are coming soon.

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Community Voices Kits

Check out a Community Voices Kit to center diverse voices and learn about celebrations around the world!