December 2023 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs for adults and children in December 2023. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, the Bellis Fair Branch, the Fairhaven Library Branch and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. All programs are free of charge.

Adult Programs

Little Looms

Hands on weaving with fiber arts projects for library patrons of all ages. Members of the Whatcom Weavers Guild will bring projects to demonstrate as well as allowing the community to drop in for some hands on experience.

NW Regional Council Outreach Specialists Onsite

Drop in and talk to NWRC Outreach Specialists about how to become an in-home caregiver for low-income adults and, other services they provide.  

Experience Brain Fitness

Experience Brain Fitness: Keeping your brain fit by learning new skills, exercising your memories and challenging your brain to adapt and change can help delay or prevent the onset of memory challenges. Come get your brain loose and limber with fun brain training games and exercises led by Certified Brain Fitness Trainer Dawn Anderson. Adults of all ages welcome.

Household Emergency Preparedness

An overview of local hazards, fundamentals of emergency preparedness, starting a 2-week kit, preparing in a year, creating your household plan, and more.

Library Basics Tech Coaching*

The Library offers one-on-one coaching on basic tech skills and accessing digital services. *Patrons must register for a half hour session by contacting the Help Desk at 360-778-7323. 

Opportunity Council: Community Resource Connections

Opportunity Council staff will be available to provide information, referrals, and assistance on community services like housing, food assistance, basic needs, and more. 

Drop-In Home Item Repair Workshop

Drop in and work with skilled volunteers to learn how to repair your broken household items.

Street Law

Ask questions and get assistance in one-on-one consultations with volunteer lawyers. Appointments are limited to 15 minutes, and registration is required. *Please contact LAW Advocates at 360-671-6079, ext 16 or www.lawadvocates.org to sign up.

Bellingham Reads Book Group*

Tuesday, December 19, 6:30 – 7:30pm ONLINE

Bellingham Reads is the Library’s book discussion group for adults. The title for December is A Fire Sparkling by Julianne Maclean. *Contact Suzanne at scarlson-randini@cob.org or 360-778-7236 to register and receive the Zoom link for the online meeting.

Library Board Meeting

Library Board of Trustee Meetings are held monthly on the third Tuesday.

Library Closed for Christmas

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, Dec. 24, 25, and 26

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Children’s and Teen Programs

Sunday Crafternoon for Middle and High School Grades*

Do you like crafting? How about crafts and snacks? Join us the first Sunday of each month in the Lecture Room at the Central Library where we’ll do a different craft each month. Sometimes we’ll have a guest artist. The program is free, and all materials are provided. *Pre-registration for each session is required. Register at bellinghampubliclibrary.org

Open Play Time

Tuesday, December 5, 10:05 – 10:50am and 11:05 – 11:50am
Lecture Room, Central Library 

For children ages birth – 5 with siblings and family welcome. Join us for playtime and socializing
through facilitated open play. We will have a variety of fun play materials, toys, and books to
explore.

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, December 7, 6:15 – 6:45pm
Dodson Room, Central Library 

For children ages 3 – 8 with siblings and family. Join us with your favorite stuffy for a fun, cozy storytime with books, songs and felt activities. Wear your jammies (pajamas) if you’d like.

Builders Club @ the Fairhaven Branch

Wednesday, December 13, 3:00 – 5:00pm
Fireplace Room, Fairhaven Library 

For children ages 4 – 12. All supplies are provided, including Legos, straw connectors, and more.

Winter Crafts

Monday, December 18, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Lecture Room, Central Library 

For children ages 4 – 12. Create a variety of fun winter crafts. All supplies provided.

Building and Crafting Fun

Wednesday, December 20, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Lecture Room, Central Library 

Fun for children of all ages! We will have a variety of crafting and loose parts building materials for
you to create with and use your imagination.

Game Day

Thursday, December 21, 10:00am – 11:30am
Lecture Room, Central Library 

For children ages 5 – 12. Come play a variety of board games with us! We will also have Mario Kart
available to play on the Nintendo Switch.

Note of Thanks

Thursday, December 28, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Lecture Room, Central Library 

Fun for children of all ages! Use a variety of craft supplies to make thank-you notes for friends and
family. All craft supplies provided.

Brick Master Kids

Friday, December 29, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Lecture Room, Central Library 

For ages 8 – 13. Brad Bergman and Mike Tarrant (appearing on LEGO Masters, Season 4 – now
airing on HULU) will host a series of LEGO tutorials, team challenges, and speed builds. Learn
how to build for vertical height as well as horizontal strength. Once brick-building basics are
covered, we’ll dive into several challenges that will test your communication skills, teamwork, and
LEGO-building savvy. *Pre-registration is required. Register at bellinghampubliclibrary.org

New Years Eve Craft-A-Palooza

Sunday, December 31, 1:30 – 3:30pm
Lecture Room, Central Library 

For ages 9 – 13. Come make some amazing crafts with cool materials. You bring your creativity and imagination, and we will provide the supplies and snacks. *Pre-registration is required. Register at bellinghampubliclibrary.org

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Media Contact:

Annette Bagley, Head of Community Relations, Bellingham Public Library, ambagley@cob.org, 360-778-7206