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April 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Adult and three kids biking on a gravel path

Programs at multiple Bellingham Public Library locations in April 2025 include fun Spring Break activities for children of all ages, Smart Trips Workshops on bicycle transportation topics, a Learning Together Forum about Life on Land, Dementia 101 Workshops, Narcan Training and much more. The Library will also celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month with special displays and … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Highlights Arab American Heritage Month

April is National Arab American Heritage Month, honoring the contributions of Arab Americans and recognizing Arab culture. The Bellingham Public Library offers a wide-ranging assortment of materials, including books, music, films, and digital resources that highlight the lives and experiences of Arab Americans. Specific recommendations from Library staff for adults, teens and children encourage everyone … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Celebrates Women’s History Month

Pictured above are Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund and 2024 Whatcom READS author Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe. Women are trailblazers, visionaries, politicians, activists, artists, authors, doctors, sports figures, and much more. Their stories reflect the challenges they’ve faced throughout history, as well as their achievements and contributions. As we celebrate National Women’s History Month in March, Bellingham … Read more

March 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Person holds full grown salmon.

Programs at Bellingham Public Library in March 2025 include a special presentation from the City of Bellingham’s Environmental Coordinator on Fish Passage Restoration in Bellingham, and a community release party for the salmon fry that are currently being raised at the Central Library. The Library will also celebrate Women’s History Month in March with special … Read more

February 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Group of people participating in Learning Together Forum

Special programs at Bellingham Public Library in February 2025 include the return of Learning Together Forums, a new series of Basic Computer Skills classes for adults, and a full calendar of Children’s Storytimes. The Library will also honor Black History Month in February with special displays featuring a variety of books, films and music that elevate … Read more

Learning Together Forums Encourage Community Conversations

People writing words on colored paper.

In April and May 2025, Bellingham Public Library is partnering with WWU’s Sustainability Engagement Institute and the Center for Community Learning to bring back another round of the popular Learning Together Forums. These events bring our community together to talk about sustainability. All are welcome. Share your hopes and challenges related to creating a more sustainable region and meet … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Honors Black History Month in February

Black History Month was founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to recognize the achievements and experiences of Black lives throughout America. The annual celebration occurs in February to include the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, both of whom shaped Black freedom in the United States. Bellingham Public Library honors Black History … Read more

Learn About Salmon at Bellingham Public Library

Librarian holding book about salmon near fish tank

Bellingham Public Library is partnering with the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA), to hatch salmon eggs in a 55-gallon aquarium in the Bellingham Public Library Children’s Department again in 2025. The public can watch the salmon eggs transform into alevin and fry via a livestream provided by BTV, or in-person at the Central Library Children’s … Read more

Library and Connecting Community Present Local Stories

Belonging and connection are at the heart Bellingham Public Library’s mission to serve our local community. The materials in the Library’s vast collection tell diverse stories from around the globe, yet the personal stories of our local neighbors are the bridges that unite us to each other and the world. This ongoing digital storytelling project … Read more