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July 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Bellingham Public Library features programs and events at multiple library branches and parks in July 2025, including fun summertime programs for children and the Children’s Craft Fair at Lee Memorial Park on Friday, July 25. The Library will also celebrate Disability Pride Month with special displays, booklists, and staff recommendations throughout July. A full schedule of activities for … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Secures State Funding for Renovation

Bellingham Public Library has secured capital funding of $3.03 million in the 2025-2027 Washington State budget for the Bellingham Central Library Renovation. The allocation represents a $2 million Library Capital Improvement Program (LCIP) grant, as well as $1.03 million in Local & Community Projects (LCP) funding, both administered by the WA State Department of Commerce. … Read more

June 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Programs and events at multiple Bellingham Public Library locations in June 2025 include Summer Reading beginning June 1, the final Learning Together Forum June 24, and Library Card Night at the Bellingham Bells June 26. The Library will also celebrate Pride Month with special displays, booklists, and staff recommendations throughout June. A full schedule of activities for … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Celebrates Pride Month in June

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The Bellingham Public Library celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride in June. As always, Library staff have great recommendations for books, dvds and music for all ages. Books for Adults From biographies and memoirs to fiction written by LGBTQ authors or featuring LGBTQ characters, you can look forward to some great reading this month! Library staff are happy … Read more

Learning Together Forums Encourage Community Conversations

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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 others doing inspirational work. Participants … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Honors Jewish American Heritage Month in May

May is national Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating “the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture.”  Bellingham Public Library will honor the heritage of our Jewish American community members with displays of books, materials and staff recommendations at the Central Library in May. Jewish American Book Recommendations for Adults See also this … Read more

May 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

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Programs at multiple Bellingham Public Library locations in May 2025 include Meet-A-Truck events for kids in partnership with Public Works, a Learning Together Forum, Mental Health Awareness Month info, the Friends of the Library May Book Sale, Smart Trips workshops on bicycle transportation topics, and much more. The Library will also celebrate Asian, Pacific Islander, and … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Celebrates APIDA Month in May

Display of books

The Bellingham Public Library celebrates Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American (APIDA) Month with books, films and more that feature APIDA authors, characters, and experiences. Library staff have great recommendations and lists to get you started. Included in APIDA Month celebrations are people from all of the countries located on the Asian continent, India, and … Read more