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November 2026 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Beginning in November, many Bellingham Public Library programs for adults and children will transition to the new Bellis Fair Library Multipurpose Room, at space 614 inside Bellis Fair Mall, next door to the Bellis Fair Library Branch. Highlights for the month include a continuation of the Participate in Democracy series for adults, as well as … Read more

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Library seeks candidates for Board of Trustees position

The Bellingham Public Library Board of Trustees seeks candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board. Pending City Council approval, the successful candidate will serve a full-term beginning March 14, 2027. A first review of applications will begin Thursday, December 10, 2026 for applications received by 4:00 pm on Monday, November 30, 2026. The Board … Read more

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Bellingham Public Library Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

Throughout September, Bellingham Public Library will celebrate Hispanic and Latino heritage with book displays, reading lists, and staff recommendations. Please join us in recognizing the contributions and influence of people with Latin American heritage to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Enacted into federal law in 1988, National Hispanic Heritage Month is … Read more