April 2026 Programs and Events at the Bellingham Public Library
Free activities for children, teens and adults throughout the month.
Bellingham Public Library Celebrates Poetry, Plays, and Short Stories in April
April is National Poetry Month. Bellingham Public Library has hundreds of books and films filled with great poetry for all ages. The Library’s displays and recommendations this month feature poetry, and also shine a spotlight on plays and short story collections. From love to war, and all that lies in between, the Library has poems … Read more
Bellingham Public Library Participates in One Book, One Coast
The Bellingham Public Library and the Whatcom County Library System will join more than 190 libraries across California, Oregon, and Washington this spring for One Book, One Coast, the largest book club on the West Coast. See the full list of participating library systems at LACountyLibrary.org/oboc. One Book, One Coast is a shared community reading … Read more
March 2026 Programs and Events at the Bellingham Public Library
Activities for all ages, including children, teens and adults.
Bellingham Public Library Celebrates Women’s History Month in March
March 8, 2026 is the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day. 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 Public Library offers a … Read more
February 2026 Programs and Events at the Bellingham Public Library
Bellingham Public Library honors Black History Month in February with book displays and recommendations for children, teens and adults. The Library also features salmon egg hatching, and the following variety of free programs for all ages throughout the month. Visit BellinghamPublicLibrary.org for more information about Library services and programs. All Bellingham Public Library locations will be closed … Read more
Bellingham Central Library Renovation Phase 2 Moves Forward with Design
Updates will create modern, accessible spaces for children and teens
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
January Programs and Events at Bellingham Public Library
Happy New Year! The Bellingham Public Library features special programs and events for children, teens and adults in January 2026.
Learn About Salmon at Bellingham Public Library
The chum salmon fry that came to the Bellingham Public Library Children’s Department as eggs on January 12, 2026 have been released into Whatcom Creek to begin their new life in the wild! Thank you to everyone who made this program possible: Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, City of Bellingham Public Works, the Friends of the … Read more