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Libraries serve as dynamic learning centers and catalysts for change

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By Pamela Nyberg Kiesner, Bellingham Public Library Libraries are in the midst of a renaissance, fueled by rapid advances in technology and changes in the communities we serve.  No longer just places for books and reference help, we offer free services that transform lives. We support digital literacy and lifelong learning, contributing to education, employment, … Read more

Data and community feedback help tell Bellingham Public Library story

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When it comes to measures of success, the Bellingham Public Library stacks up exceptionally well when compared to libraries across the state. The data confirms that Bellinghamsters love their library, use it extensively and receive great value for their public dollars.

Our Friends: Key to Bellingham Public Library success

Can you name a non-profit organization in Bellingham that has contributed nearly half a million dollars to our community in the past five years, with no paid staff and few administrative costs?

Joyce Morse Reference Library open, online & by appointment

Morse Library

A new reference collection of more than 500 titles focusing on art and regional history is now accessible to community members and Whatcom County researchers, thanks to a partnership between the Whatcom Museum and the Bellingham Public Library, and generous donations to the Museum.