Library director announces retirement after 40-year career in library administration
Library Director Pam Kiesner announced today she will retire from her position as head of the Bellingham Public Library at the end of 2016.
Nationwide library review provides inspiring facilities roadmap
A library is not just a building that holds books (though, true, that can be magical!). It is a space that serves and advances the community.
Libraries promote equity, diversity and inclusion
Libraries can be places of comfort and support during sad and challenging times, and serve as powerful forces for change by promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.
Libraries serve as dynamic learning centers and catalysts for change
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
Bellingham Public Library proud to support organizations offering free services in our facilities
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “tax season”? You may not think of celebrating, but we do!
Data and community feedback help tell Bellingham Public Library story
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.
Library celebrates NaNoWriMo and the joy of writing with events throughout November
The largest writing event in the world – NaNoWriMo – returns to Bellingham next month, and the Bellingham Public Library is providing dozens of events for beginning and veteran NaNo participants.
Library seeks writers to celebrate NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month – in November
We’re looking for local authors and writing instructors to help us celebrate National Novel Writing Month in November at the Bellingham Public Library.
Library offers early literacy tips and tools for parents and caregivers
Do you have a baby, toddler or preschooler in your life? You are that child’s first and best teacher!
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?
The Bellingham Reads Adult Book Group will be reading and discussing "Going Infinite" by Michael Lewis in June. The group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month (no meeting in July), and there is an in-person option as well as an online meetup.
"Going Infinite" is available through the library in print, as a book club kit, and as a downloadable eAudiobook or eBook. Join us on Tuesday, June 24, from 12 - 1pm in the Lecture Room at the Central Library, or call Suzanne at 360-778-7236 to register for the online meeting from 6:30 - 7:30pm that evening.
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