By Pamela Nyberg Kiesner, Director, Bellingham Public Library It is more important than ever for individuals and organizations to stand strong against hate and intolerance and support equity, diversity and inclusion, as our nation reflects on our recent Presidential election and looks to the future. The election of the President of the United States is … Read more

Trying to reserve a meeting room online? Searching for the next storytime? Need help with a research project and can’t find what you need? Great news for our online users: We’re improving the library’s website to help patrons discover and use these library resources and many, many others! We’ll be making changes to www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org in … Read more

Library Director Pam Kiesner announced today she will retire from her position as head of the Bellingham Public Library at the end of 2016.

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 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.

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

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “tax season”? You may not think of celebrating, but we do!

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.