Throughout September, Bellingham Public Library will celebrate Hispanic and Latino heritage with book displays, reading lists, and staff recommendations, as well as opportunities to hear personal stories. 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 … Read more
Bellingham Public Library features programs and events at multiple library branches, parks and community locations in August 2025, including the Children’s Craft Fair at the Bellis Fair Mall on Friday, August 22. The Friends of the Bellingham Public Library will also host a pop-up book sale at Wander Brewing on Saturday, August 2. A full schedule … Read more
What is a Graphic Novel? In August 2025, the display shelves at the Bellingham Central Library will feature graphic novels. Graphic novels are similar to comic books in that they both use artwork and language to tell a story, but graphic novels tend to be longer and go into more detail than a standard issue … Read more
Books and materials about Ability Diversity and Disability Pride will be highlighted at Bellingham Public Library in July. “The act of reading outside of your experience increases empathy. It broadens our understanding of humanity and our ideas about who we are and about what we can be.” – Jesmyn Ward, author of Salvage the Bones … Read more
Bellingham Public Library features programs and events at multiple library branches and parks in July 2025, including fun summertime programs for children and the Children’s Craft Fair at Lee Memorial Park on Friday, July 25. The Library will also celebrate Disability Pride Month with special displays, booklists, and staff recommendations throughout July. A full schedule of activities for … Read more
Bellingham Public Library has secured capital funding of $3.03 million in the 2025-2027 Washington State budget for the Bellingham Central Library Renovation. The allocation represents a $2 million Library Capital Improvement Program (LCIP) grant, as well as $1.03 million in Local & Community Projects (LCP) funding, both administered by the WA State Department of Commerce. … Read more
Programs and events at multiple Bellingham Public Library locations in June 2025 include Summer Reading beginning June 1, the final Learning Together Forum June 24, and Library Card Night at the Bellingham Bells June 26. The Library will also celebrate Pride Month with special displays, booklists, and staff recommendations throughout June. A full schedule of activities for … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride in June. As always, Library staff have great recommendations for books, dvds and music for all ages. Books for Adults From biographies and memoirs to fiction written by LGBTQ authors or featuring LGBTQ characters, you can look forward to some great reading this month! Library staff are happy … Read more
Bellingham Public Library is partnering with WWU’s Sustainability Engagement Institute and the Center for Community Learning to bring back another round of the popular Learning Together Forums. These events bring our community together to talk about sustainability. All are welcome. Share your hopes and challenges related to creating a more sustainable region and meet others doing inspirational work. Participants … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library and the Whatcom Literacy Council invite people who cannot afford computer classes to sign-up for Basic Computer Skills classes on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., May 6 – June 10, 2025. The classes will be held in the Lecture Room located on the ground floor of the Central … Read more
Celebrate the spirit of the season by helping the Library build a brighter future for our community! As you consider your year-end giving, we invite you to support the Bellingham Central Library interior renovation - a project that will create welcoming, modern spaces for learning, connection, and discovery, with a focus on refreshed areas for children and teens. Your generosity ensures that our library continues to grow with the needs of our patrons.
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