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Bellingham Public Library 2025 Highlights
Bellingham Public Library 2025 highlights and special events
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Bellingham Public Library Provides Conversation Starters
Bellingham Public Library provides a number of ideas for getting conversations started.
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Bellingham Public Library Celebrates Native American Heritage Month in November
Bellingham Public Library celebrates Native American Heritage Month in November with displays of books and reading recommendations from library staff.
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November 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events
Bellingham Public Library features special programs and events for children, teens and adults at multiple library branches in November 2025, including a Stuffy Sleepover for children on Nov. 18, and a Book Club Social for adults on Nov. 15. The Library will also honor Native American Heritage Month with displays of materials, book lists, and … Read more
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Library to close on Sundays beginning December 14, 2025
Dear Library Community, I want to share an important update about our library hours and the steps we’re taking to ensure our services remain strong and sustainable. Beginning Sunday, December 14, pending final adoption of the 2026 City of Bellingham budget, all Bellingham Public Library locations will be closed on Sundays. This decision was not … Read more
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Dark and Stormy Recommendations for October
Dark and Stormy Recommendations for October featuring suspense and horror books
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October 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events
Bellingham Public Library features special programs and events for children, teens and adults at multiple library branches in October 2025. The Library continues to honor national Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15 with displays of materials, book lists, and staff recommendations. A full schedule of activities is listed below. All Bellingham Public Library activities are free of … Read more
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September 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events
Join us for a fun Water Week Storywalk® on Friday, September 12!
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Bellingham Public Library Honors Hispanic Heritage Month
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
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August 2025 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events
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