As 2024 comes to a close, Bellingham Public Library is grateful to reflect on the year and celebrate many special moments shared with our community. Here is a look back at Bellingham Public Library 2024 Highlights. 2024 Library Service Highlights New Faces at the Library It takes a hard-working crew of folks to do all … Read more
The Fairhaven Branch of the Bellingham Public Library turns 120 in 2024. Located at 1117 12th St., the building was dedicated on Dec. 20, 1904. When constructed, it was heralded as a “magnificent monument to culture and education” by the Bellingham Reveille. Community Memories Ryan Hashagen, Owner and Founder, Icicle Industries “I am incredibly grateful … Read more
December programs for Bellingham Public Library include the new Youth Winter Craft Fair at Bellis Fair Mall on Dec. 8, a variety of youth programs during the holiday season, and numerous programs for adults. Special displays will feature the Best of the Library 2024 Staff Picks for all ages. All Library programs are free of … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library offers a full line-up of programs and events for all ages in November 2024. Special displays and reading recommendations from Library staff will feature Native American Heritage Month and Seasonal Fuzziness. Locations are noted below for each program, including the Central Library, the Bellis Fair Branch, the Fairhaven Library Branch, and … Read more
November is recognized nationally as Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the history, culture, and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples. At Bellingham Public Library we celebrate this heritage through our commitment to recognizing and supporting Indigenous voices. Our Library staff thoughtfully curates recommendations for reading, listening, and viewing across all ages, offering … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library Board of Trustees seeks candidates to fill a vacancy on the board. Pending City Council approval, the successful candidate will serve a full term beginning February 10, 2025. A first review of applications will begin Friday, November 15, 2024 for applications received by 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 14. The Board … Read more
Spooky season is upon us and the Bellingham Public Library staff are serving up a bubbling cauldron full of horror story recommendations for all ages. In an article titled “Why do we enjoy horror?” Associate Professor Haiyang Yang, a behavioral scientist at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, explains that “stimulation is one of the driving … Read more
Autumn is here and the Bellingham Public Library offers a full line-up of programs and events for all ages in October 2024. Special displays and reading recommendations from Library staff will feature Hispanic Heritage Month, Horror, Emergency Preparedness, and Voting. Locations are noted below for each program, including the Central Library, the Bellis Fair Branch, … Read more
Addiction touches the lives of millions of people every year. We hear about it, we experience it, but we don’t openly talk about it. In honor of National Recovery Month in September, Bellingham Public Library and multiple partners will host “What Is Addiction? Plain Talk for Our Community,” on Thursday, Sept. 12, 7:00 p.m. at … Read more
Autumn is just around the corner and the Bellingham Public Library offers a full line-up of programs and events for all ages in September 2024. Special events will honor National Recovery Month, Banned Books Week, and Whatcom Water Week. Special displays will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month and Voting. The Friends of the Bellingham Public Library … Read more
Every one of us will experience disability at some point in our lives, whether it is permanent or temporary, the result of genetics, aging, injury, or disease. Disability Pride Month commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. It's also an opportunity to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of people living with disabilities, raise awareness, promote inclusion and honor the history and challenges they have faced.
We're celebrating Disability Pride Month in July with physical displays of books and materials at all of our locations, as well as book lists and recommendations from library staff. Visit us in person or online at our website to check it out!
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