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June 2024 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

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Bellingham Public Library presents a full line-up of programs and events in June 2024. Highlights for the month include the kick-off of Summer Reading for adults and children on June 1, Library Card Night with the Bellingham Bells on June 20, and recognition of Pride Month with special lists of recommended library materials. Locations are … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Celebrates Pride Month in June

The Bellingham Public Library celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride in June. As always, our staff have great recommendations to get you started. 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 to help you find … Read more

May 2024 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

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Bellingham Public Library presents a full line-up of programs and events for adults and children in May 2024. Special highlights include the continuation of a series of Learning Together Forums in partnership with WWU’s Sustainability Engagement Institute and Center for Community Learning, the Birchwood Garden Club’s annual plant sale, and the Friends of the Library Book Sale. … Read more

April 2024 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Bellingham Public Library presents a full line-up of programs and events for adults and children in April 2024. Special highlights include an Author Visit with Parisa Akhbari on April 6, and the kickoff of a series of Learning Together Forums on April 18 in partnership with WWU’s Sustainability Engagement Institute and Center for Community Learning. … Read more

March 2024 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

Bellingham Public Library presents a full line-up of programs and events for adults and children in March 2024. The Library’s special themes for the month are Women’s History, Salmon, and Whatcom READS. Special highlights include Whatcom READS: An Evening with Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe at Mount Baker Theatre on March 15, and a Community Salmon Release … Read more

February 2024 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

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Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs and events for adults and children in February 2024. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, the Bellis Fair Branch, the Fairhaven Library Branch and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. All programs are free of charge. Adult Programs Library Basics Tech Coaching* Wednesdays, February … Read more

January 2024 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

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Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs and events for adults and children in January 2024. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, the Bellis Fair Branch, the Fairhaven Library Branch and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. All programs are free of charge. Library Closed for New Years Day and Martin … Read more

Bellingham Public Library 2023 Highlights

Reaching the end of the year is often bittersweet – it’s hard to believe the time has passed, but it’s wonderful to reflect on all of the year’s adventures and accomplishments. Please join us for a look back at Bellingham Public Library 2023 Highlights. 2023 Library Service Highlights Opening of the Bellis Fair Library Branch … Read more