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February 2023 Bellingham Public Library Programs and Events

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Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs for adults and children in February 2023. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, Bellis Fair Mall and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. Adult Programs Tech Basics Coaching Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2:00 – 4:00 pmSkillShare Space, Bellingham Central LibraryPre-registration required* With the help … Read more

Resilience Circle Digital Stories Share Local Indigenous Voices

Resilience Circle is a collection of digital stories told by Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribal Members in June 2022 in collaboration with Northwest Indian College and Bellingham Public Library. The videos were created in a workshop facilitated by Connecting Community, to encourage healing through personal storytelling. We offer a sincere thank you to each of … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Provides Conversation Starters

The mission of the Bellingham Public Library is Connecting Our Community with Each Other and the World. One of the best ways to do that is through shared experiences that get a good conversation going. Whether you’re part of a book club, or just want to discuss a book, or want to start a regular … Read more

Library and Police Partner For Literacy

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In August 2022, the Bellingham Police Department (BPD) and the Bellingham Public Library began a new collaborative partnership. The goal is to increase literacy, foster a positive relationship between children and law enforcement in the Bellingham, WA community, and connect kids with the public library system.  Known as the BPD Literacy Initiative, the partnership kicked-off … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Celebrates Dog Days in August

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The Dog Days of Summer are upon us, and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate our canine friends! If you love dogs, you’ll love this month’s recommendations and photos from Bellingham Public Library staff! And hopefully the heat of the sun will be just right for lounging with a furry friend, a good book and … Read more

Patron data downloaded without authorization

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A recent data breach at Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) that affected some library services also resulted in the unauthorized downloading of Bellingham Public Library patron data. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. At this time, 735 Bellingham Public Library patrons are affected. Our library and city teams, in collaboration with WCLS, are working … Read more

Bellingham Public Library Celebrates Triviamania! in July

The Bellingham Public Library celebrates Triviamania! in July. Do you love trivia or books about pop culture, history, geography, sports, science and more? As always, our staff have great recommendations to get you started. Books for Adults Who? Where? When? Why? What? How? Folks who love trivia want to know the answers to these questions … Read more

Summer Storytimes at Bellingham Central Library and Bellis Fair Mall

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Bellingham Public Library will host a series of summer Storytimes for children ages birth – 8 years starting June 27 and running five weeks through July 28, 2022. Programs will be held in-person at the Central Library on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and at Bellis Fair Mall on Wednesdays. All Library programs are free of … Read more

Libraries Kick Off 2022 Summer Reading Program

June 7, 2022 – Bellingham/Whatcom County, WA – The annual Summer Reading program for kids, teens and adults is underway at local public libraries. Pick up a Summer Reading card at Bellingham Public Library or Whatcom County Library System branches or download a card at the library systems’ websites, bellinghampubliclibrary.com/summer-reading or wcls.org/summer-reading. Cards are available in English, Punjabi, Russian … Read more

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