Bellingham Public Library has received a “Certificate of Substantial Completion” for the Central Branch main floor remodel project. This designation allows Library staff to complete several additional tasks required for reopening the Central Library in late spring 2021. At the same time, the Library will continue to provide Curbside Holds Pickup Service, remote Help Desk, … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, May 12, 2021—The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has begun the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this program will make available up to $3.2 billion worth of consumer discounts on broadband services and equipment like computers and tablets. “This program will have a tremendous, positive impact on so many … Read more
Get outside this year and enjoy access to Washington State public lands by borrowing a backpack with a free Discover Pass through Bellingham Public Library. Check Out Washington is a collaboration between the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Washington State Library to allow individuals to “check out a state park” without paying the … Read more
Curbside services continue to be available during construction Bellingham Public Library and the Public Works department are working with Tiger Construction and RMC Architects to remodel the main floor of the Central Library located at 210 Central Avenue. The changes in the Central Library Main Floor Remodel project will improve patrons’ use of this busy … Read more
Bellingham Unity Committee commemorated Black History Month, with a virtual event on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, providing an evening of entertainment and education for all. Watch the video to be inspired by an exceptional group of black women who have made a special mark on our community. Bellingham Public Library was honored to provide the technical … Read more
To encourage racial equity and understanding, a group of powerful community voices gathered in November 2020 to share their lived experiences in Bellingham, WA through personal storytelling and video. This Digitial Storytelling project, titled The Unrooted Experience, came to life in the middle of the COVID19 pandemic – at the same time that a call … Read more
All regions remain in Phase 1 until January 18, 2021
The Washington State Department of Health announced that people who meet the criteria for Phase 1B Tier 1 are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, but demand far surpasses supply, and officials urge patience. Phase 1B Tier 1 includes: Whatcom County is continuing to prioritize Phase 1A eligible people for vaccination because vaccine demand continues to … Read more
Bellingham Public Library Board of Trustees welcomes new member Kristy Van Ness, who begins her first term Jan. 19, 2021 through Dec. 2025. Van Ness is a resident of the Sunnyland neighborhood of Bellingham and a retired public involvement consultant. She’s active with Sunnyland Elementary School, volunteering at the school library and working with the … Read more
Bellingham Public Library is proud to join the Pickford Film Center in co-presenting The Library That Dolly Built, a behind-the-scenes look at the international non-profit program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The film is available now through January 2021 at the Pickford Film Center’s online virtual screening room: The Library That Dolly Built – Pickford Film … Read more
Miranda, our Library Events Coordinator recommends "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy" by Jamie Ford for APIDA Month.
“This fascinating book of historical and future fiction takes you through eight matrilineal generations following the arrival of Afong Moy, known as the first woman to immigrate from China to the U.S. Through the interwoven stories of Afong Moy and her descendants, we learn how inherited trauma of ancestors can impact the lives of their descendants at the cellular level. The action all leads up to one woman’s attempt to change the outcomes for her daughter.”
Request a copy of "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy" today!
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Miranda, our Library Events Coordinator recommends "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy" by Jamie Ford for APIDA Month.
“This fascinating book of historical and future fiction takes you through eight matrilineal generations following the arrival of Afong Moy, known as the first woman to immigrate from China to the U.S. Through the interwoven stories of Afong Moy and her descendants, we learn how inherited trauma of ancestors can impact the lives of their descendants at the cellular level. The action all leads up to one woman’s attempt to change the outcomes for her daughter.”
Request a copy of "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy" today!
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