The chum salmon fry that came to the Bellingham Public Library Children’s Department as eggs on January 12, 2026 have been released into Whatcom Creek to begin their new life in the wild! Thank you to everyone who made this program possible: Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, City of Bellingham Public Works, the Friends of the … Read more
Throughout the month of January 2026 Bellingham Public Library is celebrating all the ways in which plants and animals improve our lives, and the ways in which we can help them live THEIR best lives.
A listing of all the December 2025 Bellingham Public Library programs and events
Information about the Bellingham Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge for adults
Bellingham Public Library 2025 highlights and special events
Bellingham Public Library provides a number of ideas for getting conversations started.
Bellingham Public Library celebrates Native American Heritage Month in November with displays of books and reading recommendations from library staff.
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
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
Dark and Stormy Recommendations for October featuring suspense and horror books
The City of Bellingham and Bellingham Public Library have introduced a new way to view PDFs on our website. Many documents now include an accessible, mobile-friendly version that is easier to read and navigate.