What is a Graphic Novel? In August 2025, the display shelves at the Bellingham Central Library will feature graphic novels. Graphic novels are similar to comic books in that they both use artwork and language to tell a story, but graphic novels tend to be longer and go into more detail than a standard issue … Read more
Books and materials about Ability Diversity and Disability Pride will be highlighted at Bellingham Public Library in July. “The act of reading outside of your experience increases empathy. It broadens our understanding of humanity and our ideas about who we are and about what we can be.” – Jesmyn Ward, author of Salvage the Bones … Read more
Bellingham Public Library features programs and events at multiple library branches and parks in July 2025, including fun summertime programs for children and the Children’s Craft Fair at Lee Memorial Park on Friday, July 25. The Library will also celebrate Disability Pride Month with special displays, booklists, and staff recommendations throughout July. A full schedule of activities for … Read more
Bellingham Public Library has secured capital funding of $3.03 million in the 2025-2027 Washington State budget for the Bellingham Central Library Renovation. The allocation represents a $2 million Library Capital Improvement Program (LCIP) grant, as well as $1.03 million in Local & Community Projects (LCP) funding, both administered by the WA State Department of Commerce. … Read more
Programs and events at multiple Bellingham Public Library locations in June 2025 include Summer Reading beginning June 1, the final Learning Together Forum June 24, and Library Card Night at the Bellingham Bells June 26. The Library will also celebrate Pride Month with special displays, booklists, and staff recommendations throughout June. A full schedule of activities for … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride in June. As always, Library staff have great recommendations for books, dvds and music for all ages. 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 … Read more
Bellingham Public Library is partnering with WWU’s Sustainability Engagement Institute and the Center for Community Learning to bring back another round of the popular Learning Together Forums. These events bring our community together to talk about sustainability. All are welcome. Share your hopes and challenges related to creating a more sustainable region and meet others doing inspirational work. Participants … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library and the Whatcom Literacy Council invite people who cannot afford computer classes to sign-up for Basic Computer Skills classes on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., May 6 – June 10, 2025. The classes will be held in the Lecture Room located on the ground floor of the Central … Read more
May is national Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrating “the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture.” Bellingham Public Library will honor the heritage of our Jewish American community members with displays of books, materials and staff recommendations at the Central Library in May. Jewish American Book Recommendations for Adults See also this … Read more
Programs at multiple Bellingham Public Library locations in May 2025 include Meet-A-Truck events for kids in partnership with Public Works, a Learning Together Forum, Mental Health Awareness Month info, the Friends of the Library May Book Sale, Smart Trips workshops on bicycle transportation topics, and much more. The Library will also celebrate Asian, Pacific Islander, and … Read more