National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States. Bellingham Public Library staff will celebrate with in-house displays, readings lists, and staff recommendations. We hope you join us in recognizing the contributions and influence of people with Latin American heritage to the history, culture, and achievements of … Read more
National Recovery Month is an annual celebration that is promoted by SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services) to recognize and support mental health and addiction recovery. SAMHSA’s public messages offer information and videos to reduce the impact of substance use and … Read more
Bellingham Public Library’s online events calendar has been upgraded and changed to the LibCal software platform from SpringShare. This has created a new look for the online calendar and new search options. Events can be displayed in a grid, list, or calendar view and sorted using different categories and audiences. For a look at the … Read more
It’s the “Dog Days of Summer” and Bellingham Public Library presents a full line-up of activities for all ages.
Looking for homemade fun this summer? Bellingham Public Library invites the public to attend and shop at two Children’s Craft Fairs: All items will be priced $5 or less, all sales will be cash only to help kids learn to count money, and everyone is welcome. More than 100 local children have signed up to … Read more
Activities for children and adults, including special events in Lee Memorial Park, downtown Bellingham.
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 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
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
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