The Fairhaven Branch of the Bellingham Public Library turns 120 in 2024. Located at 1117 12th St., the building was dedicated on Dec. 20, 1904. When constructed, it was heralded as a “magnificent monument to culture and education” by the Bellingham Reveille. Community Memories Ryan Hashagen, Owner and Founder, Icicle Industries “I am incredibly grateful … Read more
December programs for Bellingham Public Library include the new Youth Winter Craft Fair at Bellis Fair Mall on Dec. 8, a variety of youth programs during the holiday season, and numerous programs for adults. Special displays will feature the Best of the Library 2024 Staff Picks for all ages. All Library programs are free of … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library offers a full line-up of programs and events for all ages in November 2024. Special displays and reading recommendations from Library staff will feature Native American Heritage Month and Seasonal Fuzziness. Locations are noted below for each program, including the Central Library, the Bellis Fair Branch, the Fairhaven Library Branch, and … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library Board of Trustees seeks candidates to fill a vacancy on the board. Pending City Council approval, the successful candidate will serve a full term beginning February 10, 2025. A first review of applications will begin Friday, November 15, 2024 for applications received by 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 14. The Board … Read more
Autumn is here and the Bellingham Public Library offers a full line-up of programs and events for all ages in October 2024. Special displays and reading recommendations from Library staff will feature Hispanic Heritage Month, Horror, Emergency Preparedness, and Voting. Locations are noted below for each program, including the Central Library, the Bellis Fair Branch, … Read more
Addiction touches the lives of millions of people every year. We hear about it, we experience it, but we don’t openly talk about it. In honor of National Recovery Month in September, Bellingham Public Library and multiple partners will host “What Is Addiction? Plain Talk for Our Community,” on Thursday, Sept. 12, 7:00 p.m. at … Read more
Autumn is just around the corner and the Bellingham Public Library offers a full line-up of programs and events for all ages in September 2024. Special events will honor National Recovery Month, Banned Books Week, and Whatcom Water Week. Special displays will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month and Voting. The Friends of the Bellingham Public Library … 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
Reaching the end of the year is often bittersweet – it’s hard to believe the time has passed, but it’s wonderful to reflect on all of the year’s adventures and accomplishments. Please join us for a look back at Bellingham Public Library 2023 Highlights. 2023 Library Service Highlights Opening of the Bellis Fair Library Branch … Read more