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Community Voices Kits

Bellingham Public Library Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that we gather on territory that has been the traditional and ancestral homeland to the Lhaq’temish (Lummi people), the Nooksack people, and other Coast Salish tribes of this region Since Time Immemorial.

We honor our shared responsibility to this land and these waters, we commit to learning from indigenous wisdom, and we strive to repair and deepen our relationships as neighbors and friends.

What Are Community Voices Kits?

Parent and child reading together.

Community Voices Book Kits center and celebrate diverse voices and experiences in our community. These kits, curated by the Bellingham Public Library children’s staff will provide stories, conversation opportunities and resources for families that help bridge learning, understanding and connection with each other.

Learn more about Community Voices Kits Here:

Each kit is comprised of its own unique titles. If you like one, be sure to check out our other kits listed below

Reserve Your Community Voices Kit Here

Race, Belonging and Connection

Use the books and resources in these kits to talk with children about race and the diverse experiences of children and families who live in our community

Want to dive deeper? Check out the Guide for Using Community Voices Kits that is included in each of our kits, including how to use the kit with children and reflection and development for caregivers sharing the kits with children.

Love the books included in the kits and looking for more? Check out our librarian curated booklists

This is not an all-encompassing selection. Have an idea for a new list or title? We’d love to hear it! Fill out an AskUs Form.

Celebrations Book Kits

The books in these kits are starting points for talking and learning about traditions and holidays from a rich variety of backgrounds.

Want more books? Check out our librarian curated booklist:

This is not an all-encompassing selection. Have an idea for a new list or title? We’d love to hear it! Fill out an AskUs Form.