All Library programs are free of charge. Please read the following list carefully for appropriate ages, days and times. Visit the Bellingham Public Library online events calendar.
Summer Reading and Children’s Craft Fair registration begin June 1, 2026. Note: All Bellingham Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth.
Smart Trips Workshop: Bike Maintenance
Thursday, May 28, 4:00 – 5:45 pm
SkillShare Space, Central Library
Drop by the SkillShare space to practice basic bike maintenance with Libby Chenault from Smart Trips. Learn how to lube a chain, pump a tire or fix a flat, then take your new skills home to keep your bike rolling smoothly. Find out which tools are essential, how often you should perform these simple tasks and when your bike needs a more serious repair. Note: You will not be able to bring your own bicycle into the Library for this event.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting
Monday, June 8, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
Monthly meeting of the library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). For more information about TAB, or how to become a member, visit https://bellinghampubliclibrary.org/teen-advisory-board.
Let’s Read! A Middle Grade Book Group*
Thursday, June 11, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For youth entering 5th – 8th grade in the fall. Join us for book discussion, activities, and snacks. *Pre-registration is required. Contact Lesley at lsnorman@cob.org for registration information.
Art Lab
Thursday, June 18, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For youth in 5th – 8th grade. Feeling creative? Come to Art Lab! Each month we will focus on a specific art medium and we’ll get creative together. All supplies provided.
The Joy of Typing Snail Mail
Saturday, June 20, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
Discover the joy of hand-crafted communication and hands‑on creativity in this special event that brings together Library program favorites Correspondence Club and Typewriters 101. Create postcards, birthday greetings, and mail art with a manually typewritten address or salutation, then add the perfect finishing touch with a variety of provided art supplies. Whether you’re decorating an envelope, surprising a friend with a heartfelt note, or crafting a keepsake to mail to yourself, you’ll find plenty of inspiration. All ages and abilities are welcome to join and explore, create, and connect through the art of old-fashioned correspondence.
Backyard Boogie: Books & Beats
Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lee Memorial Park, 210 Central Ave
For school age kids up to 8th grade and their families. Join us for a dance and craft party! Crafts for kids in 4th through 8th grade (and younger with adult assistance), outdoor games, and groovy tunes. Come dressed as your favorite book character!
Create a Zine!
Tuesday, July 7, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Friday, July 9, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For youth in 6th – 8th grade. Learn about self-publishing and DIY culture using zines as a medium. Zines can explore any topic and genre. Let’s get creative using fun materials such as rubber stamps, sparkly paint pens, washi tape, and more! All supplies and snacks are provided.
Updated 5/22/2026
