All Library programs are free of charge. Please read the following list carefully for appropriate ages, days and times. NOTE: Regular storytimes are on a break until July 7.
Builders Club
Monday, June 9, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For children ages 4 to 12. Unleash the builder in you. Join us for monthly building challenges. All supplies are provided, including Legos, straw connectors, and more. Duplos and other blocks will also be available for younger children.
Builders Club at the Fairhaven Branch
Wednesday, June 11, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Fireplace Room, Fairhaven Library
For children ages 4 to 12. Unleash the builder in you. All supplies are provided, including Legos, straw connectors, and more. Duplos and other blocks will also be available for younger children.
Let’s Read! A Middle Grade Book Group
Thursday, June 12, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For youth in 5th – 8th grade. Please contact Lesley at lsnorman@cob.org for more information.
Are you a middle schooler who would like to hang out and talk about books? If so, join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month for our Middle Grade Book Group. We pick different books, we read them, and then each month we get together to talk about that book and have snacks!
Summer Night Stories
5:15 – 5:45 pm
Lee Memorial Park, Central Library
For children ages 3 – 8 and their families. Delight in an evening of stories, songs, and games! Bring a blanket to sit on if you’d like.
Sunday Crafternoon
Sunday, June 22, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages 9 – 14. Do you like crafting? Join us for fun and creative crafting. The program is free, and all snacks and materials are provided. No registration required.
Middle Grade Meet-Up
Tuesday, June 24, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For youth entering grades 5th – 8th grade in the Fall. Join library staff and members of our Middle Grade Book Group for fun activities, snacks, and lots of talking about books! Registration is not required. All snacks and supplies provided. Questions? Email lsnorman@cob.org
Summer Fun!
Wednesday, June 25, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lee Memorial Park, Central Library
Fun for children of all ages! Join us for a variety of fun – bubbles, hopscotch, StoryWalk®, and more!
Pokémon Club
Thursday, June 26, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lecture Room, Central Library
For ages 7 – 11. Join fellow Pokémon fanatics for a Pokémon meet-up. All experience levels welcome! Come with friends or make new ones! Enjoy crafts, games, and other activities.
Library Card Night @ Bellingham Bells
Thursday, June 26, 5:30 pm gates open, 6:35 pm first pitch
Joe Martin Field
Kick off Summer Reading with a Library party at the ballpark! Show your library card at the Bellingham Bells gate on June 26 for a free general admission ticket to the home game that night. One ticket per library card.
Summer Crafts
Friday, June 27, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Bellis Fair Branch Library
For children ages 2 and up. Create a variety of fun summer crafts. All supplies provided.
Cuentos al parque / Stories at the Park
El sábado, el 28 de junio / Saturday, June 28, 10:30 – 11:15 am
Fairhaven Branch Library Lawn
Una hora de cuentos bilingües al aire libre para niños de todas las edades y sus cuidadores/familias. Acompáñennos para cuentos y canciones divertidos en español y inglés–¡y burbujas!
A bilingual outdoor storytime for kids of all ages and their caregivers/families. Join us for fun stories and songs in both Spanish and English—plus bubbles!
Page updated 6/4/2025
