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Storytimes and Children’s Programs

All Library programs are free of charge. Please read the following list carefully for appropriate ages, days and times.

Baby Time*

Wednesdays, April 16 – May 28 (no class on May 21)

2:30 – 3:30 pm

Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch

Fridays, April 18 – May 30 (no class on May 23)

10:30 – 11:30 am

Dodson Room, Central Library

For babies ages birth – 12 months with an adult partner. Songs, rhymes, bounces, movement, and stories! *Pre-registration is required! Registration is for all 6 weeks. Call 360-778-7266 or email Bernice at bchang@cob.org for registration information for the next session.

Cuentos y cantos / Stories and Songs

Los miércoles, el 30 de abril – el 14 de mayo / Wednesdays, May 7 & May 14, 4:00 – 4:40 pm (May 7 session is cancelled.)
Dodson Room, la biblioteca central
Dodson Room, Central Library

Los sábados, el 3, 10, y 17 de mayo / Saturdays, May 3, 10, & 17, 11:05 – 11:45 am
El centro de aprendizaje temprano, La sucursal del centro comercial Bellis Fair

Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Mall Branch

Una hora de cuentos bilingües para niños y sus cuidadores/familias. Disfrute de cuentos y canciones divertidos en español y inglés. A bilingual storytime for kids and their caregivers/families. Enjoy fun stories and songs in both Spanish and English.

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays, May 1, 8, & 15, 10:30 – 11:00 am

Dodson Room, Central Library

For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Join us for fun and engaging stories, songs, fingerplays, and a simple craft.

Library Explorers

Thursdays, May 1, 8, & 15*, 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library (*May 15 session will be in the Dodson Room at the Central Library)

For ages 6 – 10 with families welcome. Explore the world and wonders of the library through fun stories, experiments, crafts and more.

Stories and Play

Fridays, May 2, 9, & 16

10:05 – 11:05 am and 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

For children ages 3 – 5. This is a storytime and facilitated play experience for young children and the adults who take care of them. Come enjoy stories, songs, play and activities.

Little Storytime

Mondays, May 5 & 12

Tuesdays, May 6 & 13

10:05 – 10:35 am, 10:35 – 11:05 am, and 11:05 – 11:35 am

Dodson Room, Central Library

For children ages birth – 3 with an adult partner. Join us for simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Lots of fun!

Little Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch

Wednesdays, May 7 & 14

10:05 – 10:35 am, 10:45 – 11:15 am, and 11:25 – 11:55 am

Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch

For children ages birth – 3 with an adult partner. Join us for simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Lots of fun.

Preschool Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch

Wednesdays, May 7 & 14*, 12:05 – 12:35 pm

Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch

For children ages 3 – 5 with an adult partner. Join us for fun and engaging stories, songs, fingerplays, and a simple craft. *Note: May 14 will be a special Storytime with the City of Bellingham Public Works crew reading in English and Spanish, with an opportunity to meet the trucks that help our community.

Let’s Read! A Middle Grade Book Group

Thursday, May 8, 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! 

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, May 13, 4:00 – 5:00 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. 

Read with the Crew

Wednesday, May 14, 12:05 – 1:05 pm

Early Learning Center, Bellis Fair Branch

For children ages 3 to 5 with an adult partner. Join us for a special Preschool Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch Library to celebrate Public Works Week. Listen to a story read by the City of Bellingham Public Works crew in English and Spanish about big trucks, then visit their trucks in the parking lot (near Dick’s Sporting Goods parking lot).

Builders Club at the Fairhaven Branch

Wednesday, May 14, 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.

Sunday Crafternoon

Sunday, May 18, 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.

Builders Club

Monday, May 19, 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. 

Meet-A-Truck

Thursday, May 22, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

210 Lottie St. (Between City Hall and the Central Library)

Fun for children of all ages. You’ve seen big City of Bellingham trucks around town, ever wondered what some of them do? Come meet the Public Works crew and the big trucks and equipment that keep our streets, storm drains, sewer and water lines running smoothly (and one that delivers Library materials). To celebrate Public Works week, there will be demonstrations, activities, crafts and a book station hosted by Bellingham Public Library. Everyone is welcome, no registration necessary.


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