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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. Click on the links to add these events to your personal calendars. Also see the full Bellingham Public Library online events calendar.

Little Storytime

Mondays, April 13, 20, & 27

Tuesdays, April 14, 21, & 28

10:05 – 10:35 am, 10:35 – 11:05 am, or 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!

Library Explorers

Mondays, April 13, 20 & 27, 3:30 – 4:15 pm

Lecture Room, Central Library

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

Little Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch

Wednesdays, April 15, 22, & 29

10:05 – 10:35 am, 10:45 – 11:15 am, or 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. Note: If entering the mall before 11 a.m., use the entrance next to Target or the Food Court entrance.

Preschool Storytime at the Bellis Fair Branch

Wednesdays, April 15, 22, & 29, 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.

Cuentos y cantos / Stories and Songs

Los miércoles, el 15 de abril – 13 de mayo /Wednesdays, April 15 – May 13, 4:00 – 4:40 p.m.
Dodson Room, la biblioteca central/Dodson Room, Central Library

Los sábados, el 18 de abril – 16 de mayo/ Saturdays, April 18 – May 16, 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, April 16, 23, & 30, 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. 

Art Lab

Thursday, April 16, 2:00 – 4:00 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.  

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, April 16, 5:15 – 5:45 pm

Dodson Room, Central Library

For children ages 3 – 8 with siblings and family. Join us with your favorite stuffy for a fun, cozy storytime with books, songs and felt activities. Wear your jammies (pajamas) if you’d like!

Stories and Play

Fridays, April 17 – May 15

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

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!

Pokémon Club

Thursday, April 23, 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. 

Builders Club at the Fairhaven Branch

Wednesday, May 13, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Fireplace Room, Fairhaven Library

For children ages 4 – 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, May 14, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Conference Room, Central Library

For youth in 5th – 8th grade. Our book group usually meets on the second Thursday of each month, but will meet on the first Thursday in April. Snacks provided.

*Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Contact Lesley at lsnorman@cob.org about registration information.


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