The Bellingham Public Library belongs to all of us. There are many ways you can be a part of this community treasure.
Library Giving Day, April 3, 2024
Library Giving Day is a national, one-day fundraising event with the goal of encouraging people to donate to their individual public library system. In turn, that support will go toward the incredible programs, services and materials provided by your library.
Click here to learn about Library Giving Day 2024.
Year-Round Campaigns
Online donations can be made year-round to a variety of the Bellingham Public Library Funds held at the Whatcom Community Foundation, which provide long-term financial support to the library. You may also wish to consider designating a planned gift in your estate. All donations are tax-deductible. Click any of the blue buttons below to make either a one-time or a recurring donation to the Library funds managed through Whatcom Community Foundation. More details
Bellingham Public Library Non-endowed Funds
Bellingham Public Library Designated Endowment Fund
Make checks payable to: Whatcom Community Foundation. In the memo line please specify Bellingham Public Library and include the appropriate fund name above.
Checks can be sent to:
Whatcom Community Foundation
1500 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 202
Bellingham, WA 98225