Black History Month was founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to recognize the achievements and experiences of Black lives throughout America. The annual celebration occurs in February to include the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, both of whom shaped Black freedom in the United States. Bellingham Public Library honors Black History … Read more
As 2025 comes to a close, Bellingham Public Library is grateful to reflect on the year and celebrate many special moments shared with our community. Here is a look back at Bellingham Public Library 2025 Highlights. 2025 Library Service Highlights Community Outreach Events In 2025, BPL staff could be found out and about at all … Read more
The mission of the Bellingham Public Library is Connecting Our Community with Each Other and the World. One of the best ways to do that is through shared experiences that get a good conversation going. Whether you’re part of a book club, or just want to discuss a book, or want to start a regular … Read more
November is recognized nationally as Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the history, culture, and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples. At Bellingham Public Library we celebrate this heritage through our commitment to recognizing and supporting Indigenous voices. Our Library staff thoughtfully curates recommendations for reading, listening, and viewing across all ages, offering … Read more
Throughout September, Bellingham Public Library will celebrate Hispanic and Latino heritage with book displays, reading lists, and staff recommendations, as well as opportunities to hear personal stories. Please join us in recognizing the contributions and influence of people with Latin American heritage to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Enacted into federal … Read more
Books and materials about Ability Diversity and Disability Pride will be highlighted at Bellingham Public Library in July. “The act of reading outside of your experience increases empathy. It broadens our understanding of humanity and our ideas about who we are and about what we can be.” – Jesmyn Ward, author of Salvage the Bones … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride in June. As always, Library staff have great recommendations for books, dvds and music for all ages. Books for Adults From biographies and memoirs to fiction written by LGBTQ authors or featuring LGBTQ characters, you can look forward to some great reading this month! Library staff are happy … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library celebrates Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American (APIDA) Month with books, films and more that feature APIDA authors, characters, and experiences. Library staff have great recommendations and lists to get you started. Included in APIDA Month celebrations are people from all of the countries located on the Asian continent, India, and … Read more
April is National Arab American Heritage Month, honoring the contributions of Arab Americans and recognizing Arab culture. The Bellingham Public Library offers a wide-ranging assortment of materials, including books, music, films, and digital resources that highlight the lives and experiences of Arab Americans. Specific recommendations from Library staff for adults, teens and children encourage everyone … Read more
While there is much to look forward to in the dawning of a new year, winter is also a season of darkness and hibernation. So, during the month of January, Bellingham Public Library is shining a spotlight on uplifting, light, and happy materials that will boost well-being and provide inspiration for new hobbies during a … Read more