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
National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States. Bellingham Public Library staff will celebrate with in-house displays, readings lists, and staff recommendations. We hope you join us in recognizing the contributions and influence of people with Latin American heritage to the history, culture, and achievements of … Read more
Activities for children and adults, including special events in Lee Memorial Park, downtown Bellingham.
Bellingham Public Library presents a full line-up of programs and events in June 2024. Highlights for the month include the kick-off of Summer Reading for adults and children on June 1, Library Card Night with the Bellingham Bells on June 20, and recognition of Pride Month with special lists of recommended library materials. Locations are … Read more
The Bellingham Public Library celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride in June. As always, our staff have great recommendations to get you started. 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 to help you find … Read more
Bellingham Public Library presents a full line-up of programs and events for adults and children in April 2024. Special highlights include an Author Visit with Parisa Akhbari on April 6, and the kickoff of a series of Learning Together Forums on April 18 in partnership with WWU’s Sustainability Engagement Institute and Center for Community Learning. … Read more
Bellingham Public Library presents a full line-up of programs and events for adults and children in March 2024. The Library’s special themes for the month are Women’s History, Salmon, and Whatcom READS. Special highlights include Whatcom READS: An Evening with Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe at Mount Baker Theatre on March 15, and a Community Salmon Release … Read more
Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs for adults and children in December 2023. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, the Bellis Fair Branch, the Fairhaven Library Branch and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. All programs are free of charge. Adult Programs Little Looms Saturday, December 2, 12:00 – 3:00pm SkillShare … Read more
Bellingham Public Library presents the following programs for adults and children in November 2023. Locations are noted for each program, including the Central Library, the Bellis Fair Branch, the Fairhaven Library Branch and online. For more information see BellinghamPublicLibrary.org. All programs are free of charge. Adult Programs Library Basics Tech Coaching* Wednesdays, November 1, 8, 15, … Read more