This library is affiliated with bellingham public library. Then, the group will vote on which books they all like and if your book is chosen, you get to lead the discussions that month. Join a book group discussion at a wcls library location. Like all public library events, story times, books, movies and more, summer reading is free. If youre in need of new selections for your book club, we can help. This ensures greater access to library materials and services after all, thats what public libraries are all about. Connecting our community with each other and the world to read, learn, meet and. We will be notifying our bellingham public library and village books a great local bookstore. The system is independent of the whatcom county library system, serving the entire county, but has a reciprocal borrowing agreement. The purpose of the bellingham public library is to be an important resource for all members of the community in. Fauquier public library increases covid19 operations. All regularly scheduled book group meetings between 31420 and 420 have been cancelled. Whatcom reads read the book, join the conversation.
Bellingham public schools are closed through the end of the school year. Website design funded by friends of the bellingham public library. Our mission is to stimulate the interest of the community in the services and needs of the bellingham public library, to enrich the cultural life of the community, and to promote a program of assistance through volunteer help and fund raising that will enable the library to maintain pace with the growth of the town of bellingham. The collection of the library contains 186,858 volumes. April programs and events at bellingham public library. Kids and teens can even earn a free book to keep just for setting and meeting their summer reading goal. Covering 1,700 square miles with 10 fullservice libraries serving more than 255,000 residents, spokane county library district is the largest public library system in spokane county and one of the 10 largest in the state of washington. Connecting our community with each other and the world to read, learn, meet and discover. Bellingham public library can be reached at 5089661660.
We also offer instant book club kits so you can have a book club anytime and anywhere you like. Dewey decimal system read dewey and the alien be a historian learn about resources. What titles does the bellingham public library offer. Please note if you are or were a member of the friends of the library, your email address is.
The library serves a population of 16,332 residents. Our quarterly picks lists are filled with engaging titles sure to spark lively discussion. Supporting the bellingham promise to develop students and graduates who are. Bellingham public library is located at 100 blackstone street bellingham, ma 02019. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. Sep 06, 2012 bellingham western washington universitys small business development center will cohost the hot100bizbook club from 10 a. Bellingham public library massachusetts home facebook. See 5 photos and 3 tips from 63 visitors to bellingham public library. Eowyn ivey and her book to the bright edge of the world are the whatcom reads 2020 author and book read the book, join the conversation.
Due to current public health guidelines, whatcom county library system has cancelled or postponed all programs, events, branch services and outreach activities until further notice. Bellingham public library massachusetts, bellingham, ma. Check here for 2020 holidays and scheduled closures. Thats right, we said farewell to overdue fines and cleared them from all accounts. The bellingham public librarys book group collection has 201 titles. Bellingham public library central library, 210 central ave. It maintains three libraries, one in the civic center of downtown bellingham, one in fairhaven, and one in barkley village.
If you know the kit that you would like to reserve. The collection of the library contains 47,567 volumes. For book clubs whatcom county library system bibliocommons. Book club kits offer 10 copies of a title and a reading guide in a convenient tote. Library locations and book drops are closed, but you can access the librarys free digital resources online. Our membercurated collection includes more than 9000 books, specializing in independent media, art books, and alternative cultures. Read or listen to the selected title of the month and join your friends and neighbors for a lively. We offer over 170 titles thanks to the support of the friends of the bellingham public library and individual book group donations. Find updates on our website and social media pages. Each kit contains 10 copies of the book and a reading guide complete with questions and background information on the author and title.
Friends of the bellingham public library 100 blackstone street, bellingham, massachusetts 02019 5089661660. Our vision is for spokane county library district to be the essential place to explore, learn, and create. Bellingham public library central library bellingham. For book clubs by whatcomadultlibrarians a staffcreated list. In addition to the museum pass program, the friends also provide funding for programming, books, equipment and other needs of the library. A personal library card will work, but in order to keep group reservations together, we encourage frequent users to contact us to set up a group account. Bellingham reads is an open book discussion group for adults. Call library staff between 1 and 5 pm daily at 3603053600. The library serves a population of 83,580 residents. Book club groups in bellingham heres a look at some book club groups near bellingham. The library district now has reciprocal borrowing contracts in place with all public libraries in skagit county. Histories and mysteries, books on tap, family book group. The friends of the library, a volunteer organization founded in 1978, is dedicated to supporting and promoting the bellingham public library through fund raising, public relations and volunteer efforts.
Please continue to stay connected to email and refer to our website for the latest updates regarding student learning, child care and nutrition. Bellingham public library central library bellingham events. Bellingham public library board of trustees meeting meeting regular meetings of the library board of trustees for the bellingham public library are typically held the third tuesday of the month. Please keep your library materials until we reopen. Friends of the library bellingham public library, a department of the city of bellingham. Whatcom libraries collaborate western libraries thanks to a collaborative effort among area libraries, the one card program allows anyone who lives or goes to school in whatcom county to check out materials from any public or academic library in the county, and to return them to any library or book drop in the county. About the friends of the library bellingham public library. Bellingham public library use the link to find the following information bellingham public library a list of sasquatch and young readers choice books available at the library. In order to get your library card at a reciprocal library, you must have your central skagit library card or sedrowoolley card with the current year sticker applied. Bellingham kitkeeper the bellingham public library s book group collection has 201 titles. The alternative library we are a cooperative lending library and community arts center located in bellingham, wa, on occupied coast salish lummi territory.
Did you know the library was awarded a federal lsta grant to write a book about bellingham history to celebrate the towns 300th anniversary. Bellingham public library, bellingham reads book club, central library. Bellingham reads join the library s book discussion group at 6. This list compiles suggestions for book club reading selections. Visit the bellingham public library great sites for literature. Please keep in mind that this is an unprecedented situation and we, along with hundreds of school systems across. Our whatcom reads 2020 selection will be available in various formats at all public libraries in bellingham and whatcom county, and from your favorite local independent book store, village books. Visit our farewell to overdue fines page to find out more.
Find groups in bellingham, washington about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Do you belong to a group, or are you thinking of starting one. Everyone is welcome at our washington county library book clubs. Bellingham public library bellingham, wa, bellingham, wa.
Bellingham kitkeeper the bellingham public librarys book group collection has 201 titles. Bellingham public library offers reading program for all. Home wa whatcom bellingham bellingham library bellingham library hours bellingham library hours. Bellingham public library bellingham public library. The bellingham public library s book group collection has 201 titles. This library is affiliated with the library system that serves bellingham, ma. Reads selection, organized in a book club kit available for check out from all public libraries in whatcom county. Library locations and hours whatcom county library system. We meet once a month in the library during raiderade to share our love of books and reading. Student help desk computer support library scheduling. Celebrating black culture with both new and classic books for all ages. We know youre busy, so weve made it easy to return your library materials to any public or academic library location or book return in whatcom county, regardless of where you borrowed them. The alternative library offers a curated public book collection and is host to a wide array of events, including concerts, film screenings, workshops, and readings.
Boys in grades 36 who are interested in joining should register and then come to the library to pick out a short book to read about the movie monster of their choice. In 2010, bellingham public library became a partner with other library systems in whatcom libraries collaborate. Bellingham public library book club kits check out one of our many book club kits. Mar 23, 2009 we will be notifying our bellingham public library and village books a great local bookstore. The book club is a free event with a goal of providing attendees with ideas and advice from popular. Bellingham western washington universitys small business development center will cohost the hot100bizbook club from 10 a. The bellingham public library is a public library system serving bellingham, washington, us.
Wcls event calendar events whatcom county library system. We offer book clubs for adults, teens, and children. Bellingham public library, a department of the city of bellingham. Best of all, youll find book returns at convenient places you already go to, like local grocery stores and churches. Raider readers bhs book club bellingham high school. Check out the groups offered by village books and whatcom county library system. All bellingham library locations are closed due to covid19. Check out our events calendar to see what weve got coming up, and if youd like to schedule an event, please read our booking guidelines and get. Bellingham public library bellingham, wa home facebook. Washington county library 8595 central park place woodbury, mn 55125 phone. Eowyn ivey and her book to the bright edge of the world are the whatcom reads 2020 author and book.
Recent activity bellingham public library bibliocommons. This program allows a cardholder from any of the six library systems including academic and public libraries located in whatcom county to borrow materials from any other member library. Bellingham public library bellingham, wa posts facebook. Whatcom reads presents to the bright edge of the world by eowyn ivey. Plus, at village books, you can get a 15% discount on the books were reading once our club is registered which should be by. Bellingham public library childrens department kids place. For more information and resources, please visit our covid19 resource page. The nga boys book club will kick off its existence with a meeting on monday, december 5 at 4. Local government, business resources, libraries, museums, tourism, social services, and transportation. Suzanne, public services librarian and bellingham reads book club leader, discusses her book groups latest read, refugee by alan gratz, in this weeks bpl. Log in whatcom county library system bibliocommons. Occasionally the time or location changes andor special meetings are scheduled.
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