Bellingham Public Library - Bellingham, WA

Regular children's storytimes are on a break and will resume in July, but there are still fun children's programs scheduled between now and then. Visit our online events calendar for a full listing of library programs every month or stop by any Bellingham Public Library branch and grab a printed calendar.

https://bellinghampubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar/BPL-Events?cid=20512&t=m&d=0000-00-00&cal=20512&inc=0

The Friends of the Bellingham Public Library May Book Sale is happening May 20 – 23 at the Central Library, 210 Central Ave. Most books are $2 and all genres will be available. Credit card and cash payments will be accepted and all proceeds benefit the Bellingham Public Library. Come check it out!

Wednesday, May 20, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday, May 21, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday, May 22, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, half price

Saturday, May 23, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, $5/bag

April was an incredible month of generosity to the Bellingham Central Library Renovation Fund. It began with individual gifts from more than 100 community members for Library Giving Day, totaling $18,000! The month continued with a donation from the Friends of the Bellingham Public Library for $340,000. This brings our private fundraising total to more than $2.5 million, which is 70% of our $3.5 million goal.

“We are truly appreciative of every dollar donated to support the improvement of our local library facilities,” said Bellingham Library Director Rebecca Judd, who received the Friends’ gift at the non-profit’s annual meeting on April 18. The Friends of the Bellingham Public Library was formed in 1952 as a volunteer organization that exists to “support the library and literacy in our community.”

Thank you Friends and every individual donor for your unwavering support! To find out more about the Central Library Renovation and how to donate, visit https://bellinghampubliclibrary.org/library-giving