The Power of Sharing

The Power of Sharing


You’ll find inspiration and answers within our broad collection of free resources — online and on our shelves. Explore the list below. Need help? Ask us! Or visit a WCLS branch. That’s the power of sharing.

Need a library card? Apply online at wcls.org/getacard or visit any branch.


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Get Away for Free. The Power of Sharing. Whatcom County Library System

Want to travel? Fall in love? Solve a mystery? Save the world?!!! Find your next adventure at the library! 
Novels, memoirs, movies and more. Great getaways start here. That’s the power of sharing. 

Join us on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 for our second annual Open Book Festival!

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Presented by Whatcom County Library System in partnership with Whatcom County Library Foundation and Village Books.

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Book Buzz: The Library of Legends

The Library of Legends by Janie Chang Vancouver, British Columbia-based author Janie Chang is headlining Whatcom County Library System’s second Open Book: a Festival for Readers at the Ferndale Events Center on Nov. 3. Known for her rich historical fiction, Chang crafts family dramas, often weaving in Chinese culture. Her 2:30 p.m. talk at Open … Read more

Cover image of "Wolfish: Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell About Fear" by Erica Berry

Book Buzz: Wolfish

Wolfish: Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell About Fear by Erica Berry Why are wolves so feared and reviled? How do the stories we tell about them unconsciously shape our relationship to our environment? When is fear healthy and realistic? Portland author Erica Berry’s debut book, “Wolfish,” wrestles with these questions, blending memoir, science … Read more

Take by Jennifer Bradbury

Book Buzz: Take

Take by Jennifer Bradbury Skagit County author Jennifer Bradbury’s most recent novel for teens is a mystery/thriller set in the peaks of the North Cascades. Cara just graduated from high school and is working multiple part-time jobs to earn enough for her gap year, which she intends to spend climbing in Patagonia. She’s looking forward to … Read more

Why We Read by Shannon Reed

Book Buzz: Why We Read

Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out by Shannon Reed Why do you read? Is it to find companionship, escape, adventure? If you’re Shannon Reed, it’s for all those reasons and plenty more. As a child with a hearing impairment, books became Reed’s lifeline. That connection strengthened with time, … Read more

FIND LITERARY MOVIES, DOCUMENTARIES, KIDS MOVIES, FOREIGN FILMS, OSCAR WINNERS AND MORE ON KANOPY!


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Mango: free language app

Ready to learn a new language?

Mango, the library’s free language learning app, is centered around you and adapts to your learning behavior. It’s uniquely engineered to evolve with your learning habits so you will be prepared for confident conversation and lasting connections. 

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Get the Mango app today. Free with your Library Card!


Free Movie Streaming
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Your Library Card gives you access to
new and classic movies, documentaries and
kids programs for free!

Get Started with Kanopy!


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SIGN IN TO CREATIVEBUG

CreativeBug gives you unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes!

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Free Online Classes

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Skip the subscription. Save money, listen to audiobooks instantly from our library. All you need is your library card! Download the free Libby app on your phone or tablet.

With Libby, you can borrow free eBooks, eAudioBooks and eMagazines