ALL BRANCHES CLOSED WED., JANUARY 1, 2025
All WCLS libraries will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Library Express locations will be open regular hours. Our catalog and website are always available here on our website.
Neil McKay
EARLY CLOSURE 12/31: All WCLS Libraries will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31
In recognition of New Year’s Eve, all WCLS libraries will be closed at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31. Library Express locations will be open regular hours. Catalog and patron accounts will be available through our website.
Ep. 51: Janie Chang and Kim Morris – Open Book
Open Book: Sunday, November 3, 2024, Ferndale Events Center Janie Chang’s Family Stories Books by Janie Chang Janie’s recommendations: The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Songs of Penelopy trilogy by Claire North Other favorites: Emily Brontë, Louise Penny, Barry Hughart Kim’s Recommendations: Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell The Highest … Read more
Open Book: A Festival for Readers returns Nov. 3
Readers and writers, rejoice! Open Book: A Festival for Readers returns noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale. Generously sponsored by Whatcom County Library Foundation and enthusiastically presented by Whatcom County Library System and Village Books and Paper Dreams, Open Book celebrates readers, writers and bookish enthusiasm with weird and wonderful hands-on book-related experiences at … Read more
Ep 50: Clara Jorgenson: 100 Years YOUNG!
We talked with Clara Jacobson, a volunteer for the Friends of the Ferndale Library, who celebrates her 100th birthday on September 27, 2024. Friends Groups in Whatcom County FRIENDS OF THE BIRCH BAY LIBRARY FRIENDS OF THE BLAINE LIBRARY FRIENDS OF THE DEMING LIBRARY FRIENDS OF THE EVERSON LIBRARY FRIENDS OF THE FERNDALE LIBRARY FRIENDS OF THE ISLAND LIBRARY FRIENDS … Read more
Bookworms cultivate creative fundraising project for Blaine Library
A Blaine nonprofit organization is transforming retired Whatcom County Library System totes into Bookworm Bins as a fundraiser for the Blaine Library. The partnership between Blaine CORE and the Friends of Blaine Library keeps plastic out of the landfill, creates healthy gardens, connects community members with nature and raises funds to support library programs. The … Read more
Ep 49: Mariya Farmagey and Erin Suda
North Fork Library7506 Kendall RoadMaple Falls, WA 98266(360) 599-2020HoursTues 10:00 AM-8:00 PMWed10:00 AM-6:00 PMThurs10:00 AM-8:00 PMFri 10:00 AM-6:00 PMSat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM View MapRide WTA Route 72X to the North Fork Libraryusing the Kendall Rd at Mt Baker Hwy stop. Island Library2144 South Nugent RoadLummi Island, WA 98262(360) 758-7145HoursTues 1:00 PM-7:00 PMThurs 10:00 AM-5:00 PMFri 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (July – Aug)Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM View MapRide WTA Route 50 to … Read more
Episode 48: Catherine’s Wedding and Birch Bay Vogt Library
Friends of the Birch Bay Libraryhttps://friendsofbirchbaylibrary.org/ Birch Bay Vogt Libraryhttps://www.wcls.org/birch-bay/ “I expect some new phases of life this summer, and shall try to get the honey from each moment.” — Lucy Stone
Freedge at North Fork Library will address climate change, food insecurity
An innovative Whatcom County partnership to address climate change and reduce food waste has been awarded a $27,500 Small Communities, Big Challenges Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. Whatcom County Health and Community Services, Sustainable Connections, Washington State University Extension SNAP-Ed and Whatcom County Library System will use the grant and local funding to build … Read more
WCLS hosts free, fun summer events, including Whatcom Grooves
Whatcom County Library System’s summer calendar is loaded with free events for families, teens, kids and kids at heart. Headline events include the library system’s popular Summer Reading program and Whatcom Grooves, a series of free summer concerts. Whatcom Grooves premiered in summer 2023 with three jazz concerts. This year, it’s back. And it’s bigger. Between June 22 … Read more