The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons This book is such a heartwarming romance. When Spencer starts at a new school, he is afraid that everyone will know that he’s trans. Taking a risk, and going against his parents wishes, he joins the boy’s soccer team. When a discriminatory law forces Spencer’s coach to bench him … Read more
Keeper of the Lost Cities After a strange incident when she was five. Sophie foster is wondering if she belongs. when a mysterious boy comes and whisked her away to the lost cities of the elves. while she has trouble fitting in, mysterious people come and try to kidnap and extract information she never knew … Read more
Daughter of the Pirate King Alosa is the daughter of the legendary Pirate King, a man who rules over the seas with an iron fist. When she is sent on a mission to steal part of a map that will lead to a hidden treasure trove, she allows herself to be captured in order to … Read more
The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann I love how in this book creativity wins the day. Alex Stowe is sentenced to death because of his weakness. On his way to his death he finds help from unexpected people, he also finds betrayal and the hard truth from those he once loved. Join Alex as he struggles … Read more
Everyone Dies Famous In a Small Town by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock Our October eRead of the Month is here: EVERYONE DIES FAMOUS IN A SMALL TOWN by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock. This slim story collection packs a punch. Connecting the lives of young people from Alaska, Colorado, Washington and across the West, each story builds upon the next … Read more
Local author Clyde Ford stops in to talk about Think Black, Dr. Ford’s memoir of his father which recently won the 2021 Washington Center for the Book Award in the Creative Nonfiction category. Also, City of Ferndale Communications Officer, Riley Sweeney discusses his role as “Roving Reporter” during Library Card Sign-up Month. Book Recommendations Book … Read more
THIS WEEK’S THEME: NIGHT Monday: Let’s Practice Talking Talk about how it’s getting dark out sooner now that it’s fall. Ask your family to all make a wish on a star and share their wishes. Tuesday: Let’s Practice Singing Sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” with Laurie from the Sumas Library Wednesday: Let’s Practice Reading Read … Read more
As part of National Voter Registration Day, Whatcom County Library System is partnering with the League of Women Voters to host voter registration events from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28 at the Deming, Everson, North Fork (Kendall) and South Whatcom (Sudden Valley) libraries. Volunteers with Friends of the Library groups will also support the events. First celebrated in … Read more
Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) Executive Director Christine Perkins will host four online community meetings to share information and to answer questions about the proposed Birch Bay Vogt Community Library. Voters who live within the boundaries of the proposed Library Capital Facility Area (LCFA) will vote Nov. 2 to determine if they will fund construction … Read more
THIS WEEK’S THEME: FALL Monday: Let’s Practice Talking Walk and talk about all the leaves you see. How many different colored leaves can you find? What is the smallest and the largest? What sounds do they make? Tuesday: Let’s Practice Singing Sing “Standing Like a Tree” with Angelina from the Deming and North Fork Libraries … Read more