March: Book One by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell Senator John Lewis, an architect of the Civil Rights Movement, begins his compelling life story in the first of his award-winning graphic autobiography series. Check it out!
To celebrate 75 years of sharing stories, Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) created Read & Share, a countywide book group, and invited community members to read the featured title, Leif Whittaker’s gripping memoir, My Old Man and the Mountain. Now, as WCLS closes in on the final months of its anniversary celebration, it’s time to hear … Read more
The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez Illuminating the wide range of the human experience, Henriquez deftly weaves the love story of Maribel and Mayor together with the complexities of living as an immigrant in modern America.Check it out!
The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez Illuminating the wide range of the human experience, Henriquez deftly weaves the love story of Maribel and Mayor together with the complexities of living as an immigrant in modern America. Check it out!
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON — In partnership with the Nooksack Tribe and Northwest Indian College, the Whatcom County Library System is honored to host one of the nation’s leading photographers, Matika Wilbur, from the Swinomish and Tulalip peoples. Wilbur will be in Whatcom County October 3–5, 2019, for four free community presentations of her ground-breaking work, … Read more
Deep River by Karl Marlantes In his debut novel, Matterhorn, based on his experiences as a Marine in Vietnam, Pacific Northwest author Karl Marlantes established himself as a master of evocative settings and characters developed over time. Deep River, his second novel, is a sprawling family epic set along the mouth of the Columbia River … Read more
All Around Us by Xelena Gonzalez A grandfather and granddaughter explore the circles they encounter, seeing them as metaphors for the world they’re building together. Check it out!
Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) now offers online access to the Value Line investment research database. Value Line helps users do smart research for smarter investing and all that is needed is a WCLS library card and internet connection. Value Line is best known for publishing “The Value Line Investment Survey,” a stock analysis newsletter … Read more
Separate is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatiuh Years before Brown v. Board of Education eight-year-old Sylvia Mendez fought bigotry in the courts, winning the right to attend the school of her choice. Check it out!
IQ by Joe Ide This Sherlock Holmes-inspired tale with a gritty, modern vibe introduces readers to Isaiah, a genius who channels personal trauma into solving crime and seeking justice. Check it out!