Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) buildings are open to the public.
Per Washington State guidelines, masks are no longer mandatory
CURRENT LIBRARY SERVICES
IN-PERSON SERVICES: All library buildings are open. Find the hours for your branch at the list below. Come inside to browse, check out books and magazines, pick up a movie on DVD or music CDs, use library computers and printers, and ask staff for reference assistance. Please note:
ALTERNATIVE SERVICES: If you are unable to wear a mask or prefer a no-contact experience, curbside pick up of library materials and other alternative services are available. See the list below.
DIGITAL SERVICES: Explore eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies and music, databases, and more at wcls.org/digital-content.
CURBSIDE PICK UP: Reserve materials and pick them up curbside. Don’t know what you want? Call us. We’ll put together a bag of books, DVDs and more based on your interests. Please allow 24 hours for fulfillment. Find out more here.
NEW: Schedule your curbside pick up appointment online through our Scheduler page at wcls.org/pickup
PRINTING: Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pick up.
WIFI AND LAPTOPS: We offer free WiFi, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.
ONLINE EVENTS: You can find lots to do on our events calendar, wcls.org/happenings.
Get up-to-date information about COVID-19 at the Whatcom County Department of Health and the Washington State Department of Health. To ensure the health of our community, we are following Gov. Jay Inslee’s Healthy Washington plan.
LIBRARY OPEN HOURS & CURBSIDE PICKUP
Branch | Day and Time | Phone |
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Blaine | Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-305-3637 |
Deming | Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-592-2422 |
Everson | Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-966-5100 |
Ferndale | Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-384-3647 |
Island | Tues 1:00 PM-7:00 PM Thurs 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-758-7145 |
Lynden | Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-354-4883 |
N. Fork | Tues 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-599-2020 |
NW Drive Library Express | Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM | 360-305-3600 |
Pt. Roberts | Tues 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-945-6545 |
Point Roberts Library Express (holds pick-up and returns only) | Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM | 360-945-6545 |
S. Whatcom | Tues-Wed 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thurs-Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-305-3632 |
Sumas | Mon 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-988-2501 |
Mobile Svcs Bkmobile | Glenhaven: Mon-3:00 – 7:00 PM Birch Bay: Wed-3:00 – 7:00 PM Wickersham: Thurs-3:00 – 5:00 PM Lake Samish: Thurs-5:30 – 7:00 PM Sumas: Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 360-305-3599 |
WCLS EVENTS
View our calendar for more WCLS Events
WCLS NEWS
- Bookworms cultivate creative fundraising project for Blaine Library August 14, 2024
- Freedge at North Fork Library will address climate change, food insecurity June 28, 2024
- WCLS hosts free, fun summer events, including Whatcom Grooves June 17, 2024
- Summer Reading begins June 1 May 31, 2024
- WCLS and Friends of Birch Bay Library host June 10 community meeting May 23, 2024
- Thank you, Joyce! May 2, 2024
- WCLS describes next steps for Birch Bay Vogt Library Express April 18, 2024
- WCLS offers sensory kits April 18, 2024
- Whatcom READS announces 2025 book selection March 21, 2024
- WCLS partners with state, county health departments to respond to opioid crisis March 1, 2024