News & Events
Public Library Holds
While we're closed, public library holds are routed to BPL downtown. Regular deliveries resume 9/24.
08/15/2019 5:00 pm
Summer-Fall Intersession Hours
The library will be open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8/19-20, then closed until Monday 9/23. Click for a poem.
08/12/2019 12:30 pm
Due Date Reminder
Please return all materials due at the end of the quarter by Thursday, August 15. This includes calculators.
08/12/2019 11:00 am
The Golden Record
Launched into space in 1977, the Voyager 1 probe included a golden record with recordings representing all humanity.
07/31/2019 8:00 am
New York Times Re-Registration
If you registered with your WCC account for the NYT last year, find out how to renew your registration today.
07/29/2019 12:00 pm
International Day of Friendship
July 30 is the UN International Day of Friendship. Find out what you can do to "foster a culture of peace" in our world.
07/23/2019 12:00 pm
Musicals
Looking for some summer fun? Enjoy some musicals.
07/23/2019 11:00 am
Hiking
Planning to hit the trails? The library's got you covered!
07/19/2019 12:30 pm
Apollo 11
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon 50 years ago on July 20, 1969.
07/15/2019 12:20 pm
National Tattoo Day
"July 17 is National Tattoo Day which celebrates the rich history of tattoos." Get more from NLM on the decision to get one.
07/15/2019 11:00 am
FIFA Women's World Cup 2019
The U.S. team were the 2019 Women's World Cup champions. Get more from the New York Times.
07/09/2019 12:30 pm
LGBTQ+ Pride
Bellingham will celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride from July 12-14. Your library has resources to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community.
07/01/2019 12:15 pm
Social Media Manipulation
The popular YouTube channel Smarter Every Day explains how social media can be used to manipulate people.
07/01/2019 11:30 am
How to Read Medical News
Articles from common news outlets about medical information can have misleading headlines. Find out more from your library.
06/24/2019 12:30 pm
Graphing Calculators
Math, chem., & physics students may borrow a calculator for the quarter starting Mon. June 24. Please bring student i.d.
06/24/2019 12:00 pm
Spring-Summer Intersession Hours
The library is open Mon. 6/17 & Tues. 6/18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., then closed until Mon. 6/24.
06/14/2019 5:30 pm
Coretta Scott King Award: 50 Years
This year marks the 50th anniversary of this award for outstanding African American children's book authors and illustrators.
06/12/2019 11:00 am
Due Date Reminder
Please return all materials due at the end of the quarter by Friday, June 14. This includes calculators.
06/11/2019 5:20 pm
Late Nights @ the Library
The library will be open until 10 p.m. on Wed. 6/5, Thurs. 6/6, Mon. 6/10 & Tues. 6/11. Hot drinks, tutors, and librarians!
06/06/2019 10:00 am
D-Day: 75th Anniversary
June 6 marks the 75th anniversary of the allied invasion of Normandy, the beginning of the end of WWII.
06/06/2019 10:00 am
Nutrition Book Reviews
The website Red Pen Reviews, created by nutrition scientists, offers unbiased reviews of popular nutrition books.
05/28/2019 3:30 pm
The Western Genre
The Virginian, a prominent novel in the history of the Western fiction genre, was published May 28, 1902.
05/27/2019 9:00 pm
Gamification
Companies like Amazon are using gamification to motivate employees. What do you think?
05/22/2019 10:30 am
Memorial Day
The library will be closed Saturday 5/25 - Monday 5/27 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday 5/28.
05/22/2019 10:00 am
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Take a look at resources from your library.
05/16/2019 11:00 am
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