News & Events
Winter Break
Break hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 12/17-18; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 12/19; Closed 12/20-1/1; re-opening 1/2. Click for a winter poem.
12/14/2018 5:15 pm
The New York Times
Don't forget that Whatcom students, staff, and faculty have unlimited access to the New York Times. Set up your account to read over the break.
12/14/2018 5:00 pm
The Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize is given annually on Dec. 10 to people who've made extraordinary contributions. Learn more from your library.
12/11/2018 10:00 pm
Due Date Reminder
Please return all materials due at the end of the quarter by Friday, Dec. 14. This includes calculators.
12/08/2018 12:00 pm
Late Nights @ the Library
The library will be open until 10 p.m. on Wed. 12/5, Thurs. 12/6, Mon. 12/10 & Tues. 12/11; 5 p.m. Sat. 12/8. Hot drinks, tutors, and librarians!
12/03/2018 8:00 am
Hanukkah
Hanukkah will be celebrated from December 2-10 this year. Support the Jewish community by learning more from your library.
11/27/2018 11:30 am
Citation Help
If you need help with citations in your paper or your list of references, don't hesitate to ask a librarian.
11/27/2018 10:00 am
Thanksgiving's True Origins
Learn about this holiday through the library's World History in Context database.
11/20/2018 2:10 pm
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender people who have lost their lives to violence are commemorated annually on November 20.
11/20/2018 2:00 pm
Comics and Graphic Novels
Explore the library's graphic novels in honor of the life of Stan Lee, one of the founders of Marvel Comics, who passed away on 11/12.
11/13/2018 3:20 pm
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, an important figure in the women's rights movement, was born this week in 1815.
11/13/2018 3:00 pm
Research Guides
Not sure where to start your research? Check out our library guides!
11/07/2018 8:00 am
Get All Your Mail!
Starting this quarter, all WCC notifications go to your student email. Stop by the library to learn how to forward to a personal account.
11/01/2018 4:30 pm
Rock the Vote
Make sure to return voted ballots by Tues. Nov. 6. There is a ballot box outside of the Heiner building.
11/01/2018 4:00 pm
Día de Muertos
Día de Muertos is a Mexican cultural holiday celebrated Oct. 31 - Nov. 2. Learn more from your library and join the campus celebration.
10/27/2018 3:30 pm
New Books and DVD's at the Library
Please stop by and check out these items on display near the Reference Desk, shelved in the Stacks, or in our Film Section.
10/04/2018 1:01 pm
Banned Books Week 2018
Stand against censorship: Celebrate Banned Books Week September 23-29.
09/10/2018 8:00 am
Constitution Day
Celebrate the ratification of the U. S. Constitution on September 17.
09/09/2018 10:00 pm
Public Library Deliveries
Public library holds for WCC will be routed to the downtown BPL branch 8/17 to 9/19. Returns to WCC's book drop will be picked up.
08/16/2018 5:00 pm
Intersession Library Hours
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. 8/20 & Tues. 8/21. Closed 8/22 - 9/19, re-opening Thurs. 9/20.
08/13/2018 12:30 pm
Due Date Reminder
Please return anything due at the end of the quarter by Thursday 8/16 before 5 p.m. This includes calculators.
08/10/2018 9:00 am
Wildfires
Wildfires are burning throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. What causes them, and how do people fight them?
08/06/2018 12:00 pm
The U. S. Census
The first U. S. census counted the population as of August 2, 1790. Learn more about the census from your library.
07/31/2018 12:00 pm
Alzheimer's Disease
The rising proportion of senior citizens is resulting in increased incidents of Alzheimer's. Learn more through Credo Reference.
07/31/2018 11:00 am
Advanced Google Search Operators
There are better ways to search Google than simply entering text. Learn about 42 advanced search operators you can use.
07/24/2018 12:00 pm
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