Whatcom County Library System

The mission of the Whatcom County Library Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 2005, is to promote and enhance the libraries in the Whatcom County Library System through program and capital project funding.  We endeavor to augment, not replace, tax-based support for our libraries through gifts, grants, and bequests from individuals and organizations.  Our aims are to foster intellectual freedom and First Amendment rights and to encourage life-long learning.

Together with the Friends of the Library groups, which are organized in each community to promote the local branch of the library, the Foundation demonstrates local support of, and value placed on area library service.

Whatcom County Library System is proposing a Levy Lid Lift for the November 3rd General Election - learn more at our Budget Information page. 

The Foundation is seeking a new board member. The goals of the Foundation include building awareness of library services and financial concerns in the community, fundraising, and networking with community organizations on behalf of the library.  If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity in support of the Whatcom County Libraries or would like more information, send an email to Lizz Roberts or call 384-3150 x220.

Activities Supported by the Foundation

Raise a Reader - This program was adopted by the Foundation in 2005, having previously been supported through donations to WCLS. This project provides a book, resources and support to help families of newborn infants born at St. Joseph 's Hospital make reading an important part of a child's development from birth to six years.

Ad Campaign for Reference - Libraries offer amazing services, the trick is letting everyone out there know what is available. In 2007, WCLF funded an ad campaign to get the word out about reference services at WCLS.

Library Building Projects - the county is growing, and that means increased library use. WCLF has supported the fundraising efforts of the Deming Library and the future North Fork Regional Library.

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