Whatcom County Library System

Время рассказов на трех языках и Час Общения / Час iсторiй на трьох мовах і Година Спілкування / Trilingual Storytime and Social Hour

January 25, 2024 by Neil McKay

Storytime in English Russian and Ukranian

Thursday, February 15, 2024, Thursday, March 21, 2024, Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. North Fork Library 7506 Kendall Road Maple Falls, WA 98266 Для семей с маленькими детьми: истории, песни, стихи и игры для развития чтения на английском, русском, украинском. После, всех приглашаєм на чай и общение. Для сiмей з маленькими дiтьми … Read more

Historical Fiction from Black Authors

January 25, 2024 by Mary Kinser

Historical Fiction from Black Authors Full of interesting settings and characters, these works of historical fiction from Black authors transport readers to the past for an immersive reading experience.

At the Movies

January 25, 2024 by Mary Kinser

At the Movies Nonfiction that takes us behind the scenes of Hollywood, filmmaking, and our favorite movies.

Hollywood Historical Fiction

January 25, 2024 by Mary Kinser

Hollywood Historical Fiction These Hollywood novels capture the glitz, glam, and high drama of the filmmaking industry.

Pacific Northwest Book Awards 2024

January 25, 2024 by Mary Kinser

Pacific Northwest Book Awards 2024 The PNBA Awards are presented by the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association. The awards seek to honor excellence in writing from the Pacific Northwest, specifically authors or illustrators residing in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia. Read on for the 2024 shortlist and winners!

Ep. 43: Claire McElroy and Whatcom READS

February 28, 2024January 24, 2024 by Neil McKay

Claire McElroy holding copies of the book Red Paint by Sasha LaPointe

Transcript Claire McElroy is our Adult Programming Coordinator, wrangling speakers, authors, events and workshops for WCLS and Whatcom READS. Is the job as fun as it sounds? Tune in to find out!

Book Buzz: Hula

January 20, 2024 by Lisa Gresham

Cover image of "Hula" by Jasmin 'Iolani Hakes

Hula by Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes Now that winter has finally arrived in Whatcom County, readers might enjoy a literary escape to warmer climes, and “Hula: a Novel” by Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes is the ticket. Set primarily in Hilo, Hawai’i, “Hula” conjures the glittering ocean, the sizzling sun and misty rain, and the fragrant and colorful … Read more

Book Buzz: The Ways of Water

January 19, 2024 by Lisa Gresham

Cover image of "The Ways of Water" by Teresa H. Janssen

The Ways of Water by Teresa H. Janssen “Life, like a river, can take some sharp twists and turns. People can shift as much as a water’s course. There are reasons I broke my promises. I want them to be known.” Thus begins the coming-of-age story of Josie Belle Gore, daughter of a Louisiana train … Read more

Book Club Picks Winter 2024

January 17, 2024 by Mary Kinser

Book Club Picks Winter 2024 If you’re in need of ideas for your next book club selection, we can help! Our quarterly lists are filled with engaging titles sure to spark discussion. Each title is available in various formats so you can read the way you want to; just click the author’s name to see … Read more

2024 Carnegie Medals – Fiction

January 17, 2024 by Mary Kinser

2024 Carnegie Medals – Fiction The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, established in 2012, recognize the best fiction and nonfiction books for adult readers published in the U.S. in the previous year. These awards are presented by the American Library Association. Check out this list of 2024 fiction honorees!