Book Buzz: Roaming

Cover image of "Roaming" by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki

Roaming by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki  High school best friends Zee and Dani have always dreamed of visiting New York City together. In Roaming, they reunite in Manhattan for spring break after their freshman year at separate colleges. Tagging along is Fiona, a glamorous new friend from Dani’s dorm who would rather see the … Read more

Book Buzz: Accountable

Book cover of "Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed" by Dashka Slater

Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed by Dashka Slater  It began with a meme. A single image that an Albany High junior saw as edgy, intended to court his friends’ dark sense of humor. Soon that meme was a private Instagram account. The content … Read more

Whatcom County Council allocates $315,000 in ARPA funding to support Birch Bay Vogt Library Express

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Following successful outreach by Friends of the Birch Bay Library volunteers, the Whatcom County Council has allocated $315,000 to support construction of the Birch Bay Vogt Library Express. The funding was included in County Executive Satpal Sidhu’s recommendations for the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures and agreed to by the council. The ARPA … Read more

Ep. 42 2023 Wrap Up with Christine Perkins

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Transcript Mary Vermillion chats with Executive Director Christine Perkins about the eventful 12 months that were 2023 and the exciting library events and activities that will take place in 2024. Also, a call to write in and give us some feedback. Send comments to neil.mckay@wcls.org Book Recommendations In seed time, learn,In harvest, teach,In winter, enjoy. … Read more

WCLS Staff Favorites 2023

WCLS Staff Favorites 2023

WCLS Staff Favorites 2023 As 2023 winds down, WCLS staff are looking back at their reading year and picking out their top choices. Take a look at our wide-ranging list of staff picks – maybe you’ll find a new favorite of your own!