Book Buzz: Launched: Whatcom County Poets with New Titles in 2023

Open Book: A Festival for Readers. Sunday November 5, noon to 5 p.m.

Former Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest will host a night of diverse poetry as part of an inaugural festival. “Launched: Whatcom County Poets with New Titles in 2023” will be presented as part of Whatcom County Library System’s Open Book festival on Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Ferndale Events Center. Each of the highlighted … Read more

WCLS presents Golden Apple Educator Awards to three Ferndale School District educators and leaders

Whatcom County Library System Logo

Three Ferndale School District educators and leaders who successfully advocate for reading and public libraries to further student success will be honored with Whatcom County Library System’s Golden Apple Educator Award at a 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 ceremony at the Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale. The celebration is part of the library … Read more

Ep 39: Open Book Festival

Open Book: A Festival for Readers. Sunday November 5, noon to 5 p.m.

Find out about the Open Book Festival happening on Sunday, November 5, 2023. WCLS Executive Director Christine Perkins and Village Books Co-owner Paul Hanson talk about this “book lover’s dream day” and all the “bookish experiences” to be had there. Transcript Open Book Festival webpage Open Book Authors and Presenters Open Book Bookish Experiences Open … Read more

Toasty

Toasty by Sarah Hwang

Toasty Toasty, a piece of toast who longs to be a dog, realizes that he might not be kindly welcomed by the dogs at the dog park – maybe there is someone else out there who can appreciate the kind of dog he can be?