Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) administrators are investigating a network security event that has compromised the library system’s email and phone servers. Library officials suspect malware, but the investigation is ongoing. Library services are available. However, community members are not currently able to call county library branches, to email staff or to access some digital … Read more
UPDATE AUGUST 1, 2022: Telephone service to library branches has been restored. Find your branch phone number here: https://www.wcls.org/about-wcls/ UPDATE THURSDAY, JULY 21: Whatcom County Library System Provides Notice of Data Event UPDATE THURSDAY, JULY 14: Access to Digital Resources has been restored. Patrons can access digital resources at https://www.wcls.org/digital-content/ UPDATE FRIDAY, JULY 1: Printers may … Read more
Historical Photos from the Washington Rural Heritage website Historical photos and documents of the North Fork Library at the Washington Rural Heritage website Historical photos and documents of the Glacier Library at the Washington Rural Heritage website Historical photos and documents of the Maple Falls Library at the Washington Rural Heritage website Book Recommendations Courage … Read more
The Westing Game A classic kid’s mystery/inheritance story. So satisfying. Excellent writing and plots twists in this chapter book, great for any age.
See You in the Cosmos Amazing on audio, this chapter book is about a 12 yr old boy who sets off on an adventure to send a small rocket up in space at a convention in a neighboring state. Good for tweens and teens.
The Arrival Magical, amazing Graphic Novel, without words, about the immigrant experience. Exquisite illustrations with depth and feeling, tell the story of someone without language who finds his place in a whole new world. Recommended for all ages.
Cricket in the Thicket Short and sweet, fun to read poems, with Fantastic illustrations that pop right off the page. For curious or science loving kids there are notes in the back and inserts about insects and our environment.
How Did That Get in My Lunchbox? Fascinating and thorough, this story about food follows bread, cheese, vegetables, fruit, and chocolate from creation to harvest, with fun graphic illustrations and easy to read descriptions.
