All WCLS libraries and offices will be closed on Friday, July 4
All WCLS libraries and offices will be closed on Friday, July 4 for Independance Day. Library Express locations will be open regular hours. Our catalog is always available at wcls.org.
Neil McKay
Ep. 55 Rod Lofdahl, WCLS Board of Trustees Chair
TRANSCRIPT In this episode we have a conversation with WCLS board chair Rod Lofdahl and executive director Christine Perkins. We touch on all sorts of topics. Stay tuned to the end for an unexpected lesson on viking history! Reading Recommendations: Books by Bernard Cornwell Books by Timothy Egan I’m Afraid You’ve Got Dragons by Peter … Read more
Ep 54: 2025 Intellectual Freedom Award Winners
TRANSCRIPT A conversation with Mary Kinser, Jonathan Jakobitz, Emma Radosevich and Hana Boxberger, Washington Library Association’s 2025 Candace Morgan Intellectual Freedom Award Winners for their work in developing a Right to Read training for WCLS staff. Washington Library Association 2025 Merit Award Winners American Library Association Library Bill of Rights Freedom to Read Statement Five … Read more
Ep. 53: Erica Bauermeister and Claire McElroy
TRANSCRIPT Our interview with Erica Bauermeister, author of the Whatcom READS 2025 selection, No Two Persons and a recap of the Whatcom READS season with WCLS Adult Programing Coordinator, Claire McElroy. Reading recommendations from Erica Bauermeister: I Stand Here Ironing by Tillie Olson (100 Years of the Best American Short Stories) The Light Pirate by … Read more
Ep. 52: Whatcom READS: Claire McElroy & Wes Weddell
TRANSCRIPT Claire McElroy and Wes Weddell tell us about a new addition to the Whatcom READS author visit: MUSIC inspired by the book, performed by local musicians and organized by the Bushwick Book Club of Seattle! Bushwick Book Club musicians who will be performing their musical interpretations of No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister on … Read more
Ep. 51: Janie Chang and Kim Morris – Open Book
TRANSCRIPT Open Book: Sunday, November 3, 2024, Ferndale Events Center Janie Chang’s Family Stories Books by Janie Chang Janie’s recommendations: The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Songs of Penelopy trilogy by Claire North Other favorites: Emily Brontë, Louise Penny, Barry Hughart Kim’s Recommendations: Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell The … Read more
Open Book: A Festival for Readers returns Nov. 3
Readers and writers, rejoice! Open Book: A Festival for Readers returns noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale. Generously sponsored by Whatcom County Library Foundation and enthusiastically presented by Whatcom County Library System and Village Books and Paper Dreams, Open Book celebrates readers, writers and bookish enthusiasm with weird and wonderful hands-on book-related experiences at … Read more
Ep 50: Clara Jorgenson: 100 Years YOUNG!
TRANSCRIPT We talked with Clara Jacobson, a volunteer for the Friends of the Ferndale Library, who celebrates her 100th birthday on September 27, 2024. Friends Groups in Whatcom County FRIENDS OF THE BIRCH BAY LIBRARY FRIENDS OF THE BLAINE LIBRARY FRIENDS OF THE DEMING LIBRARY FRIENDS OF THE EVERSON LIBRARY FRIENDS OF THE FERNDALE LIBRARY FRIENDS OF THE ISLAND LIBRARY … Read more
Bookworms cultivate creative fundraising project for Blaine Library
A Blaine nonprofit organization is transforming retired Whatcom County Library System totes into Bookworm Bins as a fundraiser for the Blaine Library. The partnership between Blaine CORE and the Friends of Blaine Library keeps plastic out of the landfill, creates healthy gardens, connects community members with nature and raises funds to support library programs. The … Read more
Ep 49: Mariya Farmagey and Erin Suda
TRANSCRIPT North Fork Library7506 Kendall RoadMaple Falls, WA 98266(360) 599-2020HoursTues 10:00 AM-8:00 PMWed10:00 AM-6:00 PMThurs10:00 AM-8:00 PMFri 10:00 AM-6:00 PMSat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM View MapRide WTA Route 72X to the North Fork Libraryusing the Kendall Rd at Mt Baker Hwy stop. Island Library2144 South Nugent RoadLummi Island, WA 98262(360) 758-7145HoursTues 1:00 PM-7:00 PMThurs 10:00 AM-5:00 PMFri 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (July – Aug)Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM View MapRide WTA … Read more