Ep. 51: Janie Chang and Kim Morris – Open Book

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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

Open Book logo with skater cartoon: "It's back" flag.

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!

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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

Ep 49: Mariya Farmagey and Erin Suda

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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

Episode 47: Mango Languages with Maggie Mae

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We discuss our free Mango Languages app with WCLS Learning Coordinator Maggie Mae Nase who is a world traveler and a lifelong learner. Download the Mango Languages app List of World Languages available on Mango Book Recommendations

Thank you, Joyce!

Blaine manager Jonathan Jakobitz and WCLS executive director Christine Perkins pose with Joyce Vanderpol

WCLS recently honored long-time Blaine resident and library advocate Joyce Vanderpol, whose generous gift funded a meeting pod and other improvements at the Blaine Library.   Vanderpol asked library staff what immediate changes could enhance the library experience in Blaine. “Joyce shared our vision for what a small meeting room space could mean for our patrons … Read more

WCLS offers sensory kits

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April is Autism Acceptance Month, and the Whatcom County Library System is taking part by rolling out sensory kits at all county library locations. The kits include essential items to support the sensory needs of autistic children and adults during library visits. Items in the sensory kits are recommended by the University of Washington iSchool Autism-Ready … Read more

Ep. 46: Cynthia French and A Forest of Words

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TRANSCRIPT A Forest of Words webpageA Forest of Words Poetry Reading and Celebration, Friday May 10, 2024, at Ferndale Library Books by Robert LashleyPoetry Evening with Robert Lashley, Friday April 17, 2024, at Deming Library Books and Authors mentioned in this podcast Bands mentioned in this episode: The Bigfoot Poetry Festival