Neil McKay

WCLS responds to Gov. Jay Inslee’s modified opening plan

October 23, 2020October 7, 2020 by Neil McKay

Oct. 7, 2020 – BELLINGHAM, WA –- Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) administrators are reviewing Gov. Jay Inslee’s Oct. 6 announcement (https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-announces-updates-safe-start-reopening-plan) that library buildings may re-open at 25 percent capacity during Phase 2 of Washington’s Safe Start plan. Opening dates for Whatcom County library buildings have not been set. Whatcom County health guidelines as … Read more

Library Elf Notification Service

August 27, 2020 by Neil McKay

GO TO LIBRARY ELF Elf is an Internet-based tool for keeping track of what’s due, overdue and ready for pickup. Users can keep track of one or more library accounts in one place and receive reminders (sometimes called pre-overdue or early notification). Reminders are sent when the user wants it — before items are due … Read more

Participatory Song La Araña Pequiñita with Amelia (in Spanish)

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 by Neil McKay

Brief Storytelling: Los Pollitos with Amelia (in Spanish)

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 by Neil McKay

Fingerplay: Tres Pecesitos with Amelia

August 7, 2020August 4, 2020 by Neil McKay

Participatory Song: Pimpón es un Muñeco with Amelia

August 4, 2020 by Neil McKay

Fingerplay: Cinco Petitios with Amelia

August 4, 2020 by Neil McKay

Brief Flannel: A Mi Burro with Amelia (in Spanish)

August 4, 2020 by Neil McKay

Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum (GSSC)

July 23, 2020July 13, 2020 by Neil McKay

Garden of the Salish Sea is a K-12 environmental science program that uses shellfish as a vehicle to teach marine science with hands-on learning through field experience. Access their e-newsletters with activities, creature features and virtual low tide walks at local beaches. https://www.gardensalishsea.org/

Anytime Library

July 8, 2020July 7, 2020 by Neil McKay

GO TO WASHINGTON ANYTIME LIBRARY Washington Anytime Library is our collection of electronic books (eBooks) and electronic audio books (eAudioBooks). Using the Overdrive website or the Libby app, you can place holds, check out and read or listen to your books all from your computer, smart phone, tablet or eBook device.