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
Very Cold People by Sarah Manguso If Edith Wharton wrote Ethan Frome in 1986, it might look like Very Cold People. Also set in a fictional Massachusetts town, Sarah Manguso’s first novel is a pithy coming-of-age story with a bleak outlook. Ruthie doesn’t know why her non-WASP family lives in Waitsfield– they can’t afford it … Read more
The Joy of Stargazing Summer affords plenty of opportunities to explore the wonders of the night sky. Whether you’re new to stargazing or have some experience, these resources will add to your enjoyment.
Summer Page Turners From locked-room mysteries to crimes of fashion, these action-packed thrillers will keep you glued to the page all summer long.
Quintessential Beach Reads What makes a great beach read? According to Jennifer Weiner, the ideal beach read has a summery setting, a likeable lead, and a little bit of romance. We think these books fit the bill.
Feel-Good Fiction for Summer Dip into one of these fast-paced, heartwarming novels for some light summer reading.
(360) 676-6887 208 Unity Street Bellingham, WA 98225 The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) is a rent subsidy program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Bellingham Housing Authority (BHA). This voucher based program is designed to assist lower income families, disabled individuals, and the elderly to … Read more
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 1-855-265-4038 U.S. Department of Education FedLoan Servicing P.O. Box 69184 Harrisburg, PA 17106-9184 If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have … Read more