Marie’s Pick: Fireborne by Rosaria Munda

Fireborne by Rosaria Munda

Fireborne by Rosaria Munda As children, Annie and Lee’s worlds were turned upside down when a brutal revolution overthrew the dragonriders. Now they’re getting the chance of a lifetime to become leader of the new dragonriding fleet. There’s just one big secret – Lee is the last surviving son of the previous ruler, and some … Read more

Episode 2 Notes: Summer Reading is Here!

Summer Reading 2021 logo

Visit our Summer Reading page here See photos and images from past Summer Reading seasons including Tammy LaPlante’s reading lists from when she was a child. Watch our 2019 History Harvest interview with Tammy LaPlante on the Washington Rural Heritage website here Welcome North Fork Manager Katrina Buckman on the North Fork Facebook page here

eRead of the Month: Nomadland

Nomadland by Jessica Bruder

NOMADLANDby Jessica Bruder Our May eRead of the Month is here! Join us this month to read NOMADLAND by Jessica Bruder, the book upon which the recently announced Academy Award Best Picture of the Year is based. NOMADLAND is a story of a new tribe of houseless temporary workers formed by economic hardship – “vanilies,” … Read more

WCLS partners with Law Advocates to offer free legal help for county residents

The Whatcom County Library System is partnering with Law Advocates to connect Whatcom County residents with free legal help regarding civil law questions. Residents may schedule virtual consultations with lawyers from their homes or at select county library buildings. Virtual appointments are currently available at Deming, Ferndale, Lynden and South Whatcom libraries 1-4 p.m. on alternate … Read more

Volunteers needed to serve on Birch Bay Library Capital Facility Area committees

To prepare a Birch Bay Library Capital Facility Area (LCFA) ballot measure for the November 2021 election, Whatcom County Library System seeks volunteers to be appointed to two committees as required by law.  If approved, the LCFA will support the construction of a library in Birch Bay. One committee, to be known as the “For” … Read more

Addisen’s Pick: Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson

Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson

Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson The Wingfeather Saga is a great tale about 12 year old Janner. Janner and his siblings must escape the Fangs of Dang who seek the Jewels of Anniera. But what are the Jewels of Anniera? Go on an epic adventure with Janner escaping fangs and discovering legends.

Lorelei’s Pick: Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson

Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson

Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson Enchanted is an incredible singer who also happens to be the main suspect in the famous and handsome singer Korey Fields’s murder. The two meet when Enchanted auditions in a talent show and Korey offers to take her under his wing, promising to help her create her own music and … Read more

Rain’s Pick: Line Tender by Kate Allen

The Line Tender by Kate Allen

Line Tender by Kate Allen The Line Tender is an admirable novel that tells the story of Lucy, a young girl who’s mother studied sharks before her death. After her mother passes, Lucy picks up her work where she left off to find out some interesting facts about white sharks and seals in the bay … Read more