Online day of giving supports libraries

Library Giving Day is April 23. Click here to Donate online.

During this time of staying home and staying healthy, record numbers of people are accessing Whatcom County Library System’s free digital services. Now, they can say thanks by donating to support library programming during the second annual Library Giving Day campaign, a one-day online fundraising event on Thursday, April 23, 2020.  Library Giving Day donations … Read more

Book Buzz: Pandemic Fiction

Playing the board game Pandemic recently, it was oddly comforting to have a role in eradicating the virus and fighting the good fight with our team of scientists, researchers and first responders. Thinking about the experience, I realized I’ve been feeling the impulse to read some pandemic fiction, even though that subject matter isn’t my … Read more

Library system launches WCLS@Home

WCLS at Home. A weekly schedule of inspiration, experiences, and fun from your library.

Looking for a new source for online entertainment and educational resources while you’re spending time at home? Turn to your library. In addition to the wealth of digital content such as streaming music and movies, eBooks and eAudiobooks, genealogy tools and more on wcls.org, the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is now creating original programming … Read more

Study Hall: Presented by Arizona State University and Crash Course

Arizona State University and the team at Crash Course have partnered to create four different learning playlists this year. Together we’ll dive into subjects like writing composition, algebra, chemistry and data literacy. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNrrxHpJhC8mNXjrAL3Ey1Q6iI35cymzl  

Whatcom Mask Collective Facebook Group

This is a private Facebook group with the primary mission to match people making face masks with medical providers who have specifically requested a need for them. Please join and follow the guidelines if you are a sewer who can make masks, or a medical provider with a request for masks. https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatcommaskcollective/

The National Federation of Independent Business Coronavirus Information

Resources and Frequently Asked Questions related to Coronavirus. Small Business Resources in Response to Coronavirus https://www.nfib.com/content/analysis/coronavirus/latest-on-coronavirus-from-nfib/ As small businesses across the country are grappling with the current and potential impacts associated with COVID-19, NFIB is continuing to track the latest developments from healthcare officials, congress and the administration. We know small business owners are acting … Read more