Sumas – Whatcom County Library System

Sumas Library reopens with Feb. 15 ribbon cutting celebration

February 6, 2023 by Mary Vermillion

On Nov. 16, 2021, the Nooksack River flooded, devastating communities across Whatcom County. Now, nearly 15 months to the day it closed, the Sumas Community Center, which includes the Sumas Public Library and Senior Center, will reopen with a 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 ribbon cutting celebration. Following the brief ceremony, guests may tour the … Read more

Whatcom County Library Foundation establishes Sumas Library Recovery Fund

January 18, 2022 by Mary Vermillion

The floods of November 2021 had a devastating impact on communities across Whatcom County, especially Sumas. Among the flood-damaged buildings is the Sumas Library where equipment, furniture, shelving, books and other materials were destroyed. In response to community interest, Whatcom County Library Foundation has established the Sumas Library Recovery Fund, www.wcls.org/sumasrecovery, to pay for the … Read more