Voters approve Prop. 2, the library levy measure

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Thank you, Whatcom County voters! We are so pleased to share the news that Proposition 2 was approved by a majority of voters and funding for the library services that our community depends upon is secure for the foreseeable future. Having reliable, sustainable funding means WCLS staff can continue providing excellent, innovative library services across … Read more

Book Buzz: Horse

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Horse by Geraldine Brooks For an Australian who lives in Massachusetts, author Geraldine Brooks has a remarkable ability to chronicle the American South, as she did with her Pulitzer Prize winning novel, “March.”  “March” tells the story of “Little Women” from the point of view of the March girls’ father who joins the Union army … Read more

Book Buzz: The Midnight Library

Cover image for "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Typically, when I finish a book, I immediately pick up the next one. However, on occasion a book lingers in my thoughts for a day, or more, carving out a spot for itself and temporarily forbidding any new stories from taking root. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig is … Read more