Day in and day out, Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) staff help local teens explore new ideas and express their creativity. But WCLS’s Teen Services really shine during the Pacific Northwest’s darkest months. Each fall, teen artists submit original artwork to be considered for WCLS’s popular teen art anthology, Whatcomics. Submissions are accepted Sept. 1 … Read more
Tilt by Emma Pattee As our neighbors in Sumas and Everson can attest, nature is a powerful force that can completely upend lives: destroying homes, threatening personal safety and straining mental health to the limit. Debut author Emma Pattee imagines life after a major earthquake — when “the Big One” hits Portland — something that … Read more
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
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
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
Birch Bay voters will decide if a new library will be built for their community in the Feb. 8, 2022, special election. If Proposition 2 passes, a Birch Bay Library Capital Facility Area (LCFA) will be established, allowing the LCFA board of directors to issue bonds to finance the construction of the library at 7968 … Read more