Staff Shelf

Our library shelves are full of hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. This virtual shelf features some favorites of our Youth Services staff. You can browse around, or search by category, tag or staff person. We’re so happy to help you find your next favorite book, here or in person. FEATURED TITLE My Heart … Read more

Whatcomics

Submission Form | Rules & Information | Need Some Inspiration? | @wcls_teens Whatcomics opens for submissions September 1 through October 31st.  Thank you to all the artists in this year’s book. If you have not picked up your copy of the book you can do so at any public library. Rules and Information The Rules … Read more

A Forest of Words

 RULES AND INFORMATION | NEED SOME INSPIRATION? | @wcls_teens  Thank you to the poets from A Forest of Words 2025! Those of you who have not yet picked up your copy of the book can do so at any public library.   A Forest of Words will open for submissions January 1 through March 15th.  See below for rules and … Read more

Teens

Events & Programs | Get Published | Reading Recommendations | Kits | @wcls_teens   Events & Programs Featured Program Do you love to paint, draw or get creative? Multiple locations – materials provided. Space is limited; registration is required. Featured Program Whatcom County teens are invited to submit their 2-D art to be considered for publication in Whatcomics 2025, our teen art … Read more

Kids

Reading Recommendations | Events | Kits Reading Recommendations Featured Title Featured Book List Book Lists New Kids Fiction New Kids Nonfiction New Picture Books New Kids Audiobooks New Kids Graphic Novels More Kids Booklists Events Cuddle up with a good book and read to a canine friend and volunteer from the Whatcom Humane Society. Choose your half-hour between 4:00 … Read more

Early Years

Reading Recommendations | Storytime Videos | Events | Kits Reading Recommendations Featured Title Featured Book List More Book Lists   New Board Books New Picture Books New Read Alongs New Concept Books New Pet Books New Nonfiction Picture Books More Early Years Booklists Storytime Videos Kits We believe parents are a child’s first and best … Read more