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 Your Place … Read more

Whatcomics

Submission Form | Rules & Information | Need Some Inspiration? | @wcls_teens Whatcomics opens for submissions September 1 through October 31st.  See below for rules and past issues of the book. Whatcom County teens, we hope to see your art in September!  Thank you to all the artists in this year’s book. If you have … 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

Reading Recommendations | Events | Get Published | Kits | @wcls_teens   Reading Recommendations Featured Title Featured Booklist Book Lists New Teen Fiction New Teen Nonfiction New Teen Graphic Novels New Teen Manga New Teen Playaways More Teen Booklists Events More Events Featured Event Summer Reading 2025 features six reading categories to help you get ready to have your best summer. Pick up … 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 Come to the library to experience Kamishibai, traditional Japanese story theater, and make a set of your own Kamishibai cards. Happening in all branches … 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