ABOUT US
Website: https://friendsofbirchbaylibrary.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOBBLibrary
Friends of Birch Bay Library is a non-profit volunteer group dedicated to supporting library programs that encourage lifelong learning, stimulate creativity, and strengthen the Birch Bay community.
Mailing Address:
4550 BIRCH BAY LYNDEN RD #1182
BLAINE WA 98230
MISSION, VISION and VALUES
Rev. May 11, 2026
(FOBBL board review)
Mission
Friends of Birch Bay Library is a non-profit volunteer group dedicated to supporting library programs that encourage lifelong learning, stimulate creativity, and strengthen community.
Vision
Our library will serve as a hub in the heart of our community where all are welcome to be curious, to learn, and to connect.
Values
Friends of Birch Bay Library supports the values of the Whatcom County Public Library System:
People:
In our relationships with all patrons, staff and volunteers, we commit to:
• Kindness • Respect • Equity • Trust
Community
As the meeting point for strangers, neighbors and friends, we believe in:
Engagement • Connection • Partnerships • Understanding
Curiosity
With free access to a universe of information, we encourage:
Reading • Intellectual Freedom • Learning • Growth
Stewardship
Stewardship In our duty to the residents of Birch Bay, we undertake our work with:
Responsibility • Innovation • Effectiveness • Sustainability
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Name | Role |
| Dianne Marrs-Smith | President (outgoing) |
| Keith Alesse | Vice President |
| Brian Bell | Secretary |
| Jan Bergman | Treasurer |
| Doralee Booth | Director: External Liaison |
| Harieklia Bryant | Director: Book Sales |
| Jim Cheatle | Director (at large) |
| Laurie Bender | Director (at large) |
| <vacant> | Director: Membership |
| <vacant> | Director: Social Media |
| <vacant> | Director: Fundraising |
| <vacant> | Director (at large) |
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Events – Di Marrs-Smith
Staff events; run information table, cook, set up and take down canopy, tables and chairs, run craft or game tables.
Merchandise – Di Marrs-Smith
Research and identify items for fundraising through sales.
Membership
Welcome newcomers and help identify potential members.
Book Sales – Harieklia Bryant
Collect, sort, price, stock, and staff book sales.
Communications – Brian Bell
Publishing and maintaining website information, social media posts (help needed!), special flyers & other media.