ABOUT US
The Friends of the Blaine Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Blaine Library through fund raising, providing programs and activities for kids, teens and adults, and by advocating for a new Blaine Library at community events.
Friends of the Blaine Library
610 3rd St., Blaine, Washington 98230
Map
blainelibraryfriends@gmail.com
NEWS
April 21, 2026 – National Library Workers Day
The Friends of the Blaine Library presented the Blaine library staff with special cupcakes and pizza to thank them for their wonderful dedication and friendly greeting each time a patron walks into the library.
Bookworms cultivate creative fundraising project for Blaine Library (read more…)
New Logo for Friends of Blaine Library
The Friends of the Blaine Library’s new logo was created by artist Georgia Donovan. Graphic Designer Ruth Lauman transformed the artist’s creation into a format to use on all FOBL official documents and our new book bags.
Above: Friends of the Blaine Library Vice President Pat Kingshott presenting our new book bag, featuring the new logo, to Ruth Lauman as a ‘thank you’ for her donation of her time to the project.
OFFICERS
- President: Carroll Solomon
- Vice President: Pat Kingshott
- Secretary: Diann Ojikutu
- Treasurer: Maureen Call
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
- Join the Friends of the Blaine Library as a member.
- Service on the FOBL Board of Directors.
- Help organize, set up, and work at the annual July 4th and December book sales.
- Advocate for the Blaine Library by manning booths at community events such as: Wings Over Water, Blaine Music Festivals, Blaine Street Fairs, Maritime Festival, Highland Games, Oyster Festival and many more.
- Help manage the ongoing FOBL Book Store in the Library.
- Post FOBL news and events on Facebook.
- Help Blaine Library staff with events and programs for kids, teens and adults.
- Help with FOBL fundraising events that support the Blaine Library.
- Write letters to editors in support of the Blaine Library.
- Research and write grants to fund a new library in Blaine.
- Work with other Friends’ groups and WCLS to promote Whatcom County libraries.
EVENTS
Shop a great selection of DVDs, CDs, adult fiction and non-fiction as well as teens’ and children’s books. All items are buy one, get one free (of equal or lesser value).
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturday May 16 at the Blaine Library, 610 3rd Street
FRIENDS OF THE BLAINE LIBRARY CALENDAR