https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/illness-and-disease-z/flu/flu-activity The flu is a disease that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause moderate to severe illness, including death. Find local information about:
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/4251/Narcan-Leave-Behind-Program Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services is proud to continue the Narcan Leave Behind Program. This program provides Narcan Kits to those At-Risk individuals, an involved bystander, or family that are At-Risk of opioid related overdose. Narcan is a medication that can save lives by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Narcan Kits: The … Read more
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3303/Needles-Sharps-Disposal 360-778-6000 Used needles, syringes, or other sharps pose a danger because they can potentially spread diseases like hepatitis or HIV. We provide needle clean-up kits for businesses or community groups who want to clean up and safely dispose of used needles found on private or public property. You can get rid of used sharps … Read more
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3167/Winter-Shelters Overnight severe weather shelters will open in Bellingham and Ferndale on nights when weather conditions are severe. To find out if these are open, call the shelter hotline at (360)788-7983 or follow the link. Find Information For… Year-round SheltersAdditional Winter Shelters – open nightly Dec. 1, 2023 – Feb. 29, 2024.Temporary Overnight Severe Winter … Read more
Where the Language Lives by Janet Yoder Vi taqʷšɘblu Hilbert was 49 years old when she got a phone call that changed the course of her life. Thom Hess, a linguist at the University of Washington, called Hilbert and asked her to review an audio recording of one of her mother’s traditional Coast Salish stories … Read more
Inspiration for NaNoWriMo This is your year! You’re finally going to write that novel and National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo) is just the time to do it. Look to these guides for inspiration as you work toward that 50,000 word goal.
On Nov. 1, 2023, Kanopy changed from a “credit” system to a “ticket” system. Each month, patrons will receive 30 tickets instead of 10 movie credits. (Note: Kanopy Kids still does not require credits or tickets. You can watch unlimited Kanopy Kids videos as before.) Movies and series will require tickets (often just two tickets … Read more
Native American Heritage Month: Titles for Young People These books and DVDs for young people provide many perspectives on the Native American experience. Read on to explore fiction, memoir, history and more.
Native American Heritage Month: Titles for Adults These books and DVDs provide many perspectives on the Native American experience. Read on to explore memoir, history, poetry and more.
Former Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest will host a night of diverse poetry as part of an inaugural festival. “Launched: Whatcom County Poets with New Titles in 2023” will be presented as part of Whatcom County Library System’s Open Book festival on Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Ferndale Events Center. Each of the highlighted … Read more