Eragon by Christopher Paolini Aidan’s Pick: Eragon lives in a world under the control of a corrupted leader, King Galbatorix. Out hunting for his 16th birthday, Eragon finds a diamond-like rock which he tries to sell but that the other merchants refuse and become terrified of what is in his possession. He goes back home … Read more
Preparing for winter weather? Add Whatcom County Library System’s Community Resources for Help, Support and Relief to your seasonal toolkit. The online database at wcls.org/community-resources is a go-to source for help in the event of emergencies or other difficult situations. Click on a category to see a searchable table of resources with contacts and other information. Current … Read more
A Little Bit of Land by Jessica Gigot Jessica Gigot did not grow up on a farm, nor did she set out to become a farmer. Nevertheless, today Gigot owns Harmony Fields, a sustainable sheep farm in Bow known for its farmstead cheese. Gigot retraces her meandering path, from farm intern to horticulture Ph.D. candidate … Read more
The Waters Are Rising: Stories of Inspiration and Hope from the Sumas, Washington Flood of November 2021 by Carl Crouse Early on the morning of Nov. 15, 2021, all roads in and out of Sumas closed as the Nooksack River overflowed its banks in Everson and the water headed north toward Sumas. At 10:30 a.m., … Read more
Nancy Pearl Recommends: Whatcom Literacy Council Breakfast 2022 Super reader and librarian Nancy Pearl presented her annual must-read list once again for Whatcom Literacy Council’s 2022 breakfast. Check out this selection of what Nancy’s been reading lately and place your holds!
https://www.voaww.org/wa-ibh 1-866-491-1683 Serving Native American & Alaska Native Communities throughout the state of Washington to access culturally appropriate behavioral health resources. How We Help…Coordinate care for individuals experiencing behavioral health concerns prior to a crisis Help with accessing treatment beds (voluntary or involuntary) Coordinate care after a person has been discharged from a facility (emergency … Read more
https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/injury-and-violence-prevention/suicide-prevention/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline Call, text, or chat 988 to be connected to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365. The ten-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), 1-800-273-TALK (8255), is still active along with 988. Contact 988 if you are having: Thoughts of suicideMental health crisesSubstance use concernsAny other kind … Read more
New Memoir Fall 2022 Fall is a great time to pick up the memoir of a fascinating person. Check out one of these new releases to learn more about someone’s life.
In Love with a Royal Fairy tales may just come true after all in these romances about royals falling in love.
National Book Awards 2022 The winners of the 2022 National Book Awards were announced on 11/16/22. Check out this list of honorees in fiction, nonfiction and translated literature.