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Events & Programs
Featured Program
Whatcom County teens are invited to submit their 2-D art to be considered for publication in Whatcomics 2025, our teen art book. The rules are simple: live in Whatcom County, be a 6th-12th grader, and submit your original artwork on or before October 31, 2025. Learn more.
Get Published
Submit your 2D art for consideration for publication in our yearly art book, Whatcomics. All styles of art are encouraged.
Open for submissions September 1 – October 31st.
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Our annual poetry book, A Forest of Words, accepts submissions of all styles of poetry.
Open for submissions January 1 – March 15th.
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Reading Recommendations
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Featured Booklist
Listen to our podcast episode on Whatcomics and A Forest of Words featuring Teen Services Director Tamar Clarke and teen artist, Sorrel Thoerner.
Kits
Take home one of the many board games we have available and you’ll be set for a night of fun.
Switch Games: Party & Challenge Packs
For gamers — Our Nintendo Switch bundles come with 3 games and a set of 2 Joy-Con controllers. For more casual multiplayer options, check out the Party Pack, and for those looking to test their skills, try the Challenge Pack.
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