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Need help with technology questions or with using the Library’s electronic resources? Help is available by phone, by email, in person, or with one-on-one assistance during a Tech Basics Coaching session. Coaching sessions take place every Wednesday afternoon at the Central Library. Check the event calendar for upcoming sessions, and call to register.
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Computer or Internet Access
Community Support Services
More Education
Computer Class
Calendar of Whatcom County Library System events, including story times, social gatherings, book clubs, and more.
Serves students experiencing homelessness. This program is designed to reduce isolation, maximize stability and maintain consistency for this population of children and youth. Contact the liaison in your school district for support.
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Families
Children
Near Homeless
Homeless
Housing
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
Three group meeting rooms are available at Bellingham Public Library facilities for free-of-charge public use during library open hours. Meeting rooms may only be used for non-commercial purposes. Users may register for one use per month, and may reserve rooms up to 90 days in advance. Reservation requests may be submitted online or by phone.
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Community Support Services
Apply online or in person to receive a free library card.
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Community Support Services
Books
Apply online or in person to receive a free library card.
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Community Support Services
Books
Helps students and families connect with school and community resources.
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Navigating the System
Personal Care Items
Home Goods
Clothing
Goods
Community Support Services
Advocacy counseling is available to clients who want to meet one-on-one with an advocacy counselor. Sessions are available on a walk-in or scheduled basis during business hours. These sessions are strength and empowerment-based and include emotional support, on-going safety planning, identifying coping skills, problem solving, information about the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault, and referrals to other community resources.
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Domestic Violence Survivors
Help Escape Violence
Immediate Safety
In Crisis
Support Network
Community Support Services
Sexual Assault Survivors
One-on-One Support
Library-created learning resources for both parents and educators to help children become their best selves. Resources include Early Literacy Kits, Preschool Theme Kits, Baby Boxes, People of the Salish Sea Curriculum Kits, homeschooling resources, and more. Additionally, call your local branch to schedule a school visit to the library, or to request a library visit to your school.
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Students
Children
Parents
Families
Education
Community Support Services
Library-created learning resources for both parents and educators to help children become their best selves. Resources include Early Literacy Kits, Preschool Theme Kits, Baby Boxes, People of the Salish Sea Curriculum Kits, homeschooling resources, and more. Additionally, call your local branch to schedule a school visit to the library, or to request a library visit to your school.
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Students
Children
Parents
Families
Education
Community Support Services
Library-created learning resources for both parents and educators to help children become their best selves. Resources include Early Literacy Kits, Preschool Theme Kits, Baby Boxes, People of the Salish Sea Curriculum Kits, homeschooling resources, and more. Additionally, call your local branch to schedule a school visit to the library, or to request a library visit to your school.
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Students
Children
Parents
Families
Education
Community Support Services
Library-created learning resources for both parents and educators to help children become their best selves. Resources include Early Literacy Kits, Preschool Theme Kits, Baby Boxes, People of the Salish Sea Curriculum Kits, homeschooling resources, and more. Additionally, call your local branch to schedule a school visit to the library, or to request a library visit to your school.
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Students
Children
Parents
Families
Education
Community Support Services
Free WiFi available at WCLS libraries, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.
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Computer or Internet Access
Community Support Services
Free WiFi available at WCLS libraries, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.
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Computer or Internet Access
Community Support Services
Free WiFi available at WCLS libraries, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.
Categories
Computer or Internet Access
Community Support Services
Library-created learning resources for both parents and educators to help children become their best selves. Resources include Early Literacy Kits, Preschool Theme Kits, Baby Boxes, People of the Salish Sea Curriculum Kits, homeschooling resources, and more. Additionally, call your local branch to schedule a school visit to the library, or to request a library visit to your school.
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Students
Children
Parents
Families
Education
Community Support Services
Library meeting and conference rooms are available for reservation when they are not being used by library groups or government organizations. Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be made no more than 24 weeks in advance.
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Community Support Services
Library meeting and conference rooms are available for reservation when they are not being used by library groups or government organizations. Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be made no more than 24 weeks in advance.
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Community Support Services
If you need access to the Internet, your Library can help by lending you a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot device. If you have a Bellingham or Whatcom County library card, you may borrow a hotspot for 3 weeks. If no one is waiting, it can be renewed up to 3 times. Visit the online catalog to place a request.
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Community Support Services
Computer or Internet Access
Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pick up, or submit a request online. Library patrons are provided a $7.00 printing credit each week. Beyond that, printing fees are $0.10 (black & white) or $0.50 (color) per page.
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Community Support Services
Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pick up, or submit a request online. Library patrons are provided a $7.00 printing credit each week. Beyond that, printing fees are $0.10 (black & white) or $0.50 (color) per page.
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Community Support Services
Strengthening families and students by helping them with basic needs and linking them to local resources. Resources include basic needs, such as food, clothing and housing; school supplies; energy assistance; GED and ELL classes; family literacy; domestic violence resources; and medicaid enrollment.
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Community Support Services
Children
Clothes for School
Families
Navigating the System
Family support centers that link school families with local resources and human services addressing the needs of the whole child in order to promote student success. All families are welcome to visit the site nearest to them (Shuksan Middle School or Carl Cozier Elementary School).
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Families
Children
Community Support Services
Clothes for School
Supplies for School
Diapers & Formula
Personal Care Items
Emergency Food
Offers a variety of activities and programs to meet the diverse interests of the local senior population. Activities include card games, pool tables, and potluck lunch on Thursdays at 12:00 PM.
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Community Support Services
Recreation
Seniors
Download copies of DVSAS handouts covering Community Resources, Protection Orders, Safety Planning, and Self-Care.
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Community Support Services
Domestic Violence Survivors
Sexual Assault Survivors