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Calendar of Bellingham Public Library events, including story times, SkillShare sessions, classes, and community events.
Calendar of Bellingham Public Library events, including story times, SkillShare sessions, classes, and community events.
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Recreation
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.
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
Community Support Services
Computer or Internet Access
A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.
A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.
Categories
Books
Community Support Services
Provides library services state-wide, at the library and by mail, to any Washington resident unable to read standard print material due to blindness, visual impairment, deaf-blindness, physical disability (cannot hold a book or turn pages), or reading disability.
Provides library services state-wide, at the library and by mail, to any Washington resident unable to read standard print material due to blindness, visual impairment, deaf-blindness, physical disability (cannot hold a book or turn pages), or reading disability.
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Learning Disability
Visual Impairment
Community Support Services
All Disabilities
Physical Disability
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.
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
Community Support Services
Computer or Internet Access
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.
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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Recreation
Community Support Services
Seniors (55+ years old)
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.
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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Transportation for School
Children (2-12 years old)
Navigating the System
Families
Community Support Services
Housing
Near Homeless
Homeless
A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.
A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.
Categories
Books
Community Support Services
Refurbished computers provided at low cost. All computers have been cleaned, repaired, and installed with modern operating systems and software.
Refurbished computers provided at low cost. All computers have been cleaned, repaired, and installed with modern operating systems and software.
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All Disabilities
Seniors (55+ years old)
Veterans
Students
Computer or Internet Access
Limited supply of laundry vouchers available each week at Opportunity Council. Vouchers are limited to one per person per month, and are distributed on a first come first served basis every Friday at 8:00 AM while supplies last. Vouchers can be redeemed at Bellingham Cleaning Center.
Limited supply of laundry vouchers available each week at Opportunity Council. Vouchers are limited to one per person per month, and are distributed on a first come first served basis every Friday at 8:00 AM while supplies last. Vouchers can be redeemed at Bellingham Cleaning Center.
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Homeless
Clothing
Community Support Services
Personal Hygiene
Directory of resources for people with autism spectrum disorder and related intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington State.
Directory of resources for people with autism spectrum disorder and related intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington State.
Categories
Navigating the System
Development Disability
All Disabilities
Autism
Community Support Services
Understand Disability
Library meeting and conference rooms are available for reservation when they are not being used by library groups or government organizations. Meeting room reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be made no more than 24 weeks in advance.
Library meeting and conference rooms are available for reservation when they are not being used by library groups or government organizations. Meeting room 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.
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
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.
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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Families
More Education
Students
Children (2-12 years old)
Community Support Services
Parents
Supplies for School
Assists families with resources, information and problem solving to help their children succeed in school. Family Services Coordinators are located at Acme Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, and Harmony Elementary School/ERC Preschool. \nFor Spanish or Russian interpretation, call (360) 383-2065 or email [email protected].
Assists families with resources, information and problem solving to help their children succeed in school. Family Services Coordinators are located at Acme Elementary School, Kendall Elementary School, and Harmony Elementary School/ERC Preschool. \nFor Spanish or Russian interpretation, call (360) 383-2065 or email [email protected].
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Community Support Services
Clothes for School
Emergency Food
Goods
Navigating the System
Navigating the legal system can be challenging. DVSAS advocates can help with protection orders, court preparation and accompaniment, and law enforcement reporting.
Navigating the legal system can be challenging. DVSAS advocates can help with protection orders, court preparation and accompaniment, and law enforcement reporting.
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One-on-One Support
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Help Escape Violence
Domestic Violence Survivors
Sexual Assault Survivor
Legal
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
People experiencing homelessness can receive services including short-term case management, connection to resources, and some basic needs. Housing case management is provided when Opportunity Council are on-site, check in for schedule details.
People experiencing homelessness can receive services including short-term case management, connection to resources, and some basic needs. Housing case management is provided when Opportunity Council are on-site, check in for schedule details.
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Homeless
Help Find Housing
Help Fill out Forms
Case Management
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.
A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.
Categories
Community Support Services
Books
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.
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
Community Support Services
Computer or Internet Access
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.
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
Classes for adults to work together to study reading, writing, and speaking in English. Classes include Talk Time (practicing English conversation), preparing for the GED (General Education Diploma), citizenship test preparation, and learning and improving basic computer skills. Dates, times, and locations vary, find the current class schedule online.
Classes for adults to work together to study reading, writing, and speaking in English. Classes include Talk Time (practicing English conversation), preparing for the GED (General Education Diploma), citizenship test preparation, and learning and improving basic computer skills. Dates, times, and locations vary, find the current class schedule online.
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Basic Literacy
Immigrants
More Education
Computer Class
Adults (31-54 years old)
Naturalization
Computer or Internet Access
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Education
Limited English
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).
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
Community Support Services
Personal Care Items
Emergency Food
Supplies for School
Clothes for School
Children (2-12 years old)
Diapers
Bellingham Public Library subscribes to research tools that allow you to discover reliable, accurate information sources, including newspaper and magazine articles. You will need your Bellingham Public Library barcode and PIN to login to most of the tools.
Bellingham Public Library subscribes to research tools that allow you to discover reliable, accurate information sources, including newspaper and magazine articles. You will need your Bellingham Public Library barcode and PIN to login to most of the tools.
Categories
Community Support Services
Education
A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.
A library card allows you to check out materials and access digital content. Through the Whatcom Libraries Collaborate program, your library card can be used for services at other libraries throughout the county.
Categories
Books
Community Support Services
A statewide toll-free help line available to parents, caregivers, and anyone who has questions about a child in their community. The Family Help Line can help you find resources, parenting classes, and community events, and can provide you with someone to talk to and problem solve with.
A statewide toll-free help line available to parents, caregivers, and anyone who has questions about a child in their community. The Family Help Line can help you find resources, parenting classes, and community events, and can provide you with someone to talk to and problem solve with.
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Support Network
Parenting Education
Families
Parents
Children (2-12 years old)
Community Support Services
Help Hotlines
Navigating the System