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The Bookmobile brings a variety of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs for all ages to specific locations and is open to everyone. The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Acme and Lake Samish each week. Homebound Services staff deliver library materials to retirement homes, nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities each month as well as to individuals who are permanently homebound.

The Bookmobile brings a variety of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs for all ages to specific locations and is open to everyone. The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Acme and Lake Samish each week. Homebound Services staff deliver library materials to retirement homes, nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities each month as well as to individuals who are permanently homebound.

A free transitional kindergarten for students who are not in an early learning program and are scheduled to begin kindergarten the following school year. The district must prioritize families with the lowest incomes and children most in need of additional preparation to be successful in kindergarten. Students must be 4 years old prior to August 31 to be eligible for the current school year.

Hands-on programs focusing on K-12, such as classroom presentations, shelter tours and service projects. Classroom topics include: compassion and kindness towards animals, dog bite prevention and safety, spay/neuter education, animal cruelty and neglect, native wildlife safety, animal identification (i.e. dog licenses/cat id tags), and safety.

Free introductory courses for people who have no computer experience or who need a little extra training. Learn the basics of how to operate a computer, including typing (keyboarding), internet and email. Later, take classes in Microsoft Word and Excel to learn to create simple spreadsheets and documents like a resume. Online job search classes and special computer classes for non-native English speakers also offered.

GED prep prepares students for the GED test. Students work in groups, on computers, and individually at their own pace. Focus on improving basic academic and workplace skills. Requires a positive attitude and commitment to attending classes.

Promotes the well-being of children, youth, and families by convening and supporting communities to build their capacity. This includes organizing the Mount Baker Community Coalition, Whatcom Prevention Coalition, the Whatcom Community Health Workers Network, and more.

Before and after school "clubhouse" programs for grades K-12 impact kids positively through academic success, good citizenship, healthy lifestyles, and athletic programs. Athletic programming varies by location.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

A free, full-day early entrance kindergarten experience for children who are scheduled to enter kindergarten the following year. In order to be eligible, students must demonstrate academic, language or social need and cannot be currently enrolled in another early learning program. Eligible students must also turn four before September 1.

Evidence-based classroom program that has shown significant effect in reducing levels of aggression among schoolchildren by raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy. The program is designed for children ages 5 to 13.

Program that educates adults to recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Trainings are offered to the public each month, and facilitators are available to provide trainings for any group of six or more.

Trainings for local businesses, organizations, and service providers on domestic violence and sexual assault. These trainings are focused on a wide variety of topics, including sexual harassment in the workplace, medical provider trainings, working with victims of violence, and responding to children and teens who have experienced violence.

Programs for Washington youth in foster care promoting educational advocacy, graduation success, support after high school, culturally competent educational coaching for tribal youth, support for youth who have experienced both foster care and incarceration, and support networks for youth and young adults as they transition into adulthood.

Provides educational opportunities from early childhood through life, in accordance with the Tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being in keeping with the wide diversity of the Tribe as distinct cultural and governmental entities. Services include education grants, student support for struggling students, and a Tribal Education Liaison to assist Nooksack families communicate with local school districts.

The Bookmobile brings a variety of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs for all ages to specific locations and is open to everyone. The WCLS Bookmobile visits Glenhaven, Birch Bay, Acme and Lake Samish each week. Homebound Services staff deliver library materials to retirement homes, nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities each month as well as to individuals who are permanently homebound.

Empowers youth to approach conflict in healthy and creative ways through a restorative justice approach.

Provides job search support, career exploration, computer use, training on resumes and cover letters, and interview preparation. Job training programs for youth, adults, and mature workers, as well as worker retraining.

ESOL classes offered at basic and intermediate levels for people who want to develop basic English literacy and improve language skills for the workplace. Classes include ESOL Basic through Level 4, and Citizenship Test Preparation. Classes are held two days a week for 2 hours.

Bellingham Public Library works collaboratively with local educators to provide useful resources to Bellingham students, including curriculum support materials, and class visits for pre-school through high school students.

Before and after school "clubhouse" programs for grades K-12 impact kids positively through academic success, good citizenship, healthy lifestyles, and athletic programs. Athletic programming varies by location.

Wi-Fi equipped mobile classroom that offers digital services to community members in rural locations. Providers can contact to host classes or workshops. Community members can view upcoming workshop schedule online and call to register.

Designed for Early Learning and Child Care settings to foster empathy, social and emotional competence and early literacy skills for children aged 3 to 5 years.

ELA classes are for students who need to improve their English skills to enroll in college, or succeed in the workplace or American culture. Classes are offered at Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, as well as class options in the evening. Placement testing is required.

Free and low cost workshops for youth (4th-12th grade) to gain skills in conflict resolution.