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Library Services at Bellingham Public Library's Barkley Branch

Provides library services throughout the community at four branches. Additional locations include holds pick-up and materials drop-off on three college campuses, and community drop boxes. Digital library services offer opportunities to download eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines, conduct research and use the library catalog. There are free programs, classes and special events including storytimes each week and early literacy classes taught by childhood education experts. Shares a library catalog and electronic management system with Whatcom County Library System, allowing patron access to the collections of both libraries which provides convenient, consistent services to all Whatcom County communities. Participates in a collaborative program that allows anyone who lives, works or attends school in Whatcom County to get a library card at area academic libraries.

Physical Address

3111 Newmarket Street, Suite 103, Bellingham, WA 98226

Hours

M Tu Sa, 10am-2pm; W-F, 2-6pm.

Application process

Visit in person or go to bellinghampubliclibrary.org

Fee

None.

Required documents

Picture ID.

Eligibility

Library cards are free of charge if you live, work, or attend school in Whatcom County.

Agency info

Bellingham Public Library

Provides library services, circulating 1.6 million items annually to more than 60,000 registered cardholders. It is a department of the City of Bellingham and is funded by city taxes.