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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING AT WCLS
JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2016
Hours & Locations
From the Executive Director
BLAINE
LYNDEN
610 3rd Street
(360) 305-3637
Monday-Thursday.................10 - 8
Friday.............................................10 - 6
Saturday.......................................10 - 5
216 4th Street
(360) 354-4883
Monday-Thursday.................10 - 9
Friday.............................................10 - 6
Saturday.......................................10 - 5
DEMING
NORTH FORK
5044 Mt. Baker Highway
(360) 592-2422
Monday-Wednesday...........10 - 9
Thursday & Friday..................10 - 6
Saturday.......................................10 - 5
7506 Kendall Road
(360) 599-2020
Monday ......................................10 - 6
Tuesday & Thursday.............10 - 8
Saturday.......................................10 - 5
EVERSON
POINT ROBERTS
104 Kirsch Drive
(360) 966-5100
Monday-Thursday.................10 - 8
Friday.............................................10 - 6
Saturday.......................................10 - 5
1437 Gulf Road
(360) 945-6545
Tuesday.......................................... 1 - 7
Wednesday................................10 - 5
Friday (July - August)...........10 - 5
Saturday.......................................10 - 5
FERNDALE
SOUTH WHATCOM
2125 Main Street
(360) 384-3647
Monday-Thursday.................10 - 9
Friday.............................................10 - 6
Saturday.......................................10 - 5
Sunday........................................... 1 - 5
10 Barn View Ct., SV, Gate 2
(360) 305-3632
Tuesday & Wednesday........10 - 8
Thursday & Friday..................10 - 6
Saturday.......................................10 - 5
ISLAND
SUMAS
2144 South Nugent Road
(360) 758-7145
Tuesday & Thursday............... 2 - 8
Saturday.......................................10 - 5
451 2nd Street
(360) 988-2501
Monday........................................10 - 5
Wednesday................................10 - 7
Saturday.......................................10 - 5
ADMINISTRATION
POINT ROBERTS
(360) 305-3600
BLAINE
SUMAS
LYNDEN
EVERSON
NORTH FORK
FERNDALE
DEMING
ISLAND
SOUTH WHATCOM
By Christine Perkins
A tall glass of icy lemonade, a hammock, and a stack
of library books are all you need for a relaxing summer
vacation. Whatcom County Library System has everything
you need – from frivolous beach reads, gripping thrillers,
and insightful memoirs to mouth-watering cookbooks
and lusciously illustrated travel guides. Our staff have
been boning up in the art of “reader’s conversations” –
we can talk books all day long, and we love to do it! Tell
us what you’ve enjoyed in the past, and we can suggest
new titles to you. We can also point you in the direction
of fantastic books for the children and teens in your life.
There are lots of books for young people that adults will
love too. Why not read one aloud with the entire family?
Or play an audiobook during a long car trip?
The cornerstone of the library’s 5-year strategic plan
is READING because we believe that it’s important to
celebrate reading at every opportunity. Another facet
of our plan is ENGAGEMENT—we want to engage with
everyone in Whatcom County and make sure that every
household has a library card, and uses it often. We’re
looking to increase ACCESS to library services, which is
why we spruced up our library website, www.wcls.org.
We’re also looking at ways we can adjust our open hours
so we can be open when you’re ready to visit…stay tuned
for developments. Finally, we see DILIGENT STEWARDSHIP
as the key to spending your tax dollars wisely.
Our strategic plan spells out READ – so that’s your summer
reminder. Stock up at your nearest library!
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On Your Mark, Get Set…READ!
Summer Reading for Preschoolers, Kids and Teens
By Thom Barthelmess,
Youth Services Manager
Here at the Whatcom County Library
System, we believe that the best
reward for reading is more reading. The
particular joys of getting lost in a book,
or finding yourself in one; the wonder
that comes from discovering the
breadth of the wide world, or drilling
down into the glorious minutiae of
a precise topic; the gratification of
sharing a favorite with a friend, or
keeping a story all to yourself; these
are the pleasures of reading. And this
summer we have a Summer Reading
Program designed specifically to
celebrate the simple truth that reading
is its own reward.
This summer we’ve distilled everything
down to three simple steps for
preschoolers, kids and teens:
Set your reading goal. Fast or slow,
deep or cursory, casual or committed,
all of us read a little differently, and
it’s all good. You decide how much
reading you want to do this summer.
Choose a book a week. Choose 20
minutes a day. Set your sights on one
of the Lord of the Rings behemoths and
nothing else. The point is that you get
to set your own goal, according to your
own needs and desires. At the library,
your reading belongs to you.
Read. Really. That’s it. Dedicate some
time this summer to the joys of
reading, however it fits into your plans.
Read in the car. Read by the pool. Read
under the porch. Read at Grandma’s.
Make an appointment with a good
book and put it on your calendar.
Squeeze it into the little breaks
between your activities. Just remember
that the library has books about anyand everything; whatever you’re up
to this summer, your pursuits will be
enhanced and enriched by reading
around and about them.
Redeem. Once you’ve met your
reading goal, come back to the library
and choose a book. To keep. Forever.
We’ve got an amazing assortment of
books to choose from, brand new and
classic titles, board books, dystopian
adventures, graphic novels, beginning
readers, that book where the teen dies,
any and all of them available for your
selection.* And if you want to rework
your goal a little in retrospect, we’re
happy to talk to you about that, too.
Just to keep things interesting, we’ve
got events happening at all of our
locations, and on the bookmobile, all
summer long. Our children’s and teen
librarians have put lots of time and
energy into designing a summer of fun,
just for you. Check this program guide
and your local library for details about
what’s happening close to home, and
take a trip to a library across the county
to try something new.
*This summer we offer our special
thanks to the Whatcom County Library
Foundation and to the Friends of
the Library groups of all ten library
locations and the Bookmobile, for
generously underwriting our reward
book bank. We’re so pleased and proud
to be able to offer top quality books to
the young people of Whatcom County,
and we couldn’t have done it without
the Foundation’s and Friends’ generous
support. Every library will have some
sort of event or activity to express our
appreciation. We hope you’ll help us
say, “Thank you!”
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Using Your Library
Access more than
How Long Can I Keep Things?
In general, you can keep library materials
for three weeks, but double check your
check-out receipt to be sure. High-demand
materials and DVDs typically have a twoweek borrowing period.
Most items can be renewed twice if no one
else is waiting for them.
Where Do I Return Them?
Do I Need a Library Card?
You don’t need a library card to participate
in our classes and events, but a WCLS
library card does give you access to the
vast collection shared between our 10
branches and bookmobile: hundreds of
thousands of books, audiobooks, DVDs
and CDs.
Your library card also gives you access
to all of our digital services. You can use
it to checkout eBooks and audiobooks,
to download or stream free music, learn
languages, research genealogy and local
history, access magazines, journals and
almanacs online, or even learn how to
repair cars.
We’ve partnered with Bellingham Public
Library, so your WCLS card works at all
Bellingham Library locations too. We are
also a member of the Whatcom Libraries
Collaborate (WLC) program. Once you have
a WCLS card, you can apply for and receive
a library card at any of the following WLC
libraries: Bellingham Technical College,
Northwest Indian College, Western
Washington University, and Whatcom
Community College.
How Do I Get a Library Card?
You can apply for a card online (wcls.org/
get-a-library-card) or at any of our library
locations, including our bookmobile.
Online applications are generally
processed within one business day. We
will email your new account number to
you, giving you full access to our digital
services, while your new library card is
being sent to you by mail. If you apply in
person at one of our libraries, your card
will be issued to you instantly and you’ll
have full access to all of our materials and
online digital services immediately. Just
remember to bring your photo ID with you!
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We know you’re busy, so we’ve made it
easy to return your library materials to ANY
public or academic library or book return
in Whatcom County, regardless of where
you borrowed them. We’ve also put book
returns at convenient places you already
go, like local grocery stores and churches.
Go to wcls.org/locations-hours for the
full list of locations to return your library
materials.
40,000
eBooks and
audiobooks!
No matter where
summer takes you,
you can download our
eBooks & eAudiobooks
anywhere!
www.wcls.org/digital-services
What if I Keep Things Past Their Due
Date?
KIDS &
TEEN
BOOKS
TOO
There are no late fees on children’s or teen
materials. For adult materials there is a
two day grace period after which you’ll be
charged $0.25 per day, with a maximum
fee of $10. If you reserve a book, but don’t
pick it up, you’ll be charged $0.50.
You can also subscribe to Library Elf to get
reminders by email or text. Keep track of
what’s due, overdue, and ready for pick up.
Register at www.libraryelf.org. It's free!
Can't Find What You Want?
You can place a hold on any item in our
collection through your online account,
by phone, or at any of our libraries. And if
what you want isn’t in our collection yet,
you can request it. We’ll either buy it and
add it to our collection or borrow it from
another library just for you! Talk to any of
our librarians or visit wcls.org/can’t-find-it
to place a request.
wcls.org/
events
VISIT
OUR WEBSITE
MORE
EVENTS!
FOR
SUMMER READING 2016
IT’S NOT JUST FOR KIDS!
Visit your local library to sign up, choose a Book Bingo card, and spend
your summer reading great books. Share a photo of what you’re reading
via Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook: #wclsbookbingo, @wclslibraries, and
facebook.com/wclslibraries.
ADULTS
Keep track of your summer reads on the Adult Book Bingo card. When you get a bingo or
blackout with titles of the books you’ve read, show it to any of our library staff to be entered
into the grand prize drawing. Every bingo counts as 1 entry. Get a blackout by completing all
25 squares and receive 5 entries towards the grand prize drawing.
TEENS & KIDS
You decide your goal. You can choose to read a set number of books, number of days, or
number of minutes. Your goal could be to get a bingo or blackout, but if your goal doesn’t
involve getting a bingo or blackout, just use the Book Bingo card for reading inspiration and
fun. When you reach your goal, you’ll receive your choice of a Summer Reading Reward Book.
EARLY YEARS
Spend your summer reading great books and doing Early Literacy activities. Feel free to make
up your own activities using the Early Learning practices listed on the back of the Book Bingo
card for Early Learners. When you complete any five or more Early Literacy activities, you’ll
receive your choice of a Summer Reading Reward Book!
JUNE 4 THROUGH AUGUST 31
June, July, August 2016
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kids
Special Events
Annual Children’s Art Show
Enjoy selected art created by students
from Acme, Harmony, and Kendall
Elementary Schools. Sponsored by the
Mount Baker School District and the
Friends of the Deming Library. For all ages.
DEMING LIBRARY
May 24 – June 9 during library open hours
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Join us for a super Summer Reading
celebration for the whole family. Drop in
any time from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for
super-sized games and activities (giant
Jenga anyone?), to sign up for Summer
Reading, and to enjoy root beer floats. Play
a little or a lot, but be sure to stop by. For
all ages.
Drumming with Ray Soriano
Make some noise! Ray brings an array of
his drums for a rocking good time! For ages
4-11 years.
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 22, 2:00−3:00 PM
Welcome Marionettes present
Peter & the Wolf
POINT ROBERTS LIRBRARY
Saturday, July 9, 3:00−4:00 PM
Fun games to make. Fun games to play! For
grades K-5.
Read with Local Heroes
Our special guests will read a book and
then demonstrate their vehicle and
equipment to the delight of both children
and adults. Located in the north parking
lot of the library. For ages 3-11 years.
BLAINE LIBRARY
Read with Firefighters
Tuesday, June 21, 10:30−11:30 AM
Dan The Magic Man
Read with SSC (Trash Collector)
Tuesday, July 5, 10:30−11:30 AM
BLAINE LIBRARY
Saturday, June 4, 1:00−2:00 PM
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Saturday, June 4, 3:30−4:30 PM
Scavenger Hunt
Enjoy an exciting hunt as we explore the
library looking for specific items. Will you
find them all? For grades K-5.
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 15, 2:00−3:00 PM
Treasure Island
Pirates and treasure are coming to the
Everson Library in a live theater production
of Treasure Island by Last Leaf Productions.
Adventure and excitement for the entire
family and a great chance to sign up for
Summer Reading, if you haven’t already.
For grades K-5.
EVERSON LIBRARY
Tuesday, June 21, 10:30−11:30 AM
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EVERSON LIBRARY
Saturday, July 9, 10:00 AM−12:00 PM
Games
& Gaming
Read with Blaine Police
Tuesday, June 28, 10:30−11:30 AM
SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY
Saturday, June 4, 10:30−11:30 AM
On Your Mark, Get Set…READ! Children,
meet at the Nooksack Middle School to
ride the library float in the Summer Festival
parade. Costumes encouraged but not
required. For all ages.
A folklore classic brought to The Point by
a traditional puppeteer group dedicated
to reintroducing classical marionette
theater. Fun for all ages. Truly an amazing
experience to behold. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Point Roberts Library.
DEMING LIBRARY
Saturday, June 4, 10:30 AM−2:30 PM
Kick off your Summer Reading with
comedy and magic for kids of all ages!
Library Float
Read with WTA (Bus Driver)
Tuesday, July 12, 10:30−12:00 PM
Ready, Get Set...GO!
Experience the science behind
some of your favorite sports
activities. For grades K-5.
SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 22
10:30 - 11:30 AM
EVERSON LIBRARY
Tuesday, June 28
10:30 - 11:30 AM
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Thursday, July 7
2:00 - 3:00 PM
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 20
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Kids Create: Games
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Thursday, June 23, 2:00−3:00 PM
Family Fun: Indoor Game Party
Kick off your Summer Reading fun with
a day of play and boost your summer
thinking skills! Join us for summer
fun all afternoon: board games, pool,
shuffleboard, and Foosball. Fun for the
whole family.
POINT ROBERTS LIBRARY
Saturday, June 25, 1:00−5:00 PM
Family Fun: Board Game Party
Enjoy a day of board game play and boost
your summer thinking skills! For grades K-5.
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Thursday, June 30, 2:00−3:00 PM
Outdoor Fun
A day of exciting outdoor fun! Test your
skill with hula hoops, challenge your
friends to a relay race, get your face
painted, eat ice cream, and much more! For
ages 4-11 years.
ISLAND LIBRARY
Saturday, July 2, 1:00−2:00 PM
Outdoor Games
Enjoy some exciting outdoor fun! Test
your skill with hula hoops, challenge your
friends to a relay race, and much more! For
ages 4-11 years.
BLAINE LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 19, 10:30−11:30 AM
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Thursday, July 21, 2:00−3:00 PM
Kamishibai Man
Kids’ Craft Fair
ISLAND LIBRARY
Thursday, June 2
2:30 - 3:30 PM
SUMAS LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 8
3:15 - 4:15 PM
NORTH FORK LIBRARY
Thursday, June 9
3:45 - 4:45 PM
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Saturday, June 18
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Buy or sell at this exciting event!
Homemade crafts and treats made by
children. Everything $5 or less. Registration
is required, and space is limited. Call the
library for more information. Kids ages 5-13
may sell; anyone can shop.
EVERSON LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 19, 10:30−12:30 PM
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 13, 2:00−4:00 PM
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Thursday, July 14, 2:00−4:00 PM
SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 20, 10:30−12:30 PM
EVERSON LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 5
10:30 - 11:30 AM
SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 6
10:30 - 11:30 AM
A high energy show using traditional Japanese
storytelling tools. For kids of all ages.
Gaming at the Library
Drop in any time during open hours for a
game with family and friends. We’ll have
a selection of board and card games
available around the library for a wide
range of ages. All you need to do is bring
the players! For all ages.
DEMING LIBRARY
July 1 - 15 during open hours
NORTH FORK LIBRARY
July 16 - 30, during open hours
Playing at the Library
Drop in any time during open hours to
check out great activities for use in our
gorgeous back yard. We’ll have hula hoops,
jump ropes, hacky sacks, and sidewalk
chalk. Make sure to bring your double
dutch partner. For all ages.
DEMING LIBRARY
Throughout July during open hours
LEGO
LEGO Club
Play with LEGO! For ages 4-11 years.
BLAINE LIBRARY
Mondays, June 6 & 13, 3:00−4:30 PM
Mondays, June 20 – August 29
1:00−4:30 PM, No LEGO Club July 4
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 6
2:00 - 3:00 PM
LEGO Show and Tell
Bring in your original creation and tell us all
about it! For grades K-5.
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 29, 2:00−3:00 PM
EVERSON LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 12, 10:30−11:30 AM
SUMAS LIBRARY
Wednesday, August 3, 1:00−2:00 PM
DIY & Crafts
Make and Take Activities
Drop in on Wednesday afternoons for fun
'make and take' activities geared for all
ages. For grades K-12.
SUMAS LIBRARY
Wednesdays, June 22 through August 31
Making at the Library
Drop in any time during open hours to
make a craft in the Kids’ Place or Teen
Space. We’ll provide all the materials, you
just bring the makers. For all ages.
NORTH FORK LIBRARY
July 1-15 during open hours
DEMING LIBRARY
July 16-30 during open hours
Summer Reading
Thanks
Thank You Party
Show your appreciation to the Whatcom
County Library Foundation and the Friends
of the Library for providing reward books
for Summer Reading. Add your thanks to
the large card, or make your own. Feeling
thankful for something else? Make cards
for that, too! For grades K-5.
BLAINE LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 26, 10:30−11:30 AM
EVERSON LIBRARY
Tuesday, July 26, 10:30−11:30 AM
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 27, 2:00−3:00 PM
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Thursday, July 28, 2:00−3:00 PM
POINT ROBERTS LIBRARY
Drop in Saturday, August 6, 10:00−5:00 PM
DEMING LIBRARY
Drop in during August
NORTH FORK LIBRARY
Drop in during August
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ALL AGES
FUN
teens
All programs are for grades 6-12 unless
otherwise noted.
BLAINE LIBRARY
Tuesdays
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Ukulele for Everyone
Join Cynthia Rogers for a demo,
beginning lessons, and a song
circle of the “happy instrument.”
Ukuleles will be available for use
courtesy of the Bellingham
Ukulele Group. Singers and other
instruments welcome as well.
EVERSON LIBRARY
Wednesdays, June 22, July 27,
& August 24, 4:15 - 5:00 PM
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SUMAS LIBRARY
Wednesdays, June 22 through August 31
Minecraft. At the library. Play this fun game
on library laptops. Or you can bring your
own laptop. We supply Minecraft accounts
or you can use your own.
DEMING LIBRARY
Weekly on Wednesdays, 4:30−5:30 PM
BLAINE LIBRARY
Weekly on Thursdays, 3:15−5:15 PM
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Weekly on Fridays, 3:00−5:30 PM
Cook It
NORTH FORK LIBRARY
Weekly on Tuesdays beginning June 21
3:30–5:30 PM
Cook it and Book it!
SUMAS LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 6, 3:00−5:00 PM
Love food and love books? Join us to cook
yummy book-themed recipes and talk
about books. For grades 5-7.
Chess has been proven to
enhance creativity, problem
solving, memory, concentration,
self-esteem, intellectual maturity,
and many other abilities. Plus, it’s
fun. For ages K through 12 and
their parents.
Drop in on Wednesday afternoons for fun
make and take activities geared for all ages.
For grades K-12.
Minecraft
Beginners welcome. Everson
Library staff member Cynthia
Rogers leads various chess
activities and pairs the players
for games. Beginners are gently
assisted and more skilled players
are handicapped for further
challenge.
Learn to Play Chess
Make and Take Activities
Games & Gaming
All Levels Chess Club
EVERSON LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 8, July 13,
& August 10, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
DIY & Crafts
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Thursday, June 9, 3:30−5:30 PM
Cooking Club
Master the art of the milkshake, ice cream
in a bag, and healthy snacks. Everything
generously provided by the Friends of the
Ferndale Library.
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Cool Creations
Tuesday, June 21, 3:30−5:00 PM
Frozen Treats
Tuesday, July 19, 4:00−5:30 PM
Back to School Snacks
Tuesday, August 16, 4:00−5:30 PM
Special Events
Doctor Who Day
Celebrate Doctor Who Day. Dress as your
favorite character (or location). Games,
crafts, trivia, munchies and more. Primarily
for middle and high school age, but
Whovians of all ages are welcome.
BLAINE LIBRARY
Saturday, July 9, 2:00−5:00 PM
Teen Early Release Fun
Join us on early release days for activities
and snacks.
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Friday, June 10 & Thursday, June 16
11:00 AM−1:00 PM
Dungeons and Dragons
Bring your gear and let the games
commence. Friends of Island Library will
provide snacks.
ISLAND LIBRARY
Thursdays through June 16, 4:00−6:00 PM
Teen Gaming
Take a break and do some gaming. Use our
tabletop games or bring your own.
SUMAS LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 1, 4:00−5:00 PM
Arts & Culture
Teen Anime Afternoon
Do you love anime? Each week we will
watch a different anime, have some
popcorn, and discuss the show.
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Fridays, 3:00−5:00 PM
Teen Anime Club
Love anime and manga? Come talk about
the latest anime and manga, try out some
fun activities and crafts, and of course,
watch some anime.
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Friday, June 3, 2:00−4:00 PM
Robotics
LEGO Mindstorms Camp
TEEN CLUBS
Teen Tuesdays
Talk about books, play Magic, Wii, or board games, try a new craft, and learn
to code. There’s a different activity each week all summer.
BLAINE LIBRARY
3:00 - 4:00 PM
1st Tuesdays: Book Talk
June 7, July 5, and August 2
2nd Tuesdays: Gaming
June 14, July 12, and August 9
3rd Tuesdays: Crafts and Arts
June 21, July 19 and August 16
4th Tuesdays: Coding, YouTube, and
Other Digital Pursuits
June 28, July 26, and August 23
Learn the basics of LEGO Mindstorms
construction and programming in this
intensive week-long camp. Registration
required. Attendees should plan to attend
for the full week.
Summer Fun
FERNDALE LIBRARY
June 27 through July 1, 11:00−1:00 PM
Make a craft, enjoy a snack, and compete for prizes playing mini games.
Enjoy a different activity each month. Bring your friends.
Fun with LEGO Robotics
Build awesome LEGO Mindstorms robots
and learn to program them to take on cool
challenges. For all enthusiasts ages 12 to
adult.
BLAINE LIBRARY
Thursdays, June 9 & 23, July 14 & 28
August 11 & 25, 6:30−8:00 PM
Summer Reading
Thanks
Thank You Party
FERNDALE LIBRARY
2:00-3:00 PM
Tuesday, June 14: Make Fun Magnets
Tuesday, July 12: Make Colorful Bath Salts
Tuesday, August 9: Minute to Win It Games
Teen Club Thursdays
NORTH FORK LIBRARY
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Drop in and show your appreciation to the
Whatcom County Library Foundation and
the Friends of the Library for providing
reward books for Summer Reading. Add
your thanks to the large card, or make your
own. For grades K-12.
June 2: Super Smash Bros BRAWL Wii Tournament and snacks.
DEMING LIBRARY
Throughout August during open hours
Teen Fab Fridays
NORTH FORK LIBRARY
Throughout August during open hours
POINT ROBERTS LIBRARY
Saturday, August 6, 10:00−5:00 PM
June 9: End of School Celebration and Summer Reading Kickoff. Snacks and
root beer floats too.
Play Minecraft or board games, make a craft, or just come hang out.
EVERSON LIBRARY
3:30 - 4:30 PM
June, July, August 2016
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Book Groups
The Award Winning Book Club
Enjoy coffee, doughnuts, and a lively
book discussion, even if you didn’t finish
the book! Refreshments provided by the
Friends of the Lynden Library. Does not
meet in July or August.
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Saturday, June 11, 10:00−11:00 AM
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
Point Roberts Book Club
All are welcome to join in this lively
monthly book discussion. Call the Point
Roberts Library for book title.
POINT ROBERTS LIBRARY
Tuesdays, June 21, July 19, & August 16
2:30−4:30 PM
Ferndale Library Book Group
All are welcome to join in this lively book
discussion.
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Tuesday, June 14, 2:30−4:30 PM
A Girl Named Zippy: Growing up Small in
Mooreland, Indiana by Haven Kimmel
Tuesday, July 12, 2:30−4:30 PM
Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart
Tuesday, August 9, 2:30−4:30 PM
Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Sumas Book Club
Join us for a great read and great
discussion (with coffee and treats as a
bonus!). For adults & grades 9-12.
SUMAS LIBRARY
Saturday, June 11,10:00−11:00 AM
Truth Like the Sun by Jim Lynch
Saturday, July 9, 10:00−11:00 AM
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Saturday, August 13, 10:00−11:00 AM
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
The Book Enthusiasts Book Club
Bring your lunch and join the lively
conversation about the library’s
semi-monthly book choice. Call the
Blaine Library for book title.
Share what you’re reading and gain ideas
for your next read at this brown bag lunch
meeting. Don’t have a book to share? That’s
okay! Library staff will always have a few
books to talk about. Cookies provided by
the Friends of the Lynden Library.
BLAINE LIBRARY
Fridays, June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22,
August 12 & 26, 1:00−2:30 PM
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Wednesdays, June 29, July 27,
& August 31, 12:30−1:30 PM
Books and Bites
Literary Lunchtime: Storytime
Fun for Adults
Storytime - it's not just for kids! Listen to
a book excerpt, short story, or maybe a
few of your old children's favorites. Some
sessions will even include a fun craft! Bring
a lunch if you'd like.
BLAINE LIBRARY
Fridays, June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15
August 5 & 19, 1:00−2:00 PM
Literary Endeavors
2016 Point Roberts Book and
Author Festival
Book lovers save the date! The first ever
Point Roberts Book and Author Festival
will feature local author readings and
presentations, as well as the opportunity
to talk with authors individually and get
autographed copies of their books. This
free event is sponsored by the Friends of
the Point Roberts Library.
POINT ROBERTS LIBRARY
Saturday, August 6, 2:00−5:00 PM
Play Reading Group
Get together with others who enjoy
reading plays aloud. Amateurs and firsttimers are always welcome. Monthly on the
2nd Tuesday. For adults.
ISLAND LIBRARY
Tuesdays, June 14, July 12, and August 9
6:30−8:00 PM
BOOKS ON TAP
Join library staff at local pubs for an evening of lively
discussion on some of today’s most intriguing books.
SOUTH WHATCOM Book Club meets at
Tino’s Pizza and Pasta Co. - 2275 Lake Whatcom Blvd.
2nd Monday of each month, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
June: Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.
Call South Whatcom Library for book titles for July and August.
DEMING Book Club meets at
North Fork Brewery - 6186 Mt. Baker Highway
3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
June: Tortilla Curtain by T. Coraghessan Boyle, July: Left Hand of Darkness
by Ursula K. LeGuin, and August: Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas
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June, July, August 2016
BOOK BUZZ
Point Roberts Joke Contest
Summer Reading’s not just for kids!
Get in on the fun of great reading just
in time for vacation. Join WCLS
Collection Development Librarian
Mary Kinser as she shares hot fiction
and nonfiction you’ll want to put on
your reading list right now!
BLAINE LIBRARY
Wed., June 1, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
DEMING LIBRARY
Fri., June 3, 10:30 - 11: 30 AM
EVERSON LIBRARY
Tues., June 7, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY
Wed., June 8, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Sumas Writers Group
Are you an aspiring writer? Come join
us to improve your writing techniques,
get feedback on your writing, and gain
information on how to get your work
published. All writing styles welcome
(novel, short story, comics, etc.). This group
meets monthly on the 4th Saturday. Can’t
make it every month? No problem -- come
when you can! For adults & grades 6-12.
SUMAS LIBRARY
Saturday, June 25, July 23, & August 27
10:00−11:00 AM
Island Writers Group
Are you an aspiring writer? Get together
with others for support in improving your
writing techniques, get feedback on your
writing and learn how to get your work
published. Monthly on the 2nd Thursday.
ISLAND LIBRARY
Thursdays, June 9, July 14, & August 11
6:00−8:00 PM
Special Events
Nooksack Salmon Community
Presentation
Join the Nooksack River Stewards for a fun
and informational presentation covering
topics like Pacific salmon species, life
stages, and healthy habitat. Learn about
this keystone species and discover ways
you can help protect them! For all ages.
NORTH FORK LIBRARY
Saturday, June 25, 12:00−1:00 PM
Sudden Valley Birding Walk
Over 100 species of birds spend time in
Sudden Valley every year. Come take a
walking tour of the most “birdy” parts of
the valley for July. This will be a slow easy
stroll, but your feet may get wet if we leave
the path. Bring your binoculars, questions,
and pictures of unknown birds you may
have encountered here in the Valley. The
event is limited to 10 participants and
registration is required. For adults.
SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY
Saturday, July 16, 10:00−11:30 AM
Fossils
Just in time for the summer camping
season and outdoor cooking! Using
a Dutch oven, Deborah Morgan will
demonstrate how to cook a main course
and dessert over an open flame. Taste
the results for yourself and if you have a
favorite Dutch oven dish, please feel free
to bring it to share. For adults and grades
9-12. Registration is required.
This interactive discussion on the
fascinating world of fossil plants is led
by local Sumas resident and avid fossil
collector Dave Morgan. Learn about the
Holocene epoch of Washington State at
Mt. Baker and journey back layer by layer
to the ancient Devonian shoreline of what
is now England. An added bonus…a visit
to an ancient Montana beach 1.4 billion
years ago. Fossils will be on display from
the Morgan Family collection. For all ages.
NORTH FORK LIBRARY
Saturday, June 11, 2:00−3:00 PM
EVERSON LIBRARY
Saturday, July 23, 3:00−4:00 PM
Dutch Oven Cookery
Enjoy an evening of telling jokes and
hearing fabulous funny stories at the Point
Roberts Community Center. Sponsored by
the Friends of the Point Roberts Library. For
adults.
POINT ROBERTS LIBRARY
Saturday, August 20, 7:00−10:30 PM
Games & Gaming
Scrabble in the Afternoon
Join your neighbors in the library meeting
room and practice your word skills with a
friendly game of Scrabble. Tea is served.
For all ages.
ISLAND LIBRARY
Tuesday & Thursday, 3:00−5:00 PM
Saturday, 1:30−3:30 PM
Health & Wellness
Mindfulness and Compassion for
Healthy Living
Join Tim Burnett, Executive Director of
Mindfulness Northwest, in a 90 minute
workshop on mindfulness and compassion.
We’ll discuss how mindfulness training
leads to increased resilience under stress.
We’ll try mindfulness exercises on for
size and discuss how simple practices
of mindfulness can lead to happier and
healthier lives. Lastly, we’ll explore how
mindfulness helps us become more
available to others in a sustainable,
compassionate way. For more information
on Tim and mindfulness visit
www.MindfulnessNorthwest.com. For
adults & grades 9-12.
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Thursday, June 9, 7:00−8:30 PM
Yoga for Varied Mobility
Join Kathleen Gallagher for a weekly yoga
session developed especially for people
with varied mobility.
ISLAND LIBRARY
Thursdays, 10:00−11:30 AM
June, July, August 2016
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GARDENING
DIY & Crafts
Crafters Unlimited
Berries and More!
Join the Master Gardeners from the WSU Extension program to learn about
food crops to grow and savor in the Pacific Northwest. Gain ideas about
what to plant and learn how to prune, divide, and feed what you grow.
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Saturday, June 11, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Bring your own portable craft project:
embroidery, cross stitch, knitting,
crocheting, applique, etc. Join other
crafters each week for encouragement and
friendship. For adults.
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Mondays & Fridays, 2:00−4:00 PM
Kept in Stitches
Join this good natured group for an
evening of knitting, laughter, crocheting,
needlework, and more. For all ages.
Library Garden Work Party
Calling all garden enthusiasts: let’s meet up in the Deming Library Learning
Garden for a monthly session of planning, planting, and harvesting. All
levels of gardening expertise welcome. Bring your gardening gloves and
the desire to dig in the dirt, learn, and have fun. For all ages.
DEMING LIBRARY
Tuesdays, June 14, July 12, and August 9, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
EVERSON LIBRARY
Tuesdays, 6:30−8:00 PM
Knits & Crafts
Weekly handycraft time for knitting,
crocheting, or any other hand crafts.
Practice, advice, chat, & hot drinks. For
adults & grades 9-12.
POINT ROBERTS LIBRARY
Tuesdays, 5:00−7:00 PM
Good Yarns
Pots with a Personal Touch: Hypertufa
Hypertufa (pronounced hy-per-too-fuh) is a cement-based mixture that has
the appearance of stone when dry. We’ll use this versatile and lightweight
material in molds to create pots and decorations for your gardens or decks.
Bring a pair of gloves and some items that can serve as molds for your
creations (or use our molds). Registration is required.
SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY
Saturday, June 18, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
All needleworkers welcome to share a
casual evening with old and new friends
while doing something you love. For all
ages.
DEMING LIBRARY
Wednesdays, 6:30−8:30 PM
Needlework at the Library
Do you like to knit or crochet? Join our
needlework group! An informal group of
knitters and crocheters who meet each
week to work on projects, socialize, and
share advice and patterns. For adults.
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Wednesdays, 2:00−3:30 PM
WHEN REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED...
Some of our programs have size limits. When registration is
required, visit WCLS.org/events and click on the class or event
you’d like to attend. You can also register in person or by
phone. Just call or visit the library location listed for the event.
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Arts & Culture
A Mosaic of Life in Photos
Enjoy a special sampling of the
photographic work by Blaine Library staff
member Monica Zikusooka.
BLAINE LIBRARY
On display August 8 through August 22
June, July, August 2016
Continuing
Education
English Conversation Class
Learn to speak English or improve your
English speaking skills in this fun and
informal setting. No sign-up needed.
BLAINE LIBRARY
Thursdays, 11:00 AM−12:00 PM
History
Sumas Community Memory Talk
Join Deborah Morgan as she reminisces
with local community members about the
history of Sumas in an informal setting.
Contact the library to find out who the
guest will be for this month. This program
will take place at the Sumas Community/
Senior Center, located in the same building
as the library. For all ages.
SUMAS LIBRARY
Wednesday, June 1, 7:00−8:00 PM
NookChat: Community
Storytelling
Explore the Past; Enrich the Present in this
informal, interactive gathering sponsored
by the Nooksack Valley Heritage Center
committee. For all ages.
EVERSON LIBRARY
Sunday, June 12, 3:00−5:00 PM
Roger Germain and Marv Fullner will swap
stories about life in Lawrence.
Genealogy
Genealogy Research and
Digitization of Memories:
We can help
Receive individual help with genealogy
questions, Ancestry.com, and digitization
of your memorabilia. Assistance by
appointment; contact the Everson Library.
EVERSON LIBRARY
By appointment
PRINT
IN 3D
Ancestry and Genealogy Group
Learn the basics of searching census, vital,
immigration, and military records through
Ancestry Library Edition and gain access to
charts and forms to help you organize your
research. Join our group to discuss and
share ideas. We research a different topic
every month, drop-ins are welcome!
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Mondays, June 20, July 18, & August 15
1:00−3:30 PM
Technology
Your Tech Learning
Want to get more out of your digital
device? Receive free one-on-one tech
assistance and encouragement. Learn new
strategies for our increasingly digital world.
Schedule an appointment by calling the
appropriate library. For all ages.
EVERSON LIBRARY
Wednesdays, 2:00−3:00 PM
WCLS offers free 3D printing!
Drop by during printing hours
with the file you want to print
saved on a flash drive. Printing
time must be under 2.5 hours and
the design is subject to approval
by library staff. Limit 2 items per
person per month.
SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY
Tuesday - Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, July 10, 3:00−5:00 PM
Theresa Loe tells about her forebearers’
historic Thompson family farm located in
Everson on the original Bell homestead.
ISLAND LIBRARY
Tuesdays, 3:00−6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This Old House
Computer and Mobile Device
Tutoring
Bring your laptop, tablet, eReader, or cell
phone for a one-on-one, 30 minute session
with library staff. Obtain help with basic
computer operation, or bring your specific
question or problem. Call to schedule your
2:00 or 2:30 p.m. session.
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Listen to or tell stories about old homes
in Point Roberts, either yours or someone
else’s. See or bring photos & memorabilia
about a different home each week.
Sponsored by the WCLS Point Roberts
Library and the Point Roberts Historical
Society. For adults and grades 9-12.
POINT ROBERTS LIBRARY
Saturdays, July 2 – August 27
2:00−3:00 PM
No meeting July 30
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
BLAINE LIBRARY
Thursdays, 2:00−3:00 PM
by appointment
Customized Computer Help
Computer problems? Receive one hour of
individual help from Paul Goff. Assistance
by appointment; sign up with a library staff
member.
EVERSON LIBRARY
Call the library for an appointment
June, July, August 2016
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whatcom county library
foundation
ASK
A
LIBRARIAN
Chat with a librarian online 24
hours a day, 7 days a week at
www.wcls.org/ask-a-librarian.
This service is perfect for:
HOMEWORK HELP
“I need help finding a reliable
source for my school paper.”
READER’S ADVISORY
“I liked ‘5th Wave’. What else should
I read?”
ASSISTANCE WITH DIGITAL
MATERIALS
”Why won’t my OverDrive app
open?”
HARD TO FIND ITEMS
“The book I want is out of print and
my library doesn’t have it. How can
I get it?”
You can also call any of our
locations or drop in to ask a
question. Our locations and
hours are listed on page 2.
Jennifer Rick with event sponsor, Ziad Youssef Christine Perkins (center) with WCLS Trustee Brad Cornwell and wife, Lisa
Branch Out 2016
Whatcom County Library Foundation hosted the 5th Annual Branch Out
fundraiser on Friday, April 22 with a sell-out crowd of library enthusiasts.
Five WCLS staffers (Michael Cox, Heather Sears, Lisa Gresham, Thom Barthelmess,
and Christine Perkins) presented “Lightning Book Talks” on 20 of their favorite
titles, engaging folks with enticing summaries. There was even a mini-library set
up so that guests could check out books on site. This addition proved to be very
popular, as more than118 titles were checked out that evening!
“In years past, we’ve had a sit-down dinner with a keynote speaker,” said Jennifer
Rick, the Foundation’s Development Director. “It became clear to us that folks
are there to support the Foundation,
mingle with friends, and learn about
What a fun and inspired event Branch Out
books!”
was! I had a lovely time and was able to
Branch Out is Whatcom County Library
Foundation’s main fundraiser, and
supports programs such as Books for
Babies, the Juvenile Detention Center
Books Club, Whatcom READS, and
WCLS’s Summer Reading Program. The
event netted nearly $25,000, and gifts
are still arriving.
greet old friends and meet many new faces
in the cocktail format. Librarians, your
lightning-fast book talks were FANTASTIC!
I loved the mix of titles and formats, with a
little something for everyone. Your energy
and obvious enthusiasm for the books you
were sharing was infectious.
Comment from
2016 Branch Out Attendee
“We are so grateful to those who believe in our mission and gave so generously,”
said Rick. “We have definitely found the right format, program, and constituency.
I can’t wait for next year!”
To learn more about the Foundation, visit www.wcls.org/library-foundation.
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Library Board of Trustees
Meeting Schedule
The Whatcom County Library System
Board of Trustees meets at 9 a.m. on
the third Tuesday of each month.
Board meetings are open to the
public. Persons with special needs
or disabilities who need special
accommodations to attend are asked
to contact WCLS at (360) 305-3600
at least 24 hours in advance of the
meeting. For more information visit
WCLS.org/library-board-of-trustees.
DEMING LIBRARY
Tuesday, June 21, 9:00−12:00 PM
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CENTER
5205 Northwest Drive
Tuesday, July 19, 9:00−12:00 PM
ISLAND LIBRARY
Tuesday, August 16, 9:00−12:00 PM
Friends Groups
Join your local Friends of the
Library group.
Friends groups plan and sponsor events
and reading programs at their local WCLS
library.
BLAINE LIBRARY
Wednesdays, June 15, July 20,
& August 17, 6:30−8:00 PM
DEMING LIBRARY
Tuesdays, June 28, July 26, & August 23
7:00−9:00 PM
EVERSON LIBRARY
Mondays, June 27, July 25, & August 22
6:30−8:00 PM
FERNDALE LIBRARY
Mondays, June 13, July 11, & August 8
7:00−8:45 PM
ISLAND LIBRARY
Mondays, June 13 & August 8
7:00−9:00 PM
NORTH FORK LIBRARY
Mondays, June 27, July 25, & August 22
6:00−8:00 PM
SUMAS LIBRARY
Mondays, June 13 and July 11
7:00−8:00 PM
PHOTOS AND
VIDEO RECORDING
All events at Whatcom County
Libraries are open to the public.
Library staff and volunteer
photographers may take
photographs or video recordings
of library events for the purpose of
promoting Whatcom County
Library System. We require written
permission from a parent or
guardian to use photos of children
12 and under. If you do not want
your picture taken, please let the
photographer know.
Bookmobile
Schedule
Watch the WCLS Bookmobile pull up to
a service stop, climb on board and meet
our friendly Mobile Services staff! Browse
the collection and check out one of your
favorite books, movies, or music. The
Bookmobile serves patrons who live in
geographically remote areas; check the
schedule to see if we serve your area.
Friends Book Sales
WCLS Mobile Services
(360) 305-3600, press 4, press 264
Friends of the Point Roberts
Library Used Book Sale
BIRCH BAY SQUARE
Celebrate the Joy of READING at our
huge All-Weekend Used Book Sale! We’ll
have all sorts of books for sale inside the
Community Center: fiction, non-fiction,
children’s books, cookbooks, craft books,
and VHS, DVD, and CDs too. Thanks for
supporting your local library programs and
projects.
POINT ROBERTS LIBRARY
Saturday & Sunday, July 30 & 31
10:00 AM−3:00 PM
Lynden Friends Used Book Sale
Sale includes a great selection of books for
all ages and interests, movies, audio books,
and music CDs. Sponsored by Friends
of the Lynden Library to support library
programs and services.
LYNDEN LIBRARY
Friday, July 22, 10:00−5:00 PM
Saturday, July 23, 10:00−4:30 PM
Portal Way & Birch Bay Lynden Road
Wednesdays................................................................1 - 2
BIRCH BAY
8050 Harborview Road
Wednesdays................................................................3 - 7
LAKE SAMISH
North Lake Samish Shell Market
1215 North Lake Samish Dr., I-5 Exit 246
Saturdays .............................................................. 2:30 - 5
SOUTH BAY
3250 South Bay Drive
Saturdays .................................................................. 12 - 1
WICKERSHAM
Wickersham and Royer Streets
Saturdays......................................................9:30 - 11:30
Everson Friends Used Book Sale
Great selection of new arrivals at the
Friends of the Everson Library annual
Summer Festival Book Sale; something for
everyone! Located behind Peoples Bank
across from the Everson Library. Books will
also be for sale in the park on Saturday.
EVERSON LIBRARY
Friday & Saturday, July 8 & 9
10:00−5:00 PM
June, July, August 2016
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storytimes
BLAINE
NORTH FORK
For ages 1-5
Wednesdays, 11:00 AM−1:00 PM
For ages 3-5
Tuesdays through June 14,
10:30−11:00 AM
Play and Learn Drop-in
Public Library Storytime introduces young
children to the library and shares the joys
of books and reading, preparing them for a
lifetime of information and enchantment.
It's also a wonderful program for
developing social skills, making friends,
and getting ready to read.
Preschool Storytime
This 30-minute program includes stories,
rhymes, and songs that engage preschool
children's developing attention spans.
Play and Learn Storytime
This 60-minute program begins with a
preschool storytime, followed by early
learning play with a variety of crafts and
activities.
Play and Learn Drop-in
Parents and children are welcome to drop
in for free play with games and activities
during this program's two-hour window.
Family Storytime
This 30-minute program features books
and activities to appeal to a broad range
of ages; perfect for older siblings and
extended families.
Summer Play Dates at the
Library
Families of young children can gather
at this fun, informal social time in the
meeting room.
DEMING
Preschool Storytime
For ages 3-5
Wednesdays through June 15
10:30−11:00 AM
Play and Learn Storytime
For ages 3 to 5
Wednesdays, July 6-27
10:30−11:30 AM
Preschool Storytime
Play and Learn Storytime
For ages 3 to 5
Tuesdays, July 5-26
10:30−11:30 AM
SOUTH WHATCOM
Family Storytime
For ages 2-7
Fridays in July, 10:30−11:00 AM
EVERSON
SUMAS
For ages 3-5
Mondays, June 6 through July 25
No storytime July 4
10:30−11:30 AM
For ages 1-5
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM−NOON
Play and Learn Storytime
Play and Learn Drop-in
FERNDALE
Summer Play Dates at the
Library
For ages 1-5
Wednesdays, August 3-31,
10:30−11:00 AM
LYNDEN
Play and Learn Storytime
For ages birth to 5
Dress for messy fun!
Wednesday, June 22 through July 27
10:00−11:30 AM
the best place to begin
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