March at the Bellingham Public Library

For updates to library programs and services, please see the library website, www.bellinghamlibrary.org.  Click on the red alert banner on the top of the page for details. 

Hours – Temporary through at least March

Monday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Special Programs

Yoga Series for Winter – Starts March 1st for 6 weeks

Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.

Join Carol, a certified Kripalu* yoga teacher, in movements that will incorporate your entire body. Along with postures, learn breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.  Classes are one hour and appropriate for everyone. Please wear loose fitting clothing and bring your own yoga mat and 2 blocks. Arrive 10 minutes early for the first class to sign a waiver. You must register for each class separately in the series.  *Visit www.kripalu.org for more information on the Kripalu style of yoga.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party, Wednesday, March 2nd at 4:30 p.m.

For all ages. Dr. Seuss was born 118 years ago today and we are going to celebrate his books with a variety of activities.  Sign up and join us!

Tired of Arguing with Your Teen?  Virtual Event – Monday, March 28th at 6:30 p.m.

Join Parent Coach Lianne Dixon through Zoom and learn how change is possible. In this presentation you will: discover high-impact strategies that create less room for arguing and more room for connection; explore the benefit of using visualization to help create the relationship you want; and learn mindful practices that are critical in setting the scene for more peaceful communication and joyful connection. Lianne Dixon is a Parent Coach dedicated to helping parents who are tired of arguing with their teens. Please register to receive the Zoom link a few days prior to the event.

Other Children’s Programs

Details on the programs below are available on the library website (https://www.bellinghamma.org/library/kids) and calendar (https://bit.ly/3xMECCt)

Please note: The Bellingham Public Library is following the lead of the Bellingham Public Schools regarding masks for children’s events.  The policy of the schools will be followed at the library.

After School Kids (ASK), Alphabits (ends March 24th), Baby Time, Chess Club for Kids Grades 4-9, Film Fridays*, Graphic Novel Book Club,  Mother-Daughter Book Club, Ring a Ding, and Teen Room Activities.  

Please check the current mask policy before attending.

*Please note that Film Fridays will not resume until mid-March at the earliest.

Other Adult Programs

Additional details of these programs are available on the library calendar (https://bit.ly/3xMECCt)

• Bellingham Skein Artists Adult Knitting Group, drop-in group, meets weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

• Book Club generally meets on the first Monday of the month, email Reference Librarian Cecily Christensen at [email protected] for details.

• Friends of the Library generally meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.  Email [email protected] for details.

• Library Board of Trustees generally meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m..  Email [email protected] for details.

• Adult Writing Group generally meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Email [email protected] for details.