Please visit: swlfriends.org
Accepting candidate applications for FoSWL Board of Directors
The mission of Friends of the South Whatcom Library is to enhance the South Whatcom Library services through support and advocacy, raising awareness of the library’s value in our community. Help us make decisions and plan monthly educational and fun-filled activities for adults and kids. For example, Summer Reading Kickoff in June, WCLS Summer Concert Series, Ice Cream Social in August, free bulbs at Daffy Day in October, Patron Appreciation Sweet Potluck in December. Want to assist in planning and/or events? Let us know: frndsofswlibrary@gmail.com
We love our library and want to provide the support so that ALL community members can enjoy library services and events for ages to come. To read about current Board of Directors, go to https://swlfriends.org/ and drop down on “About.” Support your library by becoming involved with the Friends of the South Whatcom Library Board of Directors. Please provide a brief Bio and your contact information in an email to: frndsofswlibrary@gmail.com or mail to: Friends of the South Whatcom
Library Board of Directors, 8 Barn View Ct, Bellingham, WA 98229.
SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY EVENTS
LEGO CLUB
Tuesdays, March 12, 19, 26; April 2
4:00-5:30pm
Design, build, & share at this South Whatcom Library drop-in program for ages 4 and up. We provide the LEGO® bricks; you bring the creativity. What will you create?
SOUTH WHATCOM STORYTIME
Wednesdays, March 13, 20, 27; April 3
10:30-11:00am
For ages 2-6, 30 minutes. An open program that includes stories, rhymes, and songs with opportunities for movement and interactive participation.
FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH WHATCOM LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
Please join us to learn about library events and services.
Monday, March 18 from 630-730 pm
By Zoom. No in-person meeting in March.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83482235777
Meeting ID: 834 8223 5777
Valley Book Club In-Person (Adults)
Join us at the South Whatcom Library on the first Friday of each month to share your current read and hear about great new titles from others. This is a choose your own style book club where members will introduce others to their next favorite! Registration is required as space is limited.
Register: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/10777118
Looking for inspiration? Each month you can participate in our optional reading challenge; find and read a title related to the theme. April’s reading challenge: our theme this month is death & taxes.
Dates & Times:
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, Apr 5 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, May 3 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, Jun 7 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, Jul 5 2024
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Fri, Aug 2 2024
Traditional Preservation Methods with Celt Schira (Adults In-Person)
Wednesday, March 20, from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Preserve foods with vinegar, drying, preserving in oil and alcohol, cold storage and lactic fermentation. Make your own teas, condiments, snacks and traditional ingredients from fresh, local food. Preserve the excess from your garden. Make favorites such as hot sauce, sauerkraut, dried fruits and posole. Please register in advance: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/11493488 Due to high demand, this program will now take place at the Sudden Valley Dance Barn, 8 Barn View Ct, Sudden Valley, WA 98229.
South Whatcom LOL 101 – Jokes for Kids
Saturday, March 23 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They’d crack each other up! Come out to the South Whatcom Library to learn about how to write hilarious jokes, and how to tell them with side-splitting style. We’ll dig into the elements of what makes a good joke, figure out how to milk them for big laughs, and finish with a comedy club open mic. Come to practice or just guffaw.
SAVE THE DATES!
Library Giving Day
Wednesday, April 3 at South Whatcom Library
12pm – 7pm book sale
4pm – 7pm children’s temporary tattoos, face painting and craft table making bookmarks
Ask a librarian how much you have saved using your library card
“Find a Book” for adults
Festivities and snacks
Learn about and join Friends of the South Whatcom Library to enter for a door prize!
If you would like to help with the activities, please let us know: frndsofswlibrary@gmail.com
Thank you to the many friends and patrons who have donated each year to the Whatcom County Library Foundation during the annual Library Giving Day! Your generous donations are an investment in the future of Whatcom County. Donate to help keep your library a vibrant place for our community to learn, grow and thrive. Every amount helps!
If you prefer to donate online, please visit: https://www.wcls.org/givingday/
Sound Bath Journey (Adults In-Person)
Saturday, April 13 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
In the Sudden Valley Dance Barn (8 Barn View Ct, Sudden Valley, WA 98229).
Immerse yourself in a relaxing and restorative sound bath experience with certified Sound Healer and Reiki Master, Sandie Young. Chase the dark winter away and allow your stress to fade while your body is bathed in tones of various instruments including drums, rattles and crystal singing bowls. Bring water, a yoga mat or blanket, and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable.
Registration required at: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/11481942
South Whatcom Whole Round Earth
Saturday, April 20 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Kids, celebrate Earth Day at the South Whatcom Library as we work on a collaborative two-dimensional art project. Each person will decorate one piece of the planet, and we’ll assemble them to reveal an earth that belongs to everyone!
What if Whatcom County Library System doesn’t own a book, and you WANT to read it?
A number of our Patrons read beyond our regular collection. Did you know that even if Whatcom County Library System doesn’t own a book that you would like, we can still get it for you? Head to WCLS.org and click on the “Get Help” tab to drop down to our Can’t Find It form and submit a request for the item you are looking for (or ask library staff to place the request for you). This service is free of charge and we love to promote it.