South Whatcom Library

10/09/2026

Gather your bookish friends and join us for Open Book: A Festival for Readers, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Ferndale Events Center. wcls.org/openbook

It's back! Open Book: A Festival for Readers returns to the Ferndale Events Center, Sunday, Nov. 8. Gather your bookish friends and start planning your day at wcls.org/openbook. Sponsored by Whatcom County Library Foundation. Enthusiastically presented by Whatcom County Library System and our friends at Village Books.

10/09/2026

Staff Spotlight: Now this is a real treat because not only do we get to shine some light on our phenomenal Page, Eden, but we also get to show you our exciting Halloween corner.

Eden decided to have their photo taken here because they are a big Halloween fan. They enjoy reading sci-fi and fantasy, as well as books that explore mythology or medieval settings. Eden has been making magic happen here at South Whatcom since the beginning of 2026, and as of recently they have swooped in to help out at our Deming branch, too.

Alt text: Eden is standing in front of a Halloween display in the South Whatcom Library. The display includes Halloween decorations on the walls and windows, Halloween books on a wall display, and a black table with Halloween books and decorations.

09/29/2026

Wander in with your friends to get your library cards. We have two beautiful new designs to choose from. See you at the library!

No need to rush. Library Card Sign-Up Month ends Sept. 30, but we'll be here when you're ready with two new card designs and legendary library services. Choose your card at any WCLS branch. Or apply online, wcls.org/getacard.

Art by Keith Negley

09/25/2026

Staff Spotlight: This is our delightful Lizz, as many of you may recognize. She is one of our fantastic front desk folks who comes in on occasion to make sure that you still have excellent service while exciting programs are happening.

On Thursday, we were thankful to have her support during session one of Tweens Learn to Cook! Lizz enjoys reading sci-fi, fantasy, and browsable non-fiction. She specifically enjoys books that feature dragons or deep dives on niche topics.

Alt text: Lizz is smiling and sitting in a red chair at the front of the South Whatcom library.

09/19/2026

We love our new library card design by Coast Salish artist Jason LaClair. We recently unveiled this and another new card option for Library Card Sign-Up Month. Do your family and friends have a card? We'd love to help them get started with one of our beautiful new designs by local artists.

LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH: Now that's a beautiful library card! We are honored to feature a design by Coast Salish artist Sienum Jason LaClair as one of our new library card options. Jason originally created "Cedar People" to accompany our Land Acknowledgement. We knew right away it would look great on a card. Thank you, Jason. We are grateful to partner with you on this and other projects. Donors to the Whatcom County Library Foundation funded the artist's commission. Thank you! Choose "Cedar People" or one of our other designs when you apply for your library card at any WCLS branch.

- Meet the artist at Open Book: A Festival for Readers, Nov. 8 at the Ferndale Events Center: https://bit.ly/46BZf86
- Check out Sa'le Q'ewet Netse-lh (Saluh Keewet Nutse-lh) Our Hearts Beat as One, featuring Jason's art, from the library collection: https://bit.ly/475cqyt
- Learn more about our Land Acknowledgement and "Cedar People": https://bit.ly/4xx21Gy

09/12/2026

Did you know... Storytime is back! Starting next week, our wonderful Miss Mary will be doing TWO time slots of the same stories! Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 AM. Pick whichever one works better for your family’s schedule. We can’t wait to see you.

Alt text: There is a dry erase board with writing and a bin of fall and apple related picture books underneath.

The board reads: Library story time with Miss Mary every Wed. & Fri. at 10:30, 20-30 min, ages 2-6,
9/16,18 – Fall/Apples
9/23,25 – Lost & Found
9/30,10/2 - Clothes/Clothing
10/7,9 – Elephants
10/14,16 – Boats

09/01/2026

Teen artists in Whatcom County! Submissions are now open for Whatcomics 2026. Submit your original artwork for consideration to be published in this awesome teen art book! wcls.org/whatcomics

Teen Artists - Get Published!
Whatcom County teens are invited to submit their 2-D art to be considered for publication in Whatcomics 2026, our teen art book. The rules are simple: live in Whatcom County, be a 6th-12th grader, and submit your original artwork on or before October 31, 2026.
Find out more and submit your art: https://www.wcls.org/youth-services/whatcomics/