Birch Bay Vogt Library Express

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.

09/30/2026

We're making good progress on the library renovation project. On the interior, plumbing, electrical and mechanical rough ins are complete or soon will be. And building insulation is underway with drywall to start in early October. Outside, the contractor is working on curbs and sidewalks. We're on track for an early 2027 opening and can't wait to celebrate with you!

09/29/2026

Gather your friends and wander over to the bookmobile to get your library cards. We have two beautiful new designs to choose from.

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

09/19/2026

Coast Salish artist Jason LaClair created one of our two new library card designs unveiled during Library Card Sign-Up Month. We love it! Do your family and friends have a card? Encourage them to visit the Birch Bay bookmobile stop (3-7 p.m. Wednesdays) near the The C Shop to get started! With a new card, they can visit the bookmobile during our renovations and be ready to go when we open in 2027.

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

09/01/2026

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/

08/30/2026

We’re excited to host Birch Bay Derby Day this Saturday!🏁
Start your day with the Pinewood Derby, open to kids and teens ages 17 and under, from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM in front of Birch Bay Carts. There are still a few free derby cars available at our Visitor Center if you’d like to pick one up! 🏎️
Then, cruise the bay by golf cart, bike, or on foot for the last Poker Run of the season, happening from 1:00–3:00 PM. 🚲🃏
Next up, Billy Brown’s Crab Derby is from 4:00–7:00 PM in front of the Beach Bar! 🦀 Compete for the biggest Red, Monster, and Catch of the Day.
You won't want to miss the Birch Bay Duck Derby!! 🦆 Rubber Ducks will be released around 6:00 PM where Terrell Creek meets the ocean near the entrance to the berm, with the finish line at the bridge by The C Shop.🏁
You can purchase a $5 racing duck at the Birch Bay Chamber and Visitor Center, open daily from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Duck sales close at 4:00 PM Saturday. Duck sales will also be available at the bookmobile tonight from 3 pm-7 pm by the C Shop!
💙 All Duck Derby proceeds benefit the new Birch Bay Library!
We hope to see you out for a full day of fun, family, and Derby Day festivities! 🦀🦆

To learn more about this event, check out our website!
https://birchbaywa.org/birch-bay-derby-day/

08/03/2026

Save trees in Birch Bay Saturday, Aug. 8. Our friends Whatcom Million Trees Project are organizing a work party. It's a great way to work with your community to make a difference. Learn more: https://whatcommilliontrees.org/volunteer/ -parties See less

07/28/2026

It's Week 6 of Summer Reading, and we're feeling green. Here is the list of activities for the week. Complete any four activities to claim your sticker and complete your Summer Reading card. Bring your completed Summer Reading card to the library to receive a Summer Reading button. Adults, enter to win a Summer at the Library tote bag! And don't forget to collect the Summer Reading game card for The Library Game. https://wcls.org/summer-reading for more information.

07/22/2026

Best day ever! Today, we celebrated the start of renovations. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this dream. The Birch Bay Vogt Library Express is scheduled to open in early 2027. We hope you'll join us for the grand opening. Meanwhile, we will post updates here and at wcls.org/birch-bay.

06/02/2026

NOTICE: The book return in Birch Bay has been moved to its temporary location across the street from The C Shop (4825 Alderson Road) as renovations begin on the future Birch Bay Vogt Library Express. The bookmobile will also move its regular Wednesday stop to the same location beginning June 3. See you at The C Shop!

NOTICE: The book return in Birch Bay has been moved to its temporary location across the street from the C Shop (4825 Alderson Road) as renovations begin on the future Birch Bay Vogt Library Express.
The Bookmobile will also move its regular Wednesday stop to the same location beginning June 3.