North Fork Community Library

10/15/2026

PSE Energy Assistance Workshop at North Fork Library
Saturday, Oct 17, 10 am to 1pm
PSE Outreach Manager Juan Farias Torres, will be at the library to help customers sign up for Puget Sound Energy's bill assistance and home energy assistance programs. No documentation or proof of income required, just bring your PSE number and Juan will take care of the rest.

10/14/2026

North Fork Teen Paint Night
Friday, Oct 16, 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun night of painting, music and creating something all your own. We provide all the materials including canvases, paints and brushes. Grades 6-12.
Registration required: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/17134311

10/13/2026

Join us for a celebration on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. It's our 15th anniversary! Take a look at our newly renovated community meeting room and enjoy refreshments provided by the Friends of the North Fork Community Library. Everyone is welcome!

10/12/2026

Representatives from the League of Women Voters will be at the North Fork Library on Tuesday, October 13 from noon to 2:00 p.m. to answer questions about voting and the upcoming November 3 election. Stop by and get informed.

The League of Women Voters®, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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.

10/05/2026

Qigong with Kelly
Saturday, Oct 10, 10:00 a.m.
North Fork Meeting Room - Registration is required
Register for Kelly Uusitalo's Qigong workshop in the new library meeting room!
Kelly Uusitalo has practiced Qigong for 15 years. Her sessions will include healing sounds, postures, flows, and breathing techniques. Each workshop will end with a 10-minute meditation.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing. A mat and grippy socks are recommended but not required. Bring a water bottle, if you like, and a sense of adventure!
https://wcls.libcal.com/event/17755146

10/01/2026

North Fork Library Writers' Circle In-Person - every 4th Thursday (with a few exceptions), from 6:30-7:45 pm in the Meeting Room.
Registration: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/17331812
Calling writers of all abilities! Whether you're outlining a new book, crafting your latest blog, or beginning a new writing practice, you're invited.

Join in for monthly drop-in meetups, hosted by writer/author Luca Williams. After a brief check-in and optional prompt, we'll settle into silent writing time. Writing alongside others is powerful! At the end, we'll have time to reflect on how writing flowed, share insights, read short excerpts for optional feedback, or simply connect. Please register for this program at wcls.org.

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

09/28/2026

North Fork Library (and other WCLS branches) are Medication Mail-Back Package Pick-Up Sites. Stop by for a FREE envelope to mail back your unwanted or expired medications.

What should you do with your expired or unwanted household medication?
Medicine helps treat disease, manage chronic conditions, and improve health and well-being for millions of Americans.
Take medication as directed by your health care provider and as indicated on the label or packaging, then store it securely, and dispose of it safely, to prevent accidental ingestion or misuse by others, including children and pets.
MED-Project’s disposal services for your unwanted household medication are safe, convenient, and free.
https://med-project.org/locations/washington/find-a-location/

09/19/2026

We love our new library card design by Coast Salish artist Jason LaClair.

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