South Whatcom Library

Time flies when you’re having fun! This is our last week of Summer Reading challenges, and these folks are enjoying the beautiful South Whatcom Library garden with a picnic!

Don’t forget we have our annual Ice Cream Social coming up on Friday, August 14th from 1:00-3:30pm!

Alt text: Two people sit on a blanket in the grass. They are both wearing green bandanas and smiling. There is a picnic basket between them, and they are reading a book with a green cover together.

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.

Thank you for visiting us at this year's Sudden Valley Fair. Library staff were thrilled to see many familiar faces and to register new card holders. We'll see you next year!

Alt text: Mary greets a library patron standing in front of a wcls.org branded canopy with a table of books for checkout behind her. Liz sits and waves from beneath the canopy with festival attendees walking behind.

Have you been reading nonstop to keep up with Summer Reading? Why not catch a break this week and connect with your friends over some music! Maybe even check out a ukulele from the WCLS Library of Things...

Alt text: Three people sit on a red couch in the library, all wearing red/pink bandanas. Two of the people are holding red apples and the third person is holding a ukulele. There are 4 red cover books set aside on the couch and floor.

We’ve been trying to reach you about Summer Reading! It's not too late to join in on the fun! We have plenty of challenges still to come...

Alt text: Two people sit by the edge of a pool; one of them has their feet in the water. Both people are wearing blue bandanas and holding books with blue covers.

Connect your library card to Libby in the app or on the website to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines. Check out an item from the digital collection and collect this new activity card for The Library Game. Libby is just one way you can take the library with you on a walk or a road trip. Learn more at https://www.wcls.org/libby/

You can start playing The Library Game any time. Just stop by any WCLS location to get your starter pack and start collecting game cards. Collect 16 unique cards to become a Library Legend. Learn more at https://wcls.org/librarygame.

Summer Reading here at South Whatcom is moving right along as this week marks the halfway point. Whether you like crafting, gaming, or story telling; we have challenges for you! Join us for some summer reading fun! https://www.wcls.org/youth-services/summer-reading/

Alt text: Three people are sitting around a table, playing the board game ‘Codenames’. All three people are smiling and wearing orange bandanas.

Announcing the winner of our Early Bird Summer Reading giveaway... congratulations to Mary Veljkov!

Mary won tickets to the sold-out Ann Patchett event this weekend, a copy of her new book, and this library tote bag.

Check back in during the final week of July for your second opportunity win a goodie bag; open to any adults upon completion of this year's Summer Reading program: https://www.wcls.org/youth-services/summer-reading/

Alt text: tote bag in front of flowers. Text on tote bag reads "Summer at the Library".

These folks are rocking right through the second week of Summer Reading challenges! Listening to a Playaway from the library is a great way to combine getting active with a good book. What is your favorite way to move your body?

Alt text: Three people are doing yoga in the library while listening to audio books with headphones. All three people are wearing purple bandanas.

Summer Reading is finally here! These two are getting a great start on the first week of challenges by soaking up the sun and sharing what they’re reading. What are YOU reading today?