The Alternative Library

We are a cooperative lending library and community arts center located in Bellingham, WA, on occupied Coast Salish (Lummi) territory. Our member-curated collection includes more than 9000 books, specializing in independent media, art books, and alternative cultures.

1309 Billy Frank Jr St
Hours: Everyday from 2-7pm
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About the Alternative Library


The Alternative Library offers a curated public book collection and is host to a wide array of events, including concerts, film screenings, workshops, and readings. Check out our events calendar to see what we’ve got coming up, and if you’d like to schedule an event, please read our booking guidelines and get in touch.

We also operate a small-press bookstore, with a selection of international independent publications, alongside books, zines, records, tapes and prints made by members of our community.

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The Alternative Library

For any additional information please contact us at: info(at)altlib.org
If you are having problems with our website, contact our web developer at: altlib-tech@googlegroups.com

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Help sustain the library and all of our current projects by signing up for our Community Supported Art program!