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Volunteers’ Meeting
Volunteers’ Meeting
Every Monday at 7:00pm we meet to discuss the last week and plan for the next. Anyone is welcome.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
While we are in transition and searching for a stable home base, we will continue to produce events with some of our neighborhood partners.
The AltLib Popup Series will present roving events to continue supporting expansive art projects and dig deep for uncommon cultural exchanges. If you’re interested in setting up a show with us, please read our booking page and send us an e-mail.
Calendar of Events
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NOISE CHURCH: Curse // Animal Inside
NOISE CHURCH: Curse // Animal Inside
Monthly Noise Music Showcase Super special Noise Church this month, with guest face melting bands Curse and Animal Inside. There will be suggested $5 donation to support touring bands. Curse (Baltimore) https://www.facebook.com/Cursebaltimore/ Animal|Inside https://www.facebook.com/animalinsideband/ 8pm Music, $5 Door, All Ages. Doors: 7:30pm Music: 8:00pm RSVP and more info at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2013151235381694/
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CLASSROOM: Alternative Healing Clinic
CLASSROOM: Alternative Healing Clinic
Walk-in alternative healing clinic. All by donation (N.O.T.A.F.L.O.F.). Space open to alternative healers to practice their arts. Currently hosting Tuck (GroundEd Holistics, biomagnetic acupressure, kinesiology, energy medicine), Cody (BioSonic Healing, BioMat infrared sauna and tuning fork therapy), Yin (Thai bodywork/massage, scraping, cupping), Grace (herbal consultations), and more! Frequent guest healers.
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Poets’ Open Mic featuring Johanna Warren
Poets’ Open Mic featuring Johanna Warren
The first Thursday of each month is our poets’ open mic. Signups start at 6:30pm, Performances start at 7:00pm, featured act at 8:00pm May Feature: Johanna Warren https://www.johannawarren.com/
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CLASSROOM: Beginner Partner Acro Yoga
CLASSROOM: Beginner Partner Acro Yoga
Join Mackenzie Rae and Kyra for a Beginner Series of Partner Acrobatic Yoga. All are welcome! You can come solo or with a partner. We will be covering the basic foundational poses of acrobatic yoga, some therapeutic flying poses, and building up to learn new flows (Ninja Star & Around the World). If you are […]
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SiLM // Shimmertraps // Vellichor
SiLM // Shimmertraps // Vellichor
SiLM (Anacortes, WA) - Drawing heavily from early 80s and 90s sounds of the Post-Rock, Shoegaze, and Dream Pop era, SiLM have developed their own unique sound palette, as iconic as their name. http://silm.bandcamp.com/ Shimmertraps - Gauzy Vox Collective https://shimmertraps.bandcamp.com/ Vellichor - Something about ponies https://www.facebook.com/vellichorwa/ Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $6 admission supports […]
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CLASSROOM: Open Healing Clinic
CLASSROOM: Open Healing Clinic
Walk-in alternative healing clinic. All by donation (N.O.T.A.F.L.O.F.). Space open to alternative healers to practice their arts. Currently hosting Tuck (GroundEd Holistics, biomagnetic acupressure, kinesiology, energy medicine), Cody (BioSonic Healing, BioMat infrared sauna and tuning fork therapy), Yin (Thai bodywork/massage, scraping, cupping), Grace (herbal consultations), and more! Frequent guests.
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Volunteers’ Meeting
Volunteers’ Meeting
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteers' meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
0 events,
2 events,
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CLASSROOM: Beginner Partner Acro Yoga
CLASSROOM: Beginner Partner Acro Yoga
Join Mackenzie Rae and Kyra for a Beginner Series of Partner Acrobatic Yoga. All are welcome! You can come solo or with a partner. We will be covering the basic foundational poses of acrobatic yoga, some therapeutic flying poses, and building up to learn new flows (Ninja Star & Around the World). If you are […]
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Hot Damn Scandal // Caitlin Jemma // Bart Budwig
Hot Damn Scandal // Caitlin Jemma // Bart Budwig
Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $10 admission supports the artists and the AltLib --- Hot Damn Scandal - Tipsy American Gypsy Blues https://hotdamnscandal.com/ Caitlin Jemma - Caitlin Jemma is a singer-songwriter on the rise. Marked by country and delivered with soul, her songs are love notes offering encouragement to be your baddest self—in the […]
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CLASSROOM: Open Healing Clinic
CLASSROOM: Open Healing Clinic
Walk-in alternative healing clinic. All by donation (N.O.T.A.F.L.O.F.). Space open to alternative healers to practice their arts. Currently hosting Tuck (GroundEd Holistics, biomagnetic acupressure, kinesiology, energy medicine), Cody (BioSonic Healing, BioMat infrared sauna and tuning fork therapy), Yin (Thai bodywork/massage, scraping, cupping), Grace (herbal consultations), and more! Frequent guests.
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Volunteers’ Meeting
Volunteers’ Meeting
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteers' meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
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Cult Film Night: The Future Is Weird
Cult Film Night: The Future Is Weird
Every Wednesday we host film screenings and typically default to cult classics and new experimental films. Screenings typically start at 8:00pm – Seating is limited, so bringing a pillow is recommended.
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Skerik // Nordra
Skerik // Nordra
Summoning something wicked from the basements of Seattle~ Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm Nordra - Dystopian soundtracks to make you feel. https://nordra.bandcamp.com/ Skerik - Black metal sax warlock. Co-founder of bands including: Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois, Tuatara, Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet, Lorbo, Crack Sabbath. Regular collaborator with: John Medeski, Les Claypool, Marc Ribot, […]
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CLASSROOM: Beginner Partner Acro Yoga
CLASSROOM: Beginner Partner Acro Yoga
Join Mackenzie Rae and Kyra for a Beginner Series of Partner Acrobatic Yoga. All are welcome! You can come solo or with a partner. We will be covering the basic foundational poses of acrobatic yoga, some therapeutic flying poses, and building up to learn new flows (Ninja Star & Around the World). If you are […]
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DANCE: Underground Transmission
DANCE: Underground Transmission
From the dusty dancefloors of gatherings like Lightning in a Bottle and Symbiosis, the artists of Underground Transmissions found their passions for house music ranging all the way from bouncy tech to the melodic deep. Bringing people together with underground house and techno has kept this collective occupied since they began mixing. They have performed, […]
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Cat Valley / Supermissive / Teo / Blood Capsules
Cat Valley / Supermissive / Teo / Blood Capsules
Soundtracking your Saturday evening is an eclectic series of performances by local artists: $6 admission supports the artists and the Alternative Library. All ages welcome. Doors are 7:30, Music is at 8:00. Featuring::: Cat Valley (BHAM) - https://catvalley.bandcamp.com/ Cat Valley is a feminist surf pop-punky trio that writes songs about cat-calling, misogyny, and trying to […]
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Writers’ Communion
Writers’ Communion
com·mun·ion kəˈmyo͞onyən noun 1. the sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a mental or spiritual level. Librarian, N8R, hosts!
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CLASSROOM: Legal Observer Training
CLASSROOM: Legal Observer Training
This workshop will educate participants through a National Lawyers Guild training on how to document police misconduct and counter-protester violence so we can be witnesses in court for our clients (the community organizers and event participants). It will be around 2 hours long.
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CLASSROOM: Improv for Everyone
CLASSROOM: Improv for Everyone
Improv for Everyone is a student run Improv class hosted at the Bellingham Alternative library. We will be opening up our first free class to the public on May 20th from 7pm to 9pm. How does Improv for Everyone work you ask? Well... Because this is an entirely student based class, we function entirely off […]
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Poetrynight
Poetrynight
Bellingham's longest running poetry open mic now meets at the AltLib every Monday Signups start at 6:30pm Performances at 7:00pm
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CLASSROOM: Open Healing Clinic
CLASSROOM: Open Healing Clinic
Walk-in alternative healing clinic. All by donation (N.O.T.A.F.L.O.F.). Space open to alternative healers to practice their arts. Currently hosting Tuck (GroundEd Holistics, biomagnetic acupressure, kinesiology, energy medicine), Cody (BioSonic Healing, BioMat infrared sauna and tuning fork therapy), Yin (Thai bodywork/massage, scraping, cupping), Grace (herbal consultations), and more! Frequent guests.
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Volunteers’ Meeting
Volunteers’ Meeting
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteers' meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
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Rebel Worker Movie: The Grapes of Wrath
Rebel Worker Movie: The Grapes of Wrath
Whatcom/Skagit IWW presents the monthly Rebel Worker Movie on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The Grapes of Wrath (1940): May 23rd Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked off their farm due to foreclosure. He catches up with them on his uncle's farm and joins them […]
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CLASSROOM: Beginner Partner Acro Yoga
CLASSROOM: Beginner Partner Acro Yoga
Join Mackenzie Rae and Kyra for a Beginner Series of Partner Acrobatic Yoga. All are welcome! You can come solo or with a partner. We will be covering the basic foundational poses of acrobatic yoga, some therapeutic flying poses, and building up to learn new flows (Ninja Star & Around the World). If you are […]
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The Dawn Bombs EP Release Party with MOTUS and Bob Fossil
The Dawn Bombs EP Release Party with MOTUS and Bob Fossil
The Dawn Bombs EP Release Party Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm The Dawn Bombs- https://thedawnbombs.bandcamp.com/ Motus- https://motus.bandcamp.com/releases Bob Fossil- https://bobfossil.bandcamp.com/ RSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1186411854795843/
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ANIME NIGHT: Princess Mononoke / Fretts / Glitchlette
ANIME NIGHT: Princess Mononoke / Fretts / Glitchlette
Mo's Parlor here to bring you good vibes, local bands, and of course anime! Fretts and GLITCHLETTE will be providing us with the most amazing sounds for this event! But wait! There's more! GLITCHLETTE will be in a forest spirit cosplay from Princess Mononoke! We can't wait to show our our version of this iconic […]
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Poetrynight
Poetrynight
Bellingham's longest running poetry open mic now meets at the AltLib every Monday Signups start at 6:30pm Performances at 7:00pm
1 event,
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CLASSROOM: Open Healing Clinic
CLASSROOM: Open Healing Clinic
Walk-in alternative healing clinic. All by donation (N.O.T.A.F.L.O.F.). Space open to alternative healers to practice their arts. Currently hosting Tuck (GroundEd Holistics, biomagnetic acupressure, kinesiology, energy medicine), Cody (BioSonic Healing, BioMat infrared sauna and tuning fork therapy), Yin (Thai bodywork/massage, scraping, cupping), Grace (herbal consultations), and more! Frequent guests.
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Volunteers’ Meeting
Volunteers’ Meeting
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteers' meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
0 events,
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Rinse out: Bellingham’s Only Drum and Bass Night
Rinse out: Bellingham’s Only Drum and Bass Night
Min 5$ Donation All Ages Introducing: PRPTR8R (The DJ formally known as OLAS) https://soundcloud.com/prptr8r 20kw of pure electricity to the tongue PRPTR8R is the perpetually high speed ramblings of Olas. Mixing old skool jungle with elements of footwork, juke and hip-hop, prepare to be jolted in a wonky groove of spastic proportions! ~~~~~ Korra the […]
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Trouble Screening
Trouble Screening
We will be hosting a monthly showing of the Sub.Media documentary series, "Trouble", which features news and analysis from ongoing social movements and struggles. sub.Media's Trouble is a documentary series offering an in-depth anarchist analysis of current struggles, tactics and movement dynamics. Trouble broadcasts first-hand accounts and perspectives from organizers on the ground, with the […]