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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.

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Poetrynight

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

The second longest running Bellingham poetry group- poetrynight. All people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7 pm.  You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 6:30-7:00. Not all works must be originals. Poetrynight got its start […]

Classroom: Tai Chi

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Start the day with intention A step-by-step hour of meditational movement

Volunteers’ Meeting

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!

Movie Night: Guardiana de los Ríos

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Join the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center at the Alternative Library for a screening of Jennifer Avila's documentary "Guardiana de los Ríos." This film focuses on the legacy of Berta Cáceres. Berta was a Honduran environmental activist and member of the indigenous Lenca, who fought for indigenous rights and environmental justice in the face of […]

Dead Parrots Society: Squaktober Fest

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

An improvised late night talk show, something comparable to the Tonight Show, complete with on-the-spot characters, stand up comedians from our community, and a real live house band comprised of local musicians.

Eve Smason / Hooves & Beak / Ivan Sandomire

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Join us for a night of raw emotional songwriting and beautiful instrumentals, featuring three of the most exciting new local acts to emerge! Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $6 supports the artists and the AltLib Featuring: Eve Smason started writing original music in 2015. Influenced by jazz, classical, klezmer, and soul music her style […]

Screening: Trouble

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Screening subMedia's Trouble, explorin' productive ways to combat today's distopia

Poetrynight

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

The second longest running Bellingham poetry group- poetrynight. All people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7 pm.  You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 6:30-7:00. Not all works must be originals. Poetrynight got its start […]

Classroom: Tai Chi

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Start the day with intention A step-by-step hour of meditational movement

Volunteers’ Meeting

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!