EVENTS CALENDAR

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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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Classroom: Tai Chi

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

Sub.Media’s “Trouble”

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Mental Health in all its complexities is a topic that impacts just about everyone... and yet is rarely talked about. Ableism, rooted in an assumed mental wellness, is prevalent even among communities that fight against other oppressive social norms such as hetero-patriarchy and institutionalized racism. For those of us experiencing depression, psychosis or any other […]

Volunteers’ Meeting

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

Rebel Movie Night!

The IWW branch of Whatcom-Skagit is hosting a screening of Sorry to Bother You Come gather with your IWW comrades at the AltLib for a radical screening!

Bridal Party / Shimmertraps / Dawn Bombs

Join us for a night of poppin' fun! Bop and groove with local homies. Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $6 donation supports the artists and the AltLib Bridal Party: "Bridal Party make jangle pop riddled with desire and friendliness. Dual vocalists Suzannah Raudaschl and Joseph Leroux coo breezily over plucky guitars and a twitchy rhythm […]

Poetrynight ft Leah Mueller

The second longest running Bellingham poetry group- poetrynight. Leah Mueller is an indie writer and spoken word performer from Tacoma, Washington. She is the author of two chapbooks and four books. Her latest book, a memoir entitled “Bastard of a Poet” was published by Alien Buddha Press in June 2018. Leah’s work appears or is […]

Classroom: Tai Chi

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

Volunteers’ Meeting

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

Cult Film Night: Sun Ra – A Joyful Noise

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. 1980 jazz film by Robert Mugge documenting performances by Sun Ra and his Arkestra in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore, and also including interviews […]