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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Hello, I’m Sorry / WIGS / Hooves & Beak / Izumi

Doors at 7:30pm, Music at 8:00pm $6-12 sliding-scale supports the artists and the AltLib Hello, I'm Sorry is the sonic embodiment of a Levi's commercial. https://helloimsorry.bandcamp.com/ Hooves & Beak is a chamber pop quartet, let by multi-instrumentalist, Whitney Flinn, on harp. She is joined by a band, featuring violin, percussion, and electric bass. https://hoovesandbeak.bandcamp.com/album/white-teeth-ep WIGS […]

KZAX Presents: Forest Ray / Cat Valley / Hott Waxxx DeeJays

Doors at 7:30pm Music at 8:00pm $6-12 sliding scale KZAX Presents... is a monthly concert series hosted by KZAX-Lp 94.9 FM at venues across Bellingham to explore awesome independent bands from the PNW and West Coast! For February, the Alternative Library will host the KZAX audience in their glorious converted church space for a long […]

Poetrynite

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 […]

Volunteers’ Meeting

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

Film: Chameleon Street

As part of the Bellingham Film coalition, the Alternative Library presents... William Douglas Street is bored with his life. Working for his father is getting to him, his wife wants more money, and he's had enough. His solution is to re-invent himself. He becomes a chameleon, taking on whatever role suits the situation. From reporter […]

Classroom: Occupy GA

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

General Assembly meeting for Occupy Bellingham.

Razzleberry / Winter / Triptides

Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $6 admission supports the artists From local pop punk to Los Angeles dream pop and psychedelic rock! Winter - Samira Winter performs star-projecting dreamy pop music! https://daydreamingwinter.bandcamp.com/ Triptides - Sun-warped Psychedelic Rock from Los Angeles, CA https://triptides.bandcamp.com/ Razzleberry - Indie punky country boy band right here in B'ham! www.instagram.com/razzleberryband/ […]

Earth Practice / Danny Vogel / Kyle V

An intimate night of music from inner and outer worlds. A sharing of songs, of tea, of mystery! Doors at 7:30pm; Performances at 8:00pm $6-12 supports the artists and the AltLib Earth Practice is a trio of singers recently transplanted to Bellingham by way of Philly. Yin, Yam & Jessi Rado create woo crew R&B […]

11:11 Writer’s 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.

Classroom: IWW Meeting

International Workers of the World unite! Whatcom and Skagit IWW chapters host a monthly communion of comrades