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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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BF Knowhere / Cold Things Start Fire / Flais / Lighthouse

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Details BF Knowhere Album Release Party! With a stacked bill of local hip-hop wizards~ Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $7 admission supports the artists and the AltLib --- After years of loud, flamboyant, abrasive rapping, the Knowhereman grew silent. He learned to speak through wires and computer programs, enunciating sine wave syllables and whispering […]

11:11 Writers’ Communion

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

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.

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 […]

Open Healing Clinic

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

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.

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!

Bellingham Freakfolk Micro-Fest

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Gather at the Alternative Library for a sweet night of freak folk with many locals and some returning homies! Featuring: Eliot Eidelman Chandler Trey Johnson Jordan Yates Monica + The Shy Boys Rain Farmer and more... $6 at the door supports touring folksters and the AltLib~ RSVP and more info at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1442793722530999/

Lori Goldston / Josephine Foster / Larry Yes / Michael Hurley

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Peace punk, outsider folk, and acoustic psychedelia abounds in a night of beautiful music at the AltLib! Doors at 7:30pm; Performances at 8:00pm $10-20 sliding scale supports the artists and the AltLib --- Lori Goldston is an American cellist and composer. Accomplished in a wide variety of styles, including classical, world music, rock and free […]

Men’s Circle

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Men's Circle Facilitated circle conversation An invitation for everyone to speak from their experience Addressing issues of violence within us

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 […]