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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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Cult Film Night w/ Arrington de Dionyso and Benjamin Bennett

Each Wednesday night the Alternative Library hosts a film screening, usually focused on cult classics or art films. For this instillation, we'll be showing the film "Reak: Trance Music and Possession in West Java" by director, Arrington de Dionyso, who will be in attendance, and will also be performing a set of improvised music under […]

Poetry Showcase: Vegetarian Alcoholic Press

We're excited to host Milwaukee-based poetry publisher, Vegetarian Alcoholic Press, and two of their authors, while they're touring the West Coast - http://www.vegetarianalcoholicpress.com/ The night's proceedings will be interspersed by readings from local poets and will be hosted by "Bellingham's most famous unknown poet", Nate Witham. --- Franklin K.R. Cline is a PhD Candidate in […]

Home:BASS v.2

DJ Lotus Drops hosts a bass dance party with local DJs to fundraise the construction of her tiny home. Featuring: Algorythm Jellyfyst - (https://soundcloud.com/jellyfyst) Lotus Drops - (https://soundcloud.com/lotusdrops) HEIRZ - (https://soundcloud.com/heirz)

Volunteers’ Meeting

Every Monday at 7:00pm we meet to discuss the last week and plan for the next. Anyone is welcome.

Cult Film Night: The Flight of Dragons

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.

Artists’ Open Stage

The third Thursday of each month is our Artists' Open Stage, where anyone is invited to do ANYTHING! Bring a new thing you've been working on or a natural born oddity to present. Signups start at 7:00pm, performances start at 7:30pm

CONCERT: Step Dads, Mhostly Ghostly, Forest Ray

Step Dads - https://step-dads.bandcamp.com/ Mhostly Ghostly - https://mhostlyghostly.bandcamp.com/ Forest Ray - https://forestray.bandcamp.com/releases Always all ages and alcohol free! Doors at 7:30pm - Show at 8:00pm $8 cover supports the AltLib and the performers!

CONCERT: Bad History Month, Shimmertraps, Long Face, Sam Bottman

Bad History Month - https://fathistorymonth.bandcamp.com/ Shimmertraps - https://shimmertraps.bandcamp.com/ Longface - http://longfacetheband.bandcamp.com/ Sam Bottman Always all ages and alcohol free! Doors at 7:30pm – Show at 8:00pm $5 cover supports the AltLib and the performers!

Volunteers’ Meeting

Every Monday at 7:00pm we meet to discuss the last week and plan for the next. Anyone is welcome.

Rebel Worker Movie: Who Bombed Judi Bar

Whatcom/Skagit IWW presents the monthly Rebel Worker Movie on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Who Bombed Judi Bar (2012): January 24th, 2018 Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney were falsely arrested for car-bombing themselves on May 24, 1990 while on an Earth First! musical organizing tour for Redwood Summer. They sued the FBI for violations […]