Poets’ Open Mic
The first Thursday of each month is our poets’ open mic. Signups start at 7:00pm, Performances start at 7:30pm
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EVENTS CALENDAR
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.
BASS-tion of Memories
A night of DJed music~ Hosted by Brenden
Volunteers’ Meeting
Every Monday at 7:00pm we meet to discuss the last week and plan for the next. Anyone is welcome.
CLASSROOM: Alternative Healing Clinic
Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WAWalk-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 Tyrell (GroundEd Holistics, biomagnetic acupressure and kinesiology), Cody Harder (BioSonic Healing, BioMat infrared sauna and tuning fork therapy), and Yin (Thai bodywork/massage, scraping, cupping).
Cult Film Night: The Man With a Movie Camera by Dziga Vertov
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.
CLASSROOM: Skillshare Meetup
Skillshare Meetup hosted by The Identity Movement Begins at 5:30pm
Locals Showcase: Katerina Moran, Wild Faith, Skai Johnson, TBA
Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WAThe Alternative Library's Local Showcase is a concert of performance acts curated from the community! As opposed to an open mic, the performers of this event are scheduled ahead of time, and set times are longer. This event will take place about once a month, so the wide array of talented people in Bellingham will […]
Philosophers’ Cafe
Hosted by Kyle C. Begins at 3:00pm
CONCERT: Animal Inside, Fragile Lung, Pizza Wizard
Animal Inside - Downtempo trip-hop twosome, Animal|Inside, combine electronic drums with roving synth melodies to create the perfect musical setting for delicate and haunting vocals. Cavernous, cerebral, and dark, Animal Inside's songs seem made to transport the listener to a swirling landscape of beauty and rawness. www.animalinside.bandcamp.com Fragile Lung - A genre-bending Seattle group fronted […]
Discussion: Crafting Safer Spaces
Our monthly discussion on creating Safer Spaces within our event spaces and community. Addressing problems of systemic oppression and marginalization of our community members. Currently, in the effort of maintaining the Alternative Library as a safer space, we will be discussing practices and protocols of the space. Exploring what engaged people can do to actively […]