These can be depressing and scary times in the USA, but this is also a really good opportunity to dissect our realities and begin to figure out what we are going to do to build the world in which we do want to live. This workshop/presentation will help us learn from one another while pushing […]
Cherán is a Purépecha indigenous community in Michoacán, Mexico. Beginning in 2000 organized crime infiltrated the town. With time the presence of narco-traffickers and their power grew substantially. They began to raze the precious forests surrounding the community. When community members tried to defend the forests they were assassinated or kidnapped. The forest was devastated […]
Out Of Style - Upcycled and Vintage Fashion Show $6 -10 admission supports the artists and the AltLib Featuring an upcycled designer and vintage thrift market, and followed by a runway walk with local designers! MARKET - 7:30pm RUNWAY - 9:00pm DANCE - 11:00pm Featuring work from: Piper Crabtree Rugged and REclaimed Siri Beckmen Mitchell […]
The usual open mic, signups start around 7pm and we'll have a short intermission after our featured poet. Featuring J. L. Wright. J. L. Wright, international poet, shares her experience with the world while encouraging others to find their voice. She always finds a way to connect to others in a way that is meaningful. […]
It's a really good idea to come to this show. $6-12 suggested donation (NOTAFLOF) The Alternative Library is always all ages. Wheelchair accessible, single level entry. Brook Pridemore Loner Doom from Brooklyn, NY https://brookpridemore.bandcamp.com/ Vervex https://vervex.bandcamp.com/ Cat Positive https://tysonballew.bandcamp.com/ Fawn Eolande RSVP and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2422761987838791/
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
We will join weekly to continue our work of normalizing the human nipple so it may be worn equally by all people, not just those with "male" bodies. We will join together in a facilitated yoga session open to all experience levels. Kids are so welcomed and people of all sorts...wearing what we would like […]
We're looking forward to welcoming Duo Violao +1, on tour from Brazil, playing a survey of traditional choro music. Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $8-12 admission supports the artists and the AltLib ---------------------------------------- Long before the emergence of bossa nova and samba, choro took shape in 19th-century Rio de Janeiro as the first truly […]
It’s storytime at the Alternative Library! Sundays in October: 2:30-3:30 PM Stories, curiosities, and magic tricks emerge from the story box, and sometimes the audience becomes the storyteller. Bring a child, bring a friend, or come as you are. All are encouraged to attend and participate. Michael E. started librarian life as a children’s librarian. […]
The second longest running Bellingham poetry group – Poetrynight. All people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7pm. You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 7-7:30. Not all works must be originals. Poetrynight got its […]