Volunteers’ Meetin’
Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WAEvery Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
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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.
Artists’ Open Stage
Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WASignups start at 7:00pm; performances start at 7:30pm The Artist’s Open Stage is a night of creative expression: a sharing of words, music, movement, and ideas. Please join us every third Thursday by performing or curling up on the couch and enjoying the variety of talent our community has to offer. AltLib is always ALL […]
11:11 Writer’s Communion
Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WAcom·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.
Story Box Storytime w/ Michael E. & O.
Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WAIt’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. […]
IWW Meeting
Alternative Library - CLASSROOM 519 E. Maple St. , Bellingham, WAIndustrial Workers of the World unite! Whatcom-Skagit IWW host a monthly communion of comrades
Poetrynight
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 […]
Volunteers’ Meetin’
Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WAEvery Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
Techno Halloween Party
Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $6 supports artists and the AltLib AltLib is always ALL AGES Music, art, costumes and friends. These four things are some of the basics of having a good time. Friday, October 25th our goal is to bring these four things together at the Alternative Library in an attempt at […]
AltLib 12 Year Anniversary ~ Group Publication Launch and Show
Come celebrate the 12th Anniversary of the AltLib, with the group launch of new publications from local artists, and performances from The Censors and Beth Fleenor! The night will be both a celebration of 12 years of community collaboration and a fundraiser to support AltLib’s quest for a new home ~ Doors at 7:30pm; Music […]
Story Box Storytime w/ Michael E. & O.
Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WAIt’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. […]