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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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Local Showcase: Rose’s Thorn, Denny Franzmann, Claire Arbogast, River

Doors at 7pm Music begins at 8pm The 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 […]

Hands Off Maru: A Benefit for Maru Mora Villalpando

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

This is a night to Defend the Defenders! Maru Mora Villalpando has given much to the movements for immigrants and worker's rights. Through decades of dedicated organizing with the communities most impacted by our nation's inhumane immigration policies, her struggle has inspired many to action, to fight for a more just and equitable world. Now […]

Bellingham Noise NoFest

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

The Alternative Library presents a mini-fest of noise, improvised music, and dark electronics. Short performances and light intermissions will highlight harsh tones and extended techniques across the dynamic musical geography of the PNW. Doors at 7:30pm; performances at 8:00pm $5-15 sliding scale Featuring: Cj Boyd - Bassist turned vagabond, C.J. Boyd uses bass loops and […]

$5 – $15

Writers’ Communion

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. Librarian, N8R, hosts!

Volunteers’ Meeting

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

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, 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 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). Further info and updates – https://www.facebook.com/events/571482229850552/

Yoga w/Sarah

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Bio: Sarah Hirsch has been practicing yoga for over a decade, and teaching for two years. She earned her 200 hour teacher certification in Rishikesh, India, in 2015. Her classes emphasize the connection between body, mind, and spirit, helping to cultivate a deeper relationship with the Universe as a whole. She strives to use inclusive […]

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

Glitchlette // Blue Star // Mordecai // WMD

Glitchlette - Glitchlette is the project of producer and vocalist Autumn Marceau. Bittersweet synth lines brewed with raucous beats. https://glitchlette.bandcamp.com/releases Blue Star - Musical collaboration of Anthony Bailey and Joy Westermann. https://thebluestar.bandcamp.com/releases Mordecai - Veiled in the sonic shroud of avant-pop’s murky soundscapes, Portland, Oregon experimental Duo Mordecai are forging an incendiary path. Comprised of […]

Coley Mixan // mumm // Wynne Greenwood // Colleen Freeman

Alternative Library 519 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA

Wynne Greenwood is a queer feminist performance artist who works in various media such as installation art, photography, filmmaking and music.Tracy + the Plastics' music consists of a Boss DR-5 drum machine, an Akai 612 disc sampler, and combines lo-fi filmmaking, performance art, Devo-styled songs, and feminist and queer politics in an entertaining package https://www.facebook.com/Wynne-Greenwood-448509641864869/ […]