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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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Chirgilchin: Tuvan Throat Singers with Yuliyana Krivoshapkina

The Alternative Library is excited to bring the traditional Tuvan throat singing group Chirgilchin, and Yuliyana Krivoshapkina to Bellingham for a concert of traditional Tuvan folk music! Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm Ticket pre-sales will be announced soon ~~~ The word Chirgilchin has two translations: "dance of the air in the heat of the […]

Let’s Talk About Sex

Let's Talk About It... is an afternoon of open conversation about topics that affect all of us, featuring different voices from within the community. This month, Let's Talk About... Sex. In facilitated group discussions, we'll examine: -How we learn about sex -How we relate sex and intimacy -What is our relationship with sex concerning sexual autonomy (the body)? Featured […]

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 […]

Bhagavad Gita Book Club

Feel free to show up without any prior attendance to this open discussion on one of the most foremost scriptures in Hinduism – the Bhagavad Gita!

Volunteers’ Meetin’

Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!

Film: The Mask You Live In

WWU's new Ally Education Club will be screening "The Mask You Live In," a 2015 film addressing how American culture's narrow definition of masculinity is harming our boys, men and society at large and explores what we can do about it. Snacks provided! RSVP and more: https://www.facebook.com/events/330460394335413/ AltLib is always All Ages~ NOTAFLOF

Harvesting Water Workshop

We will discuss harvesting rain/greywater & how it can enhance your landscape & help our watershed. Taught By Hunterwolflydon.com

Artists’ Open Stage

Signups 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 […]

Memory Boys / All Over Me / Cat Valley

Join us for a night of indie pop-punk! Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $6-10 sliding scale supports the artists and AltLib AltLib is always All Ages~ Memory Boys: From Langley, WA, their blistering and melodic, dirty indie punk will be ringing in your ears long after you press the pause button. https://memoryboys.bandcamp.com/album/sun-wires All Over […]

11:11 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.