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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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JJ Gregg / WMD

Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $8-16 supports the artists and the AltLib JJ Gregg is known for his lyrical and meditative style of sitar playing. For the past eighteen years, JJ has studied and performed South Asian Classical music on the sitar under the guidance of his guru, Ustad Usman Khan. JJ Gregg has […]

11:11 Writer’s 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.

Classroom: IWW Meetin’

International Workers of the World unite! Whatcom and Skagit IWW chapters host a monthly communion of comrades

Poetrynite

The second longest running Bellingham poetry group- poetrynight. All people are invited to join the group any Monday night at 7 pm. You don’t have to be a writer to participate as readers of all ages are always invited to sign up to read between 6:30-7:00. Not all works must be originals. Poetrynight got its […]

Classroom: Tai Chi

Start the day with intention A step-by-step hour of meditational movement

Vernal Equinox Celebration

A non-denominational celebration centering around the birth of spring, the turning of the seasons and the story of Persephone. All ages~

Volunteers’ Meeting

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

Film: Harvest of Empire

As part of the Bellingham Film Coalition, Whatcom Peace & Justice Center presents… "Harvest of Empire" is based on the book by award-winning journalist and Democracy Now! co-host Juan González. By featuring stories from a wide array of immigrants, rarely seen archival material, and interviews with prominent activists, "Harvest of Empire" takes an unflinching look […]

Artist’s Open Stage

The Artist’s Open Stage at the Alternative Library 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. Signups start at 7:15, with performances starting at […]

Bellingham Puppet and Mask Festival

Come forget we're all puppets of the system -- watch masters manipulate and make magic with premium puppet shows! Bellingham Puppetry Guild and the Alternative Library present a full weekend of puppet shows, mask performances, and storytelling for All Ages! Doors at 7:30pm; Performances at 8:00pm Single night tickets will be available at the door: […]