Mental Health in all its complexities is a topic that impacts just about everyone... and yet is rarely talked about. Ableism, rooted in an assumed mental wellness, is prevalent even among communities that fight against other oppressive social norms such as hetero-patriarchy and institutionalized racism. For those of us experiencing depression, psychosis or any other […]
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
The IWW branch of Whatcom-Skagit is hosting a screening of Sorry to Bother You Come gather with your IWW comrades at the AltLib for a radical screening!
Come out of your darkness into ours...
Join us for a night of poppin' fun! Bop and groove with local homies. Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $6 donation supports the artists and the AltLib Bridal Party: "Bridal Party make jangle pop riddled with desire and friendliness. Dual vocalists Suzannah Raudaschl and Joseph Leroux coo breezily over plucky guitars and a twitchy rhythm […]
The second longest running Bellingham poetry group- poetrynight. Leah Mueller is an indie writer and spoken word performer from Tacoma, Washington. She is the author of two chapbooks and four books. Her latest book, a memoir entitled “Bastard of a Poet” was published by Alien Buddha Press in June 2018. Leah’s work appears or is […]
Start the day with intention A step-by-step hour of meditational movement
Every Wednesday is our weekly volunteer meeting, where we discuss the goings on and future of the AltLib!
Every Wednesday we host film screenings and typically default to cult classics and new experimental films. Screenings typically start at 8:00pm – Seating is limited, so bringing a pillow is recommended. 1980 jazz film by Robert Mugge documenting performances by Sun Ra and his Arkestra in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore, and also including interviews […]
Doors at 7:30pm; Music at 8:00pm $8 supports the artists and the AltLib Dream Otter is the musical project of "Midnight" Sam Bottman. club mage - a band of wizards from Bellingham. Comprised of four multi-instrumentalists and producers, club mage strives to blend contemplative tunes with lush hip-hop grooves. https://soundcloud.com/clubmage Bunny N Bear is a […]