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Want to help? If you've already signed up for our Summer Reading program, continue completing activities to earn leaves (and trees!). Ready to join? Pick up a card at any WCLS library or download one at wcls.org/summer-reading. Together, we can plant 500 trees this year! 2/2

Summer Reading update: thanks to you, we easily reached our initial goal to plant 200 trees. An additional generous grant from Whatcom County Library Foundation allowed us to up our goal to 500 trees with our partner Whatcom Million Trees Project! 🎉🎉 1/2

Join us at North Fork Library at 10 am on 7/21 for Yoga Under the Trees! Led by Amanda Baker, this outdoor yoga series consists of gentle classes suitable for all experience levels. Bring your own mat if possible (limited mats available for use). Info: wcls.libcal.com/event/10581952

Don't miss Junior Groove: Jazz for Kids! Friday, 8/4, 5 pm Ferndale Library Join local jazz drummer Jerry Steinhilber for this interactive program for grades K-5. Learn where jazz comes from, how it works, and even try making some music of your own! wcls.libcal.com/event/10591725

We're making SUMMER FUN at the library. Join us for Make It: Birdhouses, Make It: Sun Catchers and Make It: Bird Feeders programs now through early August at various branches. Find upcoming times, dates and locations at wcls.org/summer-reading.

Celebrate summer, jazz & libraries at Whatcom Grooves! These free concerts are hosted by Friends of South Whatcom, Ferndale & Blaine libraries in support of WCLS. First event Saturday, 7/15, 2 PM at Glenhaven Clubhouse (2997 Glenhaven Drive) More info: wcls.libcal.com/event/10612680

Need time in nature but can't squeeze in a getaway? Take a walk through "Cascadia Field Guide: Art, Ecology, Poetry." It's the focus of our latest review for @CascadiaDaily. Find it at the library: wcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S150…

Libby is for readers, all readers! 🎧 📚 July is #DisabilityPrideMonth and we invite you to learn more about the various #accessibility features on #LibbyLife! bit.ly/3JLeOPO #LibbyApp #LibraryApp #ReadingApp #BookApp #Books #eBooks #Audiobooks #FreeBooks #BookTwitter

Thursday, 7/13 at 7 pm - join us at Lynden Library for a screening & discussion of the documentary INTELLIGENT TREES, all about the ways trees communicate. This event is part of our #SummerReading partnership with Whatcom Million Trees project. Info: wcls.libcal.com/event/10583477

Join us 7/11 at Blaine Library for Financial Literacy for Kids & Teens with @_WECU! These programs cover financial basics like saving, borrowing, spending & more. Program for kids ages 5-9 is at 10:30 am & program for tweens ages 10-13 is at 11:30 am. We hope to see you there!

Join us online each Thursday in July for Pajama Storytime! This is a free weekly event for ages 2-8 held on Zoom with our youth services staff. Sign up on our website to receive the link via email and we'll see you Thursdays at 7:00 PM. wcls.libcal.com/event/10582034

Established in recognition of the Americans with Disabilities Act, #DisabilityPrideMonth is celebrated each July to honor those living with disabilities. Join us as we explore their stories with this collection of films on Kanopy at kanopy.com/category/64948. #filmsthatmatter

All WCLS libraries and offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4. Library Express locations at Northwest Avenue, Point Roberts and Sumas will be open regular hours for holds pickup. Our catalog is always available at wcls.org.

#Podcast South Whatcom Library manager Liz Andre and Friends of the South Whatcom Library, Deb Wibe, Nancy Wyen and Brett Green podcast about the upcoming Whatcom Grooves Summer Jazz Festival in July and August. Search "WCLS" where you listen or visit bit.ly/wclspod

Check out my latest #podcast podbean.com/eau/pb-8cw3g-1… on #Podbean

Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff parties all week long. Here are some photos from Monday's party at the Glenhaven bookmobile stop! Find more Kickoff parties here: bit.ly/Summer_Reading…

All WCLS libraries and offices will be closed Monday, June 19. Library Express locations at Northwest Avenue, Point Roberts and Sumas will be open regular hours for holds pickup. Our catalog is always available at wcls.org.

TONIGHT at 7 pm! Join us at South Whatcom Library for a screening & discussion of the documentary INTELLIGENT TREES, all about the ways trees communicate. This event is part of our #SummerReading partnership with Whatcom Million Trees project. Learn more: wcls.libcal.com/event/10583477

On Friday, WCLS Adult Programming Coordinator Claire McElroy attended the 38th Annual Whatcom Women in Timber Woods Tour. The tour provides a better understanding of forestry in our area. We are excited to learn more about local forests during our Summer Reading program. Join us!