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 Whatcom County, Washington
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
Libby, by OverDrive@LibbyApp8 Jul 2023
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
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Kanopy@Kanopy3 Jul 2023
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
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
WhatcomCountyLibrary@wclslibraries15 Jun 2023
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.
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
WSDOT North
@wsdot_north5 Jun 2023
Good morning, Northenders! We’ve been spreading the word about this closure on SR 542/Mt Baker Hwy that began this morning (6/5). We are seeing some delays as folks figure out their alternate routes. Give yourself extra time and take a look at the detour map before you go.
WSDOT North
@wsdot_north4 Jun 2023
Swifties, Northenders, Artist Point enthusiasts, Bellinghamsters, east county crew, friends, neighbors & anyone else who travels SR 542/Mt Baker Hwy - our full closure with detour just east of #Bellingham begins at 6AM on June 5. All the details in the tweet below. Plan ahead.
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
NewsBank, inc.@NewsBank31 May 2023
In honor of #AsianPacificHeritageMonth, we celebrate Korean American journalist and novelist @minjinlee11. She is best known for “Free Food for Millionaires” and the family epic, “Pachinko,” now a series on Apple TV+. She often writes about the experience of diasporic people.
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We are urgently seeking a volunteer to lead an English conversation class this summer in Lynden. The class will run for eight weeks. If you would be a good fit for this opportunity, please contact Gloria today!
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Chinese American actress Anna May Wong is often considered the first Asian American woman to become a film star in Hollywood. Read more about Wong and her career in #ChronAm. chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/l… #APAHM
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
The Pulitzer Prizes@PulitzerPrizes8 May 2023
The 2023 #Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists were announced today! Read the full list here. pulitzer.org/news/2023-pulit…

The 2023 Pulitzer Prize Announcement

Columbia University today announced the 2023 Pulitzer Prizes, awarded on the recommendation of the Pulitzer Prize Board.

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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
WhatcomCountyLibrary@wclslibraries1 May 2023
All WCLS libraries and offices will be CLOSED on Friday, May 5 for our annual All Staff Learning Day. Library Express locations will be open regular hours and our catalog is available on our website 24/7 at wcls.org
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
Library of Congress
@librarycongress4 May 2023
We may not have the plans for the Death Star buried deep within our vaults (or do we? 🤔), but many other "Star Wars" treasures are stored in them! May the 4th be with you. Always.
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
Kanopy@Kanopy1 May 2023
For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re presenting this collection that celebrates these diverse cultures and communities. To access the collection of narrative and documentary films, go to kanopy.com/category/14214. #AAPIHeritageMonth
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
WA State Library@WAStateLib1 May 2023
On May 4, celebrate Rena Priest's term as the poet laureate and welcome Arianne True as the new laureate. Attend in person or online! @ArtsWA @HumanitiesWA @wapoetlaureate @RenaPriest washingtoncenterforthebook.o…
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
OverDrive@OverDriveInc26 Apr 2023
If you've enjoyed using the OverDrive app, we really hope you'll love Libby, OverDrive's newer reading app. Learn more and get started with Libby before the OverDrive app is discontinued on May 1: bit.ly/3RiSfmD
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
Libby, by OverDrive@LibbyApp10 Apr 2023
Poetry, the language of love & despair, Of joy, of pain, of all that we share. 💕 Not so sure? 🤔 Don't scroll away, Let #LibbyLife show you the way! 📓 Download Libby, & let your mind roam, Into a world of stories, with no need to leave home. 📱🏠 bit.ly/3GvMori
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
The Northern Light@TNLreporter27 Mar 2023
Blaine Public Library recently hung its newest artwork, showcasing Blaine Arts Council members Georgia Donovan and Jay Taber. bit.ly/3TNkfkV
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
Kanopy@Kanopy1 Mar 2023
To honor #WomensHistoryMonth, we've curated a collection of films addressing topical subjects across history and current events. To view these titles, as well as an extensive collection of films directed by women, go to kanopy.com/category/15759. All you need is your library card.
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
WhatcomTalk@WhatcomTalk20 Mar 2023
Sasha LaPointe's 'Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk' has been named the 2024 book selection for Whatcom READS, Northwest Washington's premier annual literary event. whatcomtalk.com/2023/03/20/w…
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“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” - Margaret Fuller
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
WhatcomCountyLibrary@wclslibraries25 Jan 2023
Calling all #WhatcomCounty teen poets! March 15 is the deadline to submit your poems for publication in A Forest of Words, the WCLS print anthology of poetry written by local teens. Find out more and submit online here: wcls.org/a-forest-of-words/
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WhatcomCountyLibrary retweeted
Bellingham Experience@BellinghamExp8 Mar 2023
Coming up March 17-19! The Wings Over Water Birding Festival in Blaine, WA! Find out more details about the festival and tips for birdwatching here ➡️ bit.ly/41t31gk #blainewa #bellinghamwa #whatcomcounty #birdwatching
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