Table of Contents
Government, Schools and Facilities
Downtown Bellingham Arts and Culture
Other Sources of Local Information
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism - A visitor's guide to the Bellingham area including information on transportation, lodging, recreation, arts, dining, events, etc.
Bellingham Parks and Recreation - The aquatic center, parks guide, trails guide and more.
Whatcom County Parks and Recreation - Enjoy the beauty of Whatcom County.
Mt. Baker Foothills Chamber of Commerce - Mt. Baker area events and recreation including links to ski area and Snoqualmie National Forest info.
Ski to Sea - Experience Bellingham's annual Memorial Day weekend festival and marathon. Find out about parades and other events, as well as how to participate in the famous race that runs from the top of Mt. Baker all the way to Bellingham Bay.
Northwest Washington Fair - Amazing annual fair with crafts, animals and events. Takes place in August in Lynden, WA, a quick twenty-minute drive north of Bellingham.
Whatcom Family YMCA - Recreational facilities and child care.
Government, Schools and Facilities
City of Bellingham Official Website - City government news, information and services.
Whatcom County Government - County-wide news, legislation and department index.
Bellingham Public Schools - Information for students, families and staff.
Bellingham Private Schools - A listing of private schools in Bellingham with links to websites.
PeaceHealth Whatcom Region - Includes information on St. Joseph Hospital and a local physician directory.
Whatcom Human Rights Task Force - A local alliance dedicated to fighting hatred and discrimination in our community.
The Bellingham Herald - Get the latest news from Bellingham and Whatcom County.
Cascadia Weekly - Local politics, community events, and entertainment.
Whatcom Independent - Independent news source for Whatcom County.
The Whatcom Watch - Local politics, environmental news and community events.
What's Up - Local entertainment, focusing on independent music events.
The Echo - Local classified ads.
KVOS - Our local TV station.
KUGS 89.3 FM - Western Washington University's radio station.
KISM 92.9 FM - Classic rock.
KMRE-LP 102.3 FM - Music from the Golden Age of radio (see also "American Museum of Radio and Electricity" website under "Downtown Bellingham Arts and Culture").
KAFE 104.3 FM - Soft rock.
KGMI 790 AM - News/Talk radio.
KPUG 1170 AM - Sports.
Downtown Bellingham Arts and Culture
Bellingham Public Library - Search our local public library's collection of thousands of books, audiobooks, DVDs and more. If you have a public library card, you can log in with your i.d. and put an item on hold selecting the pickup location "Community College." It will be delivered to the Whatcom Library when it becomes available, and when you're done you can turn it back in to us too! Delivery and pickup days are Tuesday and Thursday.
Mt. Baker Theater - Bellingham's gorgeous theater where high-quality performances have taken place since the era of silent film. The variety of material shown there today provides something for everyone.
American Museum of Radio and Electricity - "Compelling, interactive exhibits spanning four centuries of scientific achievement and cultural heritage are featured in a world-class collection of unique objects. The American Museum of Radio and Electricity displays the inventions and innovations that changed the course of human history." -From website
Whatcom Museum of History and Art - Our beautiful museum in the heart of historic downtown Bellingham.
Other Sources of Local Information
Access Washington - List of agencies, departments, and services
Find It! Washington - A service of the Washington State Library
Whatcom County and Vicinity - A portal of links to our community
Search Whatcom CC Library Website
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Library Hours
Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarter Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Summer Quarter Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays.
Closed on Saturdays when the Monday following is a holiday.
Closed during breaks when the college is not in session.
Fall 2009 starts 9/21 and ends 12/10.
Winter 2010 starts 1/4 and ends 3/24.