• Literacy Breakfast with Nancy Pearl

    Join the Whatcom Literacy Council as we hear author and NPR commentator Nancy Pearl's book recommendations for the year. Her suggested books will be on sale by Village Books.

  • Breakfast Club with The Hub

    TOPIC: ​ ​IN FOCUS ​ SPEAKER : Heather Simpson Here's what you can look forward to! If you feel a lack of...

  • Poetry Symposium

    Join us to kick off poetry month and celebrate two of our exhibitions Silva Cascadia: Under the Spell of the Forest & My Roots: Honoring the cultural identity of Skagit Valley’s under-resourced children. Local poets will read original works on the theme of “roots.” RSVP at https://www.monamuseum.org/events/poetry-symposium-2024

  • Author Reading

    Join Asyia Gover, a local writer, artist, educator, and mediator, on Thursday, October 24th from 4-7 PM at the PNWaffle Boutique, located at 1230 Cornwall Avenue in...

  • Poetry Pop-Up Series | State Street (Bellingham)

    Experience Bellingham through poetry. Presented by the Salish Sea Poetry Festival, this "crawl" of four local State Street hangouts connects poets and poetry groups with each other and the community. Enjoy spoken poetry in a public house setting and taste local fare. Meet regional writers and learn about the groups that support them. Explore each stop with featured poets from the local writing...

  • Chanticleer Authors Conference and International Book Awards

    Bellingham welcomes authors around the world to the 2025 Chanticleer Authors Conference (CAC2025). Learn from bestselling authors, including award-winning author J.D. Barker, in Masterclasses, Workshops, and Panels. Celebrate this year’s best books at the Chanticleer International Book Awards (CIBA) and meet the...

  • “Books by the Bay” Book Fair

    Meet award-winning authors, explore their latest releases, and celebrate the best books of 2025 at the “Books by the Bay” Book Fair on Sunday, April 6th at Village Books - Bellingham in Fairhaven!

  • Storytime on the bus!

    Join us at Blast from the Past for Storytime on the bus! Every hour from 11-3 Sunday in Hammer Heritage Square. Brought to you by Central Skagit Library and Skagit Transit.

  • Bull Kelp Monitoring in Whatcom County

    What is bull kelp and why does it matter?! Tune in to learn about the importance of bull kelp and the efforts to monitor and protect this marine species in Washington State. Presented by: Jeff Whitty, Kelp Program Manager at the Northwest Straits Commission and Eleanor Hines, Whatcom County MRC...

  • ANN AGUIRRE in Conversation with Sarah Hawley BOOK LAUNCH PARTY!

    Join Village Books in celebrating  New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ann Aguirre newest book, I Think I'm in Love with an Alien! She will be in conversation with USA Today bestselling author Sarah Hawley. Don't miss out on a fun event!...

  • Diving Before Dawn Sandi Madison- Diving Before Dawn: A Dream Exploration

    Welcome local author Sandi Madison to the Readings Gallery for a book talk and interactive activity about her debut book, Diving Before Dawn: A Dream Exploration! What if the strangest dreams you've ever had hold answers to your biggest life challenges? 'Diving Before Dawn: A Dream Exploration,' explores insights, revelations, and the deep, metaphorical nature of dreams, demonstrating the innate knowledge hidden within our subconscious available to...