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  • “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.

  • 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! Tickets guarantee you...

  • 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:...

  • The Traveling Archivist: Eastern Oregon Book Reading and Q&A

    https://villagebooks.com/events/3484520251115 Join Village Books for a combined reading and Q&A with Mary B. Hansen about her newest book, The Traveling Archivist: Eastern Oregon! She will be bringing some archival materials for people to explore as she shares the inspiration of her book and how archives impact our lives and our futures.

  • “STILLS” Poetry Book Launch Party

    To kick off the year-long celebration, CASCADIA will host a launch party for a collaborative book project, “STILLS,” a poetry anthology...

  • Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest

    The Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest will accept entries March 1-31. Whatcom Co. residents of all ages are invited to participate. Submission guidelines can be found at thepoetrydepartment.wordpress.com/contest An award ceremony will be held May 28 at...

  • Chef Renee Erickson Author Talk and Book Signing

    Join us and special guest speaker Chef Renee Erickson on April 30th. Chef Renee will be in store from 5:30 - 8:00 pm, doing an Author talk from 6 - 6:30, and signing books until 8. This ticket includes access to the entire event: - Chef Renee Erickson Author Talk - Glass of Wine - Snack Plate made from recipes from “Sunlight and Breadcrumbs” -...

  • Authors Lara Messersmith Glavin and Caskey Russel in Conversation

    Saturday, May 16 • 4 PM - 5 PM BELLINGHAM, WA: Authors Lara Messersmith-Glavin in conversation with Caskey Russell for new book Ruiner. Village Books and Paper Dreams Bookstore 1200 11th Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Event link. Tickets start at $5. Lara will be in conversation with Caskey Russell, author of The Door on the Sea, one of NPR's picks for Best Book of 2025! More about Lara Messersmith-Glavin:Lara Messersmith-Glavin (she/they) lives in the Pacific...