Crafting Community In-Person

Drop in with your favorite arts and crafts and spend some time creating alongside other crafters. Stitch, hook, paint and draw, all while connecting with others on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

Blaine Meeting Room, Blaine

DSHS Mobile Office at the Library

The Department of Social and Health Services Mobile Office is on the open road and coming to the Blaine Public Library! The Mobile Office gives DSHS the opportunity to provide crucial services in environments that may not have DSHS brick-and-mortar offices nearby, and t......More

The Department of Social and Health Services Mobile Office is on the open road and coming to the Blaine Public Library! The Mobile Office gives DSHS the opportunity to provide crucial services in environments that may not have DSHS brick-and-mortar offices nearby, and to be agile in meeting the needs of people who could benefit from their programs.Each DSHS Mobile Office is staffed by specialists who can determine people’s eligibility for state and federal medical, cash and food assistance programs. The team processes new applications, case reviews, EBT card requests, and required documents. They also take applications for the Child Care Subsidy Program and forward them to the Department of Children, Youth and Families for processing. The DSHS Mobile Offices do not provide:On-site social service intakes and assessments.Workfirst vouchers.Child care subsidy determinations.Click here to see other dates and libraries in Whatcom County where the Mobile Office will be stopping.

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Better Than BookTok In-Person

Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. for a themed bring your own book club.Every month the theme is based on a book recommendation from Booktok*. Bring in your own book and/or recommendations based on that title — a book in the same genre, a book yo......More

Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. for a themed bring your own book club.Every month the theme is based on a book recommendation from Booktok*. Bring in your own book and/or recommendations based on that title — a book in the same genre, a book you think is better, a book by the same author, or that shares similar characters or settings.This month the book theme is A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.This book club is meeting in person at the Blaine Library with an option to participate virtually via Teams. If you want to attend the event virtually, please register to receive the Teams link via email. You do not need to register if you are attending in person. WHAT IS BOOKTOK?BookTok is a term started on the TikTok app. Users who post content about books use the hashtag #BookTok to make it easier for people to find. With the popularity of the TikTok app and the wide range of content posted to the app, it has become common to use the term "Tok" in the same way that categories are used on other platforms (such as #catsofinstagram or #disneywiki). It has become a part of our pop-culture vernacular. The books chosen for this book club have gained some popularity because of the book reviews they have received on TikTok.

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Mason Bees: Alternative Pollinators In-Person

The crisis in our bee population is very real. We want to help you learn how to support all pollinators in your own backyard. This workshop will present an overview of the problem and introduce you to native pollinators. We will discuss how to establish and maintain a h......More

The crisis in our bee population is very real. We want to help you learn how to support all pollinators in your own backyard. This workshop will present an overview of the problem and introduce you to native pollinators. We will discuss how to establish and maintain a healthy mason bee colony in your yard. Presented by Blaine CORE

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Books and Bites In-Person

Join us on the third Friday of every month at 1:00 p.m. for a conversation about the library's monthly book choice. This month's title is Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange.This book club is meeting in person at the Blaine Library with an option to participate virtually vi......More

Join us on the third Friday of every month at 1:00 p.m. for a conversation about the library's monthly book choice. This month's title is Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange.This book club is meeting in person at the Blaine Library with an option to participate virtually via Teams. If you want to attend the event virtually, please register to receive the Teams link via email. You do not need to register if you are attending in person.

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Rain Gardens: Barrels & Ponds In-Person

Now is the perfect time to walk out into your yard and figure out where the water "SITS". Come and learn about creating a rain garden. to manage the runoff and/or standing water by planting a "mini-forest floor" that will absorb and then slowly disperse the extra water ......More

Now is the perfect time to walk out into your yard and figure out where the water "SITS". Come and learn about creating a rain garden. to manage the runoff and/or standing water by planting a "mini-forest floor" that will absorb and then slowly disperse the extra water in your yard. We will be talking about the do’s and don’t of ponds and water features! Requirements such as location, equipment/utilities, liability and maintenancePresented by Blaine CORE

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Friends of the Blaine Library Monthly Meeting In-Person

Express your library love by joining a Friends of the Library group and attending their events. Funds raised support programs and needs not covered by the library budget. Ask library staff how to get involved or join us at the Blaine Library for one of our monthly meeti......More

Express your library love by joining a Friends of the Library group and attending their events. Funds raised support programs and needs not covered by the library budget. Ask library staff how to get involved or join us at the Blaine Library for one of our monthly meetings. All are welcome.

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Pruning 101 In-Person

This is the time to start WINTER pruning. You can easily see damage and disease as well as make decisions regarding form. Trees are breaking hibernation earlier (or not even going into deep hibernation), so take advantage of some of our sunny winter days and brush up on......More

This is the time to start WINTER pruning. You can easily see damage and disease as well as make decisions regarding form. Trees are breaking hibernation earlier (or not even going into deep hibernation), so take advantage of some of our sunny winter days and brush up on those pruning skills. We will discuss tools, why prune, decisions necessary (learning to understand growth habits of trees/bushes). We will also present on overgrown trees and how to get them back in shape. Bring your questions!Presented by Blaine CORE

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Orchids & Houseplants In-Person

Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Tips and tricks for getting those orchids blooming again! We will also have an orchid dividing and re-potting demonstration. Slide presentation and "plant sale." Bring a houseplant to trade. Let’s chat about general information for indo......More

Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Tips and tricks for getting those orchids blooming again! We will also have an orchid dividing and re-potting demonstration. Slide presentation and "plant sale." Bring a houseplant to trade. Let’s chat about general information for indoor plant care, especially during the winter months. Presented by Blaine CORE

Blaine Meeting Room, Blaine

Better Than BookTok In-Person

Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. for a themed bring your own book club.Every month the theme is based on a book recommendation from Booktok*. Bring in your own book and/or recommendations based on that title — a book in the same genre, a book yo......More

Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. for a themed bring your own book club.Every month the theme is based on a book recommendation from Booktok*. Bring in your own book and/or recommendations based on that title — a book in the same genre, a book you think is better, a book by the same author, or that shares similar characters or settings.This month the book theme is A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.This book club is meeting in person at the Blaine Library with an option to participate virtually via Teams. If you want to attend the event virtually, please register to receive the Teams link via email. You do not need to register if you are attending in person. WHAT IS BOOKTOK?BookTok is a term started on the TikTok app. Users who post content about books use the hashtag #BookTok to make it easier for people to find. With the popularity of the TikTok app and the wide range of content posted to the app, it has become common to use the term "Tok" in the same way that categories are used on other platforms (such as #catsofinstagram or #disneywiki). It has become a part of our pop-culture vernacular. The books chosen for this book club have gained some popularity because of the book reviews they have received on TikTok.

Blaine Meeting Room, Blaine