Lummi Library

09/02/2026

Join us next Tuesday in the Log Building or online!

Rena Priest’s Positively Uncivilized was chosen to represent Washington state for the Great Reads from Great Places program of the Library of Congress’ 2026 National Book Festival (NBF). From an Indigenous perspective, Positively Uncivilized examines the impact of human inhabitants on the planet earth.

This author visit is part of the NBF’s “Festival Near You” project presented by the Washington Center for the Book (an affiliate of The Library of Congress Center for the Book administered by Washington State Library) in partnership with the Lummi Library at the Northwest Indian College. This program was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Rena Priest is an enrolled member of the Lhaq’temish (Lummi) Nation and served as the sixth Washington State Poet Laureate (2021-2023). Her first collection, Patriarchy Blues, received an American Book Award. She has received two grants from the National Geographic Society and toured nationally with a variety show called Welcome to Indian Country, organized by Indigenous Performance Productions. Priest holds an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College and lives in Bellingham.

The event is free and will be presented in person at the Lummi Library and online via Zoom. Registration is required for the free online event. The event will be recorded and accessible on Washington State Library’s YouTube channel.

08/10/2026

Join us in the library for some Infinity Day fun! Until 2pm!

08/10/2026

Drop off old electronics with PCs for People and stop inside for some fun crafts! 11-2pm

08/06/2026

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08/03/2026

♾️ Looking for a fun FREE afternoon for the whole family? Join us at Lummi Library on Monday, August 10th from 11am -2pm for Infinity Day! We’ll have fun activities inside like make and take potted planters and seeds, Möbius strips and constellation jars. Plus, because recycling leads to potentially infinite reuse of materials, we’re hosting an E-Waste drive in the parking lot in partnership with PCs for People. Swipe to see what’s accepted. Clean out some old electronics and stay for fun activities every one will enjoy! ♾️ What if we could broaden our understanding of what math is and who it’s for? We’re thrilled to be an partner, working with the to create new opportunities for math engagement.

07/31/2026

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Book Sale September 29 & 30 from 11am- 2pm. 📍Northwest Indian College, 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham 98226, (parking lot of building 15)

07/16/2026

Tribal Relations Specialist Alaina Capoeman (Quinault) will be on campus Thursday, July 23 for a meet and greet at the Library at 11am. Alaina is a former NWIC student and has taught at the Port Gamble S’Klallam site. She will introduce the U.S. Census Bureau Tribal Relations Program, share information about an upcoming tribal higher education consortium meeting, and demonstrate several data tools e.g.: how many people self-identify as AIAN in Whatcom county 18+? How many people on the Nez Perce reservation have an AA degree? If you are unable to attend or you are located at a site and would like to connect with Alaina for your data needs, she can be reached at [email protected].