North Fork Community Library

09/01/2026

Teen artists in Whatcom County! Submissions are now open for Whatcomics 2026. Submit your original artwork for consideration to be published in this awesome teen art book! wcls.org/whatcomics

Teen Artists - Get Published!
Whatcom County teens are invited to submit their 2-D art to be considered for publication in Whatcomics 2026, our teen art book. The rules are simple: live in Whatcom County, be a 6th-12th grader, and submit your original artwork on or before October 31, 2026.
Find out more and submit your art: https://www.wcls.org/youth-services/whatcomics/

08/19/2026

NOTE: Coastal Canvas Creations event scheduled for Saturday, August 22 has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for a later date.

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A FAMILY EMERGENCY. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED SO PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE OR CALL THE LIBRARY FOR UPDATES. Join us at the library to learn...

08/14/2026

Currently there is an abundance of surplus food available, including fresh vegetables, at the Freedge, our community refrigerator filled with surplus food from local businesses and farms and operated by Sustainable Connections and Whatcom County Library System. Residents of Kendall and surrounding areas in need of nutritious food can access the Freedge for free during open library hours, Tuesday through Saturday.

For more information about the Freedge, including details on how to volunteer or donate food, visit sustainableconnections.org/freedge or the North Fork Library.

08/14/2026

Feeling the heat and smelling the smoke?
We have free DIY air cleaner kits for you, provided by the Whatcom County Health and Community Services. Stop by or find more wildfire information here:

Smoke from fires can be dangerous for everyone. Fortunately there are steps you can take both before and during smoky days to protect your health.

08/14/2026

Qi Gong with Kelly
Thursday, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join staff member Kelly Uusitalo for Qi Gong in the new library meeting room! Registration is encouraged but not required.

Kelly Uusitalo has practiced Qi Gong for 15 years. Her sessions will include healing sounds, postures, flows, and breathing techniques. Each workshop will end with a 10-minute meditation.

Wear loose, comfortable clothing. A matt and grippy socks are recommended but not required. Bring a water bottle, if you like, and a sense of adventure!

Please contact the library with any questions.
https://wcls.libcal.com/event/17181522

08/05/2026

Summer at the Library continues through August. To help you discover Whatcom County this summer, we have released four Summer at the Library game cards for The Library Game. Travel around the county and collect these game cards as you go. Each game card is available at select libraries. The one pictured here ( #2) features the Lynden Library's owl and the North Fork Library's fireplace, so you can find this card at either of those branches.

While visiting the North Fork Library, consider crossing the roundabout to visit the Cathedral of Trees, or continue down the highway and enjoy the trail at Maple Falls Park. What else can you explore in the Nooksack Valley? Find more resources at https://wcls.org/summer.

08/04/2026

Come and get fresh produce and bread at the NF Freedge! Thanks to Twin Sisters for the donations!

The Freedge is located at the North Fork Library and operated by Sustainable Connections and Whatcom County Library System. Residents of Kendall and surrounding areas in need of nutritious food can access the Freedge for free during open library hours, Tuesday through Saturday.

For more information about the Freedge, including details on how to volunteer or donate food, visit sustainableconnections.org/freedge or the North Fork Library.

07/28/2026

It's Week 6 of Summer Reading, and we're feeling green. Here is the list of activities for the week. Complete any four activities to claim your sticker and complete your Summer Reading card. Bring your completed Summer Reading card to the library to receive a Summer Reading button. Adults, enter to win a Summer at the Library tote bag! And don't forget to collect the Summer Reading game card for The Library Game. https://wcls.org/summer-reading for more information.