• Includes city directories, Chamber of Commerce newsletters,
books by local authors, area histories, government reports, company histories,
etc...
• Historic and currently published county newspapers dating from 1858.
Microfilm reader/printers and self-service photocopy machines available.
• The collection of the Whatcom Genealogical Society is housed at the
library. Members are usually available to assist the public on Wednesday from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fairhaven Library 1117 12th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6877
• A branch of the Bellingham Public Library with online catalog access
to combined collections.
•General Reference: Print and on-line indexes to publications. Bibliographies
for various topics. Reference assistance.
•Special Collections: University archives, publications of the University,
rare book collection including pre-1900 volumes on Washington State and miscellaneous
special collections. Microforms of newspapers, including the Bellingham Herald
(1975 to date).
•Documents Department: Includes U.S. Federal documents, Washington State
and Canadian documents, Washington cities and counties (includes misc. local
government publications).
Bellingham Family History Center
LDS, 2925 James Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 738-1849
• A small book library includes Bellingham/Whatcom County directories
for most years from 1905/06 to 1980. Microform information includes Washington
State death (1907) and birth indexes (1907-1954). A trained staff is on duty
during operating hours (Wed. and Thurs. 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am
to 4:00 pm) for family researchers. Microfilm and microfische readers and
printers are available along with two computers for Family Search.
•Reference materials and special collections on Lummi and other Northwest
tribes. Videos, miscellaneous publications, photographs.
Whatcom County
Library System The Whatcom County Library System is comprised of
nine branch libraries, a bookmobile which serves outlying areas, and an outreach
program for people unable to access the collections through a visit to the
library or the bookmobile.
Blaine Library
Whatcom County Library System
610 Third Street, P.O. Box 1810, Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-8146
•Local history collection includes Blaine commemorative anniversary publications.
Historical displays from the Whatcom Museum of History and Art focus on area
subjects such as the history of the Peace Arch and the Pioneers of Peace.
Deming Library
Whatcom County Library System
5044 Mount Baker Highway, P.O. Box 357, Deming, WA 98244
(360) 592-2422
•Through grants from the Nooksack tribe, the library
has established a collection of materials about native Americans of the Pacific
Northwest.
Everson Library
Whatcom County Library System
104 Kirsh Drive, P.O. Box 250, Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-5100
•Local history collection compiled by volunteers includes oral histories
of longtime residents and photographs. Copies of photographs available.
Ferndale Library & System Reference Center
Whatcom County Library System
2222 Main Street, P.O. Box 1209, Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 384-3647
•Local history collection includes Northwest authors, Ferndale High School
yearbooks and 6-8 months of the Westside Record-Journal.
Island Library
Whatcom County Library System
2144 South Nugent Road, P.O. Box 90, Lummi Island, WA 98262
(360) 758-7145
•Local history collection compiled by volunteers includes oral histories
of longtime residents and photographs.
Lynden Library
Whatcom County Library System
205 4th St., Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-4883
•Local history section.
Maple Falls Branch Library
Whatcom County Library System
7509 Mount Baker Highway, P.O. Box 310, Maple Falls, WA
98266
(360) 599-2020
•Local history collection focuses on the Mount Baker
foothills area and the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
(U.S. Forest Service).
Point Roberts Library
Whatcom County Library System
Gulf Road Community Center, P.O. Box 970, Point Roberts, WA 98281
(360) 945-6545
• Back issues of the All Points Bulletin and Ocean Star newspapers from
the 1960's and 70's. Memoirs of Icelanders who settled in the area as well
as other books on the history of Point Roberts.
Sumas Library
Whatcom County Library System
451 Second Street, P.O. Box 215, Sumas, WA 98295
(360) 988-2501
• Local history collection includes a large book of photographs and memoirs
of local area senior citizens including views of the old Mount Baker Hotel
and a turn-of-the century store. Information on other projects in town.
