Make a “Meander Book” Workshop (Lynden Library)

Lynden Library 216 4th Street, Lynden, WA, United States

This event will take place in person at the Lynden Library Registration opens Saturday, December 21, 11:00 a.m. Register here: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/13445272 Join us at the Lynden Library where you can learn how to make a ‘Meander Book’ and engage in a discussion of the 2025 Whatcom READS featured title No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister. Puget Sound Book ... Read more

Make a “Meander Book” Workshop (Sumas Library)

Sumas Library 461 2nd Street, Sumas, WA, United States

This event will take place in person at the Sumas Library Registration opens Wednesday, December 25, 12:00 p.m. Register here: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/13445274 Join us at the Sumas Library where you can learn how to make a ‘Meander Book’ and engage in a discussion of the 2025 Whatcom READS featured title No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister. Puget Sound Book ... Read more

The Life of an Audiobook Narrator with Jayne Entwistle

Whatcom Museum, Old City Hall, Rotunda Room 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

This event will take place in person at the Rotunda Room of the Whatcom Museum (Old City Hall) Registration opens Saturday, December 28, 3:00 p.m. Register here: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/13505910 Space is limited for this free* event so please register to reserve your spot. Doors open at 2:30pm.  Join us in the Rotunda Room of the Whatcom ... Read more

Whatcom WRITES Group Reading (Fairhaven)

Village Books in Fairhaven 1200 11th Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

Join us at Village Books' Fairhaven location for a group reading from this year's Whatcom WRITES Anthology: The Book That Changed My Life. Each year, Whatcom WRITES invites writers of all ages and experience levels to explore a theme inspired by the current Whatcom READS book. Top entries are selected for publication in the Whatcom WRITES anthology. The deadline to ... Read more

Free

A Conversation on Bibliotherapy with Emely Rumble

Online Event

This event will take place on Zoom and registration is required. Register here: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/13454929 What is Bibliotherapy? Psychology Today calls it "...a therapeutic approach employing books and other forms of literature, typically alongside more traditional therapy modalities, to support a patient’s mental health...bibliotherapists typically make use of fiction." In the 2025 Whatcom READS selection No Two Persons, we see characters who are ... Read more

Whatcom WRITES Group Reading (Lynden)

Village Books in Lynden 430 Front Street, Lynden, WA, United States

Join us at Village Books' Lynden location for a group reading from this year's Whatcom WRITES Anthology: The Book That Changed My Life. Each year, Whatcom WRITES invites writers of all ages and experience levels to explore a theme inspired by the current Whatcom READS book. Top entries are selected for publication in the Whatcom WRITES anthology. The deadline to ... Read more

Free

Buoy Painting Workshop (Lynden Library)

Lynden Library 216 4th Street, Lynden, WA, United States

This event will take place in person at the Lynden Library Registration opens Thursday, January 9, 2:00 p.m. Register here: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/13457815 In the 2025 Whatcom READS selection No Two Persons, water is present throughout the novel in a variety of ways. Whatcom County Library System has teamed up with the folks at Bellingham SeaFeast for a program that celebrates our ... Read more

Life Cycle of a Book at Village Books

Village Books in Fairhaven 1200 11th Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

Registration is required for this in-person event CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE EVENT! Join us in the Readings Gallery of Village Books in Fairhaven to hear from industry professionals on the life cycle of a book, from conception to writing, editing and formatting, publishing, selling, and beyond! More information to come.

Life Between the Pages, a five-course meal inspired by the book

Evolve Chocolate + Cafe 1200 11th St Suite 201 (2nd floor of Village Books in Fairhaven), Bellingham, WA, United States

Register for this in-person event here: https://checkout.square.site/buy/SVSZUD6HVSDQ3XBIR67BSMMA Join us at Evolve Chocolate + Cafe on the second floor of Village Books in Fairhaven for an author-attended dinner with Erica Bauermeister. We'll enjoy a beautiful, paired dinner inspired by her novel No Two Persons with time for reflection and conversation about the book. ⁠ $125 tax & gratuity included ... Read more

Book Discussion with Erica Bauermeister

Lummi Island Grange Hall 2215 North Nugent Road, Lummi Island, WA, United States

Join us at the Lummi Island Grange Hall for a lively book discussion with this year's Whatcom READS author Erica Bauermeister, as we discuss her novel, No Two Persons.  Reservations are required for this event. Register here: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/13429839

Free

Sip and Savor: A Drink Pairing and Book Discussion featuring the Stories that Changed Erica Bauermeister’s Life

Bellewood Farms 6140 Guide Meridian Rd., Lynden, WA, United States

Join us at Bellewood Farms for an evening of beverage and book pairings inspired by Erica Bauermeister's personal selection of favorite books. Learn what books have impacted her life and what drinks go down best with each one! There will be a selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages available for purchase so that we can ... Read more

Art and Craft of Writing with Erica Bauermeister

Village Books in Fairhaven 1200 11th Street, Bellingham, WA, United States

This event will take place in person at Village Books Registration opens January 1, 2025 CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR THIS FREE EVENT! Gain insight into the writing process as Erica Bauermeister discusses the art and craft of writing. Bauermeister is an excellent writing instructor. This class is perfect for all experience levels ... Read more

Free

An Evening with Erica Bauermeister and Friends

Mount Baker Theatre 104 N Commercial St., Bellingham, WA, United States

Click here to register for this free event:https://www.mountbakertheatre.com/events-tickets/whatcom-reads-erica-bauermeister/ Join us at the beautiful Mount Baker Theatre for our premiere Whatcom READS event. Following her lecture, Bauermeister will answer audience questions and sign books. We’ll also announce our 2026 Whatcom READS title. New this year: Bushwick Book Club Seattle will open the event with original music composed ... Read more

Free

A Conversation with Erica Bauermeister

Online Event

This year's Whatcom READS author events close with a lively virtual conversation between Erica Bauermeister and Katie Bray, librarian with Bellingham Public Library. Registration is required for this online event. Click here to register: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/13457549