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A Conversation on Bibliotherapy with Emely Rumble

Online Event

This event will take place on Zoom and registration is required. Registration opens Wednesday, January 1, 2025 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 ... 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

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. Registration is required for this in-person event and will be available on January 1, 2025.village

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

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. ⁠ Stay tuned for details, including price, menu and reservations.

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. Check back later to reserve your spot.

Free

The Art and Craft of Writing with Erica Bauermeister

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

Erica Bauermeister shares her writing practice and tips to inspire your own writing. Registration is required for this in-person event. Watch this event page for registration links

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 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 or for anyone who is simply interested in the craft ... Read more

Free

An Evening with Erica Bauermeister

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

Join us at the beautiful Mount Baker Theatre for our premiere Whatcom READS event. Following her lecture, Erica Bauermeister will answer audience questions and sign books. We’ll also announce our 2026 Whatcom READS title! This event is free to the public, however, tickets are required. Tickets will be available in early 2025 at the Mount Baker ... Read more

An Evening with Erica Bauermeister and Friends

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

Registration is required for this free event 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 by ... 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. Watch this event page for registration links.

Make a “Meander Book” Workshop (Deming Library)

Deming Library 5044 Mt. Baker Hwy, Deming, WA, United States

This event will take place in person at the Deming Library Registration opens Saturday, February 1, 11:00 a.m. Register here: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/13455002 Join us at the Deming 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 Artists ... Read more

Make a “Meander Book” Workshop (South Whatcom Library)

South Whatcom Library 10 Barn View Court, Sudden Valley, Gate 2, Bellingham, WA, United States

This event will take place in person at the South Whatcom Library Registration opens Saturday, February 8, 11:00 a.m. Register here: https://wcls.libcal.com/event/13445267 Join us at the South Whatcom 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 ... Read more