Whatcom County Library Foundation

You did it! Thank you to the 189 donors who raised more than $19,000 (and counting...) during Library Giving Day! Every gift matters and you surpassed the $15,000 goal, strengthening the community with your gifts.

Because of you, newborns will receive their first books, local kids in the Summer Reading program get to keep a "forever book", community members will enjoy free concerts across the county and people of all ages will attend the Open Book book fair on November 8.

Thank you for your support of key library programs and events that improve the lives of people of all ages across Whatcom County!

Thank you, WCLF donors and sponsors, for your belief in libraries! We appreciate all the ways you support the foundation and the library system.

Thank you, Whatcom County voters! According to the latest ballot count from the Whatcom County elections department, the library levy measure on the Aug. 5 ballot was approved by a majority of voters and funding for the library services that our community depends upon is secure for the foreseeable future. Election results will be certified Aug. 19.

Having reliable, sustainable funding means WCLS staff can continue to provide excellent, innovative library services across Whatcom County that help improve people’s lives. We are grateful. Learn what’s next and how to stay connected at wcls.org/levy.

SAVE THE DATE: Library Giving Day is Tuesday, April 1. Donations of any size to the Whatcom County Library Foundation help to keep local communities connected and inspired at our 10 county library branches and the bookmobile. Learn more and consider a gift at wcls.org/givingday. Thank you!

Whatcom County Library System is seeking a part-time Foundation Development Director. The Foundation Development Director is responsible for the development of the Whatcom County Library Foundation (WCLF). Working with the WCLF Board, provides leadership and direction for sustainable fundraising; coordinates the work of volunteers in carrying out a variety of fundraising activities; writes grants, represents the library's needs and interests in working with groups and the public; performs other duties as assigned. Starts at $35.03 per hour. 20 hours per week.

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