The Whatcom Literacy Council (WLC) is dedicated to increasing literacy skills for adults in Whatcom County.
Bellingham, Wash.
Joined January 2010
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April is #PoetryMonth! Reading, saying, or writing poetry helps us learn about language, build memory skills, and express ourselves. It's good for all ages, too! This year's theme is #Joy. What does joy mean to you? For more, visit: poets.ca/npm/
#NPM2023 #SaskLiteracy
ALT This image is a poster from the League of Canadian Poets to celebrate National Poetry Month. The poster was designed by Megan Fildes. The text reads: “Joy La Joie”. Below the artwork the text reads ‘National Poetry Month 2023 Le mois national de la poésie’. The post is from the Saskatchewan Literacy Network. www.saskliteracy.ca
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Super librarian @Nancy_Pearl presented her annual must-read list yesterday for @WhatcomLiteracy's 2022 breakfast. Check out this selection of what Nancy's been reading lately and place your holds!
bit.ly/NancyPearl2022WLC
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We’re staying @FairhavenInn tonight because I’m speaking tomorrow at the fundraising b’ fast for @WhatcomLiteracy & on the Inn’s bookshelves I spy one of my very favorite novels
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All WCLS library branches including curbside pickup will be closed on Monday, September 5.
Library Express locations and online services are still available at wcls.org
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Want to help spread the love of literacy? Here's a great volunteer opportunity! Contact @WhatcomLiteracy for more information.
The Whatcom Literacy Council is looking for additional volunteer tutors! 🙋♀️🙋♂️
Go to whatcomliteracy.org for details or reach out to us at [email protected]
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10 brilliant reasons to pick up a book this weekend.
#Sketchnote via @BethTeachesTech
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Check out these teen books for #PrideMonth. These titles affirm and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ Experience, fostering empathy and building understanding, as only stories can.
bit.ly/WCLS_TeenBookList-Pri…
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We love it when @WhatcomLiteracy tutors and learners use our library spaces, and it's even more exciting to welcome Donna as a new library user!
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Hey book twitter, what are the scariest books (fiction) you've ever read--for me it's Alam's Leave the World Behind, Levin's Rosemary's Baby, Gaiman's Coraline, & Hjortsberg's Falling Angel
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Last year's book club visit was such a treat; I'm looking forward to this year's!
One of our most popular auction experiences! You have until TONIGHT at 5pm PST to make your bid to win: @Nancy_Pearl will come to your home* for a book talk on Thurs, 11/17 with light lunch provided. The perfect experience for a book club!
Full details: 32auctions.com/WhatcomLitera…
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NEW Sunday Fundraise Partners for May! 🍻
📍 PSQ — @RaveFound
📍 SLU — @CampKesemUW
📍 SPO — The Issac Foundation
📍 BHAM — @WhatcomLiteracy
📍 KRK — @FamilyJewelsFdn
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$2 of every beer/cider/seltzer + round of golf purchased on Sunday’s will be donated!
#flatstickpub – at Spokane, WA
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"If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry."
- Emily Dickinson
April is #PoetryMonth. These recent collections offer a myriad of opportunities to reflect and consider the power of words to inspire and move us.
wcls.bibliocommons.com/list/…
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Honor Earth Day by purchasing "gently used" books from our Friends of the Library Online Bookstore. Support your library, buy local, and find some treasures on Earth Day or any day!
wcls.org/friendsbooks
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Keep the #EarthDay momentum going! These books for kids and teens explore the challenges our planet is facing, and examine what you can do to help.
Kids: wcls.bibliocommons.com/list/…
Teens: wcls.bibliocommons.com/list/…
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April is Personal Finance Month, and it's a great time to learn more about how to make your money work for you. These resources offer advice, guidance and support as you navigate decisions around money and investing.
wcls.bibliocommons.com/list/…
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It's #InternationalWomensDay!
Learn more about the contributions of women through history with movies from @Kanopy. This curated list highlights women's stories with a range of documentaries, series and feature films.
Start streaming now: wcls.kanopy.com/category/157…
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Come work with us! Now hiring for several positions, including a full-time Payroll Specialist. See current openings and learn more on our website: wcls.org/work-with-us/
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One of my favorite events of the year; it’s an organization that does a world of good
Get ready for our annual Literacy Breakfast with @Nancy_Pearl on 11/5 from 8-9am!
Click here for registration instructions to attend via Zoom: whatcomliteracy.org/events/
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Woohoo! I’ll definitely be there
Best Book Club meeting ever?! Tea for 12 w/ author/librarian/NPR commentator, @Nancy_Pearl! The top bidder will host Nancy at their home* for a book talk/tea on Sat, 12/11: 2-3:30pm. Holiday refreshments provided. 📚🍵🎄
(*Whatcom County residencies only)
32auctions.com/WhatcomLit202…
