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1st Bellingham St. Patrick's Day Parade
Erin Go Bragh! You might hear a lot of folks in Bellingham chanting this Gaelic phrase, roughly translated as "Ireland Forever," this weekend. Although St. Patrick's Day is still a few days away, Saturday, March 13, 2010 will mark the 1st Annual Bellingham St. Patrick's Day Parade at noon in downtown Bellingham. What inspired some Bellingham locals to found this exciting community event?
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Children’s Book Corner – March 2010
In March, we celebrate the birthday of a seminal author of children’s literature, Dr. Seuss. People of all ages love his books and stories, from early readers that love “Hop on Pop” to the requisite gift of “Oh! The Places You’ll Go” for high school graduates. If you’re looking for a book that’s not so “seussical,” check out Stephanie Dethlefs’ most recent recommendations for young readers.
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Whatcom Libraries Looking for Funny Stories
Whatcom County Library System is looking to celebrate National Library Week, April 11-18, 2010, with some real knee slappers! One doesn't have to spend much time in a library to appreciate some pretty funny stuff can happen in place of the stereotypically stuffy. Have you heard the one about the chicken in the book drop? We want to collect these stories! WCLS Chuckles is our new website devoted to collecting and sharing library humor. Everyone can participate!