WCLS in Whatcom County presents Library Stories

Whatcom County Library System

A podcast celebrating the libraries of Whatcom County.

  1. JUN 6

    Ep 55: Rod Lofdahl and Christine Perkins

    In this episode we have a conversation with WCLS board chair Rod Lofdahl and executive director Christine Perkins. We touch on all sorts of topics. Stay tuned to the end for an unexpected lesson on viking history!

    49 min

  2. APR 11

    Ep. 54 Intellectual Freedom Award Winners

    A conversation with Mary Kinser, Jonathan Jakobitz, Emma Radosevich and Hana Boxberger, Washington Library Association's 2025 Candace Morgan Intellectual Freedom Award Winners for their work in developing a Right to Read training for WCLS staff.

    34 min

  3. MAR 24

    Ep. 53 Erica Bauermeister & Claire McElroy-Whatcom READS Wrap up

    Our interview with No Two Persons author, Erica Bauermeister and a Whatcom READS wrap up with WCLS Adult Programing Coordinator, Claire McElroy.

    38 min

  4. FEB 10

    Ep. 52: Whatcom READS: Claire McElroy & Wes Weddell

    Claire McElroy and Wes Weddell tell us about a new addition to the Whatcom READS author visit: MUSIC inspired by the book, performed by local musicians and organized by the Bushwick Book Club of Seattle!

    26 min

  5. 10/22/2024

    Ep 51: Janie Chang and Kim Morris at Open Book

    Author Janie Chang and artist Kim Morris talk about their work and their love of libraries. Kim's cardboard sculpture of a dragon named Lloyd will be at our Open Book festival on Sunday, November 3, from noon to 5:00 p.m. along with Janie Chang who will be speaking about her books and inspiration. Find out about Open Book at wcls.org/openbook.

    1h 5m

  6. 08/26/2024

    Ep 50: Clara Jacobson's 100th Birthday

    We talk with Clara Jacobson, a volunteer for the Friends of the Ferndale Library, who celebrates her 100th birthday on September 27, 2024.

    32 min

  7. 07/25/2024

    Ep 49: Mariya Farmagey and Erin Suda

    We check in with long-time WCLS staff and new branch managers Mariya Farmagey and Erin Suda. Mariya is now the branch manager for North Fork Library and Erin is the new branch manager for Island Library.

    52 min

  8. 07/02/2024

    Ep. 48: Catherine's Wedding and Birch Bay Vogt Library

    A wedding at the Ferndale library and excited Birch Bay residents talk about their new library!

    46 min
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