The Alternative Library

The Alternative Library is a cooperative lending library and community arts center situated in Bellingham, WA, on Coast Salish Lummi territory. With a member-curated collection of over 9,000 books focusing on independent media, art books, and alternative cultures, it serves as a hub for creative expression and community engagement. In addition to its extensive book collection, The Alternative Library hosts a variety of events such as concerts, film screenings, workshops, and readings. It also operates a small-press bookstore featuring international independent publications, books, zines, records, and prints created by community members. Generated from the website

The Alternative Library is a cooperative lending library and community arts center located in Bellingham, WA, on occupied Coast Salish Lummi territory. With a member-curated collection of over 9,000 books that focus on independent media, art books, and alternative cultures, it serves as a hub for creativity and learning. In addition to its extensive book collection, the library hosts a variety of events, including concerts, film screenings, workshops, and readings. It also features a small-press bookstore that offers a diverse selection of independent publications, zines, records, tapes, and community-made prints. Generated from the website