Welcome to the Alternative Library!

The Bellingham Alternative Library is an educational cooperative and lending library which is run by and for its members. We are currently hosted at the Sushi House. We work to support any manifestation of a counter-culture and maintain a space free of oppression. Our goal is to provide a community of passionate learning, whether that be in place of a traditional education or in addendum to it. We have over 3353 items that have been checked out 8003 times.

Located at
717 N. Forest St.
Hours: 2 pm - 7 pm

Members are asked to contribute $5 to the library, which is used to purchase books on the request list. After 20 payments ($100) you become a life-time member. Members may also do work trade or donate books to pay their fee.

Members can check out 5 items at a time for a period of 30 days.

You don't have to be a member to enjoy the library. Feel free to come in and peruse our collection. Our doors are open to the public everyday from 2pm to 7pm. We have comfortable couches and free wi-fi. Feel free to stop by and attend one of our events!