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Your place to expand your mind...
The 15,578-square-foot building now contains many items including thousands of books, books on tape, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and computer stations with Internet access. The library, part of the Whatcom County Library System, also is home to the Whatcom County System Reference Center. The Lynden Library also offers wireless internet to visitors and locals alike. Other features include: a 60-foot clock tower; an 825-square-foot meeting room that can hold approximately 65 people; an 1,875-square-foot children's area; and a 420-square-foot area for young adults. The library building is named after Art Henken, who died May 1, 2003 after serving 49 years on the Lynden City Council. Art was a long time supporter of the Lynden Library believing firmly that knowledge should be accessible to everyone. The Lynden Library is located at 216 4th St. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, call (360) 354-4883 or visit www.wcls.org. |
Opened in June 2003, the Arthur J. Henken Building is the home of the