What is the tallest building in Point Roberts? The library, because it has the most stories.

On November 7, 1944 Whatcom County voters approved the creation of a rural library system. This year, the branches of the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) are celebrating 75 years of sharing stories.

“We’re going to have a big birthday party!” said local librarian Rose Momsen.

At 11 a.m. on November 7, the library will be serving sweet and savory snacks as well as displaying posters about the last 75 years in Point Roberts.

At noon, a roundtable discussion will talk about what the next 75 years hold for the community. Artwork by children from the Point Roberts Primary School inspired by how they see the Point in the future will be on display. A kids’ party with cupcakes is scheduled for 2 p.m.

System-wide, a “history harvest,” put together in collaboration with the Washington State Library’s Washington Rural Heritage archive, has created 22 videos, one of which features four longtime Point Roberts community members.

Pauline deHaan, Maureen Meikle, Sylvia Shonberg and Bunny Meikle share their recollections of the library’s early days during the 18-minute clip, which can be viewed at wcls.org/75th/.

The website also features other happenings for the 75th anniversary, including reading recommendations. On November 9, the website will announce the 75 library champions that the library system is honoring as part of the event.