Bellevue Public Library – Bellevue Times https://bellevuetimes.com A Fresh Look at the Oldest Community in Nebraska Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:52:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://bellevuetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-New-Favicon-Logo-Bellevue-Times-144x144-1-32x32.jpg Bellevue Public Library – Bellevue Times https://bellevuetimes.com 32 32 Registration Opens for Bellevue Library’s First-Ever Quilt Retreat https://bellevuetimes.com/registration-opens-for-bellevue-librarys-first-ever-quilt-retreat/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:20:34 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=100870 The Bellevue Public Library will host its first-ever Quilt Retreat Aug. 28–30, offering quilting enthusiasts a full weekend of creativity, learning, and community connection. Registration for the free event opened July 13. A quilt retreat is an opportunity for quilters to step away from daily distractions and spend dedicated time working on projects alongside others...

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]]> Read Between Realms This Summer at the Bellevue Library https://bellevuetimes.com/read-between-realms-this-summer-at-the-bellevue-library/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=100151 By Crystal Anderson, Teen Services Librarian June 1-July 31: Come to special events, join awesome clubs and contests, grab activity kits, and more—whether you’re into books, art, or just hanging out, there’s something for everyone. Read, create, and explore with the Bellevue Public Library all summer long! Going into grades 7-12? Or did you just...

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]]> Have a Legendary Summer with Your Family at Bellevue Public Library https://bellevuetimes.com/have-a-legendary-summer-with-your-family-at-bellevue-public-library/ Tue, 19 May 2026 11:55:00 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=99395 Are you ready to make this summer one of epic adventure? The best place to start is the Bellevue Public Library! The Youth Services Department is working hard to ensure this summer is bursting with exploration, creativity, and, of course, reading!   This year’s Summer Library Program, “Mythical Creatures and Legends,” has something for everyone in...

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]]> Bellevue Public Library Adult Reading Program Off to Strong Start After Huge Kickoff Event https://bellevuetimes.com/bellevue-public-library-adult-reading-program-off-to-strong-start-after-huge-kickoff-event/ Fri, 08 May 2026 11:53:00 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=81342 By Laura Mischke, Head of Adult Services The Bellevue Public Library’s “Legends & Mythical Creatures” Adult Program kicked off on Sunday, April 19, with a vibrant community celebration that drew more than 1,000 attendees. Under clear, sunny skies, families and adults gathered on the library lawn to enjoy an afternoon filled with live music from...

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]]> Bellevue Library Bookstore Features Bargains Every Day for Every Age https://bellevuetimes.com/bellevue-library-bookstore-features-bargains-every-day-for-every-age/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=76782 by Barb Farrell, Bellevue Public Library Office Manager and Adult Volunteer Coordinator Have you stopped by to browse the Library Bookstore? It features a large collection of donated books, DVDs, and puzzles. Items that are no longer in circulation from the library’s collection also find new life on the bookstore shelves. Along with regular sales,...

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]]> Step Into a World of Legends and Mythical Creatures at Bellevue Public Library https://bellevuetimes.com/step-into-a-world-of-legends-and-mythical-creatures-at-bellevue-public-library/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=75320 This spring, Bellevue Public Library invites adults to escape the ordinary and enter a realm of imagination, creativity, and discovery with its six-week Adult Library Program, “Legends and Mythical Creatures,” running April 19 through May 30. The adventure begins on Sunday, April 19, with a free, family-friendly outdoor kickoff celebration on the library lawn. From...

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]]> From the Back Room to the Bookshelf: Behind the Scenes at the Bellevue Public Library https://bellevuetimes.com/from-the-back-room-to-the-bookshelf-behind-the-scenes-at-the-bellevue-public-library/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:58:00 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=72084 Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the Bellevue Public Library? Patrons look forward to reading new releases by their favorite authors like John Grisham, James Patterson, Danielle Steel, and others, but there is a process to follow before you can get your hands on those brand-new books. Materials are selected...

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]]> Faster, Easier Borrowing: How Self-Checkout Works at the Bellevue Public Library https://bellevuetimes.com/faster-easier-borrowing-how-self-checkout-works-at-bellevue-public-library/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=71613 A Personal Identification Number (PIN) plays an important role in keeping your library account safe. With a PIN, you can access a range of online resources at the Bellevue Public Library, such as our public computer lab, catalog, and digital leisure passes. You can also use self-checkout, which makes checking out library material convenient and...

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]]> Bellevue Library Foundation Kicks Off Matching Fund Drive as December Events Roll On https://bellevuetimes.com/bellevue-library-foundation-kicks-off-matching-fund-drive-as-december-events-roll-on/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:54:15 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=71236 Several special activities are planned for December at the Bellevue Public Library, including fundraisers, holiday programs, a food drive, and a holiday lights collection. The Bellevue Library Foundation (BLF) is participating in the 2025 Midlands Community Foundation (MCF) Matching Charitable Program that began on Dec. 2. This is the major fundraising activity for the Library...

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]]> Celebrate the Season on a Budget with Help from Bellevue Public Library https://bellevuetimes.com/celebrate-the-season-on-a-budget-with-help-from-bellevue-public-library/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 http://fwb.klk.temporary.site/?p=68902 by Melissa Moore, Library Technical Services Staff The Bellevue Public Library Is Here to Help with Holiday Cheer It’s November and the holidays are racing our way! We all want to enjoy the festivities with family and friends, but with prices on the rise we’re all looking to capture the holiday spirit without emptying our...

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