@ Your Library – Bellevue Times https://bellevuetimes.com Your Community. Your News. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:34:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.1 https://bellevuetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-New-Favicon-Logo-Bellevue-Times-144x144-1-32x32.jpg @ Your Library – Bellevue Times https://bellevuetimes.com 32 32 Quiet Space, Free Wi-Fi: Study Rooms Available at Bellevue Public Library https://bellevuetimes.com/quiet-space-free-wi-fi-study-rooms-available-at-bellevue-public-library/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=101915 Library Study Rooms: A Quiet Space to Learn and Work Looking for a quiet place to study, work, or meet with a tutor? The Bellevue Public Library’s study rooms provide a convenient space for individuals and small groups, with options to accommodate one or two people. A Comfortable Space for Quiet Work Each study room...

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]]> Bellevue Public Library: Turning the Page on a Magical Summer https://bellevuetimes.com/bellevue-public-library-turning-the-page-on-a-magical-summer/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0000 https://bellevuetimes.com/?p=101205 August 1st marked the epic conclusion of the Bellevue Public Library’s “2026 Summer Program: Mythical Creatures and Legends”! Through June and July, the Children’s Area buzzed with the excited sounds of children collecting prizes, attending events, and locating mythical creatures hiding between stacks of books.   Throughout the summer, 1,432 children through Grade 6 signed up for the program. This was a record-smashing number of participants–212 more than last year’s number of 1,220. Children eagerly visited the library each week to collect...

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]]> 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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