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Join A Summer Library Adventure For Teens!
By Crystal Anderson, BPL Head of Young Adult Services The adventure is still ongoing for teens at the Bellevue Public Library this summer! Going into grade 7-12? Or did you just graduate high school? Have fun and win prizes all summer long when you read, do activity kits, attend events, enter contests, volunteer, and more!…
The Adventure Continues… at the Bellevue Public Library
This year’s Adult Library Program was a record-breaking success. We had 71 events and activities scheduled every day from April 1 to May 12, with 17% higher participation than any previous year. Our librarians and community volunteers went above and beyond to make this such a successful year. Here is a review of the events…
2024 Summer Library Program Begins Soon
May is here and for the Children’s staff at Bellevue Public Library, that means Summer Library Program (SLP) planning! Summer READING Programs are wonderful, but they exclude the child who is not interested in reading. Bellevue Library chooses a different approach. The Children’s staff bring together books and activities and community, and package it up…
Bellevue Public Library Spotlight on Volunteers
National Volunteer Week 2024 is from April 21st to the 27th. The Bellevue Public Library volunteer program began in the summer of 1975. The library’s head librarian realized there would be a huge backlog of processing activities due to the move to the library’s then-new facility. He did research on existing library volunteer programs and…
Bellevue Public Library Launches Exciting Adult Library Program, Free Events & Prizes
by Laura Mischke, Head of Adult Services As part of its ongoing mission to foster community engagement and lifelong learning, Bellevue Public Library is excited to announce its upcoming Adult Library Program, set to kick off on April 1. This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” The program is specifically tailored to adults…
New Year, New Books!
By Leonne Vertner, Technical Services Clerk Start the new year right with new books from authors both favorite and new. Visit your Bellevue Public Library for everything from cozy mysteries to icy thrillers, from deadly milkshakes to Cold War regrets. Just hitting the shelves, Irish Milkshake Murder contains three festive whodunits. There is more than…
Reading and Beyond in the Bellevue Library Children’s Department
By Michelle Bullock, Bellevue Public Library Children’s Librarian Bellevue Public Library’s children’s and family programs are more popular than ever and continue to evolve. The variety of programs available for families with children through grade 6 has increased and family participation has skyrocketed, indicating community enthusiasm. Early Literacy programs are geared toward families with children…
Holiday Help at the Bellevue Public Library
By Melissa Moore, Library Technical Services We’re in the final stretch of the year, and the holidays are coming fast! We all want to enjoy the family, friends, and fun that come with holiday festivities, but with prices on the rise, we’re all looking to capture the holiday spirit without emptying our bank accounts in…
Get Ready for a Spooktacular October @ Your Library
Fun Activities and Fundraiser Concert Await! Mark your calendars: The library has pages of fun autumnal and spooky activities for October! Our building renovation project also reaches a new milestone with a fundraiser concert later this month—check out more details below. This Month’s Highlight Event: Join us for our fundraiser concert with pop country singer/songwriter…
Sahs to Headline Library Fundraising Concert This Month
The Bellevue Public Library staff has grand plans for their new space. Construction is underway at the Bellevue Professional Building on Longo Drive, the library’s future home. In addition to everything initially budgeted, the library staff has made a wishlist of items that will enhance patrons’ experience at the new location. At the top of…