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Read Between Realms This Summer at the Bellevue Library
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…
Bellevue Public Library Adult Reading Program Off to Strong Start After Huge Kickoff Event
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…
Step Into a World of Legends and Mythical Creatures at Bellevue Public Library
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…
From the Back Room to the Bookshelf: Behind the Scenes at the Bellevue Public Library
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…
Faster, Easier Borrowing: How Self-Checkout Works at the Bellevue Public Library
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…
Bellevue Library Foundation Kicks Off Matching Fund Drive as December Events Roll On
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…
Bellevue Library Summer Programs Reaches New Heights in 2025
The Bellevue Public Library’s Summer Library Program (SLP) soared to new heights in 2025 with its exciting “Level Up at Your Library” theme — and for the first time, the program was held in the library’s brand-new location at 2206 Longo Drive. Designed for ages 0 to 18, the summer-long program encouraged kids and teens…
Library Reveals Upcoming Children’s Summer Program Offerings
The Children’s Department is leveling up this June and July during the “Level Up At Your Library” Summer Library Program! Will you accept the challenge? Games, bingo, art, a movie, trivia, jigsaw contest, audiobook campout, and nine opportunities for a grand prize slip to put toward one of the many prizes that will be on…
New Aquarium Debuts at Bellevue Library
The new 150-gallon aquarium is much bigger than the 55-gallon tank in the old library. Ruff Water Aquarium Services designed a tank that has live plants, fish, and snails. A wooden decorative tree root structure makes the aquarium unique. This addition was part of the library’s vision since the early stages of planning for the…
Explore Local Attractions with Bellevue Public Library’s Digital Passes
From February 2025, the Bellevue Public Library is again offering digital leisure passes to local museums and other attractions with no admission cost. This service allows library cardholders at least 18 years of age and their families to access cultural and educational experiences throughout the area. Bellevue Public Library Patrons can reserve a leisure pass…
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