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Bellevue Public Library Adds New Drive-Thru Services
by Clair LaCosse, Bellevue Library Circulation Manager The Bellevue Public Library’s new location at 2206 Longo Drive has two drive-thru services. The drive-thru materials return box allows patrons to drop off books, DVDs, and other materials without leaving their vehicles and under the protection of the overhang. Materials can be returned during or after business…
New Bellevue Public Library Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
After nearly fifty years of living on Lincoln Road, the Bellevue Public Library has moved to Longo Drive, just east of the intersection of Cornhusker Road and Fort Crook Road South. Hundreds of people showed up today for the official ribbon-cutting and open house for the new library. “Love the light!” was a phrase heard…
Bellevue Library Closing Today; New Location Ribbon Cutting Set for October 1
The Bellevue Public Library is closing today, Friday, August 30 at 6pm to move to our new location at 2206 Longo Drive, Suite 100. A big part of the move will involve transferring a collection of over 140,000 books, CDs, DVDs, periodicals, etc., to the new library and making sure that they are in the…
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 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 Bellevue Public Library Looking at Fall Grand Opening
Since June of 2023, work has been underway on the new library site at 2206 Longo Drive. This construction project involves both a renovation of existing space on the lower level of the Bellevue Professional Center building and an addition. Rogge General Contractors Inc. of Lincoln was awarded the contract for the project with work…
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…