Bellevue Library

06/01/2026

Bellevue Library Kid Librarian of the Week!

We finished out the spring with recommendations from Amelia, who enjoys Wings of Fire, Dragon Masters, Bad Guys, and books about the Oregon Trail and impacts of plastic in our oceans. Thanks for the suggestions, Amelia!

Kid Librarian is now on break for the summer. Watch for the program to restart in the fall!

05/19/2026

Bellevue Library Kid Librarian of the Week!

Last week we enjoyed books recommended by Royce. He likes books by Stuart Gibbs, the Big Nate books, Hilo series, Wings of Fire series, and books about cryptids, robots, and history. Thanks for the suggestions, Royce!

Kid Librarian slots are full through May, and will be on break for the summer. Watch for the program to restart in the fall!

04/30/2026

Bellevue Library Kid Librarian of the Week!

This week we have books recommended by Ben. He enjoys The Chronicles of Prydain, the Dark is Rising sequence, The Terrible Two series, Warriors books, Dragonbreath, the Yeti Files, and books about mummies, math, cooking desserts, and mythology. Thanks for the suggestions, Ben!

Kid Librarian slots are full through May, and will be on break for the summer. Watch for the program to restart in the fall!

04/30/2026

📚✨ You’re Invited! ✨📚

Join us for a heartwarming celebration of creativity and young talent at the 2026 Children’s Poetry Competition Recital & Awards Ceremony!

🗓 Saturday, May 2, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Bellevue Library
1111 110th Avenue NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

Come listen as our talented young poets share their original works and help us honor this year’s outstanding winners. It’s sure to be an inspiring afternoon filled with imagination, expression, and community spirit.

👉 View event details and learn more: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/69b82cd92866a5b4884268aa

Bring your family and friends—we’d love to see you there as we celebrate the power of words through the voices of our youth! 💫

Enjoy the performances from poets who entered this year's competition! 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be announced! Sponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library.Registration not required.Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email [email protected] at....

04/28/2026

Bellevue Library Kid Librarian of the Week!

Last week we enjoyed books suggested by Izaan. He enjoys the Harry Potter series, Dog Man books, the Junie B. Jones series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, National Geographic Weird but True books, and science experiment books. Thanks for the suggestions, Izaan!

Kid Librarian slots are full through May, and will be on break for the summer. Watch for the program to restart in the fall!

04/25/2026

The deadline to submit a poem for our Children's Poetry Competition is this Tuesday, April 28th!

For ages 3-12, submit your poem in person at the Bellevue library or by emailing [email protected]. Be sure to include the poet's name, age, and email address.

Attend the Poetry Recital and Awards Ceremony at the Bellevue Library on Saturday, May 2nd, at 4:00 p.m., where participants are invited to read their original poems, and awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be announced.

Sponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library.

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Bellevue Library! Submit your original poem online* or at the Bellevue Library to participate in our monthlong poetry contest. Winners will be chosen by KCLS staff with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Attend the poetry recital and awards ceremony on....

04/22/2026

Bellevue Library Kid Librarian of the Week!

Last week we enjoyed books suggested by Ayaan. He enjoys the Magic Tree House series, books by Sudha Murthy, books by Roald Dahl, Marvel books, and books about survival, basketball, soccer, karate, and astronomy. Thanks for the suggestions, Ayaan!

Kid Librarian slots are full through May, and will be on break for the summer. Watch for the program to restart in the fall!

04/19/2026

Master Gardener Help Table - Sunday April 19th, 1:00-3:30pm! Bring picture(s) or a sample of a plant or garden problem. Get free advice from a trained & certified Washington State King County Master Gardener.

04/15/2026

Join us on Sunday, April 19, at 3pm, for the Opening Ceremony of Misunderstood Moments, an art exhibition by Lens of Youth in partnership with the Bellevue Library. Learn more at https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/69cdb6b124bd39b0b5e62800
Misunderstood Moments by Lens of Youth is viewable through April 26th and shares real stories of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), paired with original artwork created by youth. The program also features original artwork by neurodivergent artists.

04/10/2026

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Bellevue Library!

Submit your original poem online* or in person at the Bellevue Library to participate in our month-long poetry contest.

Winners will be chosen by KCLS staff, with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Attend the poetry recital and awards ceremony on Saturday, May 2, from 4:00-5:30pm for performances by the poets and awards announcements.

*Email poetry submissions to [email protected]. All submissions must be legible and include the poet's name and email address. The final date to submit a poem is April 28.