PROGRAMS WE SUPPORT

Each year, Bellevue Friends of the Library supports dozens of programs at the Bellevue Library, Lake Hills Library, and Library Connection @ Crossroads. Listed below are many of the recent programs made possible by your membership with and donations to Bellevue Friends of the Library, and purchases at the Corner Book Shop and Bellevue Friends of the Library shelf at the Lake Hills Library.

If you would like to continue to programs like these offered in your community, please consider becoming a Friend or making a donation. The community thanks you!

2024 Bellevue Friends of the Library Program Support Summary 

During 2024, Bellevue Friends of the Library support made 106 programs possible that served approximately 2500 attendees.

Ongoing programs: 

  • LEGO Brick Builders
  • Bellevue Library Book Group
  • Tween and Teen Hub (Teen-Led)
  • Bellevue Library Teen Advisory Board
  • Board Game Afternoon
  • LEGOs, Book Exchange and More

Special Series:

  • Shakespeare: Othello
  • Shakespeare: The Winter's Tale
  • Mid-Summer Tai Chi in the Park

Programs

  • Adaptive Solutions Mini-Hackathon
  • Amigurumi for Adults: Crochet a Kitty
  • Author Visit: Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge
  • Botanical Printmaking Workshop for Adults
  • Chinese Brush Painting Basics for Adults
  • Community Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
  • Create Fanciful Holiday Designs on Cards, Envelopes & Gift Tags
  • Dinosaur Dig
  • Lunar New Year Wishes in Chinese Calligraphy
  • Mid-Autumn Moon Painting Workshop 
  • Pokémon Party
  • Seattle Mandolin Orchestra Holiday Concert
  • Summer Camp Crafting!
  • Terrariums for Teens: Make a Miniature World for Plants