BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bellevue Friends of the Library - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bellevue Friends of the Library X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bellevuefriends.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bellevue Friends of the Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T140000 DTSTAMP:20250427T192049Z CREATED:20250421T212620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T192049Z UID:1396-1747569600-1747576800@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare Series: Twelfth Night (Session 2 of 6) DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue with part 2 of the six-part series on William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. \nWilliam Shakespeare’s exquisite and bittersweet comedy Twelfth Night is at the heart of this discussion and lecture-based reading series. \nThrough a thoughtful reading of one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays\, participants will have the opportunity to fall in love with some of the Bard’s most extraordinary and enduring characters who\, as the irrepressible Viola declares\, are not what they play! Participants will marvel at the musicality and mayhem of Shakespeare’s beloved and enduring genre-defying and gender-bending text. Dig deep into Shakespeare’s bittersweet tale of shipwrecked twins\, mistaken identity\, vaulting ambitions\, forbidden desires\, utter silliness\, and lovesick longing! \nTheatre director and Shakespeare scholar\, Leah Adcock-Starr will read and lead the discussion and share her insights making Shakespeare accessible to everyone – fans or those curious about Shakespeare’s play and willing to indulge. \nWhether you are new to Shakespeare or a long-time lover of the Bard\, these sessions are for you! \nBring a copy of the play and follow along. Walk-ins are welcome. It is not necessary to attend all sessions. For more information\, see the KCLS events page. \nSponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/shakespeare-series-the-winters-tale-session-2-of-6-2/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Shakespeare Series ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T140000 DTSTAMP:20250427T191122Z CREATED:20250421T212154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T191122Z UID:1393-1746964800-1746972000@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare Series: Twelfth Night (Session 1 of 6) DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off the six-part series on William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. \nWilliam Shakespeare’s exquisite and bittersweet comedy Twelfth Night is at the heart of this discussion and lecture-based reading series. \nThrough a thoughtful reading of one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays\, participants will have the opportunity to fall in love with some of the Bard’s most extraordinary and enduring characters who\, as the irrepressible Viola declares\, are not what they play! Participants will marvel at the musicality and mayhem of Shakespeare’s beloved and enduring genre-defying and gender-bending text. Dig deep into Shakespeare’s bittersweet tale of shipwrecked twins\, mistaken identity\, vaulting ambitions\, forbidden desires\, utter silliness\, and lovesick longing! \nTheatre director and Shakespeare scholar\, Leah Adcock-Starr will read and lead the discussion and share her insights making Shakespeare accessible to everyone – fans or those curious about Shakespeare’s play and willing to indulge. \nWhether you are new to Shakespeare or a long-time lover of the Bard\, these sessions are for you! \nBring a copy of the play and follow along. Please register on the KCLS events page if you would like to receive reminders and hand-outs (you only need to register once; you do not need to register for each session). Walk-ins are welcome. It is not necessary to attend all sessions. \nSponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/shakespeare-series-twelfth-night-session-1-of-6/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Shakespeare Series ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T130000 DTSTAMP:20240826T234603Z CREATED:20240826T234603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T234603Z UID:1333-1744801200-1744808400@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Bellevue Library Book Group: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the in-person discussion of Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell on Wednesday\, November 20th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in Room 1 at the Bellevue Library. \nRegistration is recommended but not required. Register at the KCLS event page for the April discussion. Please email Kathy Key at KCLS if any questions. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles\, dates and registration info for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/bellevue-library-book-group-hamnet-by-maggie-ofarrell/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Bellevue Library Book Group,Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T133000 DTSTAMP:20250227T222950Z CREATED:20250227T222950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T222950Z UID:1376-1744371000-1744378200@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Spring Membership Event DESCRIPTION:Please join Bellevue Friends of the Library members and volunteers at our Spring Membership Event. Tea\, coffee\, light snacks and desserts will be served. Catch up with fellow members\, enjoy live piano music\, good cheer\, and a few other surprises. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/spring-membership-event/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Member Event ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T130000 DTSTAMP:20240826T235723Z CREATED:20240826T234030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T235723Z UID:1326-1742382000-1742389200@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Bellevue Library Book Group: The Wager: a Tale of Shipwreck\, Mutiny\, and Murder by David Grann DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the in-person discussion of The Wager: a Tale of Shipwreck\, Mutiny\, and Murder by David Grann on Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in Room 1 at the Bellevue Library. \nRegistration is recommended but not required. Register at the KCLS event page for the March discussion. Please email Kathy Key at KCLS if any questions. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles\, dates and registration info for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/bellevue-library-book-group-the-wager-a-tale-of-shipwreck-mutiny-and-murder-by-david-grann/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Bellevue Library Book Group,Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20240826T235619Z CREATED:20240826T233655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T235619Z UID:1324-1739962800-1739970000@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Bellevue Library Book Group: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the in-person discussion of Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk on Wednesday\, February 19\, 2025 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in Room 1 at the Bellevue Library. \nRegistration is recommended but not required. Register at the KCLS event page for the February discussion. Please email Kathy Key at KCLS if any questions. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles\, dates and registration info for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/bellevue-library-book-group-drive-your-plow-over-the-bones-of-the-dead-by-olga-tokarczuk/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Bellevue Library Book Group,Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T130000 DTSTAMP:20240826T235553Z CREATED:20240826T233219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T235553Z UID:1322-1736938800-1736946000@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Bellevue Library Book Group: Bossypants by Tina Fey DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the in-person discussion of Bossypants by Tina Fey on Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in Room 1 at the Bellevue Library. \nRegistration is recommended but not required. Register at the KCLS event page for the January discussion. Please email Kathy Key at KCLS if any questions. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles\, dates and registration info for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/bellevue-library-book-group-bossypants-by-tina-fey/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Bellevue Library Book Group,Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T130000 DTSTAMP:20240826T235523Z CREATED:20240826T232816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T235523Z UID:1320-1734519600-1734526800@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Bellevue Library Book Group: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the in-person discussion of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin on Wednesday\, December 18th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in Room 1 at the Bellevue Library. \nRegistration is recommended but not required. Register at the KCLS event page for the December discussion. Please email Kathy Key at KCLS if any questions. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles\, dates and registration info for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/bellevue-library-book-group-the-left-hand-of-darkness-by-ursula-k-le-guin/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Bellevue Library Book Group,Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T130000 DTSTAMP:20240826T234237Z CREATED:20240826T231435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T234237Z UID:1312-1732100400-1732107600@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Bellevue Library Book Group: The Postcard by Anne Berest DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the in-person discussion of The Postcard  by Anne Berest on Wednesday\, November 20th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in Room 1 at the Bellevue Library. \nRegistration is recommended but not required. Register at the KCLS event page for the November discussion. Please email Kathy Key at KCLS if any questions. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles\, dates and registration info for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/bellevue-library-book-group-the-postcard-by-anne-berest/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Bellevue Library Book Group,Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T160000 DTSTAMP:20241018T020932Z CREATED:20241018T020932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T020932Z UID:1374-1731151800-1731168000@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Holiday Mini Sale: November 8 and 9 DESCRIPTION:Come do your holiday shopping! Books\, CDs\, DVDs\, sheet music\, puzzles\, rare and collectible books\, and more. \nCash and checks only. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/holiday-mini-sale-november-8-and-9-2/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Sales ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T160000 DTSTAMP:20241018T020745Z CREATED:20241018T020745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T020745Z UID:1371-1731061800-1731081600@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Holiday Mini Sale: November 8 and 9 DESCRIPTION:Come do your holiday shopping! Books\, CDs\, DVDs\, sheet music\, puzzles\, rare and collectible books\, and more. \nCash and checks only. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/holiday-mini-sale-november-8-and-9/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Sales ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T140000 DTSTAMP:20240901T215844Z CREATED:20240901T215844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T215844Z UID:1364-1730635200-1730642400@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare Series: The Winter’s Tale (Session 6 of 6) DESCRIPTION:Join us as we conclude our discussion of The Winter’s Tale. \nThe Winter’s Tale is sometimes called a ‘problem play’ and sometimes called a ‘comedy’ or a ‘pastoral romance’; it is a beautiful\, strange\, tragic\, whimsical play and one that defies easy description. \nJoin Shakespeare fangirl\, scholar and theatre maker Leah Adcock-Starr for a close reading of the play. She will provide a thorough examination of the play’s challenging and compelling characters. Explore the play’s big themes: jealousy\, friendship\, love\, redemption and grace. \nWhether you are new to Shakespeare or a long-time lover of the Bard\, these sessions are for you! \nBring a copy of the play and follow along. Please register on the KCLS events page if you would like to receive reminders. Walk-ins welcome. \nSponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/shakespeare-series-the-winters-tale-session-6-of-6/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Shakespeare Series ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T140000 DTSTAMP:20240901T220114Z CREATED:20240901T215710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T220114Z UID:1362-1730030400-1730037600@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare Series: The Winter’s Tale (Session 5 of 6) DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue our discussion of The Winter’s Tale. \nThe Winter’s Tale is sometimes called a ‘problem play’ and sometimes called a ‘comedy’ or a ‘pastoral romance’; it is a beautiful\, strange\, tragic\, whimsical play and one that defies easy description. \nJoin Shakespeare fangirl\, scholar and theatre maker Leah Adcock-Starr for a close reading of the play. She will provide a thorough examination of the play’s challenging and compelling characters. Explore the play’s big themes: jealousy\, friendship\, love\, redemption and grace. \nWhether you are new to Shakespeare or a long-time lover of the Bard\, these sessions are for you! \nBring a copy of the play and follow along. Please register on the KCLS events page if you would like to receive reminders. Walk-ins welcome. \nSponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/shakespeare-series-the-winters-tale-session-5-of-6/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Shakespeare Series ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T140000 DTSTAMP:20240901T220050Z CREATED:20240901T215546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T220050Z UID:1360-1729425600-1729432800@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare Series: The Winter’s Tale (Session 4 of 6) DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue our discussion of The Winter’s Tale. \nThe Winter’s Tale is sometimes called a ‘problem play’ and sometimes called a ‘comedy’ or a ‘pastoral romance’; it is a beautiful\, strange\, tragic\, whimsical play and one that defies easy description. \nJoin Shakespeare fangirl\, scholar and theatre maker Leah Adcock-Starr for a close reading of the play. She will provide a thorough examination of the play’s challenging and compelling characters. Explore the play’s big themes: jealousy\, friendship\, love\, redemption and grace. \nWhether you are new to Shakespeare or a long-time lover of the Bard\, these sessions are for you! \nBring a copy of the play and follow along. Please register on the KCLS events page if you would like to receive reminders. Walk-ins welcome. \nSponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/shakespeare-series-the-winters-tale-session-4-of-6/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Shakespeare Series ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T130000 DTSTAMP:20240826T234258Z CREATED:20240825T051451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T234258Z UID:1307-1729076400-1729083600@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Bellevue Library Book Group: The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial by David Lipsky DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the in-person discussion of The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial by David Lipsky on Wednesday\, October 16th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in Room 1 at the Bellevue Library. \nRegistration is recommended but not required. Register at the KCLS event page for the October discussion. Please email Kathy Key at KCLS if any questions. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles\, dates and registration info for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/bellevue-library-book-group-the-parrot-and-the-igloo-climate-and-the-science-of-denial-by-david-lipsky/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Bellevue Library Book Group,Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241013T140000 DTSTAMP:20240901T220026Z CREATED:20240901T215423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T220026Z UID:1358-1728820800-1728828000@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare Series: The Winter’s Tale (Session 3 of 6) DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue our discussion of The Winter’s Tale. \nThe Winter’s Tale is sometimes called a ‘problem play’ and sometimes called a ‘comedy’ or a ‘pastoral romance’; it is a beautiful\, strange\, tragic\, whimsical play and one that defies easy description. \nJoin Shakespeare fangirl\, scholar and theatre maker Leah Adcock-Starr for a close reading of the play. She will provide a thorough examination of the play’s challenging and compelling characters. Explore the play’s big themes: jealousy\, friendship\, love\, redemption and grace. \nWhether you are new to Shakespeare or a long-time lover of the Bard\, these sessions are for you! \nBring a copy of the play and follow along. Please register on the KCLS events page if you would like to receive reminders. Walk-ins welcome. \nSponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/shakespeare-series-the-winters-tale-session-3-of-6/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Shakespeare Series ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T140000 DTSTAMP:20240901T215956Z CREATED:20240901T215203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T215956Z UID:1356-1728216000-1728223200@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare Series: The Winter’s Tale (Session 2 of 6) DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue our discussion of The Winter’s Tale. \nThe Winter’s Tale is sometimes called a ‘problem play’ and sometimes called a ‘comedy’ or a ‘pastoral romance’; it is a beautiful\, strange\, tragic\, whimsical play and one that defies easy description. \nJoin Shakespeare fangirl\, scholar and theatre maker Leah Adcock-Starr for a close reading of the play. She will provide a thorough examination of the play’s challenging and compelling characters. Explore the play’s big themes: jealousy\, friendship\, love\, redemption and grace. \nWhether you are new to Shakespeare or a long-time lover of the Bard\, these sessions are for you! \nBring a copy of the play and follow along. Please register on the KCLS events page if you would like to receive reminders. Walk-ins welcome. \nSponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/shakespeare-series-the-winters-tale-session-2-of-6/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Shakespeare Series ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T140000 DTSTAMP:20240901T214908Z CREATED:20240901T214908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T214908Z UID:1348-1727611200-1727618400@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare Series: The Winter's Tale (Session 1 of 6) DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off the six-part series on The Winter’s Tale. \nThe Winter’s Tale is sometimes called a ‘problem play’ and sometimes called a ‘comedy’ or a ‘pastoral romance’; it is a beautiful\, strange\, tragic\, whimsical play and one that defies easy description. \nJoin Shakespeare fangirl\, scholar and theatre maker Leah Adcock-Starr for a close reading of the play. She will provide a thorough examination of the play’s challenging and compelling characters. Explore the play’s big themes: jealousy\, friendship\, love\, redemption and grace. \nWhether you are new to Shakespeare or a long-time lover of the Bard\, these sessions are for you! \nBring a copy of the play and follow along. Please register on the KCLS events page if you would like to receive reminders. Walk-ins welcome. \nSponsored by the Bellevue Friends of the Library. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/shakespeare-series-the-winters-tale-session-1-of-6/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Shakespeare Series ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T123000 DTSTAMP:20240819T175203Z CREATED:20240819T175203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T175203Z UID:1281-1727514000-1727526600@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Friends Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join Bellevue Friends of the Library members and members of other KCLS Friends groups at KCLS Friends Day 2024. Held at the KCLS Service Center in Issaquah on September 28\, 2024 from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/friends-day-2024/ LOCATION:KCLS Service Center\, 960 Newport Way NW\, Issaquah\, WA\, 98027 CATEGORIES:Member Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240918T130000 DTSTAMP:20240826T232132Z CREATED:20240825T050058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T232132Z UID:1302-1726657200-1726664400@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Bellevue Library Book Group: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the in-person discussion of URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/bellevue-library-book-group-song-of-solomon-by-toni-morrison/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Bellevue Library Book Group,Book Club ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T130000 DTSTAMP:20240118T020711Z CREATED:20230918T190842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T020711Z UID:1171-1718794800-1718802000@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: Bellevue Library Book Group: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the online discussion via Zoom of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro on Wednesday\, June 19th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.\n\nIf you would like to participate\, please register at the KCLS event page for the June discussion. You will be emailed a link no later than two hours before the program start time. If you do not see an email\, check your Junk or Spam folder\, or email Jill Kreis at KCLS. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles and dates for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/online-bfol-book-group-klara-and-the-sun-by-kazuo-ishiguro/ LOCATION:ONLINE – see details\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion Group,Book Group ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T130000 DTSTAMP:20240118T020919Z CREATED:20230918T190633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T020919Z UID:1169-1715770800-1715778000@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: Bellevue Library Book Group: These Precious Days by Ann Patchett DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the online discussion via Zoom of These Precious Days by Ann Patchett on Wednesday\, May 15th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.\n\nIf you would like to participate\, please register at the KCLS event page for the May discussion. You will be emailed a link no later than two hours before the program start time. If you do not see an email\, check your Junk or Spam folder\, or email Jill Kreis at KCLS. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles and dates for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/online-bfol-book-group-these-precious-days-by-ann-patchett/ LOCATION:ONLINE – see details\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion Group,Book Group ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T130000 DTSTAMP:20240118T021021Z CREATED:20230918T190531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T021021Z UID:1167-1713351600-1713358800@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: Bellevue Library Book Group: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the online discussion via Zoom of The Sentence by Louise Erdrich on Wednesday\, April 17th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.\n\nIf you would like to participate\, please register at the KCLS event page for the April discussion. You will be emailed a link no later than two hours before the program start time. If you do not see an email\, check your Junk or Spam folder\, or email Jill Kreis at KCLS. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles and dates for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/online-bfol-book-group-the-sentence-by-louise-erdrich/ LOCATION:ONLINE – see details\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion Group,Book Group ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T123000 DTSTAMP:20240312T010045Z CREATED:20240312T010045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T010045Z UID:1267-1712313000-1712320200@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare Series: Othello (Session 6 of 6) DESCRIPTION:Delve into the text and contexts of William Shakespeare’s intimate and epic tragedy\, Othello. Investigate the language\, story\, characters\, themes and contexts of Shakespeare’s devastating and dynamic story of passionate love\, desperate jealousy\, illusive honesty\, and the differences that bind and divide us. \nTheatre director and Shakespeare scholar\, Leah Adcock-Starr will lead the discussion and share her insights. \nBring a copy of the play and follow along every Friday from 10:30 until 12:30 between March 1 and April 5. \nPlease register at the KCLS.org event page for this session. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/shakespeare-series-othello-session-6-of-6/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Shakespeare Series ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240329T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240329T123000 DTSTAMP:20240312T005732Z CREATED:20240312T005714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T005732Z UID:1264-1711708200-1711715400@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare Series: Othello (Session 5 of 6) DESCRIPTION:Delve into the text and contexts of William Shakespeare’s intimate and epic tragedy\, Othello. Investigate the language\, story\, characters\, themes and contexts of Shakespeare’s devastating and dynamic story of passionate love\, desperate jealousy\, illusive honesty\, and the differences that bind and divide us. \nTheatre director and Shakespeare scholar\, Leah Adcock-Starr will lead the discussion and share her insights. \nBring a copy of the play and follow along every Friday from 10:30 until 12:30 between March 1 and April 5. \nPlease register at the KCLS.org event page for this session and remaining sessions. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/shakespeare-series-othello-session-5-of-6/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Shakespeare Series ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T123000 DTSTAMP:20240312T005414Z CREATED:20240312T005414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T005414Z UID:1261-1711103400-1711110600@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare Series: Othello (Session 4 of 6) DESCRIPTION:Delve into the text and contexts of William Shakespeare’s intimate and epic tragedy\, Othello. Investigate the language\, story\, characters\, themes and contexts of Shakespeare’s devastating and dynamic story of passionate love\, desperate jealousy\, illusive honesty\, and the differences that bind and divide us. \nTheatre director and Shakespeare scholar\, Leah Adcock-Starr will lead the discussion and share her insights. \nBring a copy of the play and follow along every Friday from 10:30 until 12:30 between March 1 and April 5. \nPlease register at the KCLS.org event page for this session and remaining sessions. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/shakespeare-series-othello-session-4-of-6/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Shakespeare Series ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T130000 DTSTAMP:20240118T021135Z CREATED:20230918T190315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T021135Z UID:1165-1710932400-1710939600@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: BELLEVUE LIBRARY BOOK GROUP: Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher by Timothy Egan DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the online discussion via Zoom of Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis by Timothy Egan on Wednesday\, March 20th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. \nIf you would like to participate\, please register at the KCLS event page for the March discussion. You will be emailed a link no later than two hours before the program start time. If you do not see an email\, check your Junk or Spam folder\, or email Jill Kreis at KCLS. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles and dates for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/online-bfol-book-group-short-nights-of-the-shadow-catcher-by-timothy-egan/ LOCATION:ONLINE – see details\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion Group,Book Group ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T123000 DTSTAMP:20240312T005154Z CREATED:20240312T005154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T005154Z UID:1258-1710498600-1710505800@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:Shakespeare Series: Othello (Session 3 of 6) DESCRIPTION:Delve into the text and contexts of William Shakespeare’s intimate and epic tragedy\, Othello. Investigate the language\, story\, characters\, themes and contexts of Shakespeare’s devastating and dynamic story of passionate love\, desperate jealousy\, illusive honesty\, and the differences that bind and divide us. \nTheatre director and Shakespeare scholar\, Leah Adcock-Starr will lead the discussion and share her insights. \nBring a copy of the play and follow along every Friday from 10:30 until 12:30 between March 1 and April 5. \nPlease register at the KCLS.org event page for this session and remaining sessions. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/shakespeare-series-othello-session-3-of-6/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, Room 1\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Shakespeare Series ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T130000 DTSTAMP:20240118T021241Z CREATED:20230918T185928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T021241Z UID:1163-1708513200-1708520400@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: Bellevue Library Book Group: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the online discussion via Zoom of The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline on Wednesday\, February 21 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.\n\nIf you would like to participate\, please register at the KCLS event page for the February discussion. You will be emailed a link no later than two hours before the program start time. If you do not see an email\, check your Junk or Spam folder\, or email Jill Kreis at KCLS. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles and dates for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/online-bfol-book-group-the-exiles-by-christina-baker-kline/ LOCATION:ONLINE – see details\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion Group,Book Group ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T130000 DTSTAMP:20231113T212143Z CREATED:20230918T185818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T212143Z UID:1157-1705489200-1705496400@bellevuefriends.org SUMMARY:ONLINE: Bellevue Library Book Group: Becoming by Michelle Obama DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the online discussion via Zoom of Becoming by Michelle Obama on Wednesday\, January 17 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.\n\nIf you would like to participate\, please register at the KCLS event page for the January discussion. You will be emailed a link no later than two hours before the program start time. If you do not see an email\, check your Junk or Spam folder\, or email Jill Kreis at KCLS. \nReasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events. \nThe Bellevue Library Book Group\, sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library\, meets at 11:00 am the third Wednesday of every month except July and August. See details including titles and dates for upcoming gatherings of the Bellevue Library Book Group. URL:https://bellevuefriends.org/event/online-bfol-book-group-becoming-by-michelle-obama/ LOCATION:ONLINE – see details\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:Book Club,Book Discussion Group,Book Group ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue Friends of the Library":MAILTO:bellevuefriends@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR