Bellevue Friends of the Library

ONLINE: Conversation on Sonnets of William Shakespeare
2021-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE – see details, WA, United States
Join this two-part conversation diving into Shakespeare sonnets. In session one, get an introduction to the Sonnet form and Shakespeare’s commissioned work. In session two, explore how Shakespeare utilized sonnets in his dramatic and narrative work.
Explore through reading and discussion the reasons Shakespeare endures. Local Shakespearean scholar, actor and director Leah Adcock-Starr will facilitate the discussion and share her insights.
Please register at KCLS.org for each session. You will be sent a Zoom link one day prior to the program.

ONLINE: BFOL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk W. Johnson
2021-01-20 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE – see details, WA, United States
All are welcome to join the online discussion via Zoom of The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk W. Johnson on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 10am until 11:30am.
If you would like to participate, please send your email address to Jill Kreis at jilkreis@kcls.org and Jill will send you a Zoom invitation.
See details including titles and dates for upcoming gatherings of the BFOL Book Discussion Group.

ONLINE: BFOL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
2020-12-16 10:00 - 23:30 | ONLINE – see details, WA, United States
All are welcome to join the online discussion via Zoom of Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston on Wednesday, December 16 from 10am until 11:30am.
If you would like to participate, please send your email address to Jill Kreis at jilkreis@kcls.org and Jill will send you a Zoom invitation.
See details including titles and dates for upcoming gatherings of the BFOL Book Discussion Group.

CANCELED: 2020 Bellevue Friends of the Library Holiday Tea
2020-12-04 13:00 - 15:00 | WA
Due to COVID-19 impacts at the Bellevue Library, the Holiday Tea is canceled. We are looking forward to getting together in 2021 to see friendly faces, catch up, and support Bellevue Friends of the Library. Stay tuned for events in 2021!

CANCELED: 2020 Holiday Sale: November 13 and November 14
2020-11-14 10:00 - 16:00 | WA
Due to COVID-19 impacts at the Bellevue Library, the Holiday Sale is canceled. We are looking forward to getting together in 2021 to see friendly faces, catch up, and support Bellevue Friends of the Library. Stay tuned for events in 2021!

CANCELED: 2020 Holiday Sale: November 13 and November 14
2020-11-13 10:00 - 16:00 | WA

ONLINE: BFOL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
2020-10-21 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE – see details, WA, United States
All are welcome to join the online discussion via Zoom of The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin on Wednesday, October 21 from 10am until 11:30am.
If you would like to participate, please send your email address to Jill Kreis at jilkreis@kcls.org and Jill will send you a Zoom invitation.

ONLINE: BFOL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: RULES OF CIVILITY BY AMOR TOWLES
2020-09-16 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE – see details, WA, United States
Please join us online as we kick off the 2020-2021 season of the Bellevue Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group.
All are welcome to join the online discussion via Zoom of Rules of Civility by Amor Towles on Wednesday, September 16 from 10am until 11:30am.
If you would like to participate, please send your email address to Jill Kreis at jilkreis@kcls.org and Jill will send you a Zoom invitation.

ONLINE: BFOL Book Discussion Group: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
2020-06-17 10:00 - 11:30 | WA, United States
All are welcome to join the online discussion via Zoom of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens on Wednesday, June 17 from 10am until 11:30am.
If you would like to participate, please send your email address to Jill Kreis at jilkreis@kcls.org and Jill will send you a Zoom invitation.
KCLS website event posting.

CANCELED: 2020 Bellevue Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
2020-06-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Due to the closure of the Bellevue Library in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the 2020 Bellevue Friends of the Library Annual Meeting is canceled.

ONLINE: BFOL Book Discussion Group: The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
2020-05-20 10:15 - 12:00 | ONLINE – see details, WA, United States
The BFOL Book Discussion Group is going ONLINE during the closure of the Bellevue Library due to COVID-19. Join us Wednesday, May 20 from 10:15am until noon online via Zoom (details below) when we will be discussing The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict.
Please register at the KCLS page for this event by 9am on Wednesday, May 20 and provide your email address. You will receive an email with a Zoom link to the session by 10am the day of the program. Email questions to jilkreis@kcls.org.
Hope to see you online May 20th!

TO BE RESCHEDULED: BFOL Book Discussion Group: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
2020-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
UPDATE: Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the April BFOL Book Discussion Group will be rescheduled. We will update this event posting when a new date is confirmed for the discussion of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
Join us Wednesday, April 15 from 10am until noon in Room 1 of the Bellevue Library. We will be discussing Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
Want to get a head start on next month’s selection? Check out a copy of Rules of Civility by Amor Towles from your local library.

CANCELED: BFOL Coffee Social
2020-04-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
UPDATE: Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the BFOL Coffee Social scheduled for April 8th has been canceled.

TO BE RESCHEDULED: Shakespeare Series: Hamlet (Week 2)
2020-04-03 10:15 - 12:15 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
UPDATE: Due to the closure of the Bellevue Library in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the continuation of the Shakespeare Series will be rescheduled. There will be NO gathering on April 3rd. Stay tuned for new dates.
Superlatives abound when describing Hamlet, Shakespeare’s longest, most performed, most quoted, and one of the most influential works of all literature. The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark tells the story of Prince Hamlet who seeks revenge upon his uncle, Claudius, after Claudius murders Hamlet’s father in order to seize the throne and marry Hamlet’s mother Gertrude.
Join us as we continue our reading and discussion of Hamlet in this four-part series (April 3, 10 and 17). Missed the first week? No worries, we’re just getting started. Come and join the discussion where we are.
Local Shakespearean scholar, actor, and director Leah Adcock-Starr will facilitate the discussion and share her insights. Bring a copy of the play and follow along!
Sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library.

Shakespeare Series: Hamlet (Week 1)
2020-03-06 10:15 - 12:15 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Superlatives abound when describing Hamlet, Shakespeare’s longest, most performed, most quoted, and one of the most influential works of all literature. The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark tells the story of Prince Hamlet who seeks revenge upon his uncle, Claudius, after Claudius murders Hamlet’s father in order to seize the throne and marry Hamlet’s mother Gertrude.
Join us when we kick off the first of this five-part series as we explore through reading and discussion the reasons Hamlet endures. We will meet every Friday morning in March and conclude the first Friday in April.
Local Shakespearean scholar, actor, and director Leah Adcock-Starr will facilitate the discussion and share her insights. Bring a copy of the play and follow along!
Sponsored by Bellevue Friends of the Library.

BFOL Book Discussion Group: The Library Book by Susan Orlean
2020-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Join us Wednesday, February 19 from 10am until noon in Room 1 of the Bellevue Library. We will be discussing The Library Book by Susan Orlean.
Want to get a head start on next month’s selection? Check out a copy of The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict from your local library.

BFOL Book Discussion Group: A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sarah Corbett
2020-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Join us Wednesday, January 15 from 10am until noon in Room 1 of the Bellevue Library. We will be discussing A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett.
Want to get a head start on next month’s selection? Check out a copy of The Library Book by Susan Orlean from your local library.

BFOL Book Discussion Group: My Antonia by Willa Cather
2019-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Join us Wednesday, December 11 from 10am until noon in Room 1 of the Bellevue Library. We will be discussing the American classic My Antonia by Willa Cather.
Want to get a head start on next month’s selection? Check out a copy of A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett from your local library.

Holiday Tea: December 6
2019-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Join Bellevue Friends of the Library members and volunteers at our annual holiday tea. Tea, coffee, light snacks and desserts will be served. Listen to live festive music while you celebrate the end of the year with fellow volunteers, friends and good cheer.

BFOL Book Discussion Group: Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison
2019-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Join us Wednesday, November 20 from 10am until noon in Room 1 of the Bellevue Library. We will be discussing Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison.
Want to get a head start on next month’s selection? Check out a copy of My Antonia by Willa Cather from your local library.

Holiday Sale: November 7-10
2019-11-07 10:00 - 2019-11-10 16:00 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Our annual Holiday Sale is now in early November. Stock up on books for all ages, movies, music CDs, sheet music, puzzles, international language books and more to enjoy by the fire, or share with family and friends. Join us November 7 through November 10 for our most festive and fun sale of the year. And remember, all proceeds from our Holiday Sale benefit a wide variety of programs and classes at Bellevue, Lake Hills and Crossroads libraries throughout the year.
Cash and checks accepted. Credit cards accepted with a minimum purchase of $20.
Dates/Times:

Thursday, November 7, 10am-7pm
Friday, November 8, 10am-4pm
Saturday, November 9, 10am-4pm
Sunday, November 10, 11:30am-4pm

Location: Bellevue Library, Room 1

Shakespeare Series: King Lear (Final Week)
2019-11-01 10:15 - 12:15 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
King Lear, aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. Trouble follows.
Join us as we conclude our discussion of King Lear. Missed a previous week? No worries, come and join the discussion for the dramatic conclusion of the play.
Local Shakespeare play director Leah Adcock-Starr facilitates the discussion and shares her insights into this tragedy. Bring a copy of the play and follow along.

Shakespeare Series: King Lear (Week 4)
2019-10-25 10:15 - 12:15 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
King Lear, aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. Trouble follows.
Join us as we continue our discussion of King Lear in this five-part series (every Friday in October and first Friday in November). Missed a previous week? No worries, come and join the discussion where we are.
Local Shakespeare play director Leah Adcock-Starr facilitates the discussion and shares her insights into this tragedy. Bring a copy of the play and follow along.

Shakespeare Series: King Lear (Week 3)
2019-10-18 10:15 - 12:15 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States

BFOL Book Discussion Group: Learning to See by Elise Hooper
2019-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Join us Wednesday, October 16 from 10am until noon in Room 1 of the Bellevue Library. We will be discussing Learning to See by Elise Hooper.
And a special treat this month. Elise Hooper, the author, will be joining us for the discussion and to answer questions. A New Englander by birth (and at heart), Elise lives with her husband and two young daughters in Seattle, where she teaches history and literature. The Other Alcott was her first novel. If you haven’t read The Other Alcott, a People Magazine and POPSUGAR pick, check it out from the library.
Want to get a head start on next month’s selection? Check out a copy of Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison from your local library.

Shakespeare Series: King Lear (Week 2)
2019-10-11 10:15 - 12:15 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
King Lear, aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. Trouble follows.
Join us as we continue our discussion of King Lear in this five-part series (every Friday in October and first Friday in November). Missed the first week? No worries, we’re just getting started. Come and join the discussion where we are.
Local Shakespeare play director Leah Adcock-Starr facilitates the discussion and shares her insights into this tragedy. Bring a copy of the play and follow along.

Shakespeare Series: King Lear (Week 1)
2019-10-04 10:15 - 12:15 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
King Lear, aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. Trouble follows.
Join us when we kick off the first of this five-part series. We will meet for a reading and discussion of the play every Friday morning in October and conclude the first Friday in November.
Local Shakespeare play director Leah Adcock-Starr facilitates the discussion and shares her insights into this tragedy. Bring a copy of the play and follow along.

BFOL Book Discussion Group: Warlight by Michael Ondaatje
2019-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Join us Wednesday, September 18 from 10am-12pm in Room 1 at the Bellevue Library. We will be discussing Warlight by Michael Ondaatje.
Want to get a head start on next month’s selection? Check out a copy of Learning to See by Elise Hooper from your local library.

Back to School Sale
2019-07-12 10:15 - 2019-07-31 16:00 | The Corner Book Shop, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue
The Back to School Sale will be held in the Corner Book Shop at the Bellevue Library during regular Corner Book Shop hours. We are featuring reference, educational, and reading materials for children (preschool and up). Gently used books at greatly reduced prices for teachers, parents, and everyone else who provide their own materials throughout the year. Now is the time to stock up for your home and school needs.
Time: July 12 – July 31, during regular hours at The Corner Book Shop
Location: The Corner Book Shop at the Bellevue Library

BFOL Book Discussion Group: The Women in the Castle
2019-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Bellevue Library, Room 1, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Join us for a lively discussion of The Women in the Castle, by Jessica Shattuck.
The Bellevue Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month (except where noted).
