What's New at BPL

Bellevue Public Library is planning an 80th birthday party for the fall. The library is asking Bellevue families to share pictures, mementos and memorabilia of the library. Place items in envelopes marked "Birthday Party" and leave them with a staff member at the front desk of the library, located at 1003 Lincoln Road. All items will be returned. For more information, or if you need someone to pick up your items, please call 293-3157.

The 2009 Summer Reading Programs for children (infants through sixth grade) and young adults (students entering grades 7-12) continues through Friday, July 31. Activities are free of charge, but some require pre-registration. The reading clubs for both age levels are ongoing throughout the period. Click on this link for more details on the children's program, Be Creative @ Your Library. Click on the following link for more information on the young adult program, Express Yourself @ Your Library.

Love books and reading? Bellevue Public Library is offering three new services that cater to the avid reader. You can join online book clubs, get help in finding "what to read next," and sign up for newsletters for books in your favorite genre or subject area. Find out more about these services or get started by clicking the Reader's Corner logo at left.

The Bellevue Public Library now offers a limited collection of Spanish language books for all ages. These books include popular fiction writers, as well as nonfiction and children's bilingual materials. Ask at the front desk for more information.

The fee schedule for nonresident cardholders of the Bellevue Public Library has changed. Effective immediately (following approval of the Bellevue City Council), the fee schedule change represents the first increase for nonresident cardholders in about 15 years. The new fee schedule includes an annual fee of $40 per household for nonresidents. The annual fee for nonresident student cards is now $10 per child. For more information on card policies and changes, click on the Using Your Library link above.

The LearnATest online database now offers free access to their Job Search & Workplace Skills Learning Center. You can craft a resume or strengthen your job search, interviewing and networking skills. To use LearnATest's resources free, you MUST enter the site from Bellevue Public Library's webpage. Click here to go to the LearnATest site, create an account and then explore the Job Search center and other LearnATest resources. Or, click on the Online Resources link on the top menu.