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Adult Computer Class

Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 1:30 pm

Join us for adult computer classes, Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Bellevue Library. Ask for Mr. Zac. You'll learn: Basic computer skills Microsoft Office Suite Email assistance Resume assistance and much more

Get Your Spell On

Monday, March 18, 2019, 5:00 pm

Come take a spelling test and win prizes. All grades welcome. Ask for Mr. Z.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 10:30 am

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years. Children and their caregivers, will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. These 30-40 minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them. Class groups are welcome. Please no children under 2 years of age unless attending with a sibling or class group.

Adult Computer Class

Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 1:30 pm

Get Your Spell On

Monday, March 25, 2019, 5:00 pm

Come take a spelling test and win prizes. All grades welcome. Ask for Mr. Z.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 10:30 am

Adult Computer Class

Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 1:30 pm

Get Your Spell On

Monday, April 1, 2019, 5:00 pm

Come take a spelling test and win prizes. All grades welcome. Ask for Mr. Z.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 10:30 am

Adult Computer Class

Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 1:30 pm

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High Noon Book Club

Every first Monday of the month at noon!

The High Noon Book Club Meets once a month, and is geared toward those with a high interest in adventures, thrillers, romance, fantasy, fiction or non-fiction books for pleasure.The High Noon Book Club took a summer break along with everyone else, and it's time to get the pages turning for the fall. A few upcoming book selections:

Kid's Freedom to Read

Library Hours, September 21-27

Drop by the Children's Room on the second floor for Banned Books Week (September 21-27) and discover how some great and memorable reads were denied to others. Take home a commemorative craft kit, submit your answer to the name of the banned book in the jar at the Children's Room desk, and browse the display areas for something special. The Monday Preschool story time (10:30 a.m.), children's Monday afternoon crafts (4 p.m.) and Tuesday movies (3:30 p.m.) will also feature a banned book.

Forever Young Adult (FYA)

"Speak"

Laurie Halse Anderson did an excellent job illustrating when you don't report ortell someone that something bad happened to you, how it can have a negative effect on you.

Guitars Not Guns!

Free Guitar Lessons

Thursdays starting July 17 at 6:30pm - 7:30pmAges 8-18

Drug Alcohol and Tobacco

Teens Drug Prevention Abuse

In this program teens will learn to study the impact of alcohol, tobacco, Drugs and what illegal drugs have on our society. Teens will also learn about legal and illegal uses of drugs. They will learn how drug use, misuse, and abuse can affect an individual’s health, family, and community. They may also learn the stages of addiction and where a person can seek treatment for drugs and related addictions. They will also learn various refusal skills and pro-social behaviors to prevent drug misuse and abuse. So come join us in the Teens Room on the third floor at William O.

Summer Reading Programs: July Edition

We've got some really great programs coming up in July here at the William O. Lockridge/Bellevue Library!Storytimes, 10:30 a.m., Mondays and WednesdaysSongs, action rhymes and stories for children birth to 5.Crafts, 4 p.m., MondaysFun and creative crafts in honor of our science theme.Movies, 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays (July 8 film will take place at 9:30 a.m.)

Another Great YA Summer Title

Everything Leads to You

With a whirlwind tour of the LA movie industry and a taste of teen romance as well as a bit of a mystery, this is a wonderful summer read that hits on some emotional issues but in a very accessible way. Nina LaCour, author of Hold Still and The Disenchantments has put together another wonderful story. In this book, we are introduced to Emi Price, a precociously talented budding set designer for a major movie studio in Los Angeles. Though she got the job through her brother, her talent is leading her to bigger and better success.

Upper Floor the Bellevue Library Now Open

UPDATE: The upper floor is now open to the public.

Download Is Where It's At!!

Teen Workshop

Come learn or advance your Download Media Skillsby using the DC Public Library website.In the Workshop,you will be taught howto do quick research for papers,download music, and Stream Videos.You can do this all on these type of devicesNook and Ipad.Every other Monday at 4:30 p.m. starting July 7, 2014