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Bellevue Library Sets Events for August
August events are at the Bellevue downtown library, Bellevue Square and the Bellevue First Presbyterian Church.
The Bellevue Library has released its schedule of August events. Events next month include some at the Bellevue downtown library, Bellevue Square and the Bellevue First Presbyterian Church. Check out the King County Library system webpage here: http://www.kcls.org/
Unless indicated, the events are at the , located at 1111 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue.
Children & Families
Tuesday Tales
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Tuesday, August 2, 3pm
All young children welcome with adult.
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Seating is limited.
Our Forested World
Wednesday, August 3, 11am
Held at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004.
Presented by Nature Vision.
Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Learn what makes up a forest and all the wonderful things forests do for our world.
Registration required.
One World, One Food Web
Wednesday, August 3, 1:30pm
Held at
Presented by Nature Vision.
Ages 5 and older with adult.
From the smallest plankton in the ocean, to the largest tree in the forest, we are all connected through a flow of energy that comes from what we eat. Discover your place within a living worldwide network.
Registration required.
Around the World in Eight Weeks Family Film Fest
Wednesday, August 3 and 10, 7pm
All young children welcome with adult.
Call the Bellevue Library Children’s Department for movie title, 425.450.1775.
Seating is limited; first-come, first-seated.
Lunch Bunch Story Time
Thursday, August 4, Noon
Held at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004.
All young children welcome with adult.
The Wonderful Wacky World of Science
Friday, August 5, 11am
Presented by Mad Science.
Ages 5 and older with adult.
Learn how science is used in different countries.
Seating is limited; first-come, first-seated.
Tales of the Trickster
Monday, August 8, 2pm
Presented by Live Paint and Cindy Arnold.
Ages 3 and older with adult.
Explore tales of magic from Africa, Europe and the United States on an adventure that includes multicultural stories, music, instruments and artifacts.
Seating is limited; first-come, first-seated.
Take a Musical Mystery Tour
Saturday, August 13, 10:30am
Held at , on the first floor near Guest Services.
Presented by Eric Ode.
Ages 5 and older with adult.
There's a musical mystery and Eric's good buddy, Benjamin Dog, is on the case! Come help him solve the mystery!
World Language Story Time
Saturday, August 13, 11am
Held in Bellevue Square Microsoft Store.
Ages 2 to 5 with adult.
Stories presented in languages other than English.
Music for All!
Thursday, August 18, 10:30am
Held at , 410 130th Place SE.
Presented by Johnny Bregar and Friends.
Ages 3 and older with adult.
Reaching across cultural and geographic boundaries, this group brings the fun to you. From old standards to catchy new original songs, they will have you clapping and singing along.
English Story Time
Sunday, August 21, 11am
Held at the Bellevue Square Microsoft Store.
Ages 2 to 5 with adult.
Teens
Kaplan SAT 10 Question Challenge
Tuesday, August 23, 6pm
In this one hour workshop, students will try 10 tough SAT questions and learn 10 winning strategies to help them succeed on Test Day.
Adults
Outdoor Concert: Pioneer Fiddle Dance Tunes with Vivian and Phil Williams
Monday, August 1, 7pm
Concert will be held outdoors in Ashwood Plaza on the southeast side of the library.
In case of rain, concert will be held in Meeting Room 1.
Bring a picnic and enjoy an outdoor concert of lively pioneer dance tunes from the far west!
Vivian and Phil Williams will present music, stories and histories of many of the tunes.
Citizenship Preparation
Monday, August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 7pm
Get free individualized help with all stages of the process for becoming a United States citizen.
Meet the Author: Margaret Dilloway
Monday, August 15, 7pm
Set in California and Japan, How to Be an American Housewife tells the story of Shoko, a Japanese woman who marries an American GI as a way of improving her and her family’s fortunes, moves with him to the States, and tries to learn how to be a proper American housewife.
Come meet the author at the library!
Outdoor Concert: Orkestar RTW
Monday, August 29, 7pm
Concert will be held outdoors in Ashwood Plaza on the southeast side of the library.
In case of rain, concert will be held in Meeting Room 1.
Bring a picnic and enjoy an outdoor concert of lively dance tunes from the Balkans!
Hear traditional dance and folk music from the countries of Bulgaria, Macedonia and Serbia.
Please contact the Bellevue Library or log onto www.kcls.org for information on Citizenship, ESL and Computer Classes.
-- Information from the King County Library System
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