The Bellevue Public Library is inviting the community to warm up this winter while supporting a great cause with a special Snuggle Up and Read Raffle Basket fundraiser.

The raffle basket features a beautiful handmade quilt, a curated assortment of snacks, soothing teas, and a set of cozy mugs—perfect for winter reading and relaxation. Proceeds from the raffle will directly benefit the library’s programs, collections, and services for the community.

Raffle ticket sales begin Monday, December 22, and will continue through the end of the day on Friday, January 30. The winning ticket will be drawn on Monday, February 2.

Tickets may be purchased for a one dollar donation each at the library during regular hours. Participants do not need to be present at the drawing to win.

This raffle is a wonderful way for community members to support the library while having a chance to win something warm and comforting. Every ticket helps us continue to provide valuable resources and programs for all ages.

Cold Comfort Tea Bomb - January Teen Kit

Warm up the winter with our Cold Comfort Tea Bomb kit for teens! Inside, you’ll find everything you need to create a melt-away tea bomb full of soothing flavors perfect for chilly days and cozy nights. It’s an easy, sensory-rich project that ends with a relaxing drink.

• For: Teens in Grade 7-12.

• Registration is required and opens on Saturday, January 3

(https://bellevuelibrary.libcal.com/event/15904319)

• Kit pick-up starts: Saturday, January 31

Kits will be available for pick-up starting Tuesday, January 20 at the Circulation Desk.
For adults 18+. One kit per person. Registration required. Supplies are limited.

Kits not picked up by Monday, February 2 will be offered to those on the waitlist.

Register HERE.

Kits will be available for pick-up starting Monday, January 26 at the Circulation Desk.
For adults 18+. One kit per person. Registration required. Supplies are limited.
Kits not picked up by Monday, February 9 will be offered to those on the waitlist.

Register HERE.

Mondays, 10-11 AM (NO STORYTIME ON JAN 12 or 19.)

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Join Danielle in the meeting room for stories, songs, rhymes, games, and/or other age-related activities. This activity is geared towards children ages 3-5 years. Siblings welcome.

Monday, Jan 26, 5-7 PM

CREATIVE CORNER

Take on the Alphabet Challenge! We’ll have a variety of alphabet mazes and word searches available for kids to try. With the help of 123homeschool4me.com, we’ve created alphabet tracing books for the younger kiddos (while supplies last). This activity is geared towards children in grades Pre-K through 6.

Tuesdays, 10-11 AM

BABY & TODDLER STORYTIME

Join Danielle in the meeting room for stories, songs, rhymes, dancing, and/or other age-related activities. This activity is geared towards children ages 0-2 years. Siblings welcome.

Sunday, Jan 4 and Wednesday, Jan 28, 2-3 PM

LEGO CLUB

Building with LEGO blocks enhances fine motor skills, improves cognitive functions like problem-solving and spatial reasoning, and boosts creativity and imagination. Families with children in grades Pre-K through 6 are invited to join us in the Children’s area for an hour of LEGO free play.

Wednesday, Jan 28, 4-5 PM

COLORING WITH FIRST RESPONDERS

Color, color, color with our Bellevue First Responders! We’ll be joined this month by Bellevue Police Department.

Double Pop-Up: Diamond Painting & Book Bedazzling Teen In-Person Event

Make sparkling art one rhinestone at a time during this Diamond Painting event in our Teen Space on Wednesday, January 28--drop by anytime between 4:30-6:00 PM!

And did you miss the last Book Bedazzling event in December? Bring a book to bedazzle during this pop-up and make the cover as bold as the story inside—transform it with sparkles, gems, and creative flair!

• For: Teens in Grade 7-12.                                                                                                                                                             

• When: Wednesday, January 28 (Drop-In: 4:30-6:00 PM)

• Where: Bellevue Public Library Teen Space

• No registration required; supplies limited.