The Bellya

🔔 We are closing at 5:00 PM on Thursday, January 11 and will remain closed through Friday, January 12 due to the inclement weather forecast. 📲 Please call ahead to be sure we've reopened Saturday, January 13. Stay safe!

🦋 Here's the Young Adult calendar for September! ⛅ Sign up for teen activity kits, events, & more!

📲 Calendar handouts are available in library or online as a downloadable PDF here: bit.ly/bellyasept23

🍰 Join our fourth annual virtual baking event: the Teen "Nailed It!" contest! Compete at recreating a (semi-) difficult recipe from the comfort of your own kitchen!

(Pictured: your sea turtle cake entries from last summer's contest!) 🐢

Starting June 20, we will reveal the 2023 recipe! Contestants will receive a photo and basic recipe, which they may then bake and submit anytime up to the entry deadline (Sunday, July 16 by 11:59 PM). 📲 Register for the contest at: bit.ly/nailedit04

• For teens going into Grade 7-12 + 2023 teen high school graduates.

July 22-28: the community will vote and choose their favorite entries online! 🗳️ Check back here (and other library social media) for the voting link.

🏆 Contest Prizes:
Grand Prize ($50) • Two Runners-Up ($25)

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⛅️ Have fun and win prizes all summer long during our "Find Your Voice" Program for teens! Earn prize points and special badges when you read, do activity kits, attend events, join contests, volunteer, & more!

🏁 June 1-July 31: Join the "Find Your Voice" challenge anytime! Get started at bellevue.beanstack.org (Mobile app: Beanstack Tracker)

Grab the full Summer Library Program booklet during your next library visit! 📲 You can also view/download it here: bit.ly/bellyaslp23