KIDS CRUISIN’ KITCHEN | MONDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 29-AUGUST 2, 12:30-1 PM

(No meals June 19 or July 4.)

Sponsored by the Omaha Salvation Army, this program delivers hot, nutritious meals, free of charge, to children 18 years of age and younger. Meals are served on the library lawn. All food must be consumed at the library. Meals can be brought in during inclement weather.

Dreadful Things Club Thursday, June 6 • 3:45-4:45 PM For teens (12+) going into Grade 7-12 (Fall 2024) + 2024 high school graduates. Join our club for spooky activities, crafts, games, and more! Make eyeball sand art magnets, while watching a movie and making new friends!

• Thursday, June 6 - 3:45-4:45 PM (Meet-up: Large Meeting Room)

• Participants must be teens (12+) going into Grade 7-12 (Fall 2024). Teens who graduated high school in May 2024 can also participate in another year of YA programming. Unless noted otherwise, all library activities and programs are free.

View/download the full teen Adventure Begins At Your Library Summer Program booklet here: bit.ly/bellyaslp2024

Babysitting Certification Course (#01) Friday, June 7 • 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Become a safe and reliable sitter! The Nebraska Extension Services will provide babysitting certification to 15 students (age 11-18) per course. Learn the basics of child development, safety, nutrition, and more through their Building Better Babysitters program!

Student fee: $10
Register online to see more information about the course, as well as how and when we will accept payment.

Where: Bellevue Public Library

When:
• Friday, June 7 (10:00 AM-3:00 PM) • Sign up May 1-19 at: bit.ly/babysit01

Other Summer Certification Courses:
• Saturday, June 22 (10:00 AM-3:00 PM) • Sign up May 20-June 9 at: bit.ly/babysit02

• Friday, July 5 (10:00 AM-3:00 PM) • Sign up May 20-June 16 at: bit.ly/babysit03

This event series is part of the 2024 Young Adult "Adventure Begins At Your Library" Summer Program. Questions? Please contact Crystal Anderson at: crystal.anderson@bellevue.org

Spicy Strawberry Boba (Teen Kit) For teens (12+) going into Grade 7-12 (Fall 2024) + 2024 high school graduates. Mix up an invigorating strawberry herbal tea with strawberry syrup, tropical fruit boba, and a chili lime seasoning for a little extra kick! Enjoy these summer kits at home! All kits come with secret codes that teens can redeem for custom badges and prize points on Beanstack. Share photos of your completed kits to earn extra prize points! • Kit Pick-Up Starts: June 8 Registration opens June 1 at: https://bit.ly/spicystrawberry

• Participants must be teens (12+) going into Grade 7-12 (Fall 2024). Teens who graduated high school in May 2024 can also participate in another year of YA programming. Unless noted otherwise, all library activities and programs are free.

View/download the full teen Adventure Begins At Your Library Summer Program booklet here: bit.ly/bellyaslp2024

Suncatcher Air Plant (Teen Kit) For teens (12+) going into Grade 7-12 (Fall 2024) + 2024 high school graduates. Craft your new air plant friend a simple yet stunning home--that doubles as a suncatcher! Enjoy these summer kits at home! All kits come with secret codes that teens can redeem for custom badges and prize points on Beanstack. Share photos of your completed kits to earn extra prize points! • Kit Pick-Up Starts: June 8 Registration opens June 1 at: https://bit.ly/suncatcherairplant

• Participants must be teens (12+) going into Grade 7-12 (Fall 2024). Teens who graduated high school in May 2024 can also participate in another year of YA programming. Unless noted otherwise, all library activities and programs are free.

View/download the full teen Adventure Begins At Your Library Summer Program booklet here: https://bit.ly/bellyaslp2024

Tiny Art Show (Teen Contest Kit)

For teens (12+) going into Grade 7-12 (Fall 2024) + 2024 high school graduates.

The TEEN-y tiny art show returns! Sign up for a mini canvas kit, then use any 2D/3D supplies at home to create your entry. See your art on display in the library for a community showcase!

Grand Prize: $50 gift card

Runners-Up (2): $25 gift card

• Pick-Up Time Window: June 8-30

 Registration opens June 1 at: https://bit.ly/tinyartshow02

• Entry Submission: July 1-14 (You can also turn it in earlier at our front desk.)

• Participants must be teens (12+) going into Grade 7-12 (Fall 2024). Teens who graduated high school in May 2024 can also participate in another year of YA programming. Unless noted otherwise, all library activities and programs are free.

View/download the full teen Adventure Begins At Your Library Summer Program booklet here: https://bit.ly/bellyaslp2024

 

Designed with adults in mind, this kit has everything you need to create your own stunning string art masterpiece featuring a majestic mallard duck. 

Unleash your artistic flair as you carefully arrange and hammer nails into the wooden board, outlining the graceful contours of the mallard duck. With precision and patience, bring your vision to life with each tap of the hammer.

Next, select from an array of vibrant threads to weave and wind around the nails, infusing your artwork with rich color and texture that celebrates the beauty of the mallard duck.

Registration opens Sunday, June 9, 8:00 a.m. Pick up your kit between June 14 and June 20.

Register HERE.

PRE-K STEAM | MONDAY, JUNE 10, 10-11 AM | AGES 3-5 YEARS WITH HELPFUL ADULT | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Learning is an adventure! Each Pre-K STEAM program is designed to encourage curiosity and spark imagination. Join Brandi for an adventure in Map Making! Children will learn about maps through books and a hands-on activity. 24 spots are available each month. Kits will be available by request for families who are unable to attend in person.

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HONEYBEE BOOK CLUB | GRADES 3-6 | MONDAY, JUNE 10 (PAPILLION) OR MONDAY, JUNE 17 (BELLEVUE) | 4-4:30 PM (ONE BOOK CLUB, TWO LIBRARY OPTIONS TO ATTEND!)

Little Bluestem nominees are read together at the start of book club. Honeybee nominees should be read ahead of time so we can discuss them during book club.We will start our meeting by reading the Golden Sower Little Bluestem nominee, Abdul’s Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Tiffany Rose, followed by a discussion of the Honeybee nominee for the month, Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel by James Howe and Andrew Donkin, illustrated by Stephen Gilpin [read ahead of time]. Snacks provided. Reading level: grades 3+

Our Tai Chi class is free an suitable for all levels. It is a great way to relax and improve your wellbeing.