New Lake Hills Library
Opening Celebration

Saturday, September 11, 10am
15590 Lake Hills Blvd.
Bellevue, WA
Question, call 425.369.3275

Celebrate the next chapter for your library as the new 10,000 square foot Lake Hills Library opens for the first time!
Bring your friends, family and neighbors to celebrate your new community library.
More information about the new Lake Hills Library.

Collegewise

Teens! Join Collegewise professionals for a free series on choosing the right college and getting through the application process. Learn more

Opera Preview: Lucia Di Lammermoor
by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

Presented by Norm Hollingshead.

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) amazingly composed 73 operas in 27 years.  A half dozen or so of this great output are still performed today.  Of these Lucia di Lammermoor  is by far Donizetti's "Greatest Hit"! Lucia  has everything a romantic "bel canto" opera needs:  a tragic story of young love torn apart by a family feud; gorgeous music, especially for the soprano and tenor including Lucia's incredible "Mad Scene" and the amazing "Sextette from Lucia;" most importantly, opportunity after opportunity for singing of such beauty it will break your heart. Lucia has been a favored vehicle for coloratura sopranos for 175 years. In this lecture Mr. Hollingshead will illustrate his commentary with recorded musical excerpts from his own collection of recordings, many quite rare.Read more

Meet the Author: Chris Roerden
Writing Workshop: How Your Writer’s Voice Will Get You Published

Saturday, September 18, 1-5pm
Bellevue Library, Meeting Room #1

Why are 90% of manuscripts rejected without being read? Why do most rejections say, "We're looking for a fresh, new voice"? What is voice, how does it differ from style and tone? And how do you get it?

In her 44 years in publishing, Chris Roerden has edited authors published by St. Martin’s, Berkley Prime Crime, Rodale, Viking and many others. She’s written 11 books, including Don’t Murder Your Mystery and Don’t Sabotage Your Submission.

Special Extra Workshop: Spicing up Your Subplot with Ann Charles: 4pm
Learn how to spice up your story with a healthy dash of sexy, romantic subplot from a local mystery writer, Golden Heart and Daphne du Maurier award winner.

Co-sponsored by the Seattle Chapter of Sisters in Crime.

Teen Writers Groups

Ages 12 to 18
Share your stories, poems and talk about writing with other teens. Read your work aloud or bring copies to get feedback from other writers.

Auburn Library
The second and fourth Tuesday, 3:30 – 5pm

Bothell Regional Library
The third Thursday of the each month, 3:30pm

Kingsgate Library
Teen Writing Group. Group meets every third Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm

Lake Forest Park Library
The third Tuesday of each month, 4-5pm
Held in Lake Forest Park Commons Meeting Room.

Maple Valley Library
Young Authors Club- Teens - ages 12-18 or 6th thru 12th grade. Teen writers meet at the library to share your work, get helpful writing tips and constructive criticism. Please call library for dates and times.

Sammamish Library
The third Tuesday of each month, 3:30-4:30pm
Sponsored by the Sammamish Friends of the Library.

Adult Groups

Valley View Writers Group
The first and third Thursdays of each month, 7pm
Valley View Library

SnoValley Writers Work Group
The second and fourth Sundays of each month, 3–5pm
North Bend Library
Contact snovalleywrites@gmail.com for assignment prior to coming to class. Adults only please.

Look To Your Library...…especially now!

When times get tough, look to your library for information, ideas and inspiration. If financial hardship has already hit you and your family, your community library can help you explore new career opportunities and learn how to reduce expenses. Learn More

Caspar Babypants Presents - More Please!
A Second Helping

Presented by Chris Ballew and his Band.

Ages 2 to 5 with adult.
Chris Ballew is better known as the lead singer of the Seattle based rock and roll band, The Presidents of the United States of America. The group includes three singers, electric piano, electric guitar and percussion. The show will feature simple songs families can sing together to reinforce many concepts related to Early Literacy. Space is limited, first come, first seated unless otherwise specified.