Opened: July 1, 1993
Overview
- Largest KCLS library
- Designed by Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership
- 80,000 square feet
Special Collections & Equipment
Eastside Genealogical Library
The Eastside Genealogical Society (EGS), opens a new window Library, a gift of the EGS, contains:
- Indexes
- Regional genealogies and histories
- Marriage and cemetery records
- Passenger and immigrant lists
- Periodicals
Get genealogy help from EGS members in online. For more information see our upcoming events.
Government Documents
The Bellevue Library is a member of the Federal Depository Library Program. It has local and state documents in print, microform, and electronic formats. It has access to federal documents online.
History
- 1925: The Bellevue Women's Club establishes the first Bellevue Library
- 1944: The King County Library System becomes responsible for the library's collections and operations.
- 1953: City of Bellevue incorporated. City contracts with KCLS for books and staff at the library.
- 1966: Passage of the Library Services & Construction Act Bond Issue funds a new building
- 1967: Dedication of a new Bellevue library
- 1988: Approval of library funding bond & KCLS annexation
- 1993: Opening of the current Bellevue Library
- 1994: Wins Associated General Contractors of Washington's Award for Excellence in Construction
- 1995: Wins ALA/AIA National Award of Excellence for Library Architecture
Bellevue Friends of the Library
- Dues: Individual, Senior $10, Individual, $20, Family $30, Individual Lifetime $150, and Business $150
- Book Sales: Corner Bookshop; Ongoing and special sales
- Meetings: Monthly Board and shop committee meetings; Annual membership meeting, held in June
- Website: Bellevue Friends of the Library, opens a new window
- Connect with the Bellevue Friends on Facebook, opens a new window
Corner Bookshop
Corner Bookshop
Bellevue Library, first floor
(425) 450-2446
Open Hours
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 12pm-3pm
About
- Operated by the Bellevue Friends of the Library
- Proceeds fund library programs and services
Donations
- We are now accepting book, puzzle, DVD, CD, and other media donations during shop hours.
- Website: Corner Book Shop
Volunteers over the age of 18 are needed for sales, sorting, and pricing.
