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Join Newport Way Book Group, Monday, December 3rd at 7:30pm as they discuss, Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose. A chronicle of the two-and-a-half year journey of Lewis and Clark covers their incredible hardships and the contributions of Sacajawea.

Request a copy here.

The Money Maze: Finding Money for College & The Scholarship Market: How to Find and Apply for Private Scholarships

Wednesday, November 7, 6:30pm
Presented by Douglas Breithaupt, College Planning Network.

Join us in the meeting room for our final presentation in our Life After High School series. Come to one, or both, of these back-to-back workshops that will give the ins and outs of college finances. Get the benefit of College Planning Network's 22 years of experience, by learning about the tools to find and apply for need and merit-based college financial aid and scholarships.  The first workshop provides a complete review of how to identify and apply for all types of grants, scholarships, work study and student loans. The second covers how to apply for private scholarships and how to use the new web site, theWashboard.org. 
Sponsored by the Newport Way Library Association.

Register Online or call Newport Way library at 425-747-2390

Write to Win - Writing College Entrance Essays that Work

Wednesday, October 24, 7pm
Presented by Jonathan Brown, JourneyRoots.

Join us in the meeting room the the 3rd program in our 4 part Life After High School series.
How do you write successful college entrance essays? What techniques can you use to submit a college application that works? Learn practical strategies to put together a winning application. You will also find out what colleges are looking for when they evaluate essays and get ideas on how to generate a narrative that will get you noticed.

Register Online or call Newport Way library at 425-747-2390

College Admissions 101 - Wednesday, October 17, 7pm
Presented by Katie Konrad Moore, Collegewise.

Join us in the meeting room for the 2nd presentation in our 4 part Life After High School series. 

What are colleges really looking for? Are grades, test scores and activities all equally important?  What other factors are considered during the admissions process?
We'll answer these questions and take you behind the scenes of a college admissions office to show you how they evaluate and select students. Sponsored by the Newport Way Library Association.

Registration Required

Register Online or call Newport Way library at 425-747-2390 

Join Newport Way Book Group Monday, October 15th at 7:30pm as they discuss, Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. On the anniversary of the roundup of Jews by the French police in Paris, Julia is asked to write an article on this dark episode and embarks on an investigation that leads her to long-hidden family secrets and to the ordeal of Sarah.

Request a copy here.

Research shows that children who have regular experiences in nature are better able to develop physically, cognitively, emotionally and socially. Through engaging discussion and hands-on experiences, this workshop will explore the lasting effect nature has in facilitating a child's overall development. Abundant resources will be provided for creating outdoor spaces where nature is a joyful part of a child's daily play and learning. Please Join us!  Register online to attend this program.

Struggling with your eReader? There are some basic steps we can help you with that will get you downloading from our growing collection in no time. Bring your device with you to the library Thursday, September 20th between 7 and 8pm for Drop-in help. If you don't have a reader yet, we have several to try, including Kindle Fire, Nook Color, Android and iPad. It really can be fun!

If you are bringing in a Nook, and have a laptop you can connect it to, please bring that and your nook cable with you so we can get you downloading.

Newport Way Library is happy to host the City of Bellevue Library Board.  Newport Way annexed to the City of Bellevue in summer 2012.  Come welcome the Bellevue Library Board. 

When:  Tuesday, September 18th at 5pm in the Newport Way Library Meeting Room

Bring your eReader into the library on Tuesday between 7and 8pm, and we'll get you downloading from our ever-growing catalog of digital titles. No signup required! If you don't have an eReader yet, we will have several different types on hand for you to test drive. Our kit includes Kindle Fire, Nook Color, iPad and more.

If you are bringing in a Nook, and have a laptop you can connect it to, please bring that and your nook cable with you.

Have you seen our updated Digital Downloads page? It has been simplified to help you navigate more quickly to the catalog you want. Take a look!

Newport Way is offering Study Zone Thursdays 3-5 beginning September 13th. The Study Zone is a great place for students to study, do homework and get help with their questions. Volunteer tutors provide free homework help. Students can find help in all subject areas, including Math, Science and English questions.

 

The program is open to all students grades K-12. Study Zone sessions are designed for a group setting; each tutor works with 1-5 students in a group setting. Study Zone tutors are not able to provide intensive, private one-to-one tutoring.

How do students join Study Zone?
There is no need to sign up in advance, just drop in any time during Study Zone hour. Students are not required to register or provide personal information to participate in Study Zone.  Can't make it into the library?  Check out Study Zone Online!