Library

2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. For 100 years, the nation has recognized the achievements and contributions of Black Americans, and their place in American history during the month of February.

We have curated a selection of books that celebrate and honor the experiences, struggles and achievements of Black people in history.

Explore and check them out!

WINTER READS

We’re excited to introduce our Winter Reads collection, featuring more than 30 fantastic new books for our middle and high school students! This curated selection highlights some of the best books of 2025, including a wide range of fiction of different genres, popular graphic novels, and engaging nonfiction books.

Take a look at our HS Winter Reads and MS Winter Reads collection then check out your favorite ones to read during your winter break.

This fabulous collection was purchased through our  PTSA’s 2025 library budget line, which plays a huge role in helping us fulfill our mission of fostering our students’ love of reading, supporting their learning and classroom projects, and building a more diverse, up-to-date library collection.

We also want to give a big thank-you shoutout to our PTSA for raising our library budget line from $1,000 to $4,000 this school year. Your support makes such a difference for our library and all our students!

Happy Reading!

Welcome to 2025-2026 school year!

We are so thrilled to welcome both our new and returning students to the 2025-2026 school year! The library is ready for you with a brand new Welcome Back! book collection; it's such a great way to kick off our new school year of reading and discovery.

Be sure to also check out our updated "Destiny Quick References" brochure. It's a helpful guide to refresh your search skills and make navigating our catalog easier than ever.

We look forward to supporting all your learning, research and reading needs throughout the year. Please don't hesitate to contact me at dangt@bsd405.org at any time when needed.

Here's to a fantastic school year ahead!

Michele Dang

Library specialist

 

 

Summer is here—and so are our Summer Reading Lists!

Whether you’re heading to the beach, camping with friends, or just enjoying a break from school, don’t forget to pack a good book! Our lists for middle and high school students are full of exciting, inspiring, and fun reads to keep your imagination going all summer long. From fantasy to nonfiction and everything in between, our summer list has something for every kind of reader.

Explore these lists and find your next favorite books.

Happy Summer Reading!

  THANK YOU BSF!

We are so proud to be the recipient of Bellevue Schools Foundation’s 2024-2025 Arts, Enrichment & Innovation grant.

This generous BSF $300 grant allowed us to purchase a new set of narrative nonfiction and memoir books for our 6th–12th grade students. This new collection will have a meaningful impact on our students’ learning journey. These books will spark thoughtful discussions, deepen empathy, and broaden our students’ understanding of diverse perspectives and real-life experiences.

Thank you BSF for helping us to bring these important stories into our classrooms and community!

Michele Dang

Library specialist

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Don't Miss Out: ISPTSA Spring Fundraiser and Social Event!

The library is excited to sponsor an auction item at our ISPTSA spring fundraiser: A timeless art piece of your beloved pet, commissioned by our talented 9th grader artist Kari Koleva.

Don't miss this chance to bid on one-of-a-kind artwork while supporting our PTSA and our library!

Meet our artist Kari Koleva

My name is Kari Koleva, and I am a sophomore at International. I’ve combined my love for animals and art to create sentimental pet portraits. Each custom piece is carefully painted to showcase the unique personality and spirit of your pet, turning your cherished companion into a timeless work of art. Whether as a gift or a personal keepsake, my portraits are a heartfelt way to celebrate the special bond between you and your pet.

The auction item is an 8”x10” painting with a frame. The winner will receive a personalized portrait of their pet or any animal of your choice. You will need to send me a clear photo with good lighting of the animal. The painting will be completed in 2-4 weeks, and you will receive progress photos during the creation of your painting.

Some of Kari's custom pet portraits

 

 

 

Please contact me  if you need any further information about this auction item.

Michele Dang

Library specialist

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