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Camp NaNoWriMo

For Teens!
2024-07-17 13:00:00 2024-07-17 14:00:00 America/Chicago Camp NaNoWriMo Rising 7th - 12th grade students, join us for a month-long creative writing adventure! Bentonville Public Library - Tate Teen Zone

Wednesday, July 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-17 13:00:00 2024-07-17 14:00:00 America/Chicago Camp NaNoWriMo Rising 7th - 12th grade students, join us for a month-long creative writing adventure! Bentonville Public Library - Tate Teen Zone

Rising 7th - 12th grade students, join us for a month-long creative writing adventure!

Aspiring authors in grades 7th - 12th are invited to join Camp NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)!  We will on Wednesdays at 1pm throughout the month of July. 

This workshop is designed to help you set writing goals, brainstorm your story, beat writer's block, and take the first steps towards writing your own novel.  During each session, we will share writing ideas, participate in creative writing activities, and more!

Learn more about NaNoWriMo here: https://ywp.nanowrimo.org/ 

If you have questions, reach out to Teen Services Librarian Anna Sharon at asharon@bentonvillear.com

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
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We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Oct 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 Closed
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Bentonville Public Library is located just 3 blocks south of the Downtown Square, at 405 S. Main Street in Bentonville, Arkansas. Facility amenities include an engaging adult collection with private study rooms, vibrant children's and teen spaces, community meeting rooms, genealogy research center and café. 

Upcoming events

Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Oct 30, All day
Regular storytimes will resume the week of November 4th.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use Makerspace
Wed, Oct 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
This presentation will feature an orientation with our new Makerspace, the equipment we have available, and policies surrounding public use of the Makerspace.
Registration is now closed
Ribbon Cutting & Welcome Celebration - Please join us for our Ribbon Cutting & Welcome Celebration
Wed, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Please join us for Bentonville Public Library’s Ribbon Cutting & Welcome Celebration on October 30 at 5 pm.
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Regular storytimes will resume the week of November 4th.
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Bentonville Community Center
Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Nov 02, All day
Regular storytimes will resume the week of November 4th.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Friends of the Bentonville Library Meeting
Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
McGaugh Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting
Music and Movement Storytime
Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Shake your sillies out in this high-energy program featuring playful movement, rhythm instruments, singable books, and more. Best for ages 18 months - 6 years.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 05, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 06, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Wed, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGaugh Room
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Creative Writing Club - NaNoWriMo Edition
Wed, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends in this fun teen gathering!
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Room
November Discussion of The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Baby Storytime
Thu, Nov 07, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
D&D for Teens!
Thu, Nov 07, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tate Teen Zone,Teen Lounge
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
Bentonville City Council/Planning Commission meeting - Bentonville City Council/Planning Commission meeting
Fri, Nov 08, 12:45pm - 3:15pm
Walmart Community Room
Bentonville City Council/Planning Commission meeting: agenda TBA
Cancelled
Art Reception
Fri, Nov 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
This art reception features five pieces on loan from OZ Art NWA.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, Nov 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Library Closed
Mon, Nov 11, All day
Library Closed for Veteran's Day
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 12, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Family Game Day
Tue, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Drop by the library for an afternoon of board game fun. We'll have a variety of games to choose from. Pick an old favorite or discover a one! For kids in K-6th grade. No registration required.
First Edition Adult Book Club
Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Room
November Discussion of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 13, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Teen Book Club
Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
November Discussion of Gallent by V.E. Schwab
This event is full
Baby Storytime
Thu, Nov 14, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
ACT Overview - Presented by the U of A College Access Initiative
Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Students, take the first step towards conquering the ACT!
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Peel Mansion
Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! This event will take place at Peel Mansion and Botanical Gardens. All ages welcome.
Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic Show
Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic Show is a unique blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and sensational magic, all combined with an educational approach that is all about having fun with books. All ages welcome.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
This event is full
Cancelled
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
November Discussion of Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 19, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
ARTventures
Tue, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Join us each month for a story and related art project! Check back for project information. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Between Friends Book Club - Hosted by the Friends of the Library group
Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Creative Writing Club - NaNoWriMo Edition
Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends in this fun teen gathering!
Baby Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
YA Insiders - An Event for Teen Readers!
Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
If you are a teen who loves reading Young Adult (YA) fiction, this event is for you!
Bookflix
Sat, Nov 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society - Members and Public
Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
McGaugh Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Nov 26, All day
The library is taking a 1 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of December 2.
Bird Habitat Show-and-Tell - With Wild Birds Unlimited
Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Learn all about nests, eggs, feathers, and forest preservation from Lauren Eno, staff education director at Wild Birds Unlimited. For children in preschool - 3rd grade. Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 12 2024 at 9:00am
Let's LEGO®!
Tue, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Build a LEGO® model based on the monthly challenge. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Nov 27, All day
The library is taking a 1 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of December 2.
Library Closes Early - BPL will close at 5 pm to start the Thanksgiving holiday.
Wed, Nov 27, All day
BPL will close at 5 pm to start the Thanksgiving holiday.
Library Closed
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Library Closed for Thanksgiving
Cancelled
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Nov 28, All day
The library is taking a 1 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of December 2.
Library Closed
Fri, Nov 29, All day
Library Closed for Thanksgiving
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