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The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group

In-Person Community Event

2025-03-17 18:00:00 2025-03-17 19:00:00 America/Chicago The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman. Bentonville Public Library -

Monday, March 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-17 18:00:00 2025-03-17 19:00:00 America/Chicago The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman. Bentonville Public Library -

Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.

In collaboration with Bentonville Public Library (BPL) and sponsored by Friends of the Library, The Mayor’s Book Club includes a book club discussion centered around a selected book. The Winter book selection for 2025 is One Word That Will Change Your Life by Jon Gordon. 

Community Event – Book Discussion Group 

The community event will include an engaging book discussion centered on the selected book and is open to the public. Participants will register in advance to reserve a free book and participate in the in-person discussion at BPL. The book discussion conversation will be led by Mayor Stephanie Orman. All books are sponsored by the Friends of the Bentonville Library, available at the Bentonville Library for pickup and free to keep if you attend the event. If you are unable to attend, please return the book to BPL for others to enjoy. Books are available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to attend the discussion group, even if they have not read the book.

Book Summary:

One Word explains how to simplify your life and business by focusing on just ONE WORD for the entire year. The simplicity of choosing one word makes it a catalyst for life-change. Clutter and complexity lead to procrastination and paralysis, while simplicity and focus lead to success and clarity. By celebrated authors Dan Britton, Jimmy Page, and Jon Gordon, One Word That Will Change Your Life shows you how to cut through to the core of your intention for the next year. It offers an action plan and simple process to discover your word for the year. It also explains how your one word will impact the six dimensions of your life--mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial.

This beautifully illustrated full-color Second Edition includes even more stories demonstrating the impact of embracing the One Word call to action. It explores the legacy of taking a focused approach to your life and outlines six new dimensions to the Action Plan.

  • Includes additional material on developing the One Word for teams and families, specifically how a group of people can also have a One Word
  • Demonstrates how to establish a simple, disciplined, and focused approach to the next year of your life

Discover how to create simplicity in your world and develop a discipline for life through the power of One Word.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | Mayor's Book Club |

Bentonville Public Library

Phone: 479-271-3192

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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed

About the branch

Bentonville Public Library is a department of the City of Bentonville. Bentonville Public Library is located just 3 blocks south of the Downtown Square, at 405 S. Main Street in Bentonville, Arkansas. Facility amenities include adult collection, children's and teen spaces, private study rooms, event spaces, makerspace and digital lab, genealogy research center, sensory and wellness room, business centers, book club lounge, and café.

Upcoming events

Mon, Aug 18, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Mon, Aug 18, 9:30am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Registration is now closed

Tue, Aug 19, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.

Tue, Aug 19, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Cancelled
Tue, Aug 19, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Wed, Aug 20, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.

Wed, Aug 20, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!

Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
This event is full

Thu, Aug 21, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.

Thu, Aug 21, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Cancelled
Thu, Aug 21, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
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Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
This event is full

Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
August Discussion of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Thu, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!

Fri, Aug 22, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Sat, Aug 23, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Mon, Aug 25, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
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Mon, Aug 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Board of Directors Meeting

Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Records and Resources at the Arkansas State Archives' with Arkansas Heritage

Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.
This event is full

Tue, Aug 26, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Cancelled
Tue, Aug 26, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Tue, Aug 26, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
LEGO® enthusiasts, assemble! Join us for an hour of LEGO® free-play. What will you build? For kids in kindergarten - 6th grade. No registration required.

Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Education Workshop

Wed, Aug 27, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!

Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Lecture Event

Thu, Aug 28, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Cancelled
Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Fri, Aug 29, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Sat, Aug 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Sat, Aug 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Mon, Sep 01, All day
Library Closed for Labor Day

Tue, Sep 02, 9:00am - 11:55pm
Register for a free canvas, paint it at home, then bring it back to the library to be displayed throughout the month of October! For adults ages 18 and up.

Tue, Sep 02, 9:00am - 11:55pm
Register for a free canvas, paint it at home, then bring it back to the library to be displayed throughout the month of October! For teens ages 13 and up.

Tue, Sep 02, 9:00am - 11:55pm
Register for a free canvas, paint it at home, then bring it back to the library to be displayed throughout the month of October! For children ages 6-12.

Tue, Sep 02, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Cancelled
Tue, Sep 02, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Tue, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.

Wed, Sep 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
September Discussion of All We Have Left by Wendy Mills

Cancelled
Thu, Sep 04, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Thu, Sep 04, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Thu, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!

Fri, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Registration required. Join Spanish teacher Samantha Binnie for fun, interactive Spanish lessons each month! No prior Spanish knowledge needed. For students in Kindergarten and up.
Registration opens Friday, August 22 2025 at 1:00pm

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.

Sat, Sep 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Discover fresh, original dance works by talented regional choreographers selected for The Choreographer's Stage. All Ages welcome.

Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Haney Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting

Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "This Again?" by Adam Borba. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
This event is full

Cancelled
Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Tue, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Craft Room
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.

Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
September Discussion of White River Red by Becky Marietta

Wed, Sep 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Drop by and meet face to face with local leaders and nonprofit organizations, explore volunteer and internship opportunities, and find ways to make a difference in your community.

Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
September Discussion of What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
This event is full

Thu, Sep 11, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Cancelled
Thu, Sep 11, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.

Sat, Sep 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Cancelled
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Craft Room
Join us each month for a story and related art project! For kids in K - 6th grade.

Tue, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Movie title coming soon.

Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
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