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A Day in the Life of a Box Turtle

With JB & Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center
2025-06-26 13:00:00 2025-06-26 14:00:00 America/Chicago A Day in the Life of a Box Turtle Registration required. Join an educator from the Ozark Highlands Nature Center to learn what a typical day may look like for a box turtle in the wild! For kids entering 1st - 6th grade. Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Thursday, June 26
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-26 13:00:00 2025-06-26 14:00:00 America/Chicago A Day in the Life of a Box Turtle Registration required. Join an educator from the Ozark Highlands Nature Center to learn what a typical day may look like for a box turtle in the wild! For kids entering 1st - 6th grade. Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Bentonville Public Library

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Registration required. Join an educator from the Ozark Highlands Nature Center to learn what a typical day may look like for a box turtle in the wild! For kids entering 1st - 6th grade.

Join an educator from the Ozark Highlands Nature Center to learn what a typical day may look like for a box turtle in the wild!

Registration required. Each child attending must register. Adults do not register. For kids entering 1st - 6th grade.

AGE GROUP: | School-Age |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Education |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
Hours

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
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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

Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, Aug 18, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Make & Mingle - Arts and Crafts for 50+
Mon, Aug 18, 9:30am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Registration is now closed
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Aug 19, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Aug 19, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Aug 19, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Aug 20, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, Aug 20, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Between Friends Book Club - Hosted by the Friends of the Library group
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Crochet for Beginners
Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
This event is full
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Aug 21, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Aug 21, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Aug 21, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Sewing for Beginners
Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
This event is full
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
August Discussion of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
D&D for Teens!
Thu, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, Aug 22, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Aug 23, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
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.
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, Aug 25, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society - Board of Directors Meeting
Mon, Aug 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Board of Directors Meeting
Records and Resources at the Arkansas State Archives - with Arkansas Heritage
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Records and Resources at the Arkansas State Archives' with Arkansas Heritage
The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group - In-Person Community Event
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.
This event is full
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Aug 26, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Aug 26, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Let's LEGO®!
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.
Welcoming Wildlife - Wildlife Habitats 101 - Water and Pebble Tray
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Education Workshop
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, Aug 27, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Toddler Storytime
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Creative Writing Club
Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!
A Physician's Plant-Based Journey: Food Became My Medicine - Food As Medicine Series
Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Lecture Event
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Aug 28, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, Aug 29, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Bookflix
Sat, Aug 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
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.
Library Closed for Labor Day
Mon, Sep 01, All day
Library Closed for Labor Day
Tiny Art Show Registration: Adults 18+ - "Fall Vibes"
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.
Tiny Art Show Registration: Teens 13+ - "Fall Vibes"
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.
Tiny Art Show Registration: Kids 6 - 12 - "Fall Vibes"
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.
Toddler Storytime
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
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Sep 02, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Preschool Storytime
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.
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
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.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Library Advisory Board - monthly meeting
Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
September Discussion of All We Have Left by Wendy Mills
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Sep 04, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, Sep 04, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
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.
D&D for Teens!
Thu, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
Homeschool Hub: Beginning Spanish
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
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, Sep 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
The Choreographer's Stage - With Natural State Performing Arts
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.
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting - Monthly meeting
Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Haney Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
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
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Sep 09, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
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.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Family Game Day
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.
First Edition Adult Book Club
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
September Discussion of White River Red by Becky Marietta
Toddler Storytime
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.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Teen Volunteer & Community Engagement Fair - Welcoming Week NWA
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.
Teen Book Club
Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
September Discussion of What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
This event is full
Baby Storytime
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
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Sep 11, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Preschool Storytime
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.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, Sep 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Sep 16, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
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.
Preschool Storytime
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.
ARTventures
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.
Teen Movie & Make
Tue, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Movie title coming soon.
Toddler Storytime
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.
Between Friends Book Club - Hosted by the Friends of the Library group
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Preschool Storytime
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.
Navigating the Golden Years: Brain Health - Drums Alive! - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Topic: Brain Health - Drums Alive!
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