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Chess Club
2022-12-06 16:30:00 2022-12-06 17:30:00 America/Chicago Chess Club Open play chess for all skill levels. Grades 1 - 6 welcome. Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Community Room

Tuesday, December 06
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-06 16:30:00 2022-12-06 17:30:00 America/Chicago Chess Club Open play chess for all skill levels. Grades 1 - 6 welcome. Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Community Room

Bentonville Public Library

Walmart Community Room

Open play chess for all skill levels. Grades 1 - 6 welcome.

Make a smart move by joining us for an afternoon of open play chess. Don't know how to play? No problem - our volunteers will teach you! All skill levels are welcome, from true beginners to those who want to further develop their game. All materials are provided. 

For kids in 1st - 6th grade. No registration required.

AGE GROUP: | School-Age |

EVENT TYPE: | 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, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 Closed
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About the branch

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

Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 06, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Wed, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Teen Book Club
Wed, Dec 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
December Discussion of Take Me Home Tonight by Morgan Matson.
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
December Discussion of Everything You Want Me to Be by Mindy Mejia
Canceled
Bookflix at Six
Wed, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title, followed by a related activity! For all ages.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 07, 9:30am - 9:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
D&D for Teens!
Thu, Dec 07, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Zone,Haney Family Conference Room
Rising 7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 09, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Homeschool Hub
Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Community Room,Teen Zone
Come sharpen your library skills, learn about the latest books hitting our shelves, make new friends, and have fun! In November's meeting, the Bentonville Postmaster will visit!
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about Greenglass House by Kate Milford For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 12, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Math Mentors - For Teens!
Tue, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Zone
7th - 12th graders - stop by the Teen Zone for math homework help.
Origami Afternoon
Tue, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Practice the art of origami with our volunteer instructors. All skill levels welcome! For kids in 1st - 6th grade.
First Edition Adult Book Club
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
December Discussion of Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 13, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Canceled
Bookflix at Six
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title, followed by a related activity! For all ages.
TeensCREATE: Taylor's Version
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Zone
7th - 12th grade Swifties, join us for this fun event!
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 14, 9:30am - 9:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Pokémon Club
Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Walmart Community Room
A space where Pokémon enthusiasts can hang out and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Please bring your own cards. For kids in 3rd grade and up. No registration required.
Canceled
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Family Storytime - with Bentonville Schools!
Sat, Dec 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - featuring special guest readers from Bentonville Schools! All ages welcome.
Ni Hao, Friends! - Chinese Fun with Bentonville High School
Sat, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
An afternoon of Chinese cultural activities for kids! All ages welcome. No registration required.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Teen Movie Night - Holiday Edition
Mon, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Join us for a festive holiday movie night!
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
December Discussion of The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
Canceled
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Dec 19, All day
The library is taking a three week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.
Canceled
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Christms Pajama Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Walmart Community Room
Put on your coziest winter jammies and join us for Christmas songs and stories! A craft will follow. All ages welcome. Registration is not required. 
ARTventures
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Join Ms. Christina each month for a story and related art project! This month, we're reading Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett and making gingerbread ornaments! For kids in K - 6th grade.
Canceled
Book Buddies: A First Bookclub
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Listen to a great book and share your opinions on the text, illustrations, and main ideas. Check back for book selection. For kids in K - 3rd grade.
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Dec 20, All day
The library is taking a three week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.
Canceled
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Between Friends - Hosted by the Friends of the Library group
Wed, Dec 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
Grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends in this monthly teen gathering!
Canceled
Bookflix at Six
Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title, followed by a related activity! For all ages.
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Dec 21, All day
The library is taking a three week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.
Canceled
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 21, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 21, 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 Storytime Break
Sat, Dec 23, All day
The library is taking a three week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.
Canceled
Family Storytime
Sat, Dec 23, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Library Closed
Mon, Dec 25, All day
Library Closed for Christmas
Library Closed
Tue, Dec 26, All day
Library Closed for Christmas
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Dec 26, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.
Canceled
Let's LEGO®!
Tue, Dec 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Build a LEGO® model based on the monthly challenge. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Dec 27, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Dec 28, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Dec 30, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.
Library Closed
Mon, Jan 01, All day
Library Closed for New Year's Day
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Jan 02, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Jan 03, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Wed, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walmart Community Room,Haney Family Conference Room
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Jan 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
January Discussion of Divided We Fall by Trent Reedy
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Jan 04, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.
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