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Black History Month Celebration
2023-02-18 11:00:00 2023-02-18 13:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Celebration Join BPL, Mayor Stephanie Orman, the NWA Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Magician Tommy Terrific in celebrating the history and achievements of Black Americans. Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Community Room, Children's Area

Saturday, February 18
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-18 11:00:00 2023-02-18 13:00:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Celebration Join BPL, Mayor Stephanie Orman, the NWA Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Magician Tommy Terrific in celebrating the history and achievements of Black Americans. Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Community Room, Children's Area

Bentonville Public Library

Walmart Community Room, Children's Area

Join BPL, Mayor Stephanie Orman, the NWA Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Magician Tommy Terrific in celebrating the history and achievements of Black Americans.

Join Bentonville Public Library for a Black History Month celebration! At 11am, Mayor Stephanie Orman will share a Proclamation celebrating Black History Month. Next, enjoy storytime and a craft in the Children’s Library presented in partnership with the Northwest Arkansas Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 

At 12:00, magician Tommy Terrific will present a magic show in the Walmart Community Room based on the African-American scientist and inventor, George Washington Carver. The show will feature magic tricks related to his promotion of peanuts, sweet potatoes and much, much more. This show does not contain any actual peanut products, and it is great educational entertainment for children of all ages.  

Due to limited capacity in the Library’s Walmart Community Room, free tickets are required for each person attending Tommy Terrific's magic show. Tickets can be picked up at the BPL Children’s Desk beginning at 9AM the day of the event on a first-come, first-serve basis.  All attendees must be present to pick up tickets.

AGE GROUP: | Family/All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytimes | Performers | Arts and Crafts |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 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, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
McGaugh Room
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 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.
Life Skills Lab - for Teens
Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Teens, join us for an event series focused on personal growth and building life skills.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Bookflix
Sat, Jan 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Craft Room
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, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Breaking into STEM - The Power of Computer Science in Modern Engineering
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Teens in 7th - 12th grade, join us for this engaging presentation to learn and explore future STEM careers.
Lunar New Year Celebration - With Bentonville High School's Chinese Club
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a morning of Chinese cultural activities! All ages welcome. No registration required.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 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.
Let's LEGO®!
Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Build a LEGO® model based on the monthly challenge. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 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.
Scholarship Search - Presented by the U of A College Access Initiative
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Community Room
College-bound students (and parents!), learn more about the process of finding and applying for scholarships.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Black History Month Storytime
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Black History Month Storytime in partnership with the Northwest Arkansas Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting - Monthly meeting
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rotary Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting
Music and Movement Storytime
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
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.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 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.
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime - With Beaver Water District
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join BPL staff and Beaver Water District's Asst. Education Director for stories, rhymes, and interactive music and movement activities all about water! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Library Advisory Board - monthly meeting
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
February Discussion of My Name is Not Easy by Debby Dahl Edwardson
Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Feb 06, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Bentonville Community Center
Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, Feb 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Homeschool Hub: Beginning Spanish
Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Join Spanish teacher Samantha Binnie for fun, interactive Spanish lessons the 2nd Monday of each month! No prior Spanish knowledge is required. For students in Kindergarten and up.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 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.
Family Game Day
Tue, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
February Discussion of The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime - With Madeline Bohlman, Miss Arkansas USA
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join Miss Arkansas USA and BPL staff for stories, rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
February Discussion of Begin Again by Emma Lord
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 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.
YA Insiders - An Event for Teen Readers!
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Community Room
If you are a teen who loves reading Young Adult (YA) fiction, this event is for you!
Free Legal Aid Clinic - Free Legal Aid Clinic
Fri, Feb 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Free Legal Aid Clinic: Estate Planning
See all events