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Bentonville GeekCon
2023-05-06 10:00:00 2023-05-06 13:00:00 America/Chicago Bentonville GeekCon Celebrate all things geeky at GeekCon 2023! Bentonville Public Library -

Saturday, May 06
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-05-06 10:00:00 2023-05-06 13:00:00 America/Chicago Bentonville GeekCon Celebrate all things geeky at GeekCon 2023! Bentonville Public Library -

Celebrate all things geeky at GeekCon 2023!

The festivities are on May 6th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. This is a drop-in event with activities throughout.

Family-friendly costumes are welcome! We'd love to see you rock your favorite fandom.

 

Schedule of Events: 

10:00 AM: FREE Comic Book Giveaway (while supplies last)

10:00 AM: Super Science Program (Walmart Room)

10:00-10:45 AM: Cosplay Contestant Check In

11:00 AM-12:30 PM: Cosplay Voting

11:00 AM-1:00 PM: Lunch (while supplies last)

11:15 AM: Superhero Family Storytime with Ms. Sarah

12:00 PM: Caricature Workshop (Walmart Room)

11:00 AM & 12:00 PM: Trivia (Rotary Room)

1:00 PM: Door Prizes/Cosplay Contest Winner (Gazebo at Train Station Park)

PLUS more GeekCon fun:

Video Game Trailer
Superhero Training Camp
Geeky Mini Games
Kids' Geeky Crafts:
Station 1 - Lightsabers
Station 2 - Superhero Masks
Adult Geeky Craft
Cotton Candy Booths
Photo Booth
Dungeons & Dragons Demo
Amtgard LARP-Razorhills Park
Caricatures
Life-size Pac-Man
Rubik's Cube Open Play
Pokemon GO Center
Bubble Station
Costumed Characters

AGE GROUP: | Family/All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | BPL in the Community |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Dec 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 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

Friends of the Bentonville Library Meeting
Mon, Dec 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting
Rescheduled
Friends of the Bentonville Library Meeting
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Monday, December 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting
Music and Movement Storytime
Mon, Dec 02, 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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Mon, Dec 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Learn to use our 3D printers
This event is full
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Wed, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGaugh Room
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Room
December Discussion of The Bargaining by Carly Anne West
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Bentonville Community Center
Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Learn to use our 3D printers
This event is full
Bookflix
Sat, Dec 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Safe Driving - Presented by the Bentonville Police Department
Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Walmart Community Room
The Bentonville Police Department presents this workshop featuring important topics for new drivers.
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "The Library of Ever" by Zeno Alexander. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Room
December Discussion of The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 11, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
December Discussion of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, Dec 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Movie at BPL - Elf - We'll have popcorn!
Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us December 14 in the Walmart Foundation Community Room for a holiday movie and popcorn from Skylight!
Parade Viewing on Main Street Veranda - View Bentonville's Christmas Parade With Us!
Sat, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Street Veranda
BPL's porch and Main Street Veranda will be open to patrons for viewing the Bentonville Christmas Parade.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Cancelled
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
December Discussion of Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
Christmas Pajama Storytime
Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Put on your coziest winter jammies and join us for Christmas songs and stories! A craft and activities will follow. All ages welcome. Registration is not required.
ARTventures
Tue, Dec 17, 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.
Between Friends Book Club - Hosted by the Friends of the Library group
Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Creative Writing Club
Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
McGaugh Room
Join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!
TeensCREATE - Washi Tape Art
Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
7th - 12th graders, come create together!
Library Closed
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Library Closed for Christmas
Library Closed
Wed, Dec 25, All day
Library Closed for Christmas
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