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A Morning with Suzanne Woods Fisher and Shelley Shepard Gray

Community Event with Book Sale and Signing

2023-09-09 10:00:00 2023-09-09 11:30:00 America/Chicago A Morning with Suzanne Woods Fisher and Shelley Shepard Gray Join Suzanne Woods Fisher and Shelley Shepard Gray for an intimate Q&A and discussions of their newest books, The Secret to Happiness, Moving Forward and Her Only Wish. Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Saturday, September 09
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-09-09 10:00:00 2023-09-09 11:30:00 America/Chicago A Morning with Suzanne Woods Fisher and Shelley Shepard Gray Join Suzanne Woods Fisher and Shelley Shepard Gray for an intimate Q&A and discussions of their newest books, The Secret to Happiness, Moving Forward and Her Only Wish. Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Bentonville Public Library

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Join Suzanne Woods Fisher and Shelley Shepard Gray for an intimate Q&A and discussions of their newest books, The Secret to Happiness, Moving Forward and Her Only Wish.

Award-winning and bestselling authors, Suzanne Woods Fisher and Shelley Shepard Gray will visit BPL for an intimate Q&A session and book talk. Some of their many books will be available for purchase. After, Fisher and Gray will sit down for a book signing in the Walmart Room. A portion of book sale proceeds benefits BPL. This highly anticipated event is the kick-off event for the duo's multi-library book tour!

Book sales by Two Friends Books with a portion of the proceeds supporting Bentonville Public Library. Author event sponsored by Friends of the Bentonville Library.

Registration is not required.

 

 

About Suzanne Woods Fisher:

With over 1.5 million copies of her books sold worldwide, Suzanne Woods Fisher is the award winning, best-selling author of more than 30 books. Her titles included On a Summer Tide and On a Coastal Breeze, as well as the Nantucket Legacy, Amish Beginnings, The Bishop’s Family, The Deacon’s Family, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series, among other novels. She is also the author of several nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and Amish Proverbs. Suzanne and her husband live in a small town in California, where everyone knows everyone else, knows what they are doing and why. She has four grown children and enough grandchildren to keep her young. Visit Suzanne at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com.

About Shelley Shepard Gray:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray has published over a hundred books. She currently writes Amish and Inspirational romances for Revell, Hallmark, Kensington, and Harlequin. She also writes contemporary women’s fiction for Berkley romance and Blackstone Publishing. With over a million books in print, and translated into more than a dozen languages, her novels have been Holt Medallion winners and Inspirational Readers Choice and Carol finalists.

Shelley has been featured in the Philadelphia Enquirer, Washington Post, Time Magazine, Woman’s World Magazine, and USA Today.

She currently lives in northern Ohio, walks her dogs, bakes too much, and writes full time.  Visit Shelley at www.shelleyshepardgray.com.

Bentonville Public Library

Phone: 479-271-3192

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Mon, Dec 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas Eve/Christmas Day)
Thu, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Eve/Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 28 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

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Mon, Dec 22, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Mon, Dec 22, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yogalates, a Pilates-Yoga hybridRegister

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Put on your coziest winter jammies and join us for Christmas songs and stories! All ages welcome. Registration is not required.

Cancelled
Mon, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Mon, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Tue, Dec 23, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

Tue, Dec 23, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Tue, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Wed, Dec 24, All day
Library Closed for Christmas Eve/Day

Thu, Dec 25, All day
Library Closed for Christmas Eve/Day

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Fri, Dec 26, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Fri, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Sat, Dec 27, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

Sat, Dec 27, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Sat, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Mon, Dec 29, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Mon, Dec 29, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yogalates, a Pilates-Yoga hybridRegister

Mon, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Tue, Dec 30, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

Tue, Dec 30, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

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

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Wed, Dec 31, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

Wed, Dec 31, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, Dec 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Thu, Jan 01, All day
Library Closed for New Year's Day

Fri, Jan 02, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Fri, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Sat, Jan 03, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

Sat, Jan 03, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Sat, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Mon, Jan 05, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Mon, Jan 05, 9:30am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop
Registration opens Monday, December 29 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Haney Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting

Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Mon, Jan 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Tue, Jan 06, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

Tue, Jan 06, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Wed, Jan 07, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

Wed, Jan 07, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room,Walmart Foundation Community Room
DBI Community Chess Club Winter 2025-26

Wed, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Advisory Board Monthly Meeting

Wed, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Wed, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
January discussion of "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

Thu, Jan 08, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

Thu, Jan 08, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Thu, Jan 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
Haney Conference Room
Local attorneys Todd Whatley, CELA, and Lauren Adcock of Generations Legal Group invite you to join them for a cup of coffee and an open conversation about aging, planning, and caring for loved ones.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Fri, Jan 09, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Fri, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Fri, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Sat, Jan 10, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

Sat, Jan 10, 9:00am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
This quick, no-cost tool helps identify possible signs of dyslexia. For grades kindergarten and up. Registration is required.Register

Sat, Jan 10, 9:00am - 11:00am
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

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

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

Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!

Mon, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Craft Room,Storytime Room
Little ones are invited to explore our sensory bins filled with a variety of fun materials. For ages 2 - 5.

Mon, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Haney Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

Mon, Jan 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "Old School" by Gordon Korman. For children in 4th - 6th grade.

Tue, Jan 13, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Come join us for Pokemon games, activities, and fun! For kids ages 5-14. Beginners welcome!

Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
January Discussion of Network Effect by Martha Wells

Wed, Jan 14, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
January discussion of Powerless by Lauren Roberts

Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, 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.

Thu, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
January Discussion of Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Thu, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Thu, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!

Thu, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Creative writers, this is your space! Come hang out with us for a 5 session course that explores a different fun aspect of creative writing each month. For students in grades 4-6.
Registration opens Thursday, December 25 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Sat, Jan 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
The Bentonville Police Department presents this workshop featuring important topics for new drivers.

Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Mon, Jan 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Jan 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

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

Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Craft Room
Come explore the lives and works of famous artists. After learning about each artist, we'll engage in fun, hands-on activities inspired by their unique styles and techniques. For grades K - 6.

Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, stop by the library for a free screen of The Princess Bride.