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SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
2025-03-15 11:00:00 2025-03-15 12:00:00 America/Chicago SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Symphony of Northwest Arkansas proudly presents SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice! All ages welcome Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Saturday, March 15
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-15 11:00:00 2025-03-15 12:00:00 America/Chicago SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Symphony of Northwest Arkansas proudly presents SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice! All ages welcome Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Bentonville Public Library

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas proudly presents SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice! All ages welcome

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas proudly presents SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice! SoNA Music Librarian and bassoonist Richard Bobo has written an exciting new arrangement of the timeless piece by Paul Dukas to be performed by SoNA musicians accompanied by a book reading of the classic tale. Experience the joy of live music and storytelling with this family-friendly event!

Performers include:
Ginny Hudson, flute/piccolo
Andrew Baker, oboe
Nophachai Cholthitchanta, clarinet
Richard Bobo, bassoon/contrabassoon/arranger
Andrew Chu, violin
Pecos Singer, cello

All ages welcome

AGE GROUP: | Family/All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Performers |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
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Mon, Mar 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 23 Closed
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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

Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Mon, Mar 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers. Must take Makerspace 101 first
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Mar 25, All day
The library is taking a one-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of March 31st.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Mar 25, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Mar 25, 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
Tue, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines. Must take Makerspace 101 first.
Needle Felting for Teens
Tue, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, join us for a needle felting workshop presented by the Scott Family Amazeum!
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers. Must take Makerspace 101 first
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Mar 26, All day
The library is taking a one-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of March 31st.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Embroidery for Teens
Wed, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Teens, join us in the Makerspace for a fun Embroidery class, presented by B Magic Craft Hands
This event is full
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Mar 27, All day
The library is taking a one-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of March 31st.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Mar 27, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Mar 27, 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
Thu, Mar 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines. Must take Makerspace 101 first.
Self-Care Afternoon - for Teens
Thu, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Haney Conference Room,Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, join us for an afternoon of relaxation & journaling.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers. Must take Makerspace 101 first
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Thu, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Lawyer in the Library - sponsored by Legal Aid of Arkansas
Fri, Mar 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Get help with leases, estate planning, powers of attorney, landlord-tenant disputes, and other common issues.
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
BPL In the Community - Beaver Tales at Osage Park
Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - with a wetlands twist! This event takes place at Osage Park. All ages welcome.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Fri, Mar 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines. Must take Makerspace 101 first.
Intro to 3D Printing
Fri, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers. Must take Makerspace 101 first
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Mar 29, All day
The library is taking a one-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of March 31st.
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Cancelled
Bookflix
Sat, Mar 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, Mar 31, 9:15am - 10:00am
Walmart Foundation Community Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Apr 01, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Apr 01, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Power Barre - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Apr 01, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, Apr 02, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 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.
Library Advisory Board - monthly meeting
Wed, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
April Discussion of The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Apr 03, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Baby Storytime
Thu, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Apr 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 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.
D&D for Teens!
Thu, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
AP Study Session
Thu, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Haney Conference Room
Stop by and study for your upcoming AP exams!
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, Apr 04, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Bentonville Community Center
Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Rain Garden Design Workshop - with Illinois River Watershed Partnership
Sat, Apr 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Design your own Rain Garden, then stay for the Plant Exchange!Register
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, Apr 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Plant Exchange - In-Person Community Event
Sat, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street Veranda
Join us for an exchange of plants, cuttings and seeds.
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting - Monthly meeting
Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Haney Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting
Music and Movement Storytime
Mon, Apr 07, 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.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Apr 08, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 08, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Apr 08, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Power Barre - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Apr 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
April Discussion of The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, Apr 09, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 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
Wed, Apr 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.
Teen Book Club
Wed, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
April Discussion of When the Bones Sing by Ginny Myers Sain
This event is full
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Apr 10, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Baby Storytime
Thu, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Rescheduled
Technology Help Drop-in
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, May 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Help Drop-in
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Apr 10, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 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.
Life Skills Lab - for Teens
Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Haney Conference Room
Teens, join us for an event series focused on personal growth and building life skills.
AP Study Session
Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Stop by and study for your upcoming AP exams!
Air-Dry Clay Plant Markers - Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Join us for an evening of crafting your own clay plant markers.
Registration opens Thursday, March 27 2025 at 9:00am
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, Apr 11, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, Apr 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, Apr 14, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Homeschool Hub: Beginning Spanish
Mon, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "Ratty" by Suzanne Selfors. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
Teen Movie & Make - Wicked
Mon, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, stop by the library for a creative movie night!  Enjoy a free screening of Wicked plus a few themed art activities to enjoy while you watch.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Apr 15, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 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.
ARTventures
Tue, Apr 15, 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, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 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.
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Apr 17, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Baby Storytime
Thu, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Rescheduled
Technology Help Drop-in
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Help Drop-in
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Apr 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 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.
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
April Discussion of Horse by Geraldine Brooks
AP Study Session
Thu, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Stop by and study for your upcoming AP exams!
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, Apr 18, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Peel Mansion
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - with a historical twist! This event will take place at Peel Mansion and Botanical Gardens. All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, Apr 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, Apr 21, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Homeschool Hub: Art Lessons
Mon, Apr 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration required. Join art instructor Abigail Middelman-Jeppsen for book-inspired art lessons each month. For students in kindergarten and up.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 22, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Apr 22, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Power Barre - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Apr 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 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.
Let's LEGO®!
Tue, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
An hour of LEGO® free-play for kids in K - 6th grade.
Upcycled Jewelry - Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Craft: Upcycled Jewelry
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