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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 A free ticket is required for each person attending. Symphony of Northwest Arkansas proudly presents SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice! 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 A free ticket is required for each person attending. Symphony of Northwest Arkansas proudly presents SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice! Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Bentonville Public Library

Walmart Foundation Community Room

A free ticket is required for each person attending. Symphony of Northwest Arkansas proudly presents SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice!

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

Due to limited capacity in the Walmart Foundation Community Room, a free ticket is required for each person attending. 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. A maximum of 10 tickets will be distributed to each adult.

All ages welcome

AGE GROUP: | Family/All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Performers |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Feb 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 16 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

Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Cancelled
Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Registration is now closed
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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
YA Insiders - An Event for Teen Readers!
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Foundation 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
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Free Legal Aid Clinic: Estate Planning
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Fri, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic Show - Black Cowboys of the Wild West
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
A free ticket is required for each person attending. Join magician Tommy Terrific for a magic show based on famous black cowboys of the Wild West! All ages welcome.
Library Closed for President's Day
Mon, Feb 17, All day
Library Closed for President's Day
Cancelled
Homeschool Hub: Art Lessons
Mon, Feb 17, 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.
Cancelled
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Mon, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
ARTventures
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
First Edition Adult Book Club
Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
February Discussion of The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 19, 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, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Between Friends Book Club - Hosted by the Friends of the Library group
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Feb 19, 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Wed, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Teen Book Club
Wed, Feb 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
February Discussion of Begin Again by Emma Lord
This event is full
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Feb 20, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 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 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.
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Thu, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
February Discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Life Skills Lab - for Teens
Thu, Feb 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, join us for an event series focused on personal growth and building life skills.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Fri, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
Safe Driving - Presented by the Bentonville Police Department
Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Bentonville Police Department presents this workshop featuring important topics for new drivers.
Bookflix
Sat, Feb 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group - In-Person Community Event
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Let's LEGO®!
Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Build a LEGO® model based on the monthly challenge. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Wed, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Creative Writing Club
Wed, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Feb 27, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 27, 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 27, 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Fri, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, Mar 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Meet Norbert the Giraffe!
Sat, Mar 01, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Come meet Norbert, the tricycle-riding, robotic giraffe, and listen to his story Norbert Goes on Safari by Jason Quail.
Cancelled
Bookflix
Sat, Mar 01, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Cancelled
Tiny Art Show Registration
Mon, Mar 03, All day
Children ages 6-12 are invited to be part of our Tiny Art Show! Register for a free canvas, paint it at home, then bring it back to the library to be displayed throughout the month of April.
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting - Monthly meeting
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rotary Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting
Music and Movement Storytime
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 04, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
March Discussion of Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Mar 06, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 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, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
West Writers/YAWP Literary Magazine - students from Bentonville West High School
Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come hear these incredible pieces by passionate and talented high schoolers. 
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Bentonville Community Center
Fri, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
French Fun Day
Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Join BHS French Honors students for an afternoon of fun en français! All ages welcome. No registration required.
Cancelled
Bookflix
Sat, Mar 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Homeschool Hub: Beginning Spanish
Mon, Mar 10, 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.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Mar 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, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun's Tomb" by Candace Fleming. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
March Discussion of My Beloved Monster by Caleb Carr
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 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
Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Join us to discuss The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 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.
SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
A free ticket is required for each person attending. Symphony of Northwest Arkansas proudly presents SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice!
Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation Presents: NWA Chai Time - An Afternoon of Indian Board Games
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Join the Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation for an afternoon of Indian board games. Children of all ages welcome. No registration required.
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