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October Closure for Expansion

BPL to Close for Four Weeks from Sept 29 - Oct 27

2024-10-12 00:00:00 2024-10-12 23:59:00 America/Chicago October Closure for Expansion Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces. Bentonville Public Library -

Saturday, October 12
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-10-12 00:00:00 2024-10-12 23:59:00 America/Chicago October Closure for Expansion Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces. Bentonville Public Library -

Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Services will be limited as follows:
• All holds and locker services will be suspended until November 4. Last Call for holds and locker services is Tuesday, Sep 24 at 12:00 pm.
• Last call for interlibrary library loan requests is September 3. (We will continue to process interlibrary loans going to other libraries.)
Book returns at BPL Downtown drive-through and BPL Community will be open. Patrons are encouraged to return items throughout the closure. (IMPORTANT: You may NOT use the book drops to return Library of Things kits and items, Library for Life kits, or board games.)
Due dates scheduled within the four-week closure will be rescheduled for after October 27.
Overdue fees will not accrue during the closure.
• Read It Again Bookstore will resume book donations after the closure.
Phones will be down. Library staff will not be accessible through phone during this time.
Email correspondence will be limited and delayed.
• All BPL programs are canceled during this time except for our Storytime In the Community Events on select Fridays.
• All BPL Community Center operations will be available except for locker holds. This includes access to the BPL CC collection, self-checkout, and book return.
• All online services will be available except as noted above.

The expansion and reorganized collection will be available to patrons on Monday, October 27 during normal business hours. A series of ribbon cuttings and dedication ceremonies will be held throughout the day on October 30.

AGE GROUP: | Family/All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

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Bentonville Public Library

Phone: 479-271-3192

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed

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

Sat, Dec 21, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.

Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room
Come enjoy a performance by self-taught ventriloquist and 2024 Bentonville's Got Talent winner Heyden Garrett!

Tue, Dec 24, All day
Library Closed for Christmas

Wed, Dec 25, All day
Library Closed for Christmas

Thu, Dec 26, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.

Sat, Dec 28, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.

Tue, Dec 31, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.

Thu, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!

Sat, Jan 04, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.

Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.

Cancelled
Sat, Jan 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Mon, Jan 06, 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.

Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
For someone who has never used a sewing machine

Tue, Jan 07, 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 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.

Wed, Jan 08, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
January Discussion of The Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Room
January Discussion of Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley

Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Jan 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.

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

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

Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Haney Conference Room,Walmart Community Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan. For children in 4th-6th grade.

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

Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
For someone who has never used a sewing machine

Tue, 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.

Tue, Jan 14, 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.

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.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!

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.

Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

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.

Sat, Jan 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.