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Cover to Cover Book Club

For Kids
2024-11-18 17:00:00 2024-11-18 18:00:00 America/Chicago Cover to Cover Book Club Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte. For children entering 4th - 6th grade. Bentonville Public Library - Children's Area

Monday, November 18
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-18 17:00:00 2024-11-18 18:00:00 America/Chicago Cover to Cover Book Club Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte. For children entering 4th - 6th grade. Bentonville Public Library - Children's Area

Bentonville Public Library

Children's Area

Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.

The first 15 participants to register will receive a free copy of the book, generously purchased by the Friends of the Library. You must attend the book club meeting in order to keep the book.

Additional copies are available for checkout at BPL and on the Libby app.

Book Summary: 

Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than to fit in at her new school is to celebrate her grandmother, A-ma's, seventieth birthday together. 

Since she can't go to A-ma, Cici cooks up a plan to bring A-ma to her by winning the grand prize in kids' cooking contest to pay for A-ma's plane ticket! There's just one problem: Cici only knows how to cook Taiwanese food. And after her pickled cucumber debacle at lunch, she's determined to channel her inner Julia Child. 

Can Cici find a winning recipe to reunite with A-ma, a way to fit in with her new friends, and somehow find herself too? 

"A beautiful story about food, family, and finding your place in the world."- Gene Luen Yang, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops

An ALA top 10 Graphic Novel of 2021, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, AAPI Heritage Month List

Questions? Email Sarah Hanst, Children's Library Specialist - shanst@bentonvillear.com
 

AGE GROUP: | School-Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

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Phone: 479-271-3192
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Mon, Dec 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Dec 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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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

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.
This event is full
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Mon, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Dec 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Mon, Dec 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
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.
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Dec 18, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.
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!
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Creative Writing Club
Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
McGaugh Room
Join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Dec 19, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.
TeensCREATE - Washi Tape Art
Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
7th - 12th graders, come create together!
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Dec 21, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.
Ventriloquist Heyden Garrett
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!
Library Closed
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Library Closed for Christmas
Library Closed
Wed, Dec 25, All day
Library Closed for Christmas
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Dec 26, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Dec 28, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Dec 31, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Jan 04, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
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
Bookflix
Sat, Jan 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
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