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Makerspace 101

Required to use the Makerspace
2024-11-20 15:30:00 2024-11-20 16:30:00 America/Chicago Makerspace 101 Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature. Bentonville Public Library - Makerspace

Wednesday, November 20
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-20 15:30:00 2024-11-20 16:30:00 America/Chicago Makerspace 101 Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature. Bentonville Public Library - Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Makerspace 101 features an orientation with our new Makerspace, the equipment we have available, and policies surrounding public use of the Makerspace. All patrons must go through Makerspace 101 before they are permitted to use the space for their own purposes. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. (Makerspace 101 will also be offered regularly. Check our Events for more information.) 

You must have a Bentonville Public Library Card or Tech Card to use the Makerspace.  

Children under 10 must be accompanied by the adult who is the primary account holder for the child's library card.  

For questions, please reach out to our Makerspace through our Connect With Us form. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | School-Age | Adults |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

We're closed Monday November 11 due to Veteran's Day
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Veteran's Day)
Tue, Nov 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 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

Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Learn to use our 3D printers
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
This event is full
Cancelled
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
November Discussion of Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Nov 19, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
ARTventures
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Creative Writing Club - NaNoWriMo Edition
Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends in this fun teen gathering!
Baby Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
YA Insiders - An Event for Teen Readers!
Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
If you are a teen who loves reading Young Adult (YA) fiction, this event is for you!
Bookflix
Sat, Nov 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Learn to use our 3D printers
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society - Members and Public
Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
McGaugh Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting (ZOOM only)
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Nov 26, All day
The library is taking a 1 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of December 2.
Bird Habitat Show-and-Tell - With Wild Birds Unlimited
Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Learn all about nests, eggs, feathers, and forest preservation from Lauren Eno, staff education director at Wild Birds Unlimited. For children in preschool - 3rd grade. Registration is required.
Let's LEGO®!
Tue, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Build a LEGO® model based on the monthly challenge. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Nov 27, All day
The library is taking a 1 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of December 2.
Library Closes Early - BPL will close at 5 pm to start the Thanksgiving holiday.
Wed, Nov 27, All day
BPL will close at 5 pm to start the Thanksgiving holiday.
Library Closed
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Library Closed for Thanksgiving
Cancelled
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Nov 28, All day
The library is taking a 1 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of December 2.
Library Closed
Fri, Nov 29, All day
Library Closed for Thanksgiving
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Nov 30, All day
The library is taking a 1 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of December 2.
Friends of the Bentonville Library Meeting
Mon, Dec 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting
Rescheduled
Friends of the Bentonville Library Meeting
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Monday, December 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting
Music and Movement Storytime
Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Wed, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGaugh Room
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Room
December Discussion of The Bargaining by Carly Anne West
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
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.
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.
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.
Registration opens Monday, November 18 2024 at 9:00am
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Dec 17, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 6.
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.
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