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Makerspace 101

Required to use the Makerspace
2024-11-26 11:00:00 2024-11-26 12:00:00 America/Chicago Makerspace 101 Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature. Bentonville Public Library - Makerspace

Tuesday, November 26
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-26 11:00:00 2024-11-26 12:00:00 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

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

Mon, Jan 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 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

Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Let's LEGO®!
Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Build a LEGO® model based on the monthly challenge. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Wed, Jan 29, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 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, Jan 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Thu, Jan 30, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Scholarship Search - Presented by the U of A College Access Initiative
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Community Room
College-bound students (and parents!), learn more about the process of finding and applying for scholarships.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Fri, Jan 31, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Sat, Feb 01, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Black History Month Storytime
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
Black History Month Storytime in partnership with the Northwest Arkansas Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Mon, Feb 03, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting - Monthly meeting
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rotary Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting
Music and Movement Storytime
Mon, Feb 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.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Tue, Feb 04, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 04, 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 04, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
KUAF Community Coffee Tour - KUAF Listener Gathering
Tue, Feb 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Coffee Tour Returns to Bentonville Public Library with Café 211
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Wed, Feb 05, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 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 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime - With Beaver Water District
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join BPL staff and Beaver Water District's Asst. Education Director for stories, rhymes, and interactive music and movement activities all about water! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Library Advisory Board - monthly meeting
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting
Intro to 3D Printing
Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
February Discussion of My Name is Not Easy by Debby Dahl Edwardson
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Thu, Feb 06, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Feb 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, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Fri, Feb 07, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Bentonville Community Center
Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Sat, Feb 08, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, Feb 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Mon, Feb 10, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Homeschool Hub: Beginning Spanish
Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart 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, Feb 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, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
This event is full
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Tue, Feb 11, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 11, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Feb 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, Feb 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, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
February Discussion of The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Wed, Feb 12, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Feb 12, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime - With Madeline Bohlman, Miss Arkansas USA
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Join Miss Arkansas USA and BPL staff for stories, rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Teen Book Club
Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
February Discussion of Begin Again by Emma Lord
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Thu, Feb 13, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
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.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
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.
YA Insiders - An Event for Teen Readers!
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Community Room
If you are a teen who loves reading Young Adult (YA) fiction, this event is for you!
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Fri, Feb 14, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Free Legal Aid Clinic - Free Legal Aid Clinic
Fri, Feb 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Free Legal Aid Clinic: Estate Planning
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Sat, Feb 15, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic Show - Black Cowboys of the Wild West
Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart 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
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Mon, Feb 17, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
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.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Tue, Feb 18, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
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
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.
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.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Wed, Feb 19, All day
Reserved: Library Use
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.
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.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Thu, Feb 20, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
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.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Feb 20, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
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
Life Skills Lab - for Teens
Thu, Feb 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Teens, join us for an event series focused on personal growth and building life skills.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Fri, Feb 21, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Sat, Feb 22, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
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.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Mon, Feb 24, All day
Reserved: Library Use
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
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Tue, Feb 25, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
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.
Let's LEGO®!
Tue, Feb 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Build a LEGO® model based on the monthly challenge. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Wed, Feb 26, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
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.
Creative Writing Club
Wed, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!
Reserved: Library Use - Reserved: Library Use
Thu, Feb 27, All day
Haney Conference Room
Reserved: Library Use
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.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Feb 27, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
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.
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