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Young at Heart Adult Book Club
2025-05-07 18:00:00 2025-05-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Young at Heart Adult Book Club May Discussion of Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys Bentonville Public Library - Baggett Book Club Lounge

Wednesday, May 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 18:00:00 2025-05-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Young at Heart Adult Book Club May Discussion of Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys Bentonville Public Library - Baggett Book Club Lounge

Bentonville Public Library

Baggett Book Club Lounge

May Discussion of Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

Books available at the front desk while supplies last!

Book Summary:

Fifteen-year-old Lina is a Lithuanian girl living an ordinary life -- until Soviet officers invade her home and tear her family apart. Separated from her father and forced onto a crowded train, Lina, her mother, and her young brother make their way to a Siberian work camp, where they are forced to fight for their lives. Lina finds solace in her art, documenting these events by drawing. Risking everything, she imbeds clues in her drawings of their location and secretly passes them along, hoping her drawings will make their way to her father's prison camp. But will strength, love, and hope be enough for Lina and her family to survive?

A moving and haunting novel perfect for readers of The Book Thief.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

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Arkansas Congressional Art Competition
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Congressional Art Competition
Bookflix
Sat, Apr 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
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An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Arkansas Congressional Art Competition
Mon, Apr 21, 9:00am - 3:30pm
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Rotary Conference Room
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Youth Debate Forum
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Rotary Conference Room
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Be Your Best Self - Teen Workshop
Mon, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, stop by BPL for this inspiring workshop!
Arkansas Congressional Art Competition
Tue, Apr 22, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
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Rotary Conference Room
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Let's LEGO®!
Tue, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Upcycled Jewelry - Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
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Arkansas Congressional Art Competition
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Rotary Conference Room
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
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Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Apr 23, 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 - Must take Makerspace 101 first
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Thu, Apr 24, 9:30am - 9:45am
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Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Apr 24, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
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Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
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Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Apr 24, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 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 - Must take Makerspace 101 first
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
AP Study Sesh - History
Thu, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Stop by and study for your upcoming AP exams!
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Fri, Apr 25, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
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Pilates for Adults
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Kerr Meeting Room (167)
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Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
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Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
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Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
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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 - Must take Makerspace 101 first
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Wed, Apr 30, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
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Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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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 - Must take Makerspace 101 first
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 01, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 01, 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
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Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
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Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 01, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 01, 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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Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
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D&D for Teens!
Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
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Fri, May 02, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
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BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Bentonville Community Center
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Bookflix
Sat, May 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Plant Exchange - In-Person Community Event
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting - Monthly meeting
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Haney Conference Room
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Youth Debate Forum
Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
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Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
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Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 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.
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Tue, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
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Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, May 07, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 07, 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, May 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.
Pilates - Exploration of Movement Series
Wed, May 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Healthy Living Program
Library Advisory Board - monthly meeting
Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
May Discussion of Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 08, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
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Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 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.
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Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
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Fri, May 09, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
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Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Hub & Business Center
If you have questions about technology, we can help!
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, May 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, May 12, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
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Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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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.
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 13, 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, May 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.
Family Game Day
Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Craft Room
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First Edition Adult Book Club
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 14, 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, May 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.
Pilates - Exploration of Movement Series
Wed, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
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Teen Book Club
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Rotary Conference Room
May Discussion of Lovely War by Julie Berry
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Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 15, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 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.
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
May Discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Life Skills Lab - for Teens
Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, join us for an event series focused on personal growth and building life skills.
Navigating the Golden Years - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Living Options for the Next Phase of Life
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, May 16, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Peel Mansion
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - with a historical twist! This event will take place at Peel Mansion and Botanical Gardens. All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, May 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
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