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Books on Main Adult Book Club

2025-05-15 13:00:00 2025-05-15 14:00:00 America/Chicago Books on Main Adult Book Club May Discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Bentonville Public Library - Baggett Book Club Lounge

Thursday, May 15
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 13:00:00 2025-05-15 14:00:00 America/Chicago Books on Main Adult Book Club May Discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Bentonville Public Library - Baggett Book Club Lounge

Bentonville Public Library

Baggett Book Club Lounge

May Discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Books available at the front desk while supplies last!

Book Summary:

William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So it’s a relief when his skill on the basketball court earns him a scholarship to college, far away from his childhood home. He soon meets Julia Padavano, a spirited and ambitious young woman who surprises William with her appreciation of his quiet steadiness. With Julia comes her family; she is inseparable from her three younger sisters: Sylvie, the dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book and imagines a future different from the expected path of wife and mother; Cecelia, the family’s artist; and Emeline, who patiently takes care of all of them. Happily, the Padavanos fold Julia’s new boyfriend into their loving, chaotic household.

But then darkness from William’s past surfaces, jeopardizing not only Julia’s carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but the sisters’ unshakeable loyalty to one another. The result is a catastrophic family rift that changes their lives for generations. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most?

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

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Bentonville Public Library

Phone: 479-271-3192

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed

About the branch

Bentonville Public Library is a department of the City of Bentonville. Bentonville Public Library is located just 3 blocks south of the Downtown Square, at 405 S. Main Street in Bentonville, Arkansas. Facility amenities include adult collection, children's and teen spaces, private study rooms, event spaces, makerspace and digital lab, genealogy research center, sensory and wellness room, business centers, book club lounge, and café.

Upcoming events

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

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 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.

Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
September Discussion of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Craft Room
Tween Time: Craft Join us for a fun and creative craft session just for tweens! All materials are provided. No experience needed- just bring your creativity! For kids in grades 4-6.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
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Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Adult Education Event

Fri, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Registration required. Join art instructor Abigail Middelman-Jeppsen for book-inspired art lessons each month. For students in kindergarten and up.
This event is full

Fri, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Cancelled
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Comicon with a library edge - creators, an array of geeky representation, and our new Geek Con mascot, Gadget!

Cancelled
Sat, Sep 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Cancelled
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Mon, Sep 22, 9:30am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
This event is full

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

Mon, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Haney Conference Room,Rotary Conference Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Board of Directors Meeting

Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Finding the Living: Doing Descendancy Research with Speaker: Rhonda R. McClure

Tue, Sep 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Sep 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.

Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Sep 23, 4:35pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
LEGO enthusiasts, assemble! Join us for an hour of free-play.

Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Education Workshop

Wed, Sep 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, Sep 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!

Thu, Sep 25, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, Sep 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.

Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
This event is full

Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Engage, Learn, and Shape the Future of Bentonville

Fri, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Sat, Sep 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
A celebration of Chinese art and culture, including a children's art exhibition, hands-on crafts, and cultural sharing and community engagement.

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

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

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Sep 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.

Tue, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Adult Fun & Games

Wed, Oct 01, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
October Discussion of The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Thu, Oct 02, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Thu, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Haney Conference Room,Teen Lounge
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Adult Author Talks & Lectures

Fri, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area
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.
Registration opens Friday, September 19 2025 at 1:00pm

Fri, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

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

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

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

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Mon, Oct 06, 9:30am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Registration opens Monday, September 29 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Haney Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Haney Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

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

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Oct 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, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

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

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Registration opens Tuesday, September 23 2025 at 9:00am

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

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, Oct 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, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop
Registration opens Wednesday, September 24 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
October discussion of Trespass Against Us by Leon Kemp
This event is full

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

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Do you know what to do in the event of a fire? Come learn with books, songs, and fire safety tips from the Bentonville Fire Department! All ages welcome.

Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Join us for a fun, interactive workshop designed for middle school and junior high students.

Fri, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

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

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

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

Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Mon, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Mon, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "Thirteens" by Kate Alice Marshall. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
This event is full

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

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Oct 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, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Oct 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.

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
October Discussion of Don't Cry for Me by Daniel Black

Wed, Oct 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 9:00am

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

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, Oct 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.

Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
October Discussion of Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walmart Foundation 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.
Registration opens Thursday, October 2 2025 at 1:00pm

Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Thu, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!

Fri, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Registration required. Join art instructor Abigail Middelman-Jeppsen for book-inspired art lessons each month. For students in kindergarten and up.
Registration opens Friday, October 3 2025 at 1:00pm

Fri, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

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

Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
The Bentonville Police Department presents this workshop featuring important topics for new drivers.

Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.