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The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group

In-Person Community Event

2025-02-24 18:00:00 2025-02-24 19:00:00 America/Chicago The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman. Bentonville Public Library - Baggett Book Club Lounge

Monday, February 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-24 18:00:00 2025-02-24 19:00:00 America/Chicago The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman. Bentonville Public Library - Baggett Book Club Lounge

Bentonville Public Library

Baggett Book Club Lounge

Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.

In collaboration with Bentonville Public Library (BPL) and sponsored by Friends of the Library, The Mayor’s Book Club includes a book club discussion centered around a selected book. The Winter book selection for 2025 is One Word That Will Change Your Life by Jon Gordon. 

Community Event – Book Discussion Group 

The community event will include an engaging book discussion centered on the selected book and is open to the public. Participants will register in advance to reserve a free book and participate in the in-person discussion at BPL. The book discussion conversation will be led by Mayor Stephanie Orman. All books are sponsored by the Friends of the Bentonville Library, available at the Bentonville Library for pickup and free to keep if you attend the event. If you are unable to attend, please return the book to BPL for others to enjoy. Books are available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to attend the discussion group, even if they have not read the book.

Book Summary:

One Word explains how to simplify your life and business by focusing on just ONE WORD for the entire year. The simplicity of choosing one word makes it a catalyst for life-change. Clutter and complexity lead to procrastination and paralysis, while simplicity and focus lead to success and clarity. By celebrated authors Dan Britton, Jimmy Page, and Jon Gordon, One Word That Will Change Your Life shows you how to cut through to the core of your intention for the next year. It offers an action plan and simple process to discover your word for the year. It also explains how your one word will impact the six dimensions of your life--mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial.

This beautifully illustrated full-color Second Edition includes even more stories demonstrating the impact of embracing the One Word call to action. It explores the legacy of taking a focused approach to your life and outlines six new dimensions to the Action Plan.

  • Includes additional material on developing the One Word for teams and families, specifically how a group of people can also have a One Word
  • Demonstrates how to establish a simple, disciplined, and focused approach to the next year of your life

Discover how to create simplicity in your world and develop a discipline for life through the power of One Word.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | Mayor's Book Club |

Bentonville Public Library

Phone: 479-271-3192

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Feb 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 Closed

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

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.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Cancelled
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.

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.

Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
February Discussion of My Name is Not Easy by Debby Dahl Edwardson

Thu, Feb 06, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Feb 06, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

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.

Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Join us in the Makerspace on February 6th at 3 pm as we live stream a Glowforge event to create our custom 2025 Goals BINGO card. 

Thu, Feb 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!

Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.

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.

Sat, Feb 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

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.

Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

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

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.

Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

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

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.

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.

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
February Discussion of The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel

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.

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Cancelled
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.

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.

Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
February Discussion of Begin Again by Emma Lord

Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

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.

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!

Fri, Feb 14, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Free Legal Aid Clinic: Estate Planning

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.

Mon, Feb 17, All day
Library Closed for President's Day

Cancelled
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.

Tue, Feb 18, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!

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.

Thu, Feb 20, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Feb 20, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

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.

Thu, Feb 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
February Discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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.

Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Bentonville Police Department presents this workshop featuring important topics for new drivers.

Sat, Feb 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.

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.

Tue, Feb 25, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wed, Feb 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!

Thu, Feb 27, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Feb 27, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

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.

Sat, Mar 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.

Sat, Mar 01, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rotary Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting

Mon, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.

Wed, Mar 05, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting

Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
March Discussion of Cinder by Marissa Meyer

Thu, Mar 06, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Mar 06, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Thu, Mar 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.

Thu, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!

Fri, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.