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Self-Care Afternoon

for Teens
2025-03-27 13:00:00 2025-03-27 14:30:00 America/Chicago Self-Care Afternoon Teens, join us for an afternoon of relaxation & journaling. Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Thursday, March 27
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-27 13:00:00 2025-03-27 14:30:00 America/Chicago Self-Care Afternoon Teens, join us for an afternoon of relaxation & journaling. Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Bentonville Public Library

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Teens, join us for an afternoon of relaxation & journaling.

Spring Break is the perfect time to slow down, reflect, and recharge before tackling the rest of the school year.

This self-care afternoon will feature 2 relaxing activities:

- Guided journaling exercise + decorate your own journal led by Teen Volunteer Prabhdil

- Create your own DIY sugar scrub

7th - 12th graders are invited to join.  Registration is required and limited, and all supplies will be provided. If you have questions, reach out to Teen Services Librarian Anna Sharon at asharon@bentonvillear.com  

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Education | Arts and Crafts |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
Hours

Today's hours

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

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

Cancelled
Tiny Art Show Registration
Mon, Mar 03, All day
Children ages 6-12 are invited to be part of our Tiny Art Show! Register for a free canvas, paint it at home, then bring it back to the library to be displayed throughout the month of April.
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting - Monthly meeting
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rotary Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting
Music and Movement Storytime
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.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Mar 04, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Library Advisory Board - monthly meeting
Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
March Discussion of Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Mar 06, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 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, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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.
D&D for Teens!
Thu, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
West Writers/YAWP Literary Magazine - students from Bentonville West High School
Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come hear these incredible pieces by passionate and talented high schoolers. 
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Bentonville Community Center
Fri, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Fri, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines. Must take Makerspace 101 first.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
French Fun Day
Sat, Mar 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Join BHS French Honors students for an afternoon of fun en français! All ages welcome. No registration required.
Cancelled
Bookflix
Sat, Mar 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Homeschool Hub: Beginning Spanish
Mon, Mar 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Foundation 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, Mar 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, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun's Tomb" by Candace Fleming. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
This event is full
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Mar 11, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 11, 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
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
March Discussion of My Beloved Monster by Caleb Carr
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Mar 12, 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.
Teen Book Club
Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Join us to discuss The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
This event is full
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 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, Mar 13, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Mar 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 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.
NAGS presents Highlands Genealogical Society of Ireland
Fri, Mar 14, 9:00am - 3:45pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
NAGS presents Highlands Genealogical Society of IrelandRegister
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Fri, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines. Must take Makerspace 101 first.
SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas proudly presents SoNA Beyond: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice! All ages welcome
Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation Presents: NWA Chai Time - An Afternoon of Indian Board Games
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Join the Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation for an afternoon of Indian board games. Children of all ages welcome. No registration required.
Author Talk with Ginny Myers Sain - Sponsored by Two Friends Books
Sat, Mar 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Author Talk with Ginny Myers Sain
Homeschool Hub: Art Lessons
Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Registration required. Join art instructor Abigail Middelman-Jeppsen for book-inspired art lessons each month. For students in kindergarten and up.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group - In-Person Community Event
Mon, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 18, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Mar 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.
Creative Writing Club
Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Mar 20, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Mar 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, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
March Discussion of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Life Skills Lab - for Teens
Thu, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Teens, join us for an event series focused on personal growth and building life skills.
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Peel Mansion
Fri, Mar 21, 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.
Homeschool Hub: Dance Day at the Libary - With Natural State Performing Arts
Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Registration required. Learn about dance history, try 3 different types of dance classes, and meet professional dancers that live in Northwest Arkansas! For students in kindergarten and up.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Bookflix
Sat, Mar 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Mar 25, All day
The library is taking a one-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of March 31st.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Mar 25, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Mar 26, All day
The library is taking a one-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of March 31st.
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Mar 27, All day
The library is taking a one-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of March 31st.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Mar 27, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Self-Care Afternoon - for Teens
Thu, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, join us for an afternoon of relaxation & journaling.
BPL In the Community - Beaver Tales at Osage Park
Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - with a wetlands twist! This event takes place at Osage Park. All ages welcome.
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Mar 29, All day
The library is taking a one-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of March 31st.
Cancelled
Bookflix
Sat, Mar 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 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.
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 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.
Library Advisory Board - monthly meeting
Wed, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
April Discussion of The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
See all events