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Be Your Best Self

Teen Workshop

2025-04-21 16:30:00 2025-04-21 18:00:00 America/Chicago Be Your Best Self Teens, stop by BPL for this inspiring workshop! Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Monday, April 21
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-21 16:30:00 2025-04-21 18:00:00 America/Chicago Be Your Best Self Teens, stop by BPL for this inspiring workshop! Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Bentonville Public Library

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Teens, stop by BPL for this inspiring workshop!

Kick off National Be Your Best Self Week with the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Arkansas! Join Ava Sophia as she leads an inspiring presentation on the five pillars of Be Your Best Self, encouraging young people nationwide to commit to excelling in areas such as academics, physical and mental well-being, ethics, character, and social and civic participation. By embracing the BYBS message, young people gain valuable tools to face challenges like negative peer pressure and learn the importance of setting and striving for goals. This exciting event kicks off a week dedicated to empowering youth in whatever stage of life they may be in, motivating them to unlock their full potential and become their best selves. 

 

Ava Sophia is a senior at Bentonville West High School and is participating as a Law & Public Policy student at Ignite Professional Studies. As the Distinguished Young Women of Arkansas for 2025, she is passionate about inspiring individuals to be the best version of themselves and is excited to launch this program as a way to teach valuable skills that will serve youth in all areas of their lives. Ava Sophia's experience participating in activities such as Speech & Debate, DECA, Model United Nations, and serving in organizations like Dress for Success, has taught her valuable lessons and skills that she looks forward to sharing throughout this program.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

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Bentonville Public Library

Phone: 479-271-3192

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Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Dec 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 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

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Mon, Dec 08, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yogalates, a Pilates-Yoga hybridRegister

Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Haney Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

Mon, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "The Night Librarian", a graphic novel by Christopher Lincoln. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

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

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

Tue, Dec 09, 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, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
In partnership with Two Friends Books

Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
December Discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

Wed, Dec 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

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

Wed, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace
Adults Arts & Crafts
This event is full

Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
December Discussion of The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adults Arts & Crafts
This event is full

Thu, Dec 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
Local attorneys Todd Whatley, CELA, and Lauren Adcock of Generations Legal Group invite you to join them for a cup of coffee and an open conversation about aging, planning, and caring for loved ones

Thu, Dec 11, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Tai ChiRegister

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

Thu, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Thu, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Join us for some holiday cheer! We'll watch "A Muppet Christmas Carol" while DIY-ing a gingerbread house from cardboard, glue, and decorations. *4-6 graders only*

Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Join us for a fun, interactive workshop designed for middle school and junior high students.

Fri, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Sat, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Come enjoy a Christmas-themed performance by self-taught ventriloquist and 2024 Bentonville's Got Talent winner Heyden Garrett!

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Join us in the Walmart Foundation Community Room to watch the 2018 animated film based on Dr. Seuss's classic book How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Mon, Dec 15, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yogalates, a Pilates-Yoga hybridRegister

Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Dec 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

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

Tue, Dec 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.

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

Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Craft Room
Come explore the lives and works of famous artists. After learning about each artist, we'll engage in fun, hands-on activities inspired by their unique styles and techniques. For kids in grades K - 6.

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Movie title coming soon.

Wed, Dec 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, Dec 17, 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, Dec 18, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

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

Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Tai ChiRegister

Thu, Dec 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, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
December Discussion of Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

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

Thu, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
This event is full

Fri, Dec 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.

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

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

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

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

Mon, Dec 22, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yogalates, a Pilates-Yoga hybridRegister

Mon, Dec 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Put on your coziest winter jammies and join us for Christmas songs and stories! All ages welcome. Registration is not required.

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

Tue, Dec 23, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

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

Wed, Dec 24, All day
Library Closed for Christmas Eve/Day

Thu, Dec 25, All day
Library Closed for Christmas Eve/Day

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Sat, Dec 27, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

Mon, Dec 29, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yogalates, a Pilates-Yoga hybridRegister

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

Tue, Dec 30, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

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

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

Wed, Dec 31, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, Jan 01, All day
Library Closed for New Year's Day

Sat, Jan 03, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Haney Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting

Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Jan 06, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.

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

Tue, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.