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Children's Chess Club

Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.

Make a smart move by joining us for an afternoon of open play chess. Don't know how to play? No problem - our volunteers will teach you! All skill levels are welcome, from true beginners to those who want to further develop their game. All materials are provided. 

For kids in K - 6th grade. No registration required.

AGE GROUP: | School-Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
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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

Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, Jul 30, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Registration is now closed
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 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.
Free Lunch for Kids
Wed, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Street Veranda
Aramark Student Nutrition is partnering with Bentonville Public Library and Bentonville Schools to provide free meals this summer to children 18 and younger.
Creative Writing Club
Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!
Sewing for Beginners - Part Two
Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts
This event is full
Introduction to Digital Photography
Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Adult Education - Digital Photography
This event is full
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Jul 31, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Jul 31, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jul 31, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:45am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jul 31, 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.
Free Lunch for Kids
Thu, Jul 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Street Veranda
Aramark Student Nutrition is partnering with Bentonville Public Library and Bentonville Schools to provide free meals this summer to children 18 and younger.
Art Workshop: Musical Painting
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Craft Room,Walmart Foundation Community Room
Registration required. For kids entering 1st - 6th grade.
This event is full
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
This event is full
Book Picnic: Gardens!
Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Reading Courtyard
A themed, open-play program for kids of all ages. We'll gather in our reading courtyard to explore books, art, and lawn games! In case of inclement weather, this program will be moved indoors.
Introduction to Digital Photography
Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Digital Photography
Scholarship Search - Presented by the U of A College Access Initiative
Thu, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
College-bound students (and parents!), learn more about the process of finding and applying for scholarships.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, Aug 01, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, Aug 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Safe Driving - Presented by the Bentonville Police Department
Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
The Bentonville Police Department presents this workshop featuring important topics for new drivers.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Sat, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
This event is full
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting - Monthly meeting
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Haney Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Aug 05, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Aug 05, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Aug 05, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Countdown to Kindergarten
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Stories and activities for incoming kindergarteners.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
This event is full
Teen Movie & Make - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, stop by the library for a creative movie night! Enjoy a free screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, accompanied by a themed art activity!
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Aug 06, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, Aug 06, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
August Discussion of The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Aug 07, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Aug 07, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Aug 07, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
This event is full
D&D for Teens!
Thu, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, Aug 08, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Aug 09, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Craft Supply Swap - Reducing Waste with the Crafty Community
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Join your fellow artists and crafters for a craft supply swap! Purge your craft supply stash, reduce waste and clutter, and go home with some new-to-you items!
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Sat, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
This event is full
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, Aug 11, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, Aug 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "All Thirteen" by Christina Soontornvat. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
This event is full
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Aug 12, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Aug 12, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Aug 12, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
First Edition Adult Book Club
Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
August Discussion of Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Aug 13, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, Aug 13, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Teen Book Club
Wed, Aug 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
August Discussion of Far From the Tree by Robin Benway
Navigating the Golden Years: Managing Your Legacy - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Topic: Managing Your Legacy
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Aug 14, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Aug 14, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Aug 14, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, Aug 15, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Aug 16, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Sat, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, Aug 18, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Make & Mingle - Events for Older Adults and Their Caretakers
Mon, Aug 18, 9:30am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Aug 19, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Aug 19, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Aug 19, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, Aug 20, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, Aug 20, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Between Friends Book Club - Hosted by the Friends of the Library group
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Crochet for Beginners
Wed, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
This event is full
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, Aug 21, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Aug 21, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Aug 21, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
August Discussion of The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Sewing for Beginners
Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Registration opens Thursday, August 7 2025 at 9:00am
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
D&D for Teens!
Thu, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, Aug 22, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Aug 23, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of August 25.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, Aug 25, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society - Board of Directors Meeting
Mon, Aug 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Board of Directors Meeting
The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group - In-Person Community Event
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, Aug 26, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, Aug 26, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Aug 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Let's LEGO®!
Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
LEGO® enthusiasts, assemble! Join us for an hour of LEGO® free-play. What will you build? For kids in kindergarten - 6th grade. No registration required.
Welcoming Wildlife - Wildlife Habitats 101 - Water and Pebble Tray
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Education Workshop
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, Aug 27, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Aug 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.
Creative Writing Club
Wed, Aug 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!
A Physician's Plant-Based Journey: Food Became My Medicine - Food is Medicine Series
Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Lecture Event
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Aug 28, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Aug 28, 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
Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, Aug 29, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
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