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Community Connections

presented by City of Bentonville
2025-05-29 18:00:00 2025-05-29 20:00:00 America/Chicago Community Connections Engage, Learn, and Shape the Future of Bentonville Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Thursday, May 29
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-29 18:00:00 2025-05-29 20:00:00 America/Chicago Community Connections Engage, Learn, and Shape the Future of Bentonville Bentonville Public Library - Walmart Foundation Community Room

Bentonville Public Library

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Engage, Learn, and Shape the Future of Bentonville

Join us for Community Connections, an evening to engage, learn, and shape the future of Bentonville!

📍 Walmart Foundation Community Room, Bentonville Public Library
📅 Wednesday, May 29 | 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Hear from Mayor Orman, City Council members, and city staff. Get updates on major projects and discover ways to get involved in your community. Whether you're new to Bentonville or a longtime resident, your voice matters.

Community Connections: Engage, Learn, and Shape the Future of Bentonville, Thursday May 29, 6:00-8:00pm, Bentonville Public Library

AGE GROUP: | BPL in the Community |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Engagement | Business & Professional Development | BPL in the Community |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Apr 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 04 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

Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 01, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 01, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 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.
Intro to 3D Printing - Must take Makerspace 101 first
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
D&D for Teens!
Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
Navigating the Golden Years - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Making Medical Decisions Together
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, May 02, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Pilates for Adults
Fri, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pilates for Adults
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Bentonville Community Center
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Bookflix
Sat, May 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Plant Exchange - In-Person Community Event
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an exchange of plants, cuttings and seeds.
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting - Monthly meeting
Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Haney Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting
Music and Movement Storytime
Mon, May 05, 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.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 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.
Children's Chess Club
Tue, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Embroidery for Beginners
Tue, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, May 07, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 07, 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, May 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.
Pilates - Exploring Movement Series
Wed, May 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Healthy Living Program
Library Advisory Board - monthly meeting
Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
May Discussion of Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 08, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 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.
Confident Commuters - Trailblazers Community Classes
Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Education WorkshopRegister
Navigating the Golden Years - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Home and Driving Safety
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, May 09, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Pilates for Adults
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pilates for Adults
Tech Help - Drop-In
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Hub & Business Center
If you have questions about technology, we can help!
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, May 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, May 12, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Homeschool Hub: Beginning Spanish
Mon, May 12, 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.
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about graphic novel "Next Stop" by Debbie Fong. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 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.
Family Game Day
Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
May Discussion of All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 14, 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, May 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.
Pilates - Exploring Movement Series
Wed, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Healthy Living Program
Teen Book Club
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
May Discussion of Lovely War by Julie Berry
This event is full
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 15, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Baby Storytime
Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 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.
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
May Discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Life Skills Lab - for Teens
Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, join us for an event series focused on personal growth and building life skills.
Navigating the Golden Years - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Living Options for the Next Phase of Life
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, May 16, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Pilates for Adults
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pilates for Adults
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Peel Mansion
Fri, May 16, 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.
Bookflix
Sat, May 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Public Computers Unavailable
Mon, May 19, All day
Yogalates - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Mon, May 19, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Homeschool Hub: Art Lessons
Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Registration required. Join art instructor Abigail Middelman-Jeppsen for book-inspired art lessons each month. This program is for kids age 7 and up.
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society - Board of Directors Meeting
Mon, May 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Board of Directors Meeting
Teen Movie & Make - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Mon, May 19, 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!
The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group - In-Person Community Event
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.
Demystifying Probate Records - Taking Your Research to the Next Level with Diana Elder
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Learn how to search for and interpret probate records.
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, May 20, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.
Public Computers Unavailable
Tue, May 20, All day
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, May 20, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Power Barre - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, May 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
ARTventures
Tue, May 20, 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.
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, May 21, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.
Public Computers Unavailable
Wed, May 21, All day
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Pilates - Exploring Movement Series
Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Healthy Living Program
Nativing Suburbia - In Partnership with the COB Tree & Landscape Committee
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Author Talk & Lecture Program
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, May 22, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.
Public Computers Unavailable
Thu, May 22, All day
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 22, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Navigating the Golden Years - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Rightsizing the Home for Life Changes
Public Computers Unavailable
Fri, May 23, All day
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, May 23, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Pilates for Adults
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pilates for Adults
Tech Help - Drop-In
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Hub & Business Center
If you have questions about technology, we can help!
BPL In the Community - Beaver Tales at Osage Park
Fri, May 23, 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, May 24, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.
Public Computers Unavailable
Sat, May 24, All day
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Mon, May 26, All day
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, May 27, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, May 27, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Tue, May 27, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Power Barre - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Tue, May 27, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Let's LEGO®!
Tue, May 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
An hour of LEGO® free-play for kids in K - 6th grade.
Children's Storytime Break
Wed, May 28, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Wed, May 28, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Pilates - Exploring Movement Series
Wed, May 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Healthy Living Program
Creative Writing Club
Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!
Children's Storytime Break
Thu, May 29, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.
Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 29, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Bentonville Library Foundation - BLF office hours
Thu, May 29, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours
Adv Tai Chi - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Thu, May 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Navigating the Golden Years - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Taking Care of Caretakers
Community Connections - presented by City of Bentonville
Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Engage, Learn, and Shape the Future of Bentonville
Yoga - In partnership with Bentonville Parks and Recreation
Fri, May 30, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister
Cancelled
Pilates for Adults
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pilates for Adults
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, May 31, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.
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