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Intro to 3D Printing

2025-05-08 14:00:00 2025-05-08 16:00:00 America/Chicago Intro to 3D Printing Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers. Bentonville Public Library - Makerspace

Thursday, May 08
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 14:00:00 2025-05-08 16:00:00 America/Chicago Intro to 3D Printing Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers. Bentonville Public Library - Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

NOTE: You must complete Makerspace 101 before taking any other Makerspace courses and before using the Makerspace. Please register for Makerspace 101 on our Events page.

Intro to 3D Printing provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers, from creating files to printing your own 3D model in class.

All patrons must go through Intro to 3D Printing before they are permitted to use the 3D printers. Space is limited, so reserve your spot. (Intro to 3D Printing will also be offered regularly. Check our Events for more information.)

You must have a Bentonville Public Library card or Tech Card to use the Makerspace.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

For questions, please reach out to our Makerspace through our Connect With Us form.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | School-Age | Adults |

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, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 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

Mon, May 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Haney Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting

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.

Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

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

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.

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.

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

Tue, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.

Tue, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
This event is full

Wed, May 07, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

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.

Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

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.

Wed, May 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Healthy Living Program

Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting

Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
May Discussion of Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

Thu, May 08, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, May 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

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.

Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Education WorkshopRegister

Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Home and Driving Safety

Fri, May 09, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Cancelled
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pilates for Adults

Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Hub & Business Center
If you have questions about technology, we can help!

Fri, May 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

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.

Sat, May 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Mon, May 12, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

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.

Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

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.

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
May Discussion of All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley

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.

Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

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.

Wed, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Healthy Living Program

Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
May Discussion of Lovely War by Julie Berry
This event is full

Thu, May 15, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, May 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

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.

Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
May Discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

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.

Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Living Options for the Next Phase of Life

Fri, May 16, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pilates for Adults

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.

Fri, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, May 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Mon, May 19, All day

Mon, May 19, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

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.

Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Mon, May 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Board of Directors Meeting

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!

Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.

Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Learn how to search for and interpret probate records.

Tue, May 20, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.

Tue, May 20, All day

Tue, May 20, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

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

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

Tue, May 20, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

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.

Wed, May 21, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.

Wed, May 21, All day

Wed, May 21, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Baggett Book Club Lounge
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, May 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Healthy Living Program

Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Author Talk & Lecture Program

Thu, May 22, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.

Thu, May 22, All day

Thu, May 22, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, May 22, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Rightsizing the Home for Life Changes

Fri, May 23, All day

Fri, May 23, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Cancelled
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pilates for Adults

Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Hub & Business Center
If you have questions about technology, we can help!

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.

Fri, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, May 24, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.

Sat, May 24, All day

Sat, May 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Mon, May 26, All day
Library Closed for Memorial Day

Mon, May 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Tue, May 27, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.

Tue, May 27, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

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

Tue, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, May 27, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, May 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
An hour of LEGO® free-play for kids in K - 6th grade.

Wed, May 28, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.

Wed, May 28, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, May 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Adult Healthy Living Program

Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Wed, May 28, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
City of Bentonville Planning Downtown Study Area

Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!

Thu, May 29, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.

Thu, May 29, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Thu, May 29, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, May 29, 10:15am - 11:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Thu, May 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Topic: Taking Care of Caretakers

Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Engage, Learn, and Shape the Future of Bentonville

Fri, May 30, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Cancelled
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pilates for Adults

Fri, May 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, May 31, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Haney Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting

Tue, Jun 03, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.

Tue, Jun 03, 9:15am - 10:00am
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Tue, Jun 03, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Kerr Meeting Room (167)
Bentonville Library Foundation office hours

Tue, Jun 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Cancelled
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Wed, Jun 04, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of June 9th.

Wed, Jun 04, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
*Bentonville Community Center membership requiredRegister

Cancelled
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting

Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!

Wed, Jun 04, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
City of Bentonville Planning: J Street Study Area

Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bogle Family Children's Library
June Discussion of The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey