Teen Genre Night

Wed, Oct 01, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Registration is now closed

Library Advisory Board - monthly meeting

Wed, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

Library Advisory Board monthly meeting

Young at Heart Adult Book Club

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Baggett Book Club Lounge

October Discussion of The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Thu, Oct 02, 9:30am - 9:45am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, Oct 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.

An Evening with Mark Archuleta - Community Event with Book Sale and Signing

Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Haney Conference Room,Teen Lounge

7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!

Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Rotary Conference Room

Adult Author Talks & Lectures

Homeschool Hub: Beginning Spanish

Fri, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Children's Area

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.

Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon

Fri, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Sat, Oct 04, 11:15am - 11:45am

Storytime Room

An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Make & Mingle - Arts and Crafts for 50+

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

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

This event is full

Mon, Oct 06, 9:30am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop

This event is full

Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting - Monthly meeting

Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:30am

Haney Conference Room

Friends of the Bentonville Library meeting

Youth Debate Forum

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Haney Conference Room

Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace

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

Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Oct 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.

BarZombies - Spooky Season Series

Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

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

Children's Chess Club

Tue, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

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

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Makerspace

Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop

Wed, Oct 08, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Cooking with the Whole Family - Food Is Medicine Series

Wed, Oct 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.

Sewing for Beginners

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Makerspace

Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop

This event is full

Teen Book Club

Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

October discussion of Trespass Against Us by Leon Kemp

This event is full

Wed, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Adult Lecture Event

This event is full

Thu, Oct 09, 9:30am - 9:45am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Meet a Firefighter!

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Do you know what to do in the event of a fire? Come learn with books, songs, and fire safety tips from the Bentonville Fire Department! All ages welcome.

Next Step Business - Interactive Workshop

Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

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

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

Join us for a fun, interactive workshop designed for middle school and junior high students.

Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe

Fri, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.

Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Sat, Oct 11, 11:15am - 11:45am

Storytime Room

An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids

Mon, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace

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

Mon, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Children's Craft Room

Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "Thirteens" by Kate Alice Marshall. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Oct 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.

First Edition Adult Book Club

Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

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

Family Game Day

Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Baggett Book Club Lounge

October Discussion of Don't Cry for Me by Daniel Black

Between Friends Book Club - Hosted by the Friends of the Library group

Wed, Oct 15, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Baggett Book Club Lounge

Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Halloween Spell Books - Spooky Season Series

Wed, Oct 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.

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Makerspace

Adult Arts & Crafts

Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 9:45am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 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.

Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Baggett Book Club Lounge

October Discussion of Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

Bird Habitat Show-and-Tell - With Wild Birds Unlimited

Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Learn all about nests, eggs, feathers, and forest preservation from Lauren Eno, staff education director at Wild Birds Unlimited. For children in preschool - 3rd grade. Registration is required.

Registration opens Thursday, October 2 2025 at 1:00pm

Homeschool Hub: Art Lessons

Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!

Fri, Oct 17, 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.

Registration opens Friday, October 3 2025 at 1:00pm

Fri, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Safe Driving - Presented by the Bentonville Police Department

Sat, Oct 18, 11:15am - 11:45am

Storytime Room

An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

The Bentonville Police Department presents this workshop featuring important topics for new drivers.

Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sensory Play

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Craft Room,Reading Courtyard

Little ones are invited to explore our sensory bins filled with a variety of fun materials. For ages 2 - 5.

Youth Debate Forum

Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Haney Conference Room

Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace

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

Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Oct 21, 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 Movie & Make - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

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

ARTventures

Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Teens, stop by the library for a creative movie night! Enjoy a free screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, accompanied by a themed art activity!

Wed, Oct 22, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Navigating the Golden Years: Smart Snacks - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers

Wed, Oct 22, 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.

Sewing for Beginners

Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Makerspace

Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop

Registration opens Wednesday, October 8 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rotary Conference Room

Topic: Smart Snacks

French Fun Day

Wed, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Join BHS French Honors students for an afternoon of fun en français! All ages welcome. No registration required.

Creative Writing Club

Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!

Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am - 9:45am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, Oct 23, 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.

Kickstart Entrepreneurship: Youth Maker Market Intro Session - with the Scott Family Amazeum

Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

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

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Rotary Conference Room

Do you want to learn how to sell things you make? Join this workshop to learn how to become a maker entrepreneur!Register

Fri, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Sat, Oct 25, 11:15am - 11:45am

Storytime Room

An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

TeensCREATE - Cozy Fall Crafts

Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.

Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Street Veranda

Teens, join us for a fun and creative afternoon!

Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society - Board of Directors Meeting

Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Makerspace

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

Mon, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Baggett Book Club Lounge

Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.

Tue, Oct 28, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Oct 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.

Tue, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

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

Let's LEGO®!

Tue, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

LEGO® enthusiasts, assemble! Join us for an hour of LEGO® free-play. What will you build?

Wed, Oct 29, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Teen Genre Night - Horror Edition

Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Teen readers, drop in for the first in a new series of themed genre nights - inspired by your favorite YA books!

Thu, Oct 30, 9:30am - 9:45am

Storytime Room

Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, Oct 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.

Thu, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

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

Trick-or-Treat Storytime

Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am

Walmart Foundation Community Room

A Halloween-themed storytime for ages 2 - 6. Come listen to spooky stories, sing songs, and trick-or-treat around the library. Costumes encouraged!