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NWA Genealogical Society

November Public Meeting
2025-11-24 18:00:00 2025-11-24 19:00:00 America/Chicago NWA Genealogical Society NWA Genealogical Society November Public Meeting Bentonville Public Library - Rotary Conference Room

Monday, November 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-24 18:00:00 2025-11-24 19:00:00 America/Chicago NWA Genealogical Society NWA Genealogical Society November Public Meeting Bentonville Public Library - Rotary Conference Room

Bentonville Public Library

Rotary Conference Room

NWA Genealogical Society November Public Meeting

4:30pm - Board meeting
6pm - 7pm -  'Successful Collateral and Cluster Searching' with Thomas MacEntee

While you may think you’ve hit a brick wall with your research, have you tried using cluster and collateral search strategies to look for an opening? Researching non-direct relations as well as those friends and neighbors in your ancestors’ network can pay off in ways you might not imagine. Learn why researching those in-laws, “shirt-tail cousins” and others who may not be a direct-line ancestor as well as “friends, neighbors and associates” can help you break down your genealogy research brick walls.

This meeting will be held in person at the Bentonville Public Library and on Zoom.

Zoom Info

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6892653398.
Meeting ID: 689 265 3398
Passcode: 713812 

Author Bio
 
Thomas MacEntee is a Baby Boomer guy with a love of punk rock music but also art
history who somehow “fell” into the technology industry almost 40 years ago, and then
left a lucrative IT career to pursue his love of family history and genealogy. Technology
and historical research are opposites, but “tech people” like Thomas are needed to
guide today’s genealogists through the maze of options so they can deploy the best
apps and devices to break down research brick walls. Thomas MacEntee: author,
educator, advocate, entrepreneur, and that “genealogy guy” who helps you accomplish
your family history goals.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Community Engagement |

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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.

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Yogalates - presented by Bentonville Parks & Recreation
Mon, Dec 08, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yogalates, a Pilates-Yoga hybridRegister
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Haney Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
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
Toddler Storytime
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Family Game Day
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.
An Evening with Tim Ernst, Ozarks Wilderness Photographer - Community Event with Book Sale and Signing
Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
In partnership with Two Friends Books
First Edition Adult Book Club
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
December Discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
Toddler Storytime
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Holiday Cookie Decorating - In-Person Community Event
Wed, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace
Adults Arts & Crafts
This event is full
Teen Book Club
Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
December Discussion of The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
Holiday Cookie Decorating - In-Person Community Event
Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adults Arts & Crafts
This event is full
Coffee with an Elder Law Attorney
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
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 11, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
TaiChi - presented by Bentonville Parks & Recreation
Thu, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Tai ChiRegister
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Tween Time-Gather - Movie + Make
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*
Next Step Business - Interactive Workshop
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.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
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.
Ruff Ruff Read
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Cancelled
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Ventriloquist Heyden Garrett's Christmas Special!
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
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
Family Movie Matinee: The Grinch
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!
Yogalates - presented by Bentonville Parks & Recreation
Mon, Dec 15, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yogalates, a Pilates-Yoga hybridRegister
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Toddler Storytime
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
ARTventures
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.
Teen Movie & Make
Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Movie title coming soon.
Toddler Storytime
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Dec 18, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
TaiChi - presented by Bentonville Parks & Recreation
Thu, Dec 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Join us for Tai ChiRegister
Preschool Storytime
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.
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
December Discussion of Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
This event is full
Homeschool Hub: Art Lessons
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.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, Dec 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Bookflix
Sat, Dec 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
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.
Yogalates - presented by Bentonville Parks & Recreation
Mon, Dec 22, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yogalates, a Pilates-Yoga hybridRegister
Christmas Pajama Storytime
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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Dec 23, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Library Closed for Christmas Eve/Day
Wed, Dec 24, All day
Library Closed for Christmas Eve/Day
Library Closed for Christmas Eve/Day
Thu, Dec 25, All day
Library Closed for Christmas Eve/Day
Cancelled
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Dec 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Dec 27, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.
Yogalates - presented by Bentonville Parks & Recreation
Mon, Dec 29, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yogalates, a Pilates-Yoga hybridRegister
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Dec 30, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Dec 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Dec 30, 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, Dec 31, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Library Closed for New Year's Day
Thu, Jan 01, All day
Library Closed for New Year's Day
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Jan 03, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.
Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Friends of the Bentonville Library - Monthly Meeting
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Haney Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Children's Storytime Break
Tue, Jan 06, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 12.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
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