Teen Book Club

TeensCREATE - Quill & Thrill: Prehistoric Card Creation

Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

Rising 7th - 12th graders, come create together!

Friends of the Bentonville Library - Monthly Meeting

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

Must take Makerspace 101 first. This class provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

This event is full

Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting

3d Print Club

Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Makerspace

For everyone 12 and older to learn about 3d printing. Meeting on the first Monday monthly.

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

Storytime Room

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

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

Makerspace

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

Tue, Jul 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.

Kids in the Kitchen (K - 2nd Grade) - With the Benton County Expanded Food & Nutrition Ed Program

Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

When registering, you are committing to attend all 4 classes. Learn to prepare easy snacks, work safely in the kitchen, and incorporate exercise into your daily life! For kids entering K - 2nd grade

This event is full

Teen Cuisine (6th - 8th Grades) - With the Benton County Expanded Food & Nutrition Ed Program

Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

When registering, you are committing to attend all 3 classes. Learn about making healthy food choices, basic cooking skills, food safety and more! For kids entering 6th-8th grade.

This event is full

Kids in the Kitchen (3rd - 5th Grade) - With the Benton County Expanded Food & Nutrition Ed Program

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

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. This class provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Children's Area

When registering, you are committing to attend all 4 classes. Learn to prepare easy snacks, work safely in the kitchen, and incorporate exercise into your daily life! For kids entering 3rd - 5th grade

This event is full

Teen Cuisine (9th - 12th Grades)

Tue, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Rotary Conference Room

When registering, you are committing to attend all 3 classes. Learn about making healthy food choices, basic cooking skills, food safety and more! For teens entering 9th - 12th grade.

Drawn Together! A Graphic Novel Only Book Club - For Kids (4-6th Grade)

Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Children's Craft Room

Join us each month as we read and discuss a different graphic novel. This month, we're talking about The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies. For students in grades 4-6.

This event is full

Teen Movie Night - Captain America: The First Avenger

Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Teens are invited to a classic movie night in celebration of America 250!

Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Art Fight is an annual art trading competition where teams earn points by gifting art of their opponents' original characters. Ages 13 through Adult.

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

Storytime Room

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

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

Makerspace

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

Wed, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Workshop Wednesday - Creative projects for 4-6th graders

Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

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

Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Children's Craft Room

Join us for 90 minutes of creativity every Wednesday this summer! A new project every week! For kids in 4th grade and older.

Teen Book Club

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

Rotary Conference Room

July Discussion of Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

Coffee with an Elder Law Attorney

Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

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

Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:30am

Kerr Meeting Room (167)

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.

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

Makerspace

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

Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime Room

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

Unearth a Story with Museum of Native American History

Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Learn about the lives of Indigenous peoples through traditional stories, hands-on crafts, and replica artifacts from MONAH. Registration required. For kids entering 1st - 6th grade.

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

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. This class provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

This event is full

Screen-Free Family Night: Sparkly Geodes

Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Art Fight is an annual art trading competition where teams earn points by gifting art of their opponents' original characters. Ages 13 through Adult.

Sit & Stitch Club

Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Baggett Book Club Lounge

Adults Arts & Crafts Club

Animation Club

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

Digital Lab,Makerspace

Club for creating animated films. For all patrons 12 and older.

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

Children's Craft Room

Registration required. Unplug and play at Bentonville Public Library! This week, join us in making a geode craft. All ages welcome with adult participation.

Opera in the Ozarks Presents: Monkey See, Monkey Do

Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Come experience opera at the library! Room capacity is limited. All ages welcome!

Opera in the Ozarks Presents: Monkey See, Monkey Do

Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

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

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Come experience opera at the library! Room capacity is limited. All ages welcome!

Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe

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

Makerspace

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

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

Children's Area

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

Storytime with Arts One Presents

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

Makerspace

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

Cancelled

Bookflix

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

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

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

Storytime Room

Join the cast of Arts One Presents' production of Anastasia for a special storytime. All ages welcome!

Great Bentonville Craft Off - Arts and Crafts for Adults

Sat, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Makerspace

A Summer Reading Club Competition....with a twist!

Navigating the Golden Years: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's - Seminars for Older Adults and their Caretakers

Mon, Jul 13, All day

Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest initiative, Spice Adventures!

Sensory Play

Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area

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

Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

The Alzheimer's Association discusses the 10 warning signs of Alzheimers.

TeensCREATE - Beaded Charms

Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

Rising 7th - 12th graders, come create together!

Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids

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

Must take Makerspace 101 first. This class provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

This event is full

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

Children's Craft Room

Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about The Long Way Around by Anne Nesbet. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.

This event is full

Sit & Stitch: Embroidery for Beginners - Fiber Arts Series

Mon, Jul 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Makerspace

Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop

This event is full

Screen-Free Family Night: Build a Dino LEGO World!

Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Unplug and play at Bentonville Public Library! This week, use LEGO bricks to design and build a prehistoric world for a dinosaur. All ages welcome and no registration required.

Tue, Jul 14, All day

Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest initiative, Spice Adventures!

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

Storytime Room

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

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

Makerspace

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

Tue, Jul 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.

Kids in the Kitchen (K - 2nd Grade) - With the Benton County Expanded Food & Nutrition Ed Program

Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Children's Craft Room

When registering, you are committing to attend all 4 classes. Learn to prepare easy snacks, work safely in the kitchen, and incorporate exercise into your daily life! For kids entering K - 2nd grade

This event is full

Teen Cuisine (6th - 8th Grades) - With the Benton County Expanded Food & Nutrition Ed Program

Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

When registering, you are committing to attend all 3 classes. Learn about making healthy food choices, basic cooking skills, food safety and more! For kids entering 6th-8th grade.

This event is full

Kids in the Kitchen (3rd - 5th Grade) - With the Benton County Expanded Food & Nutrition Ed Program

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

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. This class provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

This event is full

Tue, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Children's Area

This event is full

Teen Cuisine (9th - 12th Grades)

Tue, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Rotary Conference Room

When registering, you are committing to attend all 3 classes. Learn about making healthy food choices, basic cooking skills, food safety and more! For teens entering 9th - 12th grade.

Teen Craft Club

Tue, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Makerspace

Teens are invited to come craft together!

First Edition Adult Book Club

Tue, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Art Fight is an annual art trading competition where teams earn points by gifting art of their opponents' original characters. Ages 13 through Adult.

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

Baggett Book Club Lounge

July Discussion of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Wed, Jul 15, All day

Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest initiative, Spice Adventures!

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

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

Storytime Room

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

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

Baggett Book Club Lounge

Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!

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

Makerspace

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

Wed, Jul 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, Jul 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Workshop Wednesday - Creative projects for 4-6th graders

Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

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

Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Children's Craft Room

Join us for 90 minutes of creativity every Wednesday this summer! A new project every week! For kids in 4th grade and older only.

Make & Mingle - Arts and Crafts for Adults

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

Makerspace

Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop

This event is full

Thu, Jul 16, All day

Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest initiative, Spice Adventures!

Great Bentonville Craft Off - Arts and Crafts for Adults

Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

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

Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Makerspace

A Summer Reading Club Competition....with a twist!

This event is full

Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime Room

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

All about Fossils - With NWA Gem and Mineral Society

Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

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

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Registration required. Join the NWA Gem and Mineral Society for a look at the world beneath our feet! For kids entering 1st - 6th grade.

Books on Main Adult Book Club

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

Baggett Book Club Lounge

July Discussion After Annie by Anna Quindlen

Archaeology in Arkansas - With State Archaeologist Dr. Melissa Zabecki

Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. This class provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

Join us for a fun and fact-filled session about archaeology in Arkansas with our State Archaeologist, Melissa Zabecki!

Teen Game Night

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

Walmart Foundation Community Room

7th - 12th graders are invited to join us for D&D and a variety of other tabletop / board games.

Screen-Free Family Night: Wandering Tales

Thu, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Makerspace

Art Fight is an annual art trading competition where teams earn points by gifting art of their opponents' original characters. Ages 13 through Adult.

Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Area

Unplug and play at Bentonville Public Library! This week, join us for a wandering tale. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Balloon Magic with Marty the Balloon Man

Fri, Jul 17, All day

Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest initiative, Spice Adventures!

Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:45am

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Join Marty the Balloon Man for a show packed with magic, comedy, balloons, story-telling, and audience participation. Room capacity is limited. All ages welcome!

Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Fri, Jul 17, 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 - Read with Oliver

Sat, Jul 18, All day

Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest initiative, Spice Adventures!

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

Children's Area

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

Composer Conversations - with Ms. Amelia

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

Makerspace

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

Bookflix

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

Storytime Room

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

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

Storytime Room

Come learn about the lives and works of classical composers. This event is for all ages. No registration required.

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

Makerspace

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

Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

TeensCREATE - Henna

Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

Rising 7th - 12th graders, come create together!

Sit & Stitch: Sewing for Beginners - Fiber Arts Series

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

Must take Makerspace 101 first. This class provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Mon, Jul 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Makerspace

Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop

Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 5:30pm

Screen-Free Family Night: Ruff Ruff Read with Oliver

Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Children's Area

Unplug and play at Bentonville Public Library! This week, come meet and read to Oliver; a therapy dog with Love on a Leash. All ages welcome and no registration required.

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

Storytime Room

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

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

Makerspace

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

Tue, Jul 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.

Kids in the Kitchen (K - 2nd Grade) - With the Benton County Expanded Food & Nutrition Ed Program

Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Children's Craft Room

When registering, you are committing to attend all 4 classes. Learn to prepare easy snacks, work safely in the kitchen, and incorporate exercise into your daily life! For kids entering K - 2nd grade

This event is full

Teen Cuisine (6th - 8th Grades) - With the Benton County Expanded Food & Nutrition Ed Program

Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

When registering, you are committing to attend all 3 classes. Learn about making healthy food choices, basic cooking skills, food safety and more! For kids entering 6th-8th grade.

This event is full

Kids in the Kitchen (3rd - 5th Grade) - With the Benton County Expanded Food & Nutrition Ed Program

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

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. This class provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Children's Area

This event is full

Teen Cuisine (9th - 12th Grades)

Tue, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Rotary Conference Room

When registering, you are committing to attend all 3 classes. Learn about making healthy food choices, basic cooking skills, food safety and more! For teens entering 9th - 12th grade.

ARTventures - with Ms. Megan

Tue, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Craft Room

Join Ms. Megan in exploring the works of famous artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. After learning about the artist, we'll create dinosaur art inspired by his unique styles and techniques. For grades K - 6.

Teen Movie Night - Hamilton

Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 7:45pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Teens are invited to a classic movie night in celebration of America 250!

Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Makerspace

Art Fight is an annual art trading competition where teams earn points by gifting art of their opponents' original characters. Ages 13 through Adult.

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

Storytime Room

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

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

Makerspace

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

Wed, Jul 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.

Upcycled Creations - Arts and Crafts for Adults

Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop

Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 1:00pm

Workshop Wednesday - Creative projects for 4-6th graders

Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

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

Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Children's Craft Room

Join us for 90 minutes of creativity every Wednesday this summer! A new project every week! For kids in 4th grade and older only.

Screen Free Family Night: Dinosaur Bingo

Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Unplug and play at Bentonville Public Library! This week, join us for a fun-filled evening of Dinosaur Bingo. Get five in a row to win a prize! All ages welcome with adult participation.

Thu, Jul 23, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

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

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

Makerspace

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

Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime Room

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

Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Great Bentonville Craft Off - Arts and Crafts for Adults

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

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. This class provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

ACT Boot Camp

Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Grow your knowledge and test-taking confidence at this free workshop!

Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Makerspace

A Summer Reading Club Competition....with a twist!

This event is full

BenAnna Band

Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:15am

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Come sing with Ben and Anna, the creative musical duo known for their upbeat and engaging performances. Room capacity is limited. All ages welcome!

Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Fri, Jul 24, 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 - Read with Smokey and Emma

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

Makerspace

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

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

Children's Area

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

Bookflix

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

Storytime Room

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

Safe Driving - Presented by the Bentonville Police Department

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

Makerspace

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

Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

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

TeensCREATE - Mixed Media Art

Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

Rising 7th - 12th graders, come create together!

Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society - Board Meeting

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

Must take Makerspace 101 first. This class provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Mon, Jul 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting

Sit & Stitch: Needlepoint for Beginners - Fiber Arts Series

Mon, Jul 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Makerspace

Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop

Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 5:30pm

Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society - Monthly Public Meeting

Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Haney Conference Room

Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Monthly Public Meeting

Screen-Free Family Night: Sun Prints and Storytime

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

Children's Craft Room,Gathering Lawn

Unplug and play at Bentonville Public Library! This week, join us in discovering the art and science of making sun prints. All ages welcome and no registration required.

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

Storytime Room

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

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

Makerspace

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

Tue, Jul 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.

Kids in the Kitchen (K - 2nd Grade) - With the Benton County Expanded Food & Nutrition Ed Program

Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Children's Craft Room

When registering, you are committing to attend all 4 classes. Learn to prepare easy snacks, work safely in the kitchen, and incorporate exercise into your daily life! For kids entering K - 2nd grade

This event is full

Kids in the Kitchen (3rd - 5th Grade) - With the Benton County Expanded Food & Nutrition Ed Program

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

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. This class provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Tue, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Children's Area

This event is full

Teen Craft Club

Tue, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Makerspace

Teens are invited to come craft together!

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

Storytime Room

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

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

Makerspace

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

Wed, Jul 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, Jul 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Workshop Wednesday - Creative projects for 4-6th graders

Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

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

Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Join us for 90 minutes of creativity every Wednesday this summer! A new project every week! For kids in 4th grade and above only.

Thu, Jul 30, 9:30am - 9:50am

Storytime Room

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

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

Makerspace

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

Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:20am

Storytime Room

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

Dinosaur Discovery - With University of Arkansas Museum

Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Enjoy a special story time exploring different types of fossils, bones, teeth, claws, and the Arkansas state dinosaur, Arkansaurus Fridayi. Registration required. For kids entering 1st - 6th grade.

Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am

Paper Hug Project - Card Writing Event

Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rotary Conference Room

All are invited to write kind notes that will be shared with nursing home residents.

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

Makerspace

Must take Makerspace 101 first. This class provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.

Unearthing a Story: A Musical Dino Adventure - With Aaron Fowler

Thu, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Makerspace

Art Fight is an annual art trading competition where teams earn points by gifting art of their opponents' original characters. Ages 13 through Adult.

Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:15am

Walmart Foundation Community Room

Join National Teaching Artist Aaron Fowler for a musical journey where stories come alive through singing, storytelling, and movement. Room capacity is limited. All ages welcome!

Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon

Fri, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Makerspace

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

Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Children's Area

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

Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am

Makerspace

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