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Gardening for 50+

Navigating the Golden Years
2026-05-11 10:00:00 2026-05-11 11:00:00 America/Chicago Gardening for 50+ Learn gardening techniques and resources for 50+ Bentonville Public Library - Rotary Conference Room

Monday, May 11
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-05-11 10:00:00 2026-05-11 11:00:00 America/Chicago Gardening for 50+ Learn gardening techniques and resources for 50+ Bentonville Public Library - Rotary Conference Room

Bentonville Public Library

Rotary Conference Room

Learn gardening techniques and resources for 50+

Gardening is a great activity, and this program led by Angie Bailey, Master Gardener of Benton County is tailored for the 50+ age group. Learn different techniques including raised garden beds versus in ground gardening. Timelines and resources pertaining to Northwest Arkansas will also be discussed. Angie is passionate about teaching and helping people with their gardens and will share information on how to choose plants, and local resources for seeds and plants. 

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Life-Long Learning |

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Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yogalates, a Pilates-Yoga hybridRegister
Sit & Stitch: Embroidery for Beginners - Fiber Arts Series
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop
Registration is now closed
Sensory Play
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area,Children's Craft Room
Little ones are invited to explore our sensory bins filled with a variety of fun materials. For ages 2 - 5.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Haney Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Registration is now closed
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about The Enigma Girls by Candace Fleming. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
Registration is now closed
Spice Club
Tue, Apr 14, All day
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Tue, Apr 14, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yoga Register
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 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.
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Baggett Book Club Lounge
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Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!
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Storytime Room
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Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
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Storytime Room
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Rotary Conference Room
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Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
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Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!
Tai Chi - presented by Bentonville Parks & Recreation
Thu, Apr 16, 9:15am - 10:45am
Rotary Conference Room
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Storytime Room
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Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Baggett Book Club Lounge
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Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
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Rotary Conference Room
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Children's Craft Room
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Fri, Apr 17, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
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Children's Craft Room
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Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
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Makerspace
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An Evening with Dan Santat - Community Event with Book Sale and Signing
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Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!
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Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
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Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
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Rotary Conference Room
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Rotary Conference Room
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Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Rotary Conference Room
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Rotary Conference Room
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Children's Craft Room
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Toddler Storytime
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Storytime Room
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Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
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Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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Storytime Room
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Makerspace
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Rotary Conference Room
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Thu, Apr 23, 9:15am - 10:45am
Rotary Conference Room
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Storytime Room
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Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
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Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
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Rotary Conference Room
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Fri, Apr 24, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yoga Register
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Fri, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
Code Ninjas - Game Building Workshop
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
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This event is full
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
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Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Bookflix
Sat, Apr 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
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Storytime Room
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Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
NWA Community Orchestra Spring Concert Series - Music in the Library
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
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Mon, Apr 27, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yogalates, a Pilates-Yoga hybridRegister
Sit & Stitch: Needlepoint for Beginners - Fiber Arts Series
Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop
This event is full
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Haney Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society - Board Meeting
Mon, Apr 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
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Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Monthly Public Meeting
Yoga - presented by Bentonville Parks & Recreation
Tue, Apr 28, 9:15am - 10:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Join City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation for Yoga Register
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Tue, Apr 28, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 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.
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Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
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Walmart Foundation Community Room
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Rotary Conference Room
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Registration opens Tuesday, April 14 2026 at 9:00am
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Storytime Room
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Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
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Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
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Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
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Rotary Conference Room
Join us for Tai ChiRegister
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Storytime Room
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Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
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Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
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Storytime Room
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
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Haney Conference Room,Rotary Conference Room
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Children's Craft Room
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Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
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Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
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Storytime Room
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Rotary Conference Room
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Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
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Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
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Makerspace
Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop
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Haney Conference Room
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Mon, May 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop
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Tue, May 05, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
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Walmart Foundation Community Room
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Children's Craft Room
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Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 06, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, May 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, 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.
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Teen Lounge
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Rotary Conference Room
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Baggett Book Club Lounge
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Baby Storytime
Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, May 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
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Walmart Foundation Community Room
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Fri, May 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
Speech and Language Screenings - Session 1
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Join us for an introductory discussion on developmental speech and language communication norms, followed by speech and language screenings. For ages 2-8 and their adults.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Cancelled
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An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
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Join BPL staff on the Bentonville Square for a special storytime at the Farmer's Market! All ages are welcome.
Speech and Language Screenings - Session 2
Sat, May 09, 12:15pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Join us for an introductory discussion on developmental speech and language communication norms, followed by speech and language screenings. For ages 2-8 and their adults.
Intro to Laser Engraving - Using Glowforge Pro
Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace laser cutting & engraving machines.
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Walmart Foundation Community Room
Monthly classes that provide resources for healthy eating, support home arts, and promotes local restaurants, small businesses and the Bentonville Farmers Market.
Registration opens Saturday, April 25 2026 at 9:00am
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Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!
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Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Learn gardening techniques and resources for 50+
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, May 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Craft Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about Severe and Unusual Weather by Jessie Ann Foley. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
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Sit & Stitch: Sewing for Beginners - Fiber Arts Series
Mon, May 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Adults Arts & Crafts Workshop
Registration opens Monday, April 27 2026 at 5:30pm
Spice Club
Tue, May 12, All day
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!
Toddler Storytime
Tue, May 12, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Must take Makerspace 101 first. Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Pokemon Club
Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Foundation Community Room
Come join us for Pokemon games, activities, and fun! For kids ages 5-14. Beginners welcome!
First Edition Adult Book Club
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baggett Book Club Lounge
May Discussion of Daughters of Chaos by Jen Fawkes
Spice Club
Wed, May 13, All day
Travel the world with spices through BPL's newest adventure, Spice Club!
Toddler Storytime
Wed, May 13, 9:30am - 9:50am
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, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, 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.
Teen Book Club
Wed, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
May discussion of The Chalice of the Gods by Rick Riordan
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