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Young at Heart Adult Book Club

2023-12-06 18:00:00 2023-12-06 19:00:00 America/Chicago Young at Heart Adult Book Club December Discussion of Everything You Want Me to Be by Mindy Mejia Bentonville Public Library - McGaugh Room

Wednesday, December 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-06 18:00:00 2023-12-06 19:00:00 America/Chicago Young at Heart Adult Book Club December Discussion of Everything You Want Me to Be by Mindy Mejia Bentonville Public Library - McGaugh Room

December Discussion of Everything You Want Me to Be by Mindy Mejia

Books available at the front desk while supplies last!

Book Summary:

No one knows who she really is…

Hattie Hoffman has spent her whole life playing many parts: the good student, the good daughter, the good girlfriend. But Hattie wants something more, something bigger, and ultimately something that turns out to be exceedingly dangerous. When she’s found brutally stabbed to death, the tragedy rips right through the fabric of her small-town community.

It soon comes to light that Hattie was engaged in a highly compromising and potentially explosive secret online relationship. The question is: Did anyone else know? And to what lengths might they have gone to end it? Hattie’s boyfriend seems distraught over her death, but had he fallen so deeply in love with her that she had become an obsession? Or did Hattie’s impulsive, daredevil nature simply put her in the wrong place at the wrong time, leading her to a violent death at the hands of a stranger?

Full of twists and turns, Everything You Want Me to Be reconstructs a year in the life of a dangerously mesmerizing young woman, during which a small town’s darkest secrets come to the forefront…and she inches closer and closer to death.

Evocative and razor-sharp, Everything You Want Me to Be challenges you to test the lines between innocence and culpability, identity and deception. Does love lead to self-discovery—or destruction? 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

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Bentonville Public Library

Phone: 479-271-3192

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Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 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, Nov 11, All day
Library Closed for Veteran's Day

Tue, Nov 12, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Tue, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Learn to use our 3D printers

Tue, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
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, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Room
November Discussion of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Wed, Nov 13, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
November Discussion of Gallent by V.E. Schwab
This event is full

Thu, Nov 14, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Students, take the first step towards conquering the ACT!

Fri, Nov 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! This event will take place at Peel Mansion and Botanical Gardens. All ages welcome.

Fri, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.

Cancelled
Fri, Nov 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn to use our 3D printers

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic Show is a unique blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and sensational magic, all combined with an educational approach that is all about having fun with books. All ages welcome.

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Ozark Wild Ones is teaming up with the Bentonville Public Library this year for the 3rd Annual Native Seed Swap!

Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
This event is full

Cancelled
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
November Discussion of Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews

Tue, Nov 19, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Tue, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Join us each month for a story and related art project! Check back for project information. For kids in K - 6th grade.

Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends in this fun teen gathering!

Thu, Nov 21, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Thu, Nov 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
If you are a teen who loves reading Young Adult (YA) fiction, this event is for you!

Sat, Nov 23, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
McGaugh Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting

Tue, Nov 26, All day
The library is taking a 1 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of December 2.

Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Walmart 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 Tuesday, November 12 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Build a LEGO® model based on the monthly challenge. For kids in K - 6th grade.

Wed, Nov 27, All day
The library is taking a 1 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of December 2.

Wed, Nov 27, All day
BPL will close at 5 pm to start the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thu, Nov 28, All day
Library Closed for Thanksgiving

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, All day
The library is taking a 1 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of December 2.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Library Closed for Thanksgiving

Sat, Nov 30, All day
The library is taking a 1 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of December 2.

Mon, Dec 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting

Rescheduled
Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Monday, December 02, 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting

Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

Tue, Dec 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

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

Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.

Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Dec 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, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGaugh Room
Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Room
December Discussion of The Bargaining by Carly Anne West

Thu, Dec 05, 9:30am - 9:45am
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.

Sat, Dec 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.

Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Walmart Community Room
The Bentonville Police Department presents this workshop featuring important topics for new drivers.

Mon, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about "The Library of Ever" by Zeno Alexander. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
Registration opens Monday, November 18 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Dec 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

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

Tue, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
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, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Room
December Discussion of The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott