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Books on Main Adult Book Club

2023-06-19 18:00:00 2023-06-19 19:00:00 America/Chicago Books on Main Adult Book Club June Discussion of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Bentonville Public Library - McGaugh Family Literacy Area

Monday, June 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-19 18:00:00 2023-06-19 19:00:00 America/Chicago Books on Main Adult Book Club June Discussion of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Bentonville Public Library - McGaugh Family Literacy Area

Bentonville Public Library

McGaugh Family Literacy Area

June Discussion of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Books available at the front desk while supplies last!

Book Summary:

Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Her life story is told in the documentary film And Still I Rise, as seen on PBS’s American Masters.

Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide.

Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local “powhitetrash.” At eight years old and back at her mother’s side in St. Louis, Maya is attacked by a man many times her age—and has to live with the consequences for a lifetime. Years later, in San Francisco, Maya learns that love for herself, the kindness of others, her own strong spirit, and the ideas of great authors (“I met and fell in love with William Shakespeare”) will allow her to be free instead of imprisoned.

Poetic and powerful, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

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Bentonville Public Library

Phone: 479-271-3192

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 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

Thu, Sep 19, 9:30am - 9:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! This event will take place at Peel Mansion and Botanical Gardens. All ages welcome.

Sat, Sep 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting

Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Wed, Sep 25, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!

Thu, Sep 26, 9:30am - 9:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.

Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - with a wetlands twist! All ages welcome.

Cancelled
Fri, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Pavillion
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - with a wetlands twist! This event takes place at Osage Park. All ages welcome.

Sat, Sep 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Friends of the Bentonville Library are holding a Load the Truck book drive!

Sat, Sep 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.

Sun, Sep 29, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Mon, Sep 30, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Tue, Oct 01, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Wed, Oct 02, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Wed, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
Library Advisory Board Meeting

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
October Discussion of Guilty by Norah McClintock

Thu, Oct 03, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Cancelled
Thu, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!

Fri, Oct 04, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.

Sat, Oct 05, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Sun, Oct 06, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Mon, Oct 07, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting

Tue, Oct 08, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
October Discussion of Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout

Wed, Oct 09, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Thu, Oct 10, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Fri, Oct 11, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Sat, Oct 12, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Sun, Oct 13, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Mon, Oct 14, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Tue, Oct 15, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Wed, Oct 16, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Cancelled
Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!

Thu, Oct 17, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Fri, Oct 18, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.

Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! This event will take place at Peel Mansion and Botanical Gardens. All ages welcome.

Sat, Oct 19, All day
Bentonville Public Library (BPL) will be closed for four weeks from September 29 through October 27 to move into expansion and reorganize existing spaces.