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Adult Chess Club

Hosted by NWA Chess Club
2023-06-27 17:30:00 2023-06-27 19:30:00 America/Chicago Adult Chess Club Rated chess play for adults of all skill levels. Bentonville Public Library - Rotary Conference Room

Tuesday, June 27
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-27 17:30:00 2023-06-27 19:30:00 America/Chicago Adult Chess Club Rated chess play for adults of all skill levels. Bentonville Public Library - Rotary Conference Room

Bentonville Public Library

Rotary Conference Room

Rated chess play for adults of all skill levels.

All skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided. The focus will be to provide the opportunity for rated play, so these games will have time controls, observe the USCF Rules of Chess, and be conducted as OTB tournament play.  Please consider bringing your set & clock.

Registration is not required. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
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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. 

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Storytime Room
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Storytime Room
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Storytime Room
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Storytime Room
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Storytime Room
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