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Creative Writing Club

For Teens!
2023-06-28 17:00:00 2023-06-28 18:00:00 America/Chicago Creative Writing Club All aspiring teen authors are invited! Bentonville Public Library - Teen Zone

Wednesday, June 28
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-28 17:00:00 2023-06-28 18:00:00 America/Chicago Creative Writing Club All aspiring teen authors are invited! Bentonville Public Library - Teen Zone

All aspiring teen authors are invited!

Aspiring authors in grades 7th - 12th are invited to our Creative Writing Club!  During this event, we will share writing ideas, participate in creative writing activities, and more!

This club is the perfect place to find new story inspiration, grow your creative writing skills, and meet others who share a passion for writing.  We meet once a month, all year long.

If you have questions, reach out to Teen Services Librarian Anna Sharon at asharon@bentonvillear.com

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

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Bentonville Public Library
Phone: 479-271-3192
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Sep 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 01 Closed
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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

1000 Books Before Kindergarten - Kickoff Celebration!
Sat, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Walmart Community Room
We're kicking of BPL's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative with a morning of library fun!
Family Storytime
Sat, Sep 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Friends of the Bentonville Library Meeting
Mon, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rotary Conference Room
Friends of the Bentonville Library Monthly Meeting
Playdough Impressions - With the Scott Family Amazeum
Mon, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Walmart Community Room
Engage your early learner with this exciting twist on playdough play! For ages 2 - 5. Registration is required.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 03, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 03, 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.
Beginning Fly-Fishing - Adult Education Workshop
Tue, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Learn the basics of fly-fishing with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in 1st - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 04, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 04, 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.
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Wed, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Library Advisory Board Meeting
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
October Discussion of The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Bookflix at Six
Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Area
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title, followed by a related activity! For all ages.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 05, 9:30am - 9:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 05, 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.
D&D for Teens!
Thu, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Zone,Haney Family Conference Room
Rising 7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
Friends of the Bentonville Library Fall Book Sale - Open to the Public
Fri, Oct 06, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Walmart Community Room,Rotary Conference Room
Open to the general public
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Bentonville Community Center
Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Friends of the Bentonville Library Fall Book Sale - Open to the Public
Sat, Oct 07, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Walmart Community Room,Rotary Conference Room
Open to the general public
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Family Storytime
Sat, Oct 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Rescheduled
ARTventures
Mon, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Tuesday, October 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join Ms. Hannah each month for a story and related art project! For kids in K - 6th grade.
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids
Mon, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 10, 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.
Canceled
ARTventures
Tue, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join Ms. Hannah each month for a story and related art project! Check back for project information. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Math Mentors - For Teens!
Tue, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Zone
7th - 12th graders - stop by the Teen Zone for math homework help.
ARTventures
Tue, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Join Ms. Hannah each month for a story and related art project! For kids in K - 6th grade.
Intro to Tarot - with Ethereal Sun and Moon
Tue, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Join us to learn the basics of Tarot Reading.
First Edition Adult Book Club
Tue, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
October Discussion of The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 11, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 11, 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.
Bookflix at Six
Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Area
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title, followed by a related activity! For all ages.
Barzombies - Adult Art Workshop
Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Join us for an evening crafting your own zombie doll.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 12, 9:30am - 9:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 12, 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.
Macramé Spiderwebs - Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Thu, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Join us for a Halloween-themed arts and craft workshop!
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Family Storytime
Sat, Oct 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Homeschool Hub
Mon, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Community Room,Rotary Conference Room
Come sharpen your library and English Language Arts skills, learn about the latest books hitting our shelves, make new friends, and have fun! For K - 12th grade. Registration requested.
Maker Fashion - With the Scott Family Amazeum
Mon, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Turn recyclables into something functional and beautiful! For ages 6 - 18. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, October 2 2023 at 9:00am
ACT Boot Camp
Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Rising 7th - 12th graders are invited to this 2-session ACT Boot Camp.
Books on Main Adult Book Club
Mon, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
October Discussion of A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 17, 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.
Book Buddies: A First Bookclub
Tue, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Listen to a great book and share your opinions on the text, illustrations, and main ideas. Check back for book selection. For kids in K - 3rd grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 18, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Between Friends - Hosted by the Friends of the Library group
Wed, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 18, 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.
Teen Book Club
Wed, Oct 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
October Discussion of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Bookflix at Six
Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Area
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title, followed by a related activity! For all ages.
Halloween Card Creation - Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Create Halloween greeting cards using various stamping techniques.
Registration opens Monday, October 2 2023 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 19, 9:30am - 9:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
TeensCREATE - Paper Quilling - Presented by the Amazeum
Thu, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
7th - 12th graders, come create together!
Global Snacks - Adult Education Workshop
Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Community Room
A snack tasting experience from around the world.
Registration opens Monday, October 2 2023 at 9:00am
BPL in the Community - Family Storytime at Compton Gardens and Arboretum
Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more. All ages welcome.
Midday Heartfulness Meditation - Adult Health & Wellness Workshop
Fri, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Walmart Community Room
Join instructor Amita Rathore to practice heartfulness and meditation.
Canceled
Pokémon Club
Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
A space where Pokémon enthusiasts can hang out and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Please bring your own cards. For kids in 3rd grade and up. No registration required.
Pokémon Club
Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Walmart Community Room
A space where Pokémon enthusiasts can hang out and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Please bring your own cards. This month, kids are encouraged to come in Pokémon costume!
Canceled
Family Storytime
Sat, Oct 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Family Storytime - with Bentonville Schools!
Sat, Oct 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - featuring special guest readers from Bentonville Schools! All ages welcome.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
ACT Boot Camp
Mon, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Rising 7th - 12th graders are invited to this 2-session ACT Boot Camp.
BPL in the Community - Adult Book Club at Best Friends Pet Resource Center
Mon, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
October Discussion of The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society - Members and Public
Mon, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Rotary Conference Room
Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group - In-Person Community Event
Mon, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 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.
Let's LEGO®!
Tue, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Build a LEGO® model based on the monthly challenge. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Math Mentors - For Teens!
Tue, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Zone
7th - 12th graders - stop by the Teen Zone for math homework help.
Adult Chess Club - Hosted by NWA Chess Club
Tue, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Conference Room
Rated chess play for adults of all skill levels.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 25, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Oct 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.
Creative Writing Club - For Teens!
Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
Grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends in this monthly teen gathering!
Bookflix at Six
Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Area
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title, followed by a related activity! For all ages.
Halloween Spell Books - Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Join us for a Halloween-themed arts and craft workshop!
Registration opens Wednesday, October 11 2023 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime
Thu, Oct 26, 9:30am - 9:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Canceled
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Engaging stories, silly rhymes, interactive music and movement activities, and more! Best for ages 3-6 and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Writing about YOU! Scholarship Essay Writing - Presented by the U of A College Access Initiative
Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Learn the best methods for crafting a successful scholarship essay.
Fall Card Creation - Adult Arts & Crafts Workshop
Thu, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Create fall greeting cards using various stamping techniques.
Registration opens Monday, October 9 2023 at 9:00am
Family Storytime
Sat, Oct 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.
Storytime Spooktacular
Mon, Oct 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Walmart Community Room
A Halloween-themed storytime for ages 2 - 6. Costumes encouraged!
Witches & Wizards Trivia
Mon, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Join us for a witches & wizards themed trivia night!
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