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Writing about YOU! Scholarship Essay Writing

Presented by the U of A College Access Initiative

2023-10-26 18:00:00 2023-10-26 19:00:00 America/Chicago Writing about YOU! Scholarship Essay Writing Learn the best methods for crafting a successful scholarship essay. Bentonville Public Library - Tate Teen Zone

Thursday, October 26
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-26 18:00:00 2023-10-26 19:00:00 America/Chicago Writing about YOU! Scholarship Essay Writing Learn the best methods for crafting a successful scholarship essay. Bentonville Public Library - Tate Teen Zone

Learn the best methods for crafting a successful scholarship essay.

This workshop provides students with more insight to scholarship processes as well as help students start the brainstorming process in a unique way that will increase chances of being awarded a scholarship.

This program is geared towards high-school students.  If you have questions, please contact Teen Services Librarian Anna Sharon at asharon@bentonvillear.com

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

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Phone: 479-271-3192
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Mon, Dec 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jan 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 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. 

Upcoming events

Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Thu, Jan 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
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Intro to 3D Printing
Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Registration is now closed
D&D for Teens!
Thu, Jan 02, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Walmart Community Room
7th - 12th graders are invited to join D&D @BPL!
Registration is now closed
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to 3D Printing
Fri, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Children's Storytime Break
Sat, Jan 04, All day
The library is taking a 3 week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January. 6th.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Cancelled
Bookflix
Sat, Jan 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Intro to 3D Printing
Sat, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Friends of the Library meeting
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Friends of the Library meeting
Rescheduled
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Monday, January 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Music and Movement Storytime
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
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.
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Mon, Jan 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Provides an orientation for using the BPL Makerspace 3D printers.
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Cancelled
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Never Ever Sewing Class - Sewing 101
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
For someone who has never used a sewing machine
This event is full
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 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.
Children's Chess Club
Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Open play chess for all skill levels. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Library Advisory Board - Monthly meeting
Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGaugh Room
Library Advisory Board monthly meeting
Teen Book Club
Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
January Discussion of The Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee
Young at Heart Adult Book Club
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Room
January Discussion of Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 9:45am
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, Jan 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
YA Insiders - An Event for Teen Readers!
Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Community Room
If you are a teen who loves reading Young Adult (YA) fiction, this event is for you!
Makerspace 101 - Required to use the Makerspace
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Patrons age 10 and over should attend. Patrons under 18 require parental signature.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Poe
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
Bookflix
Sat, Jan 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Conference Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Cover to Cover Book Club - For Kids (4-6th Grade)
Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan. For children in 4th-6th grade.
This event is full
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Never Ever Sewing Class - Sewing 101
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
For someone who has never used a sewing machine
This event is full
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 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.
Family Game Day
Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Craft Room
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.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Between Friends Book Club - Hosted by the Friends of the Library group
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Life Skills Lab - for Teens
Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Teens, join us for an event series focused on personal growth and building life skills.
Bookflix
Sat, Jan 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title! For all ages.
Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 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.
ARTventures
Tue, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Craft Room
Join us each month for a story and related art project! Check back for project information. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 22, 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.
Creative Writing Club
Wed, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, join us to grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends!
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Breaking into STEM - The Power of Computer Science in Modern Engineering
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Teens in 7th - 12th grade, join us for this engaging presentation to learn and explore future STEM careers.
Lunar New Year Celebration - With Bentonville High School's Chinese Club
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a morning of Chinese cultural activities! All ages welcome. No registration required.
Youth Debate Forum
Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Haney Conference Room,Walmart Community Room
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 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.
Let's LEGO®!
Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Build a LEGO® model based on the monthly challenge. For kids in K - 6th grade.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 9:30am - 9:50am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Baby Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 9:30am - 9:45am
Storytime Room
Books, songs, lap bounces, and more! Best for ages 0-18 months and their caregiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 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.
Scholarship Search - Presented by the U of A College Access Initiative
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Community Room
College-bound students (and parents!), learn more about the process of finding and applying for scholarships.
Ruff Ruff Read - Read with Yukon
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.
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