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The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group

In-Person Community Event

2023-10-23 18:00:00 2023-10-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman. Bentonville Public Library - McGaugh Family Literacy Area

Monday, October 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-23 18:00:00 2023-10-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago The Mayor's Book Club - Book Discussion Group Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman. Bentonville Public Library - McGaugh Family Literacy Area

Bentonville Public Library

McGaugh Family Literacy Area

Book club discussion group with Mayor Stephanie Orman.

In collaboration with Bentonville Public Library (BPL) and sponsored by Friends of the Library, The Mayor’s Book Club includes a book club discussion centered around a selected book. 

The Fall book selection for 2023 is The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown. 

Community Event – Book Discussion Group 

The community event will include an engaging book discussion centered on the selected book and is open to the public. Participants will register in advance to reserve a free book and participate in the in-person discussion at BPL. The book discussion conversation will be led by Mayor Stephanie Orman. 

All books are sponsored by the Friends of the Bentonville Library, available at the Bentonville Library for pickup and free to keep if you attend the event. If you are unable to attend, please return the book to BPL for others to enjoy. Books are available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to attend the discussion group, even if they have not read the book.

Book Summary:

For over a decade, Brené Brown has found a special place in our hearts as a gifted mapmaker and a fellow traveler. She is both a social scientist and a kitchen-table friend whom you can always count on to tell the truth, make you laugh, and, on occasion, cry with you. And what's now become a movement all started with The Gifts of Imperfection, which has sold more than two million copies in thirty-five different languages across the globe.

What transforms this book from words on a page to effective daily practices are the ten guideposts to wholehearted living. The guideposts not only help us understand the practices that will allow us to change our lives and families, they also walk us through the unattainable and sabotaging expectations that get in the way.

Brené writes, "This book is an invitation to join a wholehearted revolution. A small, quiet, grassroots movement that starts with each of us saying, 'My story matters because I matter.' Revolution might sound a little dramatic, but in this world, choosing authenticity and worthiness is an absolute act of resistance." 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | Mayor's Book Club |

Bentonville Public Library

Phone: 479-271-3192

Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 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, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Walmart Community Room,Teen Zone
Come sharpen your library skills, learn about the latest books hitting our shelves, make new friends, and have fun! In November's meeting, the Bentonville Postmaster will visit!

Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart Community Room
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about Greenglass House by Kate Milford For children entering 4th - 6th grade.

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

Tue, Dec 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.

Tue, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Zone
7th - 12th graders - stop by the Teen Zone for math homework help.

Tue, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Practice the art of origami with our volunteer instructors. All skill levels welcome! For kids in 1st - 6th grade.

Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
December Discussion of Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly

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

Wed, Dec 13, 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
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title, followed by a related activity! For all ages.

Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Zone
7th - 12th grade Swifties, join us for this fun event!

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

Thu, Dec 14, 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.

Sat, Dec 16, 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. For kids in 3rd grade and up. No registration required.

Canceled
Sat, Dec 16, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.

Sat, Dec 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement activities, and more - featuring special guest readers from Bentonville Schools! All ages welcome.

Sat, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
An afternoon of Chinese cultural activities for kids! All ages welcome. No registration required.

Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking.Register

Mon, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Join us for a festive holiday movie night!

Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
December Discussion of The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

Canceled
Tue, Dec 19, All day
The library is taking a three week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

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

Canceled
Tue, Dec 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, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Walmart Community Room
Put on your coziest winter jammies and join us for Christmas songs and stories! A craft will follow. All ages welcome. Registration is not required. 

Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area
Join Ms. Christina each month for a story and related art project! This month, we're reading Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett and making gingerbread ornaments! For kids in K - 6th grade.

Canceled
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

Wed, Dec 20, All day
The library is taking a three week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

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

Wed, Dec 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
Enjoy coffee and conversations with other book lovers!

Canceled
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
Grow your creative writing skills and meet new friends in this monthly teen gathering!

Canceled
Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
An animated storybook and thematically paired non-fiction title, followed by a related activity! For all ages.

Thu, Dec 21, All day
The library is taking a three week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

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

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

Sat, Dec 23, All day
The library is taking a three week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Canceled
Sat, Dec 23, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Books, songs, movement activities, and more! All ages welcome.

Mon, Dec 25, All day
Library Closed for Christmas

Tue, Dec 26, All day
Library Closed for Christmas

Tue, Dec 26, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

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

Wed, Dec 27, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Thu, Dec 28, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Sat, Dec 30, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Mon, Jan 01, All day
Library Closed for New Year's Day

Tue, Jan 02, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Wed, Jan 03, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Wed, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walmart Community Room,Haney Family Conference Room
Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wed, Jan 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
January Discussion of Divided We Fall by Trent Reedy

Thu, Jan 04, All day
The library is taking a three-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Sat, Jan 06, All day
The library is taking a two-week storytime break. Storytime will resume the week of January 8th.

Sat, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Practice your reading-aloud skills with a non-judgmental audience - a dog! All ages welcome.

Mon, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Zone
Read, think, and share ideas about great books! This month, we're talking about When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller. For children entering 4th - 6th grade.
Registration opens Monday, December 11 2023 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 09, 9:30am - 9:50am
Children's Area
Books, songs, movement, and LOTS of fun! Best for ages 18-36 months and their caregiver.

Tue, Jan 09, 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
Tue, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open play chess for all skill levels. Grades 1 - 6 welcome.

Tue, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Walmart Community Room
Practice the art of origami with our volunteer instructors. All skill levels welcome! For kids in 1st - 6th grade.

Tue, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGaugh Family Literacy Area
January Discussion of The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry