Library events

Submitted Bella Vista Mayor Peter Christie gives volunteer Bee Johnson a certificate celebrating 15 years of service at the library.
Submitted Bella Vista Mayor Peter Christie gives volunteer Bee Johnson a certificate celebrating 15 years of service at the library.

Help expand

our view

Help the Bella Vista Public Library Foundation expand the library. Mail donations to the Bella Vista Public Library Foundation, 11 Dickens Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714.

B'Creative

Stitchers

This fun group of needleworkers includes any and all handwork such as cross stitching, embroidery, quilting, knitting, weaving and crocheting. The B'Creative Stitchers meet every Monday morning from 10 a.m. to noon. The next meeting will be Monday, April 20.

Friends of the

Library book sale

Spring into savings as Encore Books will be slashing the prices of its entire stock for one week only. Come by the bookstore now through April 25 to take part in these great savings. Every book in the store will be 50 percent off. Categories include fiction, nonfiction, classics, cookbooks, religion, paperbacks, children's and signed and rare books.

Homeschoolers' Corner

Homeschoolers ages 9-18 and adults are invited to attend Homeschoolers' Corner on the first Tuesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Participants will learn how to draw as well as exchange ideas with other homeschoolers at this free program. Supplies will be provided. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 5.

Sci-fi Book Club

Lovers of Science Fiction are invited to join the Sci-Fi Book Club. This month's book is The Truth Machine by James Halperin. Sci-Fi book club meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month and the next meeting will be May 13.

Preschool Storytime

Preschoolers are invited to join this fun group for stories and crafts at 10 a.m. every Friday morning. Be sure to come to storytime this week to listen to a good story with Miss Kassie from Trike Theatre.

Knitters and

Crocheters

Knitter and crocheter wannabes are invited to brush up on their skills and learn some new techniques from 1 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday. Novices will be guided by experienced knitters and crocheters. Participants may bring their current projects or start a new one. Attendees must bring their own supplies.

Check out a Kindle

Kindle Paperwhites and Kindle Fires are available for checkout to patrons in good standing. Each device is loaded with a specific genre of book (sci-fi, bestseller nonfiction, western, inspirational, etc.) and may be checked out for three weeks. New books are added to each device every month. See library staff members for the check-out agreement and procedure.

Exhibits

April's exhibits include photography from the Bella Vista Photography Club. Pearl Williamson provided the display in the back cases. Anyone interested in displaying a collection should contact Rebecca at 479-855-1753.

Library website

Check out the Bella Vista Library website at www.bvpl.org. This bright and colorful site is easy to navigate and will take visitors to all the library information they need.

Encore Books!

The Friends of the Library's used bookstore is open six days a week during regular library hours. The store offers everyday low pricing on hardbacks, DVDs, puzzles, children's books, paperbacks, biographies, health and wellness topics and much more. All proceeds from this ongoing fundraiser support the library. New books are added almost daily.

Twitter

The Bella Vista Library has joined Twitter. Follow us for fun news and library updates @BellaVistaLib.

Instagram

The Bella Vista Library is on Instagram. Keep an eye on all the activities at the library @BellaVistaLib.

Facebook

The library is on Facebook. Click on the icon on the website -- www.bvpl.org -- "Like" us today. It's a great way to keep up with all the events at the library.

Floral Arrangement

April's arrangements was designed and provided by Mary Doyle. Each month, a member of the Bella Vista Garden Club creates an original floral design to be displayed for patron's enjoyment.

Exhibits

April's displays were provided by Karen Hassie. Anyone interested in displaying a collection should contact Rebecca at 855-1753.

Community on 04/22/2015