Library events

Submitted Dwayne came to Storytime last week. Dwayne at the Bella Vista Public Library at 10 a.m. on the second Friday of the month.
Submitted Dwayne came to Storytime last week. Dwayne at the Bella Vista Public Library at 10 a.m. on the second Friday of the month.

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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.

Downton Abbey

Every Monday evening at 6 p.m., two episodes of the hit show, Downton Abbey, will be played. This is in preparation for premiere of season 6. Join other patrons as they relive the memories and get ready for the final season.

Movie Night

Come to Movie Night on Wednesday, Aug, 26, to watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Movie will start at 5:30 p.m. with a short discussion afterward. Also, suggestions will be taken for additional movies and there will be a discussion about what kinds of movies everyone likes to watch.

Bella Vista Library Book Club

The Bella Vista Library Book Club will meet Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 9:30 a.m. The group of readers always has a good time. August's book is Absalom, Absalom by William Faulkner.

Encore! Book sale

The Bella Vista Friends of the library will hold a half-price book sale at the library's Encore! Bookstore from Aug. 31 through Sept. 5. Every book in the store will be on sale. Categories include fiction, nonfiction, signed and rare books, local authors, classics, health, religion and paperbacks. Encore! books is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Proceeds go to the continuing needs and goals of the library.

Silly Songs

and Stories

Silly Songs and Stories storytime meets every Friday morning at 10 a.m. Bring your preschoolers and join this fun group for stories and crafts. Be sure to come this week to listen to a good story.

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.

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.

E-reader training

Anyone who received an e-reader and is not quite sure how to get started may come by the Bella Vista Public Library for help. E-book training will be available every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Call the library at 479-855-1753 to schedule an appointment with Myrna, who will answer questions and teach about e-readers.

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.

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.

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.

Teen blog

The library has a blog just for teens and is looking forward to expanding that department with new books and activities. To keep up-to-date with all the changes to the direction the teen department is going, check out www.bvplteens.weebly.com.

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.

Exhibits

August's displays were provided by The Village Art Club. Displays will include artwork, pottery, jewelry, floral arrangements and kitchen crafts. Anyone interested in displaying a collection should contact Rebecca at 479-855-1753.

Floral arrangement

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

Hours of operation

Regular library hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with late evening hours until 8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Bella Vista Public Library is located at 11 Dickens Place, just east of Town Center off Lancashire Boulevard. For further information, call 479-855-1753.

Community on 08/26/2015