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.
Membership Drive
March is the membership drive to renew and issue memberships for Friends of the Library. All proceeds go to benefit the library. A membership is $10.
Meet the author
Local author Mike Mondl will be speaking at 2 p.m. March 12 about his latest book, "Wounds So Deep."
Sci-fi Book Club
Lovers of science fiction are invited to join the Sci-Fi Book Club. This month's book is Lock In by John Scalzi. The club meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month and the next meeting will be March 11.
Bella Vista Bingo
Bingo is coming to the library. Starting at 2 p.m. March 9 there will be Bingo events on the second Monday and fourth Thursday. Seating is limited to 20 seats at each session. Sign-up sheets are at the front desk. There are no cash prizes.
Teen Thursday night
Starting March 19, the library will begin having a teen night every third Thursday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. Come by the library on March 19 for the first event, which will be a sampler of things to expect -- games, improv and tasty snacks. Plus it's a great chance to tell the library what teens want to do. Teen night is for those ages 13-18.
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 Heather.
Laptime Storytime
Laptime Storytime is a fun and enriching story time for babies. It is held at 10:30 a.m. Friday mornings after Preschool Storytime, participants can take baby to listen to Miss Carol read and participate in baby friendly activities.
Teen blog
The library has a new 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.
Homeschoolers' Corner
Homeschoolers ages 9-18 and adults gather at 10:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month for Homeschoolers' Corner. Participants will learn how to draw and will exchange ideas with other homeschoolers at this free program. Supplies are provided.
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.
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
March's exhibits include photography from the Bella Vista Photography Club. Janna Columbus has provided artwork for display in the cases in the back. Anyone interested in displaying a collection should contact Rebecca at 855-1753.
Floral Arrangement
March's arrangement was designed and provided by Janice Kennedy. Each month, a member of the Bella Vista Garden Club creates an original floral design to be displayed for patron's enjoyment.
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.
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 on programs and services, please call 479-855-1753.
Encore Books!
The Friends of the Library's used book store 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.
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.
Community on 03/04/2015