Arts Extravanga
Local artists were invited to donate a work of art for a benefit silent auction -- pottery, knitting, sculpture, quilting, woodworking, jewelry, metalwork, embroidery, painting, ceramics and all types of handcrafted items. Donations need to be at the library by May 27. The public is invited to bid on these items during library hours from June 1 through June 10. All proceeds benefit the library.
Bella Vista Library Book Club
The Bella Vista Library Book Club, will meet today, May 27, at 9:30 a.m. This lively group of readers always has a blast. May's book is The Mountain Top School for Dogs and Other Second Chances by Ellen Cooney.
Coupon Club of NWA
The Coupon Club will meet Wednesday, May 27, at 9:30 a.m. This group always finds the best deals and great coupons. Come by and join in on the fun!
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.
Floral Arrangement
June's arrangements was designed and provided by Kate Pilarski. Each month, a member of the Bella Vista Garden Club creates an original floral design to be displayed for patron's enjoyment.
Exhibits
Xyta Lucas has provided ceramic match holders, grandpa & grandma salt and pepper shakers as well as a rocker chair for display in the back cabinets. Cathy Shraeder has provided candle sticks for the coffee table. Photos are by the Bella Vista Photography Club. Anyone interested in displaying a collection should contact Rebecca at 855-1753.
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.
Sci-fi Book Club
Lovers of Science Fiction are invited to join the Sci-Fi Book Club. This month's book is Hollow World by Michael J. Sullivan. Sci-Fi book club meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bella Vista Library has joined Twitter. Follow us for fun news and library updates @BellaVistaLib.
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.
The Bella Vista Library is on Instagram. Keep an eye on all the activities at the library @BellaVistaLib.
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.
Homeschooler's Corner
Come learn how to draw and color like never before. This is a great opportunity for children and moms to interact with each other, have fellowship and connect. Supplies are provided and no sign up is required. Homeschooler's Corner meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
Community on 05/27/2015