Bella Vista Traveling Library
The Bella Vista Public Library now has a homebound delivery service. The library will provide materials to any resident of Bella Vista who is confined to their home or convalescent center due to illness, injury or disability. Anyone interested in this service can call the library at 479-855-1753 or email program coordinator Argie Willis at [email protected].
NWA Language and Culture
Thursday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. join this wonderful group to discuss other cultures and languages. It's a great opportunity to meet new people. Children are welcome and drinks are provided.
Homeschooler's 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 and will exchange ideas with other homeschoolers at this free program. Supplies will be provided. The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 3.
Half-price Book Sale
All of Encore Books stock will be 50 percent off through Saturday, April 30. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to buy some books.
Color My World
This creative and relaxing event is a way to unwind and studies have shown that adult coloring is a great way to relieve stress. Color My World meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Silly Songs and Stories
Silly Songs and Stories story time meets every Friday at 10 a.m. Bring a preschooler 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.
Bella Vista Library is on Facebook. Click on the Facebook icon on their website, www.bvpl.org, and "Like" them today. It's a great way to keep up with all the events at the library.
Library Website
Check out the Bella Vista Public Library website at www.bvpl.org. This bright and colorful website is easy to navigate and will take you to all the library information you need.
Encore Books
The Friends of the Library's used book store is open six days a week during regular library hours. Everyday low pricing on hardbacks, DVDs, puzzles, children's books, paperbacks, biographies, health and wellness topics and more. All proceeds of this ongoing fundraiser support the library. New books are added almost daily.
Rocket Languages
Rocket Languages are now offered through the website. This language learning service offers online courses for 15 different languages. All that is needed is a library card to access it.
Freegal Music
The library now has Freegal Music. This service, available through the library website, allows patrons to listen to and download music for free. Using a library card, patrons can access this cool, new service. Patrons can stream three hours of music each day and can download three songs a week that they can keep.
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 for the check-out agreement and procedure.
Exhibits
April's displays are provided by Joan Schroeder. Anyone interested in displaying a collection should contact Rebecca at 479-855-1753.
Floral Arrangement
April's floral arrangement was designed and provided by Amy Gores. Each month, a member of the Bella Vista Garden Club creates an original floral design to be displayed for patron enjoyment.
Hours of Operation
Regular library hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, with weekend hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. The Bella Vista Public Library is located just east of Town Center off Lancashire Boulevard at 11 Dickens Place. For more information on programs and services, call 479-855-1753.
Community on 04/27/2016