Help Expand Our View
Help the Bella Vista Public Library Foundation expand the library with a donation. Mail to Bella Vista Public Library Foundation, 11 Dickens Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714.
Book Bake
What's better than books and cake? Putting the two together. Decorate a cake like one of your favorite books. Bring it to the library Saturday, Feb. 13, before 1:45 p.m. and let the judging (and tasting) begin. There are two brackets of competitors: Children and Adult. Within those, there are three categories: Most Artistic, Best Book Interpretation and Best Overall. Don't feel up to baking a cake? Then help judge. If you do want to compete, be sure to complete and return your registration form by Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Rocket Languages
The library now offers Rocket Languages through the website. This language-learning service offers online courses for 15 languages. All you need 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 your library card, you 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.
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 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.
Legomania
Every first Saturday at 10 a.m., the library hosts Legomania. Bring your creativity and imagination and come create a Lego masterpiece.
Homeschooler's Corner
Homeschoolers ages 9-18 and adults are invited to attend Homeschooler's 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, March 1.
Hours of Operation
Regular library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with weekend hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Bella Vista Public Library is located just east of Town Center off Lancashire Blvd. (Arkansas Highway 340 East, turn at the Bella Vista Baptist Church) at 11 Dickens Place. For more information on programs and services, call 479-855-1753.
Community on 02/10/2016