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].
Color My World
This creative and relaxing event is a way to unwind. Studies have shown that adult coloring is a great way to relieve stress. Color My World meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Legomania
Come for Legomania every first Saturday at 10 a.m. The next event is Saturday, May 7.
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 the website www.bvpl.org and "Like" them.
Exhibits
May's displays are provided by Karen Nassie. Anyone interested in displaying a collection should contact Rebecca at 479-855-1753.
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.
Library Website
Check out the Bella Vista Public Library website at www.bvpl.org. This bright, 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.
Community on 05/04/2016