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Photo Submitted. The Bella Vista Woodcarver’s Club came out to the Bella Vista Public Library to teach the basics of carving…with soap!

Photo Submitted. The Bella Vista Woodcarver’s Club came out to the Bella Vista Public Library to teach the basics of carving…with soap!

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Help Expand Our View

Help the Bella Vista Public Library Foundation expand the library. Your donation matters. Mail to Bella Vista Public Library Foundation, 11 Dickens Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714.

BVPL Mobile

The Bella Vista Public Library now has an app. Easily look up books, events and other library information right from the palm of your hand. Download BVPL Mobile for Apple and Android devices.

Legomania

Every first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. children are invited to come and build with Legos at the library. We'll provide the Legos, you just bring your creativity.

Sci-Fi Book Club

This group of science fiction lovers meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Join them Wednesday, Aug. 9, as they discuss August's book "Brass Giant" by Brooke Johnson.

Stampin' Up Card Making Class

On the second Saturday of the month, Jane Para teaches card making classes. She will be teaching tips and techniques using Stampin' Up supplies. Bring your basics: Adhesive glue and scissors. Three cards for $15. There are two classes available on Saturday, Aug. 12, with one running from 10 a.m. to noon and the other running from 1 to 3 p.m.

Freegal Music

The library has Freegal Music. This service, available through our website, allows our patrons to listen to and download music for free. Using your library card, you can access this service.

Rocket Languages

We offer Rocket Languages through our website. This language learning service offers online courses for 15 different languages. All you need is a library card to access it.

Check Out a Kindle

Kindle Paperwhites and Kindle Fires are available for checkout to patrons in good standing. Each device is loaded with several books 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.

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 much more. All proceeds of this ongoing fundraiser support the library. New books are added almost daily.

Facebook

Bella Vista Library is on Facebook. Click on the Facebook icon on our website, www.bvpl.org, and "Like" us 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 is where you can find all of the library information you need.

Exhibits

July's displays are provided by Jeffrey McFarland and the Bella Vista Photography Club. Anyone interested in displaying a collection, should contact Rebecca at 479-855-1753.

Floral Arrangement

July's floral arrangement was designed and provided by Dagmar Roeder of the Bella Vista Garden Club. 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. until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with weekend hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Bella Vista Public Library is located just east of Town Center off Lancashire Boulevard (Arkansas Highway 340 east from Town Center, turn at the Bella Vista Baptist Church) at 11 Dickens Place. For more information on programs and services, call 479-855-1753.

Community on 08/02/2017