Library News

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Teen Night

Members of the Teen Advisory Board will present various cultures and traditions from all across the globe from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15. Ages 11-17 are welcome to join as we explore the differences of lifestyles and cultures from around the world.

Santa's Story Time

A special story time will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, with the reading of many Christmas books. Santa will visit after the stories and will be available for photos with Santa.

Freegal Music

The library has Freegal Music. This service, available through the Library website, allows patrons to listen to and download music for free. Patrons can access this service by using their library card.

Rocket Languages

The library offers Rocket Languages through its website. This language-learning service offers online courses for 15 different languages. A library card will give access.

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 the library staff for the Check-Out Agreement and procedure.

Library website

The Bella Vista Public Library website is www.bvpl.org. All needed library information can be found there.

Encore Books

The Friends of the Library's used-book store is open six days a week during regular library hours. It 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.

Exhibits

The December floral display was provided by Char Brunje of the Bella Vista Garden Club. Displays are provided by Susan Johnson and Helen Sammarco.

Hours of operation

Regular library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with weekend hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Bella Vista Public Library is located just east of Town Center off Lancashire Blvd., at 11 Dickens Place (from Highway 340 East, turn at the Bella Vista Baptist Church). For further information on programs and services, call 479-855-1753.

Community on 12/13/2017