Library News

Photo submitted The library's Night Before Christmas Storytime was special because Santa himself stopped by for a visit.
Photo submitted The library's Night Before Christmas Storytime was special because Santa himself stopped by for a visit.

New Event: Sunday Book Review

Love hearing about new books to read? Then the Sunday Book Reviews are for you. Each season, we'll have a speaker come and share a book they loved reading. It's a great way to find out about new books and meet people who love to read. The first review will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, when Susan Santos will discuss "J" -- a novel by Howard Jacobson.

Young Readers

This children's book club is perfect for readers in grades 3-5. They meet at 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month and are always excited to welcome new members.

Card Making

Every second Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. a local artist holds a card making class at the library. These cards are perfect for any occasion and are absolutely stunning. There is a $15 fee for this class and supplies are provided.

Bella Vista Traveling Library

The Bella Vista Public Library now has a home-bound 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].

Silly Songs and Stories

Silly Songs and Stories story time meets at 10 a.m. every Friday. Bring a preschooler for stories and crafts. Be sure to come this week to listen to a good story.

Brainteasers

Brainteasers meets at 3 p.m. on the third Wednesday. Each month there is a new packet filled with mind-boggling, thought-provoking puzzles and games designed to keep your brain working and problem solving.

Packets are available at the front desk for anyone looking to keep their brain in shape.

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.

Facebook

Bella Vista Library is on Facebook. Click on the Facebook icon on the website www.bvpl.org and "Like" the page.

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.

Mystery Book Club

This book club is perfect for all mystery lovers. They meet at 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

Color My World

This creative and relaxing event is a way to unwind. Adult coloring is a great way to relieve stress.

Color My World meets at 1 p.m. every Wednesday.

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.

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.

Exhibits

January's displays are provided by Mary Kennedy and Maida Bennett. Anyone interested in displaying a collection should contact Rebecca at 479-855-1753.

Floral Arrangement

January's floral arrangement was designed and provided by Beth Kastl. 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, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 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, call 479-855-1753.

Community on 01/04/2017