Library News

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

Library Closed

The library will be closedThursday, Nov. 23; Friday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Nov. 25.

Friends of the Library Christmas Basket Silent Auction

The Friends of the Library is hosting its final Christmas Basket Silent Auction. This yearly tradition is going out in style with many beautiful baskets. These wonderful creations make for easy Christmas shopping and the proceeds support the library! The silent auction will take place from Nov. 16-Dec. 6th.

Christmas at Dickens Place

The Bella Vista Public Library is hosting Christmas at Dickens Place this December and is looking forward to ushering in a new holiday tradition in Northwest Arkansas. The event will run from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, at the Bella Vista Public Library. There will be beautiful lights, charming carolers, and delicious food trucks. Santa Claus is even going to make an appearance. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy community holiday cheer and do some Christmas shopping from the fine artisans and craftsmen right here in Northwest Arkansas.

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

Rocket Languages is available through the library website. This language-learning service offers online courses for 15 different languages. A library card is needed 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 the library staff for the check-out agreement and procedure.

Library website

The Bella Vista Public Library website is at www.bvpl.org and is filled with library information.

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

Exhibits

November's displays are provided by Steve Morrow. Anyone interested in displaying a collection should contact Rebecca at 479-855-1753.

Floral arrangement

November's floral arrangement was designed and provided by Jan Grimm 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. to 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 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 11/22/2017