Library Foundation
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.
Teen Night: Game Show Night
Come on down! You're the next contestant on ... Teen Game Show Night! Ages 11-17 are invited to play to win at a variety of game-show-themed challenges. Join us at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15.
Library closed
The library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents' Day.
How to find and listen to podcasts
With all this talk about podcasts, are you wondering what they are and how you even find them? No worries! In this special session of Tech Time at noon Wednesday, Feb. 20, we'll help you find and access podcasts on your devices so that you can listen to shows. With the wide variety of podcasts out there, there's a show for everyone!
Letter writing revival
Believe it or not, the digital age has not completely suppressed the art and practice of handwritten letters. Snail Mail is making a comeback and local letter writing enthusiast Sarah Coller is helping to usher it in. Join her at 6 p.m. Thursday Feb. 21, to learn about the history of letter writing and the postal system, stamp collecting and current letter writing and mail art trends. Attendees will have the option to join a monthly letter writing social. Learn how you can be a part of the Snail Mail Revolution!
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.
Kindle checkout
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 checkout agreement and procedure.
Encore books
The Friends of the Library's used-book store is open six days a week during regular library hours, with 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.
Freegal Music
The library has Freegal Music, which allows patrons to listen to and download music for free through the library website. All you need is a library card. Patrons can download and keep up to three songs a week.
Exhibits
February displays are provided by Sugar Creek Model Railroad Club.
Floral arrangement
The February floral arrangement is designed and provided by Jan Grim 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 and website
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 at 11 Dickens Place. For further information on programs and services, call 479-855-1753 or visit the Library website at bvpl.org.
Community on 02/13/2019