What to do

Several Northwest Arkansas institutions are planning programs related to Monday’s eclipse for the public:

Bentonville

Where: Room 108 of the Becky Paneitz Student Center, Northwest Arkansas Community College, 1 College Drive

When: Noon Monday

What: Glen Akridge, a science faculty member, will present a lecture on eclipses and how people can view them safely. Viewing of the eclipse will begin at 12:30 p.m. Eclipse glasses will be provided, along with telescope viewing and other demonstrations.

Fayetteville

Where: Union Mall at the University of Arkansas

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday

What: The Associated Student Government will hold a free cookout and distribute free glasses for viewing the eclipse. Volunteers will explain how to watch the eclipse safely.

Garfield

Where: Pea Ridge National Military Park, 15930 E. U.S. 62

When: 11:30 a.m. Monday

What: The park will host a program and viewing of the eclipse. The 20-minute program will take place in the visitor center auditorium. Visitors will receive glasses to view the eclipse.

Information: 479-451-8122

Rogers

Where: Rogers Public Library, 711 S. Dixieland Road

When: 12:30 p.m. Monday

What: Children and their families are welcome to come to the Children’s Library and make eclipse-related crafts. Visitors may watch the eclipse in the storytime room via the NASA website. No viewing glasses available.

Information: 479-621-1152; RogersPublicLibrary.org

Springdale

Where: Springdale Public Library, 405 S. Pleasant St.

When: 10 a.m. Monday

What: A limited number of eclipse glasses will be distributed starting at 10 a.m. A short safety video and a craft project for families will be offered at 11 a.m. Bring a picnic lunch and view the eclipse in Murphy Park.

Information: 479-750-8180; SpringdaleLibrary.org