LIBRARY NEWS
Help expand the Library
The Bella Vista Public Library Foundation is working to expand the current Library facility. Donations to help with the expansion are most welcome; the mail address is Bella Vista Public Library Foundation, 11 Dickens Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714.
Teen Night
Beat the winter blues with a fiesta at the library! Chef Erin Rowe will partake in easy salsa recipes that anyone can make. It is recommended to bring an appetite. Ages 11-17 are invited for salsa and piñatas from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19.
Sunday Afternoon Book Review
Sunday Afternoon Book Review will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. Susan Santos will review the book, “Last Bus to Wisdom,” by Ivan Doig. This is Doig’s last book before his death in 2015 and is in part based on his memories of a long bus ride he took from Montana to Wisconsin. Sunday Afternoon Book Reviews happen once every season with a new presenter and book. This event is a great way to learn about new books and meet other readers. Light refreshments will be served.
FREEGAL Music
FREEGAL music is free to all library members and is available through the library website. This service allows patrons to download and listen to music. A library card will access this service.
Rocket Languages
Rocket Languages are offered through the library website. This language-learning service offers online courses for 15 different languages. A library card is all that is needed to access it.
Kindle Fires and Kindle Paperwhites
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 check-out agreement and procedure.
Website
The Bella Vista Public Library maintains a website at www.bvpl. org to include up-to-date library information. Contact information, library hours and events are a click away.
Encore Books
The Friends of the Library’s usedbook store is open six days a week during regular library hours. Encore Books offers low pricing on hardbacks, DVDs, puzzles, children’s books, paperbacks, biographies, health and wellness topics and additional items. All proceeds from this ongoing fundraiser support the library. New items are added almost daily.
Exhibits
January’s displays are provided by Don Duncan and Susan Coley. Anyone interested in displaying a collection should contact Rebecca at 479-855-1753.
Floral arrangement
January’s floral arrangement was designed and provided by 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. Weekend hours are 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. (turn at the Bella Vista Baptist Church) at 11 Dickens Place. For further information on programs and services, call 479-855-1753.