LIBRARY NEWS
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.
Storytime
Every Friday morning at 10 a.m. is children’s storytime. Join Ms. Ellen for some silly songs, good books, and a fun craft.
Polish book review
George Kalin will lead a discussion on several books related to Polish history and the influence of Polish citizens on the course of world history. His selected books tell the story of Polish people involved in major historical events. This event takes place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1.
Retirement: making your money last
This program is designed to help you prepare to live the retirement you’ve envisioned — whether you’re thinking about retirement or have recently retired. You’ll learn factors to consider and tools you can use to help build a strategy designed to last throughout your retirement years. Join Financial Advisor Alex Huff with Edward Jones to learn more at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8.
Rocket Languages
We offer Rocket Languages through our website. This language learning service offers online courses for 15 languages. All you need is a library card to access it.
Kindles
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.
Fregal Music
The library has Freegal Music. This service, available through the library website, allows patrons to listen to and download music for free. Using your library card you can access this service. Patrons can download and keep up to three songs a week.
Encore Books
The Friends of the Library’s used bookstore 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.
Exhibits
July’s displays are provided by Mary Kennedy and The Bella Vista Wood Carvers Club. Anyone interested in displaying a collection should contact the library at 479-855-1753.
Floral arrangement
July’s floral arrangement was designed and provided by Vera Martin 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 just east of Town Center, off Lancashire Blvd. at 11 Dickens Place (Ark. Highway 340 East, turn at the Bella Vista Baptist Church). For further information on programs and services, call 479-8551753, or visit the Bella Vista Public Library website at www.bvpl.org.