LIBRARY NEWS

Library Foundation

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

World Storytelling Day

Come celebrate World Storytelling Day with us at the Bella Vista Public Library at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. We’re having a special storytime with members of the Bentonville High School forensics group.

Couponing NWA

Couponing in NWA meets at the Bella Vista Public Library on the third Wednesday of the month. There are two sessions available for those interested in participating. The morning session will be held at 9 a.m., and the evening session is at 6 p.m.

Crafting for the Not-So-Crafty

Do you destroy everything your glue gun touches? Does the very mention of glitter send a chill down your spine? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Crafting for the Not-So-Crafty is the place for you. We’re working on the most simple, easy to follow, no-fuss crafts we can find. Join us on the fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. This month, we’re making Sharpie art.

Electricity Safety Magic Show

Come by the library during our regular Elementary Storytime hour for an Electricity Safety magic show at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 26. Join the magician for a wacky and exciting show filled with magic and electricity.

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 check-out agreement and procedure.

Exhibits

March displays are provided by Jo Bain.

Floral Arrangement

The March floral arrangement is provided by Jo Frost 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, call 479-855-1753.