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BENTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 271-3192 www.bentonvillelibrary.org

BELLA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 855-1753 www.bvpl.org

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 856-7000 www.faylib.org

ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 621-1152 www.rogerspubliclibrary.org

SPRINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY (479) 750-8180 www.springdalelibrary.org

January 2022

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Walton Arts Center Baum Walker Hall The Snowman: A Family Concert Fayetteville | 2pm A merry and bright afternoon of family-friendly symphonic music!

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Altitude Trampoline Park Junior Jam Fayetteville | 10am - 1pm Just $10 for a Toddler and $2 Guardian (age 2-6) together.

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Springdale Public Library Baby Toddler Storytime Springdale | 11am Virtual - on Springdale Public Library Children’s Services Facebook page.

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Four Points by Sheraton Northwest Arkansas Wedding Show Bentonville | 12pm - 3pm Featuring many different vendors that can help brides, grooms, & event planners personalize their special event! Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fayetteville Public Library Walmart Room Preschool Story Time Fayetteville | 9:30am - 10:15am Preschool story time with books, songs and a craft.

Toddler Time Fayetteville | 10:30am - 11am Sing, read and play every day with puppets, songs and books.

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Buy One, Get One Free See our coupon in the Kid's Eat Free Guide in this directory for details.

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Altitude Trampoline Park Junior Jam Fayetteville | 10am - 1pm Just $10 for a Toddler and $2 Guardian (age 2-6) together.

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Rogers Public Library Community Room Colorin Colorado Rogers | 6:30pm Join Amy for bilingual Spanish/ English stories, crafts and activities! All ages are welcome to this program that's fun for the whole family.

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NWA Convention Center Kiss The Brides Expo Springdale | 12pm - 4pm The Biggest Wedding Expo in NWA. If you’re engaged, make it a point to attend this fantastic event!

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Springdale Public Library Smitten With Books Springdale | Daily thru 2/28 A winter reading challenge for all ages, starting 1/1-2/28. Earn badges and win prizes. For more information visit www. springdalelibrary.org

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Rogers Public Library Community Room Smart Starts Rogers | 10am Join Ms. Nina for fun activities that will help build the skills and knowledge your child will need to have a smart start to kindergarten!

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Altitude Trampoline Park Sensory Sunday Fayetteville | 10am - 12pm A quiet, toned-down jumping experience where no music is played; $10 per person.

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Rogers Public Library - Virtual Catch ‘EM All @ the Library Rogers | 4pm - 5pm Do you love Pokémon? Join Kristin for Pokémon crafts, games, and interactive fun on Zoom. Best for ages 8-12 years. Registration required.

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Arkansas Air & Military Museum We are open for Tours Fayetteville | 11am - 4pm Book a tour with us to explore numerous displays of original artifacts and aviation memorabilia! Call us for more information: 479-521-4947

January 2022

This month in History…

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Amazeum Priceless Nights Bentonville | 6pm - 8pm Pay-as-you-wish! January 2, 1788 - Georgia becomes a US state January 11, 1863 - American Civil War: Battle of Arkansas Post ends January 15, 1891 - Basketball is invented by James Naismith January 24, 1984 - The first Apple Macintosh goes on sale January 29, 1959 - The movie Sleeping Beauty is released

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Rogers Public Library Community Room Babies & Bubbles Rogers | 4:30pm - 5:30pm Join Ms. Nina for songs, stories, fingerplays, bubbles, and more! Best for ages 0-2, but siblings and families are always welcome!

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Amazeum Partners in Play Bentonville | 9am - 11am Partners in Play is a drop-in program that embraces children's natural curiosity. For children 6 and younger.

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Market @ Record Indoor Market Experience Bentonville | 9am - 12pm A community market hosted by Downtown Bentonville Incorporated. Features a rotating array of local food, crafts, holiday gifts, musical performances, and more. In addition, mimosas and beer will be on sale for visitors (aged 21+).

Fayetteville Public Library Hunt Center for Innovation Robotics Demo Fayetteville | 4pm - 6pm Learn about robotics and test drive a robot with the Springdale Robotics Center team.

Bentonville Public Library - Teen Zone Math Mentors Bentonville | 5pm - 6:30 pm 7th - 12th graders - bring your math homework and stop by BPL’s Teen Zone!

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY

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Amazeum - Studio Grow Partners in Play Bentonville | 10am - 12pm Partners in Play is a drop-in program that embraces children's natural curiosity. For children 6 and younger.

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Amazeum Homeschool Adventures | Whoa! Reactions Bentonville | 10am - 12pm A drop-off program that explores concepts of STEAM through creative, hands-on explorations. Pre-registration & payment are required

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Amazeum Homeschool Adventures Carnival of Engineering Bentonville | 10am - 12pm A drop-off program that explores concepts of STEAM through creative, hands-on explorations. Pre-registration & payment are required

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Squirrel Appreciation Day!

Get a FREE Kid's Meal with purchase of any combo meal! See our coupon in the Kid's Eat Free Guide in this directory for details.

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Centennial Park 2022 Cyclo-Cross World Championships | 28th - 30th Fayetteville | 8am - 5pm For only the second time in the US! Come and watch the best of mountain biking and road cycling in this incredible three day event! Visit the website for more info: cyclocrossfayettevillear2022.com

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All Kid's Meals - only $199 All Day, Everyday See our coupon in the Kid's Eat Free Guide in this directory for details.

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Fayetteville Public Library Super Saturday: Chinese New Year Fayetteville | 10am - 11am Help FPL celebrate the year of the Tiger! This year’s Chinese New Year celebration will include dances from the Chinese Association of NWA, lion dancers, snacks and a craft. This event is free and geared towards families.

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NWA Community College Model UN Conference Bentonville | 9am - 6pm High school students: role-play different countries among UN committees and sharpen your skills in public speaking, debating, writing, critical thinking and team work. Visit nwacc.edu/ academicdivisions/socbehavsci/ model-un-team/modelunconference.aspx for details. 05

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Free Visits Fayetteville | 9am - 12pm Fayetteville residents are admitted for free on Saturday mornings. Bentonville Pub Library - Virtual Lil Miss Coder Bentonville | 12pm - 1pm Teaching girls how to code! For girls in grades 6-12, but everyone is welcome! Lilmisscoder.com

Bentonville Public Library - Teen Zone Math Mentors Bentonville | 5pm - 6:30pm 7th - 12th graders - bring your math homework and stop by BPL’s Teen Zone!

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Springdale Public Library Chispas (Bilingual) Storytime Springdale | 4pm Virtual - on Springdale Public Library Children’s Services Facebook page

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Make a Friend Day!

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Look for the February issue of Kid's Directory next week!