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OCTOBER CHILDREN'S EVENTS AT THE BENTONVILLE LIBRARY CURIOUS KIDS WORKSHOP Wednesday, October 2 @ 4 p.m. With autumn in the air, BPL decided it was the perfect time to have a 'Pumpkin Lab' to try out a fall twist on classic science fun. Students are invited to explore cool, easy and somewhat messy STEAM activities with pumpkins. For students in grades K – 6. Registration for this free program is not required. STORYTIME @ BENTONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER Friday, October 4 @ 10:30 a.m. Bentonville Public Library will present good books, action rhymes and songs at the Bentonville Community Center. Located at 1101 SW Citizens Circle Bentonville, AR. Registration for this free program is not required. BPL @ TINKERFEST Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tinkerfest at the Scott Family Amazeum is a one-day celebration of creativity, curiosity and hands-on learning! Bentonville Public Library's Children's Department is joining the fun with a tinkering station featuring Makedo, a simple to use, open-ended system of tools for creative cardboard construction. Join us to 'Tinker with Tools.' Tinkerers can build imaginative and useful creations from upcycled cardboard or just enjoy the experience of using the tools. The emphasis will be on process rather than outcome. The Scott Family Amazeum is located at 1009 Museum Way, Bentonville. YOUTH DEBATE FORUM Monday, October 7 & 21 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. This program is for anyone interested in Debate and creating arguments! If you are entering 5 – 8 grade this fall, we encourage you to join us! We will meet every other Monday starting August 26. Throughout the year, we will cover different debate techniques and topics. In these meetings students will learn how to form arguments, conduct research, and present those arguments. Not only will these meetings prepare students for debate in high school, they will help them develop public speaking and critical thinking skills. Registration for this free program is not required, but seating is limited. WRITING WORKSHOP Tuesday, October 8 @ 4 p.m. Students in grades 4 – 6 are invited to attend. Registration for this free program is not required. FOLDING FRIENDS Wednesday, October 9 @ 4 p.m. Kids in grades 1 – 6 are invited to join volunteer origami instructors, Mr. Mike and Miss Hannah in the Art Area of the Children's Department at Bentonville Public Library. Origami can help children concentrate, follow instructions and practice patience. All skill levels are welcome. Registration for this free program is not required. READ WITH OBI Saturday, October 12 @ 10 a.m. Elementary school-age children are invited to read to Obi, the Great Pyrenees and a member of Love On a Leash who will be accompanied by his owner, Mr. Larry. Students will take individual turns reading to Obi. Registration for this free program is not required. 12 • Off icialKidsMag.com • OC TOBER 2019

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