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Civil War Arkansas, 1861-1865 Traveling Exhibit at the Fayetteville Public Library
This traveling exhibit, part of the library's Beyond Battlefields: Making Sense of the American Civil War program series, includes a timeline and dozens of images of people, places, and battles in Arkansas.
The exhibit will be on display January 10 through January 22, 2012 in the library's lobby. |
January Events For Adults |
10x10 Countdown Conversations
Join KUAF's Kyle Kellams for a lively discussion on upcoming events in the Walton Arts Center's 10x10 Series. Events are free and open to the public.
Poncho Sanchez
Sunday, January 8 at 2pm
Mark Morris Dance Company and Time For Three
Sunday, January 22 at 2pm |
 BookTalk:
Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
Monday, January 9 at 1pm
"Funny, barbed, delightfully winsome storytelling . . . As with the polished work of Alexander McCall Smith, there is never a dull moment. . . . It's all about intelligence, heart, dignity and backbone. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand has them all." - The New York Times |
 BookTalk @ Night: Room: A Novel
Monday, January 9 at 6:30pm
"Powerful.... Seen entirely through Jack's eyes and childlike perceptions, the developments in this novel--there are enough plot twists to provide a dramatic arc of breathtaking suspense--are astonishing.... Donoghue brilliantly portrays the psyche of a child raised in captivity...will keep readers rapt." - Publishers Weekly |
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Get Your Geek On!
A series of free computer classes in January 
- Jan. 10: Word Up!
- Jan. 11: Internet Secrets Exposed
- Jan. 17: You've Got Mail
- Jan. 18: Mousercize
Each class meets from 9:30-11:30am. Registration is required. To sign up for a class or for more info, please call 479.856.7250. |
 Go Get Organized!A free workshop with Simple SpacesFriday, January 13 at 1pm
Did you know that January is National "Get Organized" Month? The mother-daughter team, Simple Spaces, will be teaching a one-hour workshop on how you can jumpstart the New Year and get organized. Register by calling 479.856.7250 |
 Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War -- Making Sense of ShilohSunday, January 15 at 2pm
Our scholar-led discussion series continues with January's event, Making Sense of Shiloh.
Learn more about this series here. |
Corporate Account Takeover: A Presentation of Federal Law Enforcement Agency Guidance
Friday, January 27 at 10am
Nonprofits and small businesses are not immune to Internet fraud. Join Jon Pascoe, Director of Information Security at Arvest Bank Operations, to discuss safeguarding your organization from cyber criminals.
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Civil War Movies You May Have Missed: The Beguiled
Sunday, January 29 at 1pm
While imprisoned in a Confederate girls boarding school, a Union soldier (Clint Eastwood) cons his way into each of the lonely women's hearts.
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TheatreSquared Artists' Forum: Tigers Be Still
Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30pm
Join Ozarks at Large host Kyle Kellams for an intimate conversation with the cast and director of TheatreSquared's upcoming production of the dark new comedy, Tigers Be Still, running February 9-March 4 at Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios. Cast members will perform a live sneak preview selection from the production.
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For Children |
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Regular Storytimes (Jan. 17-31)
Baby Bookworms for Birth-to-24 month-olds
Mondays and Thursdays at 9:45am
Walker Community Room
Preschool Storytime for 3-to-5-year-olds
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30am
Wal-Mart Storytime Room
Toddler Time for 2-to-3-year-olds
Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30am
Wal-Mart Storytime Room
What's New Family Storytime
Saturdays at 10:30am
Walmart Storytime Room
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 Dramatic Book Club Storytimes
Tuesday, January 17 at 10:30am
Monday, January 23 at 10:30am
Wal-Mart Storytime Room
Chinese New Year Storytime
Saturday, January 21 at 10:30am
Wal-Mart Storytime Room
Register by calling 479.856.7170
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 Creative Writing Workshop for KidsStarts Monday, January 30 at 4pm
This is a six-week creative writing workshop for grades 4-6. Through an intensive series of fun writing exercises, students learn to compose original works. Register by calling 479.856.7170. |
 Teen Anime Club: Baka And Test Monday, January 9 at 5pm
Saturday Morning Anime: Nabari and Kaze no Stigma
Saturday, January 21 at 11am
Walker Community Room |
 Free Flix Before Six: Super 8
Thursday, January 12 at 5pm
Walker Community Room
Our monthly movie screening for January is director JJ Abrams' tribute to the Spielberg blockbusters of the '80s.
Screenings are free, open to the public, and include popcorn!
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Creative Writing Workshop for Teens
Starts Tuesday, January 31 at 4pm
This is a six-week creative writing workshop for grades 7-12. Through an intensive series of fun writing exercises, students learn to compose original works. Register by calling 479.856.7250. |
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Library closed
January 1 & 2 - New Year's
January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Youth Services Programming Break January 3-16 Programs and storytimes resume on January 17
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Save the date!
Here's a sneak peek at some of our 2012 author events:
February 11
Playwright Kim Rosenstock
March 13
Author Clare Vanderpool
March 30
Author Tracy Kidder
March 31
Author Grif Stockley
April 28
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Thanks so much to the following individuals for making recent donations to the Fayetteville Public Library Foundation. We appreciate your generosity.
- Barker & Carol Adair
- Gordon Allison
- Susie Arnold
- John & Hope Bradberry
- Margaret & Holly Bryan
- Jack & Anne Butt
- John & Sharon Clark
- Don Dewesse
- Nancy Dodson
- Dan & Patsy Ferritor
- Tamara Gilmour
- Bill & Sylvia Glezen
- Jim Hammons
- Judson Hanson
- Grover & Sara Harris
- Eileen Hendricks
- Karen Hodges
- Michael & Margaret Hoffman
- John & Rose Hogle
- Tony & Susan Hui
- Jeff Jeffus - NWA Media)
- Mike & Terry Johnson
- Gerald & Elizabeth Jordan
- Emily Kaitz
- Robert & Pauline Keegan
- Gerald & Jolene Klingaman
- Michael & Eileen Lieber
- William & Kim Needy
- Rebecca Olmstead
- Maylon Rice
- Ann Schumacher
- Kim & Nancy Smith
- Porter & Sally Stone
- Tony & Teresa Uth
- Jim & JoAnn Wardein
- Michael & Karen Wavering
- Carl & Jacqueline Williams
- David & Pattie Williams
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