A big help from our Friends.
The Friends of the Fayetteville Public Library, through their membership and bookstore, have raised over $205,000 for FPL's National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge grant over the last 5 years! This makes the Friends of the FPL the single largest group donation of the grant!
During your next visit, take a moment to visit the bookstore, located in the library's lobby, and buy from an amazing selection of low-priced, gently used books. You can also become a member of the Friends of FPL for as low as $10 a person!
Thank you, Friends. We could not do what we do best without you! |
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March Events For Adults |
Researching Government Documents
Saturday, March 3 at 11am
Join us for a free workshop about exploring the past! We'll learn how to discover family histories and additional online files through the Library of Congress' "American Memory."
Register by calling 479.856.7250. |
Dramatic Book Club Workshop
Saturday, March 3 at 2pm
This free workshop will teach theater-based activities that can be easily recreated at home for children ages 3 to 5 years-old. Through creative movement, prop boxes and drama games, participants will learn ways to develop children's self-control, listening & talking skills and encourage their love of reading.
Please note - grownups only! |
 Mountains Beyond Mountains
BookTalk @ Night:
Monday, March 5 at 6:30pm
BookTalk:
Monday, March 12 at 1pm
We're reading the book ahead of author Tracy Kidder's visit on March 30!
"Mountains Beyond Mountains unfolds with the force of a gathering revelation. Like all of Tracy Kidder's books, it is as hard to put down as any good and true story." - Annie Dillard |
 Find It, Fund It for Nonprofits
Wednesday, March 7 at 10am
Finding new financial sources can be a challenge for nonprofit organizations. "Find It, Fund It" is a comprehensive introduction to the Foundation Directory Online. Join us for this free, informative workshop, which will demonstrate search tips used to maximize results using search examples, group exercises and Q&A sessions.
To register call 479.856.7250.
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 Crimes & Clues Book Club:
The Crossing
Thursday, March 8 at 9:30am
"[There's] only one word to describe this stunning debut novel: Wow."
- Many Ly, author of Roots and Wings, Winner of the 2009 Asian/Pacific American Award for Youth Literature |
Crystal Bridges Civil War Era Books
Sunday, March 11 at 2pm
Jason Dean from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will visit to discuss rare Civil War Era color plate books preserved in the museum. Dean will discuss the history of these manuscripts and also share images from the Museum's collections. |
 Facebook for FledglingsTuesday, March 13 at 10am
Not on Facebook yet? We can help! Class participants will learn how to start and manage a Facebook account, create a profile and use privacy settings.
This class is free, but participants will need a library card and an email address. Register by calling 479.856.7250. |
Let's Talk About It: War & Freedom
Sunday, March 18 at 2pm
Our scholar-led discussion series focuses on different aspects of the Civil War and emancipation in five reading and discussion sessions. Dr. Daniel Sutherland, Distinguished Professor of History at University of Arkansas, leads each discussion.
Learn more about this series here. |
 Ozark - A Celebration of Song Documentary Film ScreeningThursday, March 22 at 6:30pm
Join Kelly Mulhollan and Donna Stjerna of the band Still on the Hill when we screen the documentary film Still on the Hill: Ozark - A Celebration of Song.
At the very heart of the "folkgrass" phenomenon is a duo known as Still on the Hill. Through this documentary, viewers will meet the people the band sings about in much of their celebrated album, 'Ozark' - A Celebration of Song. |
 Climate Change Book Forum: The God Species - Saving The Planet In The Age Of HumansSunday, March 25 at 2pm
Mark Lynas is a frequent speaker on climate change, and has authored High Tide: News from a Warming World (2004) and Six Degrees: Our Future On A Hotter Planet (2007). Six Degrees became a TV show featured on the National Geographic Channel. |
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Short Fiction Writing Class
Tuesdays, March 27-May 1 at 5:30-7:30pm
Join us at the library on Tuesday evenings to flex your fiction muscles! Noted author Rose Bunch will lead a six week writing course examining the short story form. Participants will read and discuss published work from current literary journals and anthologies, as well as complete exercises in style, structure, voice, plot, dialogue and characterization. Each participant will have the opportunity to workshop one non-genre short story of no more than fifteen pages, and will be expected to give constructive feedback on their classmates' work.
Class size is limited. Registration is required and begins Monday, March 5. |
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 An Evening with author Tracy KidderFriday, March 30 at 7pm
Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Kidder will give a talk, followed by a book signing. His enormously influential book, Mountains Beyond Mountains captures two global health crises, tuberculosis and AIDS, through the eyes of Dr. Paul Farmer, a single-minded physician bent on improving the health of some of the poorest people on the planet. |
 Author Grif Stockley Saturday, March 31 at 2pm
For much of our state's past, scholars and writers ignored black history or interpreted it through the prism of white supremacy. Now, fresh scholarship in the last twenty years suggests a much different picture of race relations during the war in Arkansas as persons of color struggled to fashion a new identity. Join us as author Grif Stockley discusses his research on this topic along with his book Ruled by Race Black/White Relations in Arkansas from Slavery to the Present.
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For Children |
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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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 Dr. Seuss' Read Across AmericaThursday, March 1 at 4pm
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild / To pick up a book and read to a child!"Come listen to books by Dr. Seuss and celebrate Theodor Seuss Geisel's 107th birthday. Enjoy birthday cake, face painting and a visit from the Cat in the Hat.
This event is free and open to the public. |
Afterschool Workshops for Kids
Thursdays in March at 4pm
For grades K-5.
March 8: Beading (register now)
March 15: Art (register now)
March 22: No workshop (Spring Break)
March 29: International Kids (register March 8)
Workshops are free but you must sign up to reserve your spot! Register by calling 479.856.7170. |
 Children's Author Clare VanderpoolTuesday, March 13 at 6:30pm
We're so excited to welcome Newbery Award winner Clare Vanderpool to the library! The author will talk about her book, Moon Over Manifest, and do a book signing.
This event is free and open to the public.
There will be field trips to the library to visit with the author on March 13 and 14. These sessions are also available to private school and homeschool students. To sign your students up for one of these, please contact Lolly Greenwood at 479.856.7120. |
McCafferty Irish Dancers
Saturday, March 17 at 10:30am
The McCafferty Irish Dancers are coming to the Fayetteville Public Library to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Dancers of all ages in colorful costumes will entertain with traditional Irish music and dance. |
 Spring Break Movie FestivalMarch 19-23 at 2pm
Join us in the Walker Community Room for a kids movie every afternoon of spring break!
- March 19 - Happy Feet 2
- March 20 - Hugo
- March 21- Puss In Boots
- March 22 - Adventures of Tintin
- March 23 - The Muppets |
Daytime Lock-In for Grades K-2
Tuesday, March 20 at 11am
Participants will join librarians from 11am-2pm for guided games and crafts and will all go home with prizes! Pizza will be served.
There is an event fee of $10.00.
Register in person at the children's desk with a parent or legal guardian. |
 Arty Crafty Drop-In WorkshopThursday, March 22 at 11am-2pm
Families can drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm in the Wal-Mart Storytime Room and enjoy a wide array of fun self-guided craft projects. Volunteers will be available for assistance.
This event is free and no registration is required. Art projects are geared toward preschool-age children and older. |
Overnight Lock-In for Grades 3-5
Friday, March 23 at 8:30pm
Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to spend a fun filled night at the library playing games, winning prizes, doing crafts and watching a late-night movie. We will provide snacks, pizza, and breakfast.
There is an event fee of $20.00.
Register in person at the children's desk with a parent or legal guardian. |
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For Teens |
 Saturday Morning Anime: Peace Maker and Kaze no StigmaSaturday, March 3 at 11am
Saturday, March 17 at 11am
Teen Gamer's Club
Wednesday, February 1 at 4pm
Teen Anime Club:
Fairy Tail
Monday, March 12 at 5pm |
 Free Flix Before Six: Real Steel Thursday, March 8 at 5:30pm
Our monthly movie screening for March is Real Steel.
Giant.
Fighting.
Robots.
Screenings are free, open to the public, and include popcorn.
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Get Your Geek On: Adobe CS5 Workshop
March 19, 20 and 21 at 2pm 
Spend some of your spring break with us working on your creative computer skills! Graphic designer Brittany Phillips will lead a three day workshop designed to train teens on popular Adobe Creative Suite 5 programs including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Registration is required. Teens may sign up for the workshop by calling (479) 856-7250 or by visiting the Reference Services Desk in person.
The workshop is free, but class size is limited to 12.
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Hungry For Games! Survivor Night
Thursday, March 22 at 4pm-7pm 
Celebrate the theatrical release of The Hunger Games with a special gaming event! Teens can participate in numerous survival-themed gaming opportunities as well as a Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament on the Nintendo Wii. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 tournament finalists, and a door prize drawing will be held for tickets to see The Hunger Games.
The event is free and open to all teens. Snacks will be provided. (Perhaps lamb stew with dried plums?) |
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Thanks so much to the following individuals, companies and foundation for making recent donations to the Fayetteville Public Library Foundation. We appreciate your generosity.
- Ahmad Almasoud
- Baum Foundation
- Vivian Blair
- Carson Engineering & Mfg
- Mitchell Cockrill
- Leslie Coston
- Karen Gill
- Judy Horne
- Pat Jahoda
- Steve & Sandy Johnson
- George Knight
- Hayden McIlroy
- Keely Meyer
- Corwin Shakes & Dr. Britte Smith
- Janet Titus
- Tommy/Lewis Automotive
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