Spaces

Bentonville Public Library has so many different types of spaces that can be used in so many different ways that, however you need to be, we probably have a space for you. 

 

Outside Spaces

Main Street Veranda

Spanning along Main Street, our Veranda is a wide-open space with a variety of types of seating for gathering, working, and playing.

Gathering Lawn

Our Gathering Lawn provides open space perfect for gathering a group or having a family picnic.

Reading Courtyard

Grab a book and take a seat in our Reading Courtyard designed as a quiet little nook with easy access to the library.

Meeting Spaces You Can Reserve

Walmart Foundation Community Room
  • Large space with view of Main Street
  • Large windows with almost blackout shades
  • Full Audio/Visual
  • Two projectors
  • Kitchenette
  • ~250-person capacity, 150 seated comfortably 
  • 41' 9" D (N/S) x 60' 9" W (E/W)
  • Natural light

 

Rotary Conference Room
  • Cozy space suitable for training, board meetings, and other large groups
  • Speakers, microphones
  • Two digital displays
  • Long counter
  • 70-person capacity
  • 47'1"W (E/W) x 21'10"D (N/S)
Haney Conference Room
  • Cozy, private space suitable for meetings, group projects, and small gatherings
  • Digital display
  • 16-person capacity
  • 18'10"W (E/W) x 23'10"D (N/S)
  • Ideal for focus, collaboration, digital creation, and gaming
  • Quiet room
  • 2 digital displays
  • 8-person capacity
  • Green screen, podcasting equipment, computers available
Work/Study/Meet Spaces
  • Adult Meeting Rooms* up to 8 people (with white board and digital display)
  • Adult Group Study up to 4 people (some with white board and digital display)
  • Adult Small Study Rooms up to 2 people
  • Teen and Children Study Rooms (some with white board and digital display)

Public Spaces (unless reserved for Library programming)

Makerspace
  • Collaborative or individual creation
  • Large windows overlooking Main Street
  • Veranda access to allow for after-hours events
  • Equipment, tools, materials
  • Digital display, laptops
  • Sink and counter
  • Natural light

 

Children's Storytime Room 
  • Puppet theater
  • Digital display
  • Mobile, livingroom-style furniture
  • Natural light

 

Children's Craft Room
  • Puppet theater
  • Digital display
  • Mobile, livingroom-style furniture
  • Natural light

 
Small Group and Independent Spaces

 

 

Reading Spaces

Whether you need to cozy up for a bit or want a space to meet with fellow readers, BPL offers a variety of spaces to suit your needs. Try reading in several different spaces to find your favorite:

  • Hearth with a cozy fireplace on cold days
  • McGaugh Quiet Room - Adults Only (coming early 2025)
  • *Mary Baggett Book Club Lounge (coming early 2025)
  • Reading Courtyard
  • Main Street Veranda
  • Lawson Family Veranda
  • Study and meeting rooms
  • Reading nooks here and there, inside and outside