The mission of the Friends of the Bentonville Library, Inc. is to establish closer relationships between the Bentonville Public Library and the people it serves; to enhance library services through financial support; and build awareness of the library resources, services and needs.

Our organization supports the library in numerous ways:

• Operating the Read it Again Bookstore
• Holding semiannual book sales in the fall and spring
• Supporting library programs such as BPL’s Annual Summer Reading Program, Library Book Clubs, and Bentonville GeekCon
• Supporting professional development opportunities for library staff
• Purchasing magazines for BPL at the Community Center
• Purchasing materials and furnishings for the library
• Offering scholarships to local graduating high school seniors who support the library

The Friends of the Library holds monthly meetings, usually at 10:00 am on the first Monday of the month in the sunroom. 

Friends of the Library Officers

• President- Peggy Snyder
• Vice President- Daphne Green
• Treasurer- Pat Bates
• Secretary- Jeanne Lombardo

Friends of the Library Committee Chairs

• Membership- Carie O’Banion
• Book Store- Judy Marquess
• Social Media- Kristin Hill
• Donations- Todd Timmons
• Volunteers- Barbara Jones