Congratulations to our 2026 Youth Scholarship recipients
Each year we award scholarships to graduating seniors in Bentonville who have supported the library. Best wishes to this year's class.
Used books, small prices, and a better library for Bentonville.
The Friends of the Bentonville Public Library run the Read it Again Bookstore and hold book sales every spring and fall. Every dollar goes back to library programs, staff and local students.
50¢paperbacks*Most books
Open
Monday–Saturday, 10am–4pm
Pay with
Cash or card (small card surcharge)
The Read it Again Bookstore
Our volunteer-run shop sits inside the Bentonville Public Library. We sell donated books, CDs and DVDs, and the stock changes every week.
Members get a store gift certificate each year, and early entry to our sales.
Price list
- Paperbacks
- 50¢
- Hardcovers
- $1
- CDs and DVDs
- 50¢
Some newer items are priced higher.
Kids pick a free book
Children can take one book a day from the free basket.
Donate your books
Bring donations to the bookstore during open hours. Children's books are especially welcome.
We take
- Gently used books
- DVDs and CDs
- Games and puzzles
- Children's books
We can't take
- Dirty, water-damaged or moldy items
- Books missing covers or pages
- Books with heavy writing or highlighting
- Textbooks and encyclopedia sets
- VHS and cassette tapes
- 3-ring binders
Have a lot of boxes? Email Chuck Pribernow at cnpribb@yahoo.com to arrange a pickup.
Where the money goes
Everything raised by the bookstore, sales and memberships supports the Bentonville Public Library.
- Summer Reading ProgramPrizes and programming for the annual summer program.
- Book clubs and GeekConSupport for library book clubs and Bentonville GeekCon.
- Staff trainingProfessional development for library staff.
- MagazinesSubscriptions for the library's Community Center location.
- Books and furnitureNew library materials and furnishings.
- Student scholarshipsAwards for graduating seniors who support the library.
Become a member
Membership is yearly. Every level includes a gift certificate to the Read it Again Bookstore.
- Early entry to sales and special events
- A bookstore gift certificate each year
- The chance to volunteer in the store and at events
- Knowing you're keeping the library strong
| Level | Dues | Gift certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $15/yr | $3 store credit |
| Family | $25/yr | $5 store credit |
| Bronze | $50/yr | $10 store credit |
| Silver | $100/yr | $15 store credit |
| Gold | $250/yr | $20 store credit |
Online
Pay securely with Square. It takes about two minutes.
In the store
Print the membership form (PDF) and bring it with payment to the bookstore.
By mail
Bentonville Public Library
Attn: Friends of the Library
405 S. Main St., Bentonville, AR 72712
Gift certificates are ready to pick up at the store one week after we receive payment.
Volunteer with us
The bookstore and sales run entirely on volunteers. Give an afternoon a week or help out once a season.
Ways to help
- Staff the bookstore
- Process donations
- Sort books off-site
- Work our big sales
- Haul books to storage
- Special projects
How to get started
- Become a memberVolunteers need a current Friends membership.
- Pass a background checkThe City of Bentonville requires one for all library volunteers.
- Attend a short trainingWe'll show you the store, the register and how donations work.
Return your membership form to the bookstore or the library front desk to begin.
About the Friends
The Friends of the Bentonville Public Library build closer ties between the library and the community, raise money for library services, and help people learn what the library offers and needs.
Monthly meetings
First Monday of the month, 10am, in the library Rotary Room. Members are welcome.
Officers
- President
- Peggy Snyder
- Vice President
- Daphne Green
- Treasurer
- Pat Bates
- Secretary
- Terry Krogan
Committee chairs
- Membership
- Carie O'Banion
- Bookstore
- Judy Marquess
- Social media
- Tiana Tafua
- Donations
- Todd Timmons
- Volunteers
- Barbara Jones
Documents
- Newsletter archiveMailchimp
- BylawsPDF, 2025
- Rules and proceduresPDF, 2025
Get in touch
Questions about membership, donations or volunteering? Send us a note, or stop by the bookstore Monday–Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Read it Again Bookstore
Bentonville Public Library
405 S. Main St., Bentonville, AR 72712