Event Guide
William F. Laman Public Library July 2021
Complete a Special Challenge within the Challenge for a chance to win a Book Lover's Gift Basket
Summer Challenge prizes & all-age programs available through July 31 Take the Tails and Tales Summer Reading Challenge! Stop by for a visit 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. We also continue to provide Contact-Free Curbside Pickup at both branches. Log in to your lamanlibrary.org account to place items on hold. When they're ready, we'll call to set up a convenient pickup time.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. March 23 - 27 Main Branch
William F. Laman Public Library
Event Guide July 2021
Both Branches Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays (except Monday, July 5) Contact-Free Curbside Pickup Appointments Are Also Available
Password-Free WiFi available from our parking lots 24/7
Take & Make STEM & Craft Kits Call either branch to reserve your child's STEM Craft Kit. We'll have new activities matching each weekly animal theme.
5 p.m.
ARGENTA BRANCH PROGRAMS Card Shop with Sari July 19 Card Shop with Sari for July is Maker's Choice on Facebook, the Lamanlibrary YouTube channel, and lamanlibrary.org. Call (501) 687-1061 to reserve your child's Argenta Mystery Craft kit for curbside pickup, and tune in on Facebook or the Laman Library YouTube channel on July 11.
In a technique review, she'll show you how to design your own special cards. Call Argenta Branch at (501) 687-1061 to reserve your free kit. Supplies are limited. One kit per person please.
July ArtWalk We're happy to announce Argenta Branch’s renewed ArtWalk participation. Join us from 5 to 8 p.m. on July 16 to meet the artists of Humankind, a free photography exhibit from the Blue-Eyed Knocker group that continues through Sept. 10.
Visit either branch for your special Challenge within the Summer Reading Challenge
Julie recommends thrillers and a few summertime reads with the Book Chat with Julie episode coming up July 8. She'll also share the details about our Special Challenge within the Summer Reading Challenge. Read or listen to books in specific categories and you’ll be in the running for a Book Lover’s gift basket!
GOOGLE CLASSROOM SELF-PACED COURSES Are you interested in increasing your leadership and team-building skills? Join one of our free, self-paced Google Classroom courses. Participants who read or watch the materials and answer all of the discussion questions will receive a Certificate of Completion that is accepted by some employers as continuing education.
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May/June
Basic Computer Skills - like setting up your email and using Microsoft Class Code: 3gbrxpp
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KITS & LIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
STIK METS S'NERDLIHC
Call (501) 758-1720 to pick up a pack of Bingo cards and let's play! Follow the link at lamanlibrary.org for online games starting at 2 p.m. July 1.
Give us a call at (501) 758-1720 to reserve your free Spice of the Month Club Kit featuring Cayenne, try a few of the enclosed recipes, and then get together with other adventurous food lovers to share your impressions during the virtual Fellowship & Flavor at 5 p.m. on July 26 through lamanlibrary.org.
Join us for Facebook LIVE Storytimes Marilyn's Storytime goes LIVE on Facebook at 11 a.m. every Thursday morning.
Shannan shares stories that help children understand real issues at 11 a.m. on July 14 and 28 through Facebook LIVE.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Virtual Yoga with Sara & Isa Sullivan Debuting at 10:30 a.m. on July 6 & 20 Tune in to Facebook or YouTube What if you don't have a yoga mat? No problem! Main Branch has them available for check out.
Essence of Books 6 p.m. on July 27 Walter Mosley’s novel John Woman recounts the transformation of an unassuming boy’s evolution into an unconventional history professor while the legacy of a hideous crime lurks in the shadows. The book is available through hoopla and Libby, OverDrive's one-tap app, and from either branch. Join through the link on the calendar at lamanlibrary.org to share your thoughts with the Essence of Books Zoom discussion at 6 p.m. July 27.
Check this online program out starting July 2
Debuting July 5 Books, movies, and audiobooks all count in our Tails and Tales Summer Reading Challenge! Registration is quick and easy with the READsquared app, or we have personal reading logs available at both on Facebook & YouTube branches.June Gong11with the app gives you access to special videos from Page Turner Adventures.
FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Debuting July 5
Debuts July 19 Debuting July 23
Shelbie shares tips for making flavorful Southwest Califlower Rice starting on July 22.
Workshop Debuts July 27
Virtual Yoga with Sara & Isa Sullivan
June 11 on Facebook & YouTube
Debuting July 26
Debuts Debuts July July 30 30
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS & MAKER WORKSHOPS
Bird House Edition
Marty Boone's Balloonman Magic Show debuts July 13
Debuting July 14, 21, and 28
Bird House Edition
Get inspired to create with 1000+ video classes in painting, knitting, crafting, sewing, and more taught by artists and creative experts all with your library card!
Teens are Invited to Join the Laman Discord Server
want to miss
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debuting
You won't Gizmo's Back Flip July 30
Did you know Box Turtles
Strawberries & Jalapeños?
Learn more about these super cool creatures with Shannan and the Game & Fish Commission's Virtual Storytime - debuting July 29 at 10:30 a.m.