Event Guide
William F. Laman Public Library May 2021
Celebrate 501 Day with Argenta Branch
Phase 4: Libraries Reopening Soon We're planning to begin Phase 4 of our Reopening Plan with limited services available at both branches starting May 10. Our hours will remain 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.
Please help us keep the library open by wearing a face covering and maintaining physical distance between yourself and others. Children and teens under the age of 18 are welcome when accompanied by an adult responsible for their health safety. We will begin offering Passport Service as soon as possible. We continue to provide Contact-Free Curbside Pickup at both branches. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Log in to your lamanlibrary.org account to place items on March hold. When 23 - 27 they're ready, we'll call to set up a convenient pickup time. Main Branch
William F. Laman Public Library
Event Guide May 2021
Contact-Free Curbside Pickup Appointments & Both Branches Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays (except May 31)
Password-Free WiFi available from the parking lots 24/7
For Take & Make STEM & Craft Kits Visit one of our Little Free Libraries, located outside both branches and around town
ARGENTA BRANCH PROGRAMS
Relax and create with Sari's Card Making Workshop Enjoy Flower Power in May's Card Shop with Sari. You'll find her latest flowery/lacy techniques on Facebook, the Lamanlibrary YouTube channel, or lamanlibrary.org. Call Argenta Branch at (501) 687-1061 to reserve your free card-making kit for curbside pickup. Supplies are limited. One kit per person please. If you are unable to pick up a kit, no worries! Sari's embellishment techniques use items you might easily find at the dollar store or around the house.
Julie shares great summer-time reads, including new releases and books to enjoy poolside in the latest Book Chat with Julie episode.
Call (501) 687-1061 to reserve your child's Ms. Kathy's Mystery Craft kit for curbside pickup, and then tune in on Facebook or the Laman Library YouTube channel.
Celebrate 501 Day with the Library & Diamond Garrison of the 501st Legion 2:15 to 4 p.m. May 1
Argenta Branch Library hosts the Diamond Garrison of the 501st Legion for a 501 Day Celebration and Special Storytime. Join us for this outdoor event featuring photo opportunities with Star Wars universe characters.
MAIN BRANCH VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
For virtual Cooking Classy, Shelbie shares a delicious Creamy Coriander Chicken recipe on social media and the Lamanlibrary YouTube channel. Give Creamy Coriander Chicken and other flavorful recipes a try with a free Fellowship & Flavor coriander spice packet available from the Main Branch. Give us a call at (501) 758-1720 to reserve your free Spice of the Month Club Kit for curbside pickup, try a few of the enclosed recipes, and then get together with other adventurous foodies to share your impressions during the virtual Fellowship & Flavor at 5:30 p.m. on May 24 through lamanlibrary.org.
Shannan shares stories that help children to understand real issues.
MAIN BRANCH VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
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. May 6.
Get help with your laptops, tablets, and smart phones Adam will work with you one-on-one to solve common problems from 4 to 5 p.m. on May 18 at lamanlibrary.org.
MAIN BRANCH VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
This month, Shelbie rolls colorful paper beads. Like & comment on this Facebook post, and you'll be entered to win this month's Feather Pour. Share the love by sharing our post!
Join us at 11 a.m. on Thursdays for Marilyn's LIVE Facebook Storytime!
Our staff highlights great movies and reads from YA, Early Childhood, fiction, non-fiction, and audiobooks.
Shelbie shares a delicious Stuffed Zucchini with Turkey recipe.
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!
MAIN BRANCH VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Enjoy iVOX, an interactive 3D children's book app that can be downloaded to a device and accessed with Laman Library credentials.
Share your thoughts on the nature of good and evil with the Essence of Books Zoom discussion at 6 p.m. May 25 through the calendar at lamanlibrary.org. Tempest Landry is neither a good nor a bad man, but an average man trying to survive. The Tempest Tales explores the provoking questions: Is sin the same for people of different races? Is sin judged the same for the poor as it is for the rich? And ultimately, who decides? Check it out as a digital audiobook through lamanlibrary.org/digital.
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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