Event Guide
William F. Laman Public Library February/March 2020
Main Branch
All the way from Indiana, Kevin Wood presents
Abraham Lincoln Speaks
10:30 a.m. Feb. 28 Laman Library Main Branch
William F. Laman Public Library
Event Guide February/March Main Branch Hours 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays
BABY & PRESCHOOL CLASSES & EVENTS Jumbo Legos Argenta Branch 10 a.m. on Mondays
Preschool Storytimes Argenta Branch 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays
Music & Movement Main Branch 10:30 a.m. on Mondays
Kids' Kitchen Argenta Branch 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Feb. 18 & March 12
(except Feb. 17 & March 30)
Toddler music (except Feb. 17 & March 30)
Kids of all ages read a story and make a snack
Argenta Branch Hours 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays All classes and events are free of charge and open to the public. Both branches close Monday, Feb. 17 for
And Monday & Tuesday, March 30 and 31 for
HOMESCHOOLERS @ LAMAN Exploring STEMÂ Â Main Branch 1 p.m. Tuesdays
Exploring the States Main Branch 1 p.m. Thursdays
(except March 31) Fun with science, technology, engineering, and math
Looking at life in a different state each week - new students always welcome
ARGENTA BRANCH YOUTH SERVICES EVENTS Jumbo Legos 10 a.m. on Mondays
New Floor Maze Starting Feb. 7 & March 13
(except Feb. 17 Jenga Game & March 30) 4 p.m. Feb. 5
Kids' Kitchen: Read a Story & Make a Snack 10:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Feb. 7 & March 17
Feb. 26 March 4 March 25
4 p.m. on Mondays 30-minutes of relaxation (except Feb. 17 & March 30)
Bomb Squad 4 p.m. Feb. 12 & March 11
Cooperative game of Stop Talking and Nobody Explodes
Trivia 4 p.m. Feb. 20
Families invited to test their knowledge
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays Stories, songs, & fun!
Rock Painting 3:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 11, & 25 March 3 & 10
Kids of all ages paint one to take home or hide to spread cheer throughout the community
New Escape Boxes Starting Feb. 14 and March 20
Kids use library skills to solve the challenge & win
Storytime fun!
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Jigsaw Puzzles 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25 March 24
Mini D&D 4 p.m. Feb. 19 & March 18
Polish your Dungeons & Dragons skills with a short campaign Tween/Teen events Kids' & Family events
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MAIN BRANCH CHILDREN'S EVENTS Homeschoolers Explore
1 p.m. on Tuesdays
4 p.m. Feb. 13 & 27 March 12 & 26
New students always welcome (except March 31)
Preschool & Lapsit Storytimes 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays Music & Movement 10:30 a.m. Mondays
(except Feb. 17 & March 30)
Free Equal Heart Meals 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Weekdays & 2 to 2:45 p.m. Saturdays
Homeschoolers Explore the States 1 p.m. on Thursdays New students always welcome
Homework Help 4 p.m. March 5 & 19
A staff member explains the concepts
Kids' Discovery Library 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays 4 p.m. Feb. 4 & 18 March 3 & 17 & Fridays
Preschool Storytimes 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays
(except Feb. 17 & March 30)
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Abraham Lincoln Speaks 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28
All the way from Illinois, Kevin Wood gives a firsthand account of President Lincoln’s life and times
(except Feb. 17 and March 30 & 31) This is a first-come, first-served Equal Opportunity program provided for 1- to 18-year-olds, and the food must be eaten onsite
(except Feb. 17 & March 30) Kids explore new ideas
Fun for 8- to 11-year-olds
Family Cooking Demos & Nutrition Classes 5 p.m. Feb. 4 and 11 Tastings plus tips for saving money
Spring Break Kids in the Kitchen 10:30 a.m. March 23 to 27
Ages 8 and up learn to prepare and taste nutritious foods
MAIN BRANCH TEEN CENTER EVENTS Movie Mondays 4 p.m. every week
(except Feb. 17 & March 30)
Teen Gaming 4 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 8 & 22 March 7 & 21
Board Game Night 5 p.m. Tuesdays Flashback Friday 3:30 p.m.
4 p.m. Feb. 13
Paper Bead Art 4 p.m. Feb. 18 Card Games 4 p.m. Feb. 20
Black-Out Poetry 4 p.m. March 10 Family Feud: Women's History Edition 4 pm. March 12
Saturday Crafternoon noon Feb. 1, 15, & 29 March
Anime Tuesday 4 p.m. Feb. 4 & March
Black History Trivia 4 p.m. Feb. 27
Ultimate Jenga 4 p.m. Feb. 6
DIY Bookmarks 4 p.m. March 24
Perler Beads 4 p.m. Feb. 11
Duct Tape Art 4 pm. March 26
4 p.m. March 3
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ARGENTA BRANCH ADULT EVENTS
1 p.m.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Feb. 3 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on Feb. 10
Free admission in the gallery during regular library hours through Feb. 14 Argenta Branch
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies on Feb. 24 American Made on March 2 Out of Liberty on March 9
1 p.m. on Feb. 14 & March 13
Spider-Man: Far From Home on March 16 Frozen II on March 23
Laman Learners' Online Book Club's February Selection available at the desk
Laura Dierks Welshans Exhibit ArtWalk Opening 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21
Show featuring abstract acrylic and oil paintings continues through March 13 6
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Join the conversation through the William F. Laman Public Library Laman Learners' Facebook Group
MAIN BRANCH LINC CENTER & STUDIO Tick Tock Tech AnyTime
For help using your devices, please bring them fully charged along with your passwords anytime during regular library hours.
Computer Basics 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays & Fridays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays Tabletop Gaming 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays
Cyber Saturday & 1 With 1 p.m. Tournaments 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 15 & 29
Marvel Vs. Capcom on Feb. 1 Street Fighter V on Feb. 15 Tekken 7 on Feb. 29 Soul Caliber Before on March 14 Street Fighter V on March 28
5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 13 & 27 March 26
Movies 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays Film Club 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 3 March 2
Feb. 6 & 20 Third- to fifth-graders 4 to 4:30 p.m.
In the Studio 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 24 & March 23
Sixth- to twelfth-graders 4:30 to 5 p.m.
RETRO GAMING R
4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 13 & March 5
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1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 8 & 22 March 7 & 21
DIY Galaxy Painting on Canvas R 1 to 2 p.m. March 9 4 to 5 p.m. March 12
Our introductory Makerspace program!
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MAIN BRANCH ADULT DEPARTMENT Shonda Rhimes recounts her Year of Yes and astrophysicist Jedidah Isler explains the Untapped Genius that Could Change Science in these important Ted Talk videos
Meditation 1 p.m. Thursdays Yoga 6 p.m. Thursdays MixxedFit 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays Arkansas League of Artists 2019 Winners' Show
Free admission to the gallery during regular library hours through Feb. 28
Book Clubs 1 p.m. Feb. 4 & March 3 6 p.m. Feb. 27 & March 24 Healthy Families Cooking Demos & Nutrition Classes 5 p.m. Feb. 4 & 11 Upcycled Crafts R 1 p.m. Canning Lid Valentine Wreaths Feb. 5 Penguin & Polar Bear Pen Pots Feb. 19
Free Legal Clinic 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 8 8 February/March
Knitting for a Cause 1 p.m. Feb. 8
Join us in loom-knitting hats for The Van and those in need. Don't know how to knit? Don't worry! We'll be happy to teach you and supply all the necessary materials.
Bingo 1:30 p.m. Feb. 18 March 17 Preferential Primary Early Voting Feb. 18 - 29 Dirty Pour Painting R 1 p.m. Feb. 22 Abraham Lincoln Speaks 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28 All the way from Illinois, Kevin Wood gives a firsthand account of President Lincoln’s life and times
Krafty Seniors R 1 p.m. Crackled Pendants Feb. 25 Magnolia Wreaths March 24
Garden Craft R 1 p.m. Wine Cork Planter Feb. 26
Gardenfest noon to 3 p.m. March 14
Introducing our new seed library with fun for all ages
Compassion Cultivation Training R 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays from March 21 to May 9