Event Guide
William F. Laman Public Library March/April 2020
Spring Break Cooking Class for ages 8 and up
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. March 23 - 27 Main Branch
William F. Laman Public Library
Event Guide March/April 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 Main Branch 10:30 a.m. Tuesday & Wednesdays
Music & Movement Main Branch 10:30 a.m. on Mondays
Argenta Branch 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays
(except March 30)
Toddler music (except March 30)
Preschool & Lapsit Storytimes Main Branch 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Kids' Kitchen Argenta Branch 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. March 12 & April 21 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.
HOMESCHOOLERS @ LAMAN Both branches close Monday & Tuesday, March 30 and 31 for
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
Jenga Game
(except March 30)
4 p.m. March 4 March 25 April 1 April 29
4 p.m. on Mondays 30-minutes of relaxation (except March 30)
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays
New Floor Maze Starting March 13 and April 10
Bomb Squad 4 p.m. March 11 & April 15 Cooperative game of Stop Talking and Nobody Explodes
New Escape Boxes Starting March 20 and April 17
Kids use library skills to solve the challenge & win
Stories, songs, & fun!
Jigsaw Puzzles 3:30 p.m. March 24 April 7, 14, & 28
Rock Painting 3:30 p.m. March 3 & 10 Kids of all ages paint one to take home or hide to spread cheer throughout the community
10:30 10:30 a.m. a.m. && 44 p.m. p.m. March March 17 17 && April April 21 21
Storytime fun!
R = Contact location for required reservation. Adult events Teen events
Jigsaw Puzzles 4 p.m. April 1 and 8
Mini D&D 4 p.m. March 18 & April 22
Polish your Dungeons & Dragons skills with a short campaign Tween/Teen events Kids' & Family events
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MAIN BRANCH CHILDREN'S EVENTS Music & Movement 10:30 a.m. Mondays (except 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
(except March 30) Kids explore new ideas
Preschool Storytimes 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays
(except March 31)
Homeschoolers Explore
1 p.m. on Tuesdays
New students always welcome (except March 31)
Preschool & Lapsit Storytimes 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays 4
March/April
A staff member explains the concepts
4 p.m. March 12 & 26 April 9 & 23
(except 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
Kids' Discovery Library 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Homework Help 4 p.m. March 5 & 19
Spring Break Kids in the Kitchen 10:30 a.m. March 23 to 27
4 p.m. March 3 & 17 April 7 & 21
Ages 8 and up learn to prepare and taste nutritious foods
MAIN BRANCH TEEN CENTER EVENTS Movie Mondays 4 p.m. every week
Black-Out Poetry 4 p.m. March 10
Teen Gaming 4 p.m. Wednesdays
Family Feud: Women's History Edition 4 p.m. March 12
(except March 30)
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7 & 21 April 4 and 18
Teen Center Game Show 4 p.m. April 14
Board Game Night 5 p.m. Tuesdays
Mini Dodge Ball 4 p.m. April 16
Flashback Friday 3:30 p.m. Fridays
Relive your childhood with classic cartoons and games
Saturday Crafternoon noon March 14 & 28 April 11 and 25 DIY Board Games 4 p.m. March 3
DIY Bookmarks 4 p.m. March 24
Library Cart Relay 4 p.m. April 23
Duct Tape Art 4 p.m. March 26 Uno Tournament 4 p.m. April 2 Disney Karaoke 4 p.m. April 7 R = Contact location for required reservation. Adult events Teen events
DIY Stress Jars 4 p.m. April 30
Tween/Teen events Kids' & Family events
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ARGENTA BRANCH ADULT EVENTS
1 p.m.
American Made on March 2 Out of Liberty on March 9 The Shape of Things by Laura Dierks Welshans
Free admission in the gallery during regular library hours through March 13 Argenta Branch
Spider-Man: Far From Home on March 16 Frozen II on March 23 Midway on April 6 Knives Out on April 20
1 p.m. on March 13 & April 10
ArtWalk Opening Reception featuring Hendrix professor Andy Huss 5 to 8 p.m. March 20
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March/April
Black and Blue on April 27 ArtWalk Opening Reception featuring collage/mixed media artist Diane Page-Harper 5 to 8 p.m. April 17
MAIN BRANCH LINC CENTER & STUDIO Tick Tock Tech AnyTime
Free help using your devices anytime during regular library hours - please bring them fully charged along with your passwords
Computer Basics 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays & Fridays
Anime Club 4 to 5 p.m. March 5 April 2 Discover more about your favorite amime
RETRO GAMING
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays Tabletop Gaming 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays Movies 6 p.m. Wednesdays
Podcast Club 6 to 7 p.m. March 23 April 27
Discussing the first five episodes of Sasquatch Chronicles
1 to 2 p.m. March 7 & 21 April 4 & 18
Beauty & the Beast March 4 Cinderella March 11 Mary Poppins Returns March 18 The BFG March 25
5 to 6 p.m. March 26 April 30 DIY Galaxy Painting on Canvas R 1 to 2 p.m. March 9 4 to 5 p.m. March 12
Discover more about your favorite games
Our introductory Makerspace Studio program!
MARCH 2 & APRIL 6
Cyber Saturday & 1 With 1 p.m. Tournaments 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 14 & 28 April 11 & 25
Soul Caliber Before on March 14 Street Fighter V on March 28
Discussing Joker and Jojo Rabbit on March 2 R = Contact location for required reservation. Adult events Teen events
Spring Wreath Class R 4 to 5 p.m. April 16
Tween/Teen events Kids' & Family events
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MAIN BRANCH ADULT DEPARTMENT Book Clubs 1 p.m. March 3 & April 7 6 p.m. March 24 & April 28 T.D. Jakes' Crushing: God Turns Pressure into Power on March 24 Yaa Gyasi's Homegoing on April 28
Upcycled Crafts R 1 p.m. Meditation 1 p.m. Thursdays Yoga 6 p.m. Thursdays
Recycled Crafts R 1 p.m. March 18 Button Tree April 29
MixxedFit 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays Bingo 1:30 p.m. March 17 April 21 8-Week Compassion Cultivation Training R 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays from March 21 to May 9
Certified instructor - June Stewart  8  March/April
Krafty Seniors R 1 p.m. Magnolia Wreaths March 24 Dirty Pour Flower Pots April 28
Professional Development Coaching Sessions noon & 2 p.m. Wednesdays during March and 10 a.m. March 10 & 21 Tips to help your employability & promotability
Eggs-stravaganza normal library hours April 1 to 4
Return an egg hidden in the department for a special treat
Easter Egg Bouquets R 1 p.m. April 1 Crochet 101 6 p.m. April 8 1 p.m. April 18 Teddy Bear Towel Craft R 1 p.m. April 15