Event Guide
William F. Laman Public Library November 2021
The Main Branch Children's Department is collecting new socks & gloves for
We are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and continue curbside service at both branches. Book your next curbside appointment by logging in to your lamanlibrary.org account and placing 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 November 2021
Both Branches Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, except holiday closures on Nov. 11, 25, & 26
Contact-Free Curbside Pickup Appointments Are Also Available
Password-Free WiFi available from our parking lots 24/7
Take & Make Children's Storytime Kits Call either branch to reserve your child's story-coordinated craft kit.
MAIN BRANCH MAKERSPACE
Now Available NEW Sewing Machines
Cutting machines for fabric, cardstock, vinyl, balsa wood, and foil - plus 100s of dies & lots more! Stop by soon to check Accuquilt Go! Big Electric
it out!
Cricut Maker ® 3 Smart Cutting Machine
Gemini Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
BOOK CLUBS
Averi's Chapter Book Club Facebook Live Event 4 p.m. Nov. 18 Averi invites other middle-grade kids to join her in reading Mr. Summerling's Secret Code, the first story in Dori Hillestad Butler's Treasure Troop series.
Then, everyone gets together to comment during her Facebook LIVE discussion with Library Services Director, Shannan Hicks.
Follow us and Bang-Up Betty on Facebook or Instagram for the next clue!
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-yourpants approach to creative writing. Every story matters. November is the perfect chance to start writing yours.
Socks & Gloves Drive The Main Branch Children's Department is collecting new items for The Van.
Writing a novel alone can be difficult, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo.org helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free! Main Branch Teen Center invites 12- to 18-year-olds to collaborate on a short story with prizes and word goals. There's also a special NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program at nanowrimo.org.
ARGENTA BRANCH PROGRAMS Sandra Marson's Colorfully-Abstract Dream Weaver III Gallery Exhibit Free admission 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Nov. 5
Youth Services' Escape Box Party 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 9 Debuting at 10:30 a.m. Gnu and Shrew - Nov. 1
& 23 A "mystery mixer" for children and teens with fun and exciting escape box adventures, prizes, and treats.
Fiona Helps A Friend - Nov. 15 Stop by for a Take & Make craft kit, or call to reserve your child's, and we'll bring it curbside. Then tune in on social media for Storytime!
Jumbo Block Building 10 a.m. to noon Mondays
Book Talk with Julie Nov. 11 Revisiting timeless classics, Julie takes us to a magical place that is sure to put you in a holiday mood.
First of our Holiday Virtual Card Shops Nov. 15 Call (501) 687-1061 to reserve your free kit. Then tune in on Facebook or the Lamanlibrary YouTube channel.
Youth Services' Holiday
Argenta's Mystery Craft Box
Make & Takes
Posted on social media Nov. 14
3 to 5 p.m.
Call (501) 687-1061 to reserve your child's free kit. Then
Nov. 2, 16, & 30
tune in on Facebook or the Lamanlibrary YouTube channel for Beverly's surprise unboxing.
Third-Friday ArtWalk Shine Exhibit Opening
Children's Paint & Sip 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays
Shine
5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 Meet artists Matthew Castellano, Kai Denton, Karina Labrada, and Trenton Meeks
Indigenous Arts & Crafts
of Six Bridges Watercolor
3 to 5 p.m.
Group to discuss their latest
Nov. 4, 11, & 18 Crafts for little ones
show, available with free admission in the gallery 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19 - Dec. 3.
MAIN BRANCH CHILDREN'S Free Equal Heart Meals
Community Connections:
3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Meet Aaron Reddin of The Van
Weekdays
Facebook event debuts at 4 p.m. Nov. 5
Available curbside, except Nov. 11, 25, and 26, when the library is closed. Equal
We're kicking off our Sock & Glove Drive! Stop by for a coordinating early literacy activity kit, or call (501) 758-1720, and we'll bring it curbside.
Heart is an equal opportunity provider, and meals are distributed on a firstcome, first-served, grab & go basis outside Laman's Main Branch
Virtual Travel Time Segments premiere at 1 p.m. on Thursdays
Children's Department entrance. Nov. 4: The Netherlands
Virtual Storytime
Nov. 11: Andorra
Airs for the first time
Nov. 18: Iceland
at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 10 & 24
Nov. 25: Slovakia
Stop by for a special Take & Make kit to go along with the story on social media and the Lamanlibrary YouTube channel, or call (501) 758-1720, and we'll
Stop by for a special Take & Make kit to go along with Travel Time airing on social media and the Lamanlibrary YouTube channel, or call (501) 758-1720 and we'll bring it curbside.
bring it curbside.
Meet The Author: STEM Discovery Library
Debra Davis
3 to 5 p.m. Mondays
Facebook event debuting
Stop by a STEM activity, or call
4 p.m. on Nov. 12
(501) 758-1720 and we'll bring it
Coordinating activity booklets
curbside.
are available at the Children's desk.
Mrs. Knight's Daytime Virtual Yoga for Babies & Toddlers Debuting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays Tune in on social media or the Lamanlibrary YouTube channel, and stop by for an activity booklet
Community Connections First showing is at 4 p.m. on Nov. 19 Ask your questions in the comments! Stop by for a special early literacy activity kit to go along with Community Connections, or call (501) 7581720, and we'll bring it curbside
or to check out a yoga mat.
Meet The Author: Rachel Shankles Discovery Library 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays - Fridays
Facebook event beginning at 4 p.m. Nov. 26
Join us for socially-distanced crafts,
Stop by for a coordinated early
free play, or movies.
literacy packet.
MAIN BRANCH TEEN CENTER
NaNoWriMo
Equal Hearts Suppers
With the NaNoWriMo (National
3:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Novel Writing Month) Teen
Weekdays (except Nov. 11, 25, and 26, when
en Mood Boards
4 p.m. on Sept. 2
Project, teens are invited to collaborate on a short story with prizes and word goals.
the library is closed. Meals are provided free to ages 2-18 on an equal opportunity first-come, first-served basis.
Free Movies 4 p.m. on Mondays Ages 12-18 welcome!
Puzzle Frenzy 4 p.m. on Wednesdays
Hooked on Crochet 4 p.m. on Nov. 4
Board Game Bonanza 4 p.m. on Fridays
(Except Nov. 26, when the library is closed)
Teen Center Cosplay Workshop 4 p.m. on Nov. 9
Teen Statement Shades 4 p.m. on Nov. 18
Learn more about tools and
Design your own upcycled
skills useful in cosplay creation.
sunglasses.
MAIN BRANCH
Adult Take & Makes Acrylic Paint Pouring Kits Stop by the front desk, or call us at (501) 758-1720 to arrange curbside pickup while supplies last.
Real Talk STORYTIME
Marilyn's Facebook LIVE Storytime 11 a.m. on Thursdays Tune in or visit our Facebook page to enjoy
11 a.m. on Social Media
Marilyn's
Nov. 3 - My Name is Celia
storytelling.
Nov. 17 - The Boy with Big, Big Feelings Shannan shares stories that help children understand real issues.
5 p.m. on Nov. 29 Give us a call at (501) 758-1720 to reserve your free Spice of the Month Club Kit of Paprika, try a few of the enclosed recipes, and then get together with other adventurous food lovers through the link on our calendar to share your impressions.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM SELF-PACED COURSES
BASIC EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
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.
Basic Computer Skills - like setting up your email and using Microsoft Class Code: 3gbrxpp