May 2021 Laman Library News

May 2021

To celebrate all things “local,” Arkansas cities and organizations located within the 501 area code are teaming up for an area-wide celebration on

Did you know?

Our 501 area code is becoming more important!

Using 10-digit telephone numbers for local calls becomes mandatory Oct. 24, according to the FCC.

May 1, known as “501 Day.”

You'll find all the local 501 Day happenings at https://northlittlerock.org/cele brate-501-day-in-north-littlerock/.

Ballet Arkansas

presents Live at the Plaza

Free Argenta Plaza events on May 1 include: Pilates at the Plaza 8 – 9 a.m.

Stretch & Strengthen 9 – 10 a.m.

Jazz at the Plaza 10 – 11 a.m.

Ballet on the Grounds 11 a.m. – noon Matinee Performance 1 - 2 p.m.

Evening Performance 7 - 8 p.m.

After Ballet Arkansas' matinee performance at the Argenta Plaza, come on down the street for Argenta Branch's Star Wars Storytime!

This outdoor event features photo opportunities with with the Diamond Garrison of the 501st Legion from 2:15 to 4 p.m.

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e're spicing up our virtual cooking demonstrations with a

new Spice of the Month Club!

"Many people who love to cook, love cooking with other people, and part of the enjoyment of the club will be trying out new recipes, experiencing new food, and also potentially making new friendships with people who love cooking as much as you do," according to Shelbie Reed, Main Branch Adult Services Programming Coordinator.

"We won't just be trying typical Southern cooking spices," she said. "This will be a chance to try a spice you may not have heard of or tried up to that point and experiment with different cooking styles."

Coriander spice kits will be available curbside at the Main Branch beginning May 3. Reserve yours by calling (501) 758-1720.

Join us on Social Media or the Lamanlibrary YouTube channel for Virtual Cooking Classy

CREAMY CORIANDER CHICKEN Give Creamy Coriander Chicken and other flavorful recipes a try yourself with a free Fellowship & Flavor coriander spice packet available from Main Branch.

Call the Main Branch at (501) 758-1720 to reserve your Spice of the Month Club Kit for curbside pickup, try a few of the recipes, and then join us for virtual Fellowship & Flavor to share your impression of the Spice of the Month at 5:30 p.m. May 24.

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Our Tails and Tales Summer Reading Challenge offers prizes, programs, and virtual events for all ages from June 1 to July 31.

Books, movies, and magazines you read, watch, or listen to all count! Registration is a snap with the READsquared app. We'll also have personal reading logs available.

Mark your calendars now and tune in with the kids at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook or the LamanLibrary YouTube channel for fun children's virtual events with yoga, STEM crafts, and special performers! Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic is set for June 15, the Museum of Discovery debuts June 29, Marty Boone's Balloon Magic is July 13, and the Drama Kids Workshop is on July 27.

Page Turner Adventure videos are back, and we'll have special musical shows in July!

Teens are invited to join our Discord server at https:// discord.gg/ypZuTGt and be on the look out for pop-up Main Branch outdoor events. Give Chance or Colby a call at (501) 758-1720 for details.

Argenta Branch hosts a special challenge for adults. Read or listen to a book from each of the categories, and you'll be in the running for a fun Book Lover's gift basket. Details are available at either branch.

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hoopla Bonus Borrows are Back!

In May, you'll have access to over 600 free titles - including eBooks, audiobooks, and video - for unlimited borrowing on hoopla digital.

Bonus Borrows are free for the library and will not impact monthly hoopla borrowing limits.

To access content on hoopla digital, download the free hoopla digital mobile app on an Android or iOS device or visit lamanlibrary.org/digital. Content on hoopla can be accessed across a range of platforms including Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Chromecast. Titles on hoopla can also be downloaded and accessed later if a Wi-Fi connection is not available.

Additionally, hoopla digital offers "Kids Mode," for kid-friendly titles any time.

In addition to these titles, we'll continue access to hoopla's Instant collection of over 950,000 eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, comics, and more.

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