Event Guide
William F. Laman Public Library December 2019/January 2020 Cake Decorating On Track for the Holidays! Contest & Community Ice Cream Social
Fun for all ages with free admission!
ARGENTA BRANCH LIBRARY
Author Book Talk & Signing Tuesday, January 14 6 p.m.
William F. Laman Public Library
BABY & PRESCHOOL CLASSES & EVENTS Jumbo Legos Argenta Branch 10 a.m. Mondays
Event Guide
(except Jan. 20)
December 2019/ January 2020
Main Branch Hours 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays 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 Dec. 24, 25, & 26 Jan. 1 & 20
Music & Movement Main Branch 10:30 a.m. on Mondays
Toddler music (except Jan. 20)
Preschool Storytimes Main Branch 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays
Stories, songs, and playtime (except Dec. 24)
Argenta Branch 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays (except Dec. 26)
Preschool & Lapsit Storytimes Main Branch 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays (except Dec. 25 & Jan. 1)
Tree Trimming with Santa Main Branch 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 Help decorate the tree and make ornaments to take.
On Track for the Holidays Main Branch 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 13 & 14
Santa, crafts, treats, & trains!
Kids' Kitchen Argenta Branch 10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Dec. 17 & Jan. 21 Kids of all ages read a story and make a snack
HOMESCHOOLERS @ LAMAN Exploring STEMÂ Â Main Branch 1 p.m. Tuesdays
Exploring the States Main Branch 1 p.m. Thursdays
New students welcome (except Dec. 24) for fun with science, technology, engineering, and math
Looking at life in a different state each week - new students always welcome (except Dec. 26)
ARGENTA BRANCH YOUTH SERVICES EVENTS Jumbo Legos 10 a.m. on Mondays
(except Jan. 20)
4 p.m. on Mondays 30-minutes of relaxation (except Jan. 20)
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays
10:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Dec. 17 & Jan. 21 10:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Dec. 17 & Jan. 21
(except Dec. 26)
Jigsaw Puzzles 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10 Jenga Game 4 p.m. Dec. 4 & Jan. 8
Mini D&D 4 p.m. Dec. 18 & Jan. 22 Polish your Dungeons & Dragons skills with a short campaign
Kids of all ages paint one to take home or hide to spread cheer throughout the community.
New Floor Maze Starting Dec. 8 & Jan. 10 Bomb Squad 4 p.m. Dec. 11 & Jan. 15 Cooperative game of Stop Talking and Nobody Explodes
Kids' Rock Painting 3:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, & 28
Jigsaw Puzzles New Escape Boxes Starting Dec. 20 & Jan. 17
Kids use library skills to solve the challenge & win
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MAIN BRANCH CHILDREN'S EVENTS Music & Movement 10:30 a.m. Mondays (except Jan. 20)
Preschool & Lapsit Storytimes 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays (except Dec. 25 & Jan. 1)
Free Equal Heart Meals 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Weekdays & 2 to 2:45 p.m. Saturdays (except Dec. 24, 25, & 26 and Jan. 1) This is a first-come, first-served Equal Opportunity program provided for 1- to 18-year-olds, and the food must be eaten onsite.
Homeschoolers Explore the States 1 p.m. on Thursdays (except Dec. 26) New students always welcome
12 Days of Craftsmas 4 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays Dec. 9 to 21 A different kid-friendly, possible gift-gifting-craft each day
Tree Trimming and Ornament Make & Take 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 7
Families invited to help decorate the Children’s Department tree and make a few ornaments to take home. Santa Claus visits too!
Movie Marathon Dec. 27, 28, 30 & 31 and Jan. 2 & 3
Kids' Discovery Library 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays (except Dec. 25 & Jan. 1 and 20) Kids explore new ideas
Preschool Storytimes 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays
(except Dec. 24)
Homeschoolers Explore
1 p.m. on Tuesdays
(except Dec. 24)
On Track for the Holidays! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 13 & 14
Good News! Trains are back at Laman, and with free treats and DIY projects, there's something for all Homework Help ages! Santa visits starting at 10 a.m. We’re partnering 4 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays with Crooked Rails Model Railroad Club, which is (except Dec. 24 & 26) bringing an HO-scale display, and Dad’s Train Room, Staff members explain the concepts which is bringing a larger G-Scale layout as well. 4
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MAIN BRANCH TEEN CENTER EVENTS Movie Mondays noon Dec. 23 & 4 p.m. every other week (except Jan. 20)
Teen Party Hour 3:30 p.m. on Fridays
Throwback Thursday: Home Alone 4 p.m. Dec. 12 DIY Ornaments 4 p.m. Dec. 17
(except Dec. 27)
4 p.m. Jan. 16
Holiday Decorating 4 p.m. Dec. 3 Holiday Bingo 4 p.m. Dec. 5
Teen Gaming 4 p.m. Dec. 4, 11, & 18 and Jan. 8, 15, 22, & 29 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 & 28 noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 27, 30 & 31
Board Game Night 5 p.m. Tuesdays (starting Jan. 7)
Teen Storytelling Camp 4 p.m. Jan. 23 Paint Night 4 p.m. Jan. 28
Saturday Crafternoon Dec. 7 & 21 and Jan. 4 & 18
Flashback Friday 3:30 p.m. Jan. 10, 17, 24, & 31 Anime Tuesday 4 p.m. Dec. 10 & Jan. 7
Classical Musical Chairs 4 p.m. Jan. 14
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ARGENTA BRANCH ADULT EVENTS 1 p.m.
Pearl Harbor on Dec. 2 Elf on Dec. 9 A Christmas Story on Dec. 16 Don't miss Brandon Markin's analog, black and white photography, printed by hand in the Blue-Eyed Knocker studio. Free admission in the gallery during regular library hours.
Bingo Games 1 p.m. Dec. 13 & Jan. 10
Aladdin on Jan. 9 Rocketman on Jan. 13
Laman Learners Online Book Club's January Selection
Mixed media artist Kimberly Kwee ArtWalk Exhibit Opening 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20 Join the conversation through the William F. Laman Public Library Laman Learner's Facebook Group
You are Magical with free admission in the gallery during regular library hours through Jan. 10. 6
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MAIN BRANCH LINC CENTER CLASSES & EVENTS 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 (except Dec. 24)
CS First: Coding 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays
Fun computer science activities for 4th grade and up (except Dec. 25 & Jan. 1)
Retro Game Night 5 to 6 p.m.
Super Mario Cart on Dec. 6 VS. Excitebike on Dec. 13 Balloon Fight on Dec. 20
Sixth- to twelfth-graders 5 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2 & 16 and Jan. 13 Third- to fifth-graders 5 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 & 19 and Jan. 2 & 16
Movies
Cyber Saturday & 1 With 1 p.m. Tournaments 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7 & 21 and Jan. 4 & 18 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays
Mortal Kombat X on Dec. 7 Fortnite on Dec. 21 Mario Kart on Jan. 4 Super Smash Bros. on Jan. 18
Coding Basics 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and Jan. 6 & 27 Nerd Hub: Digital Design 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 17 & Jan. 14 Tabletop Gaming 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays R
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MAIN BRANCH ADULT DEPARTMENT Christmas Cards for Veterans Dec. 10 Create a card we'll deliver to NLR veterans
Arkansas League of Artists – Annual Show and Awards Free admission to the gallery during regular library hours through Feb. 28
Meditation 1 p.m. Thursdays
(except Dec. 19 & 26)
On Track for the Holidays - Trains are Back at Laman!
Yoga 6 p.m. Thursdays
(except Dec. 26) R
Saturday MixxedFit 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays Snowflake DIY R 1 p.m. Dec. 4 6 p.m. Dec. 11 10 a.m. and 1 & 3 p.m. Dec. 13 & 14 Knitting for a Cause 6 p.m. Dec. 4 and 11 & 1 p.m. Dec. 7 and Jan. 4, 11, & 18
Join us in loom-knitting hats for The Van and those in need. Do't know how to knit? Don't worry! We'll be happy to teach you and supply all the necessary materials. 8 December/January
Free Admission at the Main Branch 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 13 & 14 Santa visits starting at 10 a.m. Book Club 1 p.m. Jan. 7
Dirty Pour Painting R 1 p.m. Jan. 25
Bingo 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17 & Jan. 21
Krafty Seniors R 1 p.m. Jan. 28
Garden Craft R 1 p.m. Jan. 22
Recycled Craft R 1 p.m. Jan. 29
Edible birdhouse
Tin Can Snowmen