Event Guide
William F. Laman Public Library January/February 2020
First Thursday of Every Month @ 5 p.m. In the Makerspace
ARGENTA BRANCH LIBRARY Author Book Talk & Signing Tuesday, January 14 6 p.m.
William F. Laman Public Library
Event Guide January/February 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. Jan. 21 & Feb. 18
(except Jan. 20 & Feb. 17)
Toddler music (except Jan. 20 & Feb. 17)
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 Jan. 20 & Feb. 17
HOMESCHOOLERS @ LAMAN Exploring STEM Main Branch 1 p.m. Tuesdays
Exploring the States Main Branch 1 p.m. Thursdays
New students welcome for 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
(except Jan. 20 & Feb. 17)
4 p.m. on Mondays 30-minutes of relaxation (except Jan. 20 & Feb. 17)
Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays
10:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Jan. 21 & Feb. 18 New Floor Maze Starting Jan. 10 & Feb. 7 Bomb Squad 4 p.m. Jan. 15 & Feb. 12
Kids' Rock Painting 3:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, & 28 Feb. 4, 11, & 25
Cooperative game of Stop Talking and Nobody Explodes
Jigsaw Puzzles 4 p.m. Jan. 29 & 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25
Kids of all ages paint one to take home or hide to spread cheer throughout the community
Trivia
Jenga Game 4 p.m. Jan. 8 Feb. 5 & 26
New Escape Boxes Starting Jan. 17 & Feb. 14
Kids use library skills to solve the challenge & win
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4 p.m. Feb. 20
Kids to teens test their knowledge
Tween/Teen events Kids' & Family events
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MAIN BRANCH CHILDREN'S EVENTS Music & Movement 10:30 a.m. Mondays (except Jan. 20 & Feb. 17)
Free Equal Heart Meals 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Weekdays & 2 to 2:45 p.m. Saturdays
Preschool & Lapsit Storytimes 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays
Homeschoolers Explore the States 1 p.m. on Thursdays
4 p.m. Jan. 9 & 23 Feb. 13 & 27
New students always welcome
(except Jan. 20 and Feb. 17) This is a first-come, first-served Equal Opportunity program provided for 1- to 18-year-olds, and the food must be eaten onsite Fun for 8- to 11-year-olds
Kids' Discovery Library 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Abraham Lincoln Speaks 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28
(except Jan. 20 and Feb. 17) Kids explore new ideas
Preschool Storytimes 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays
All the way from Illinois, Kevin Wood gives a firsthand account of President Lincoln’s life and times
4 p.m. Jan. 7 & 21 Feb. 4 & 18
Homeschoolers Explore R
1 p.m. on Tuesdays
New students always welcome
Movie Marathon Jan. 2 & 3 4
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Family Cooking Demonstrations & Nutrition Classes R 5 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, and 21 & Feb. 4 and 11 Tastings plus tips for saving money. Register and attend all five classes to earn a certificate from the U of A Division of Agriculture Research & Extension Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program.
MAIN BRANCH TEEN CENTER EVENTS Movie Mondays 4 p.m. every week
(except Jan. 20 and Feb. 17)
Classical Musical Chairs 4 p.m. Jan. 14
Teen Gaming noon Jan. 2 & 3 4 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 11 & 25 Feb. 8 and 22 Board Game Night 5 p.m. Tuesdays
4 p.m. Jan. 16
Ultimate Jenga 4 p.m. Feb. 6 Perler Beads 4 p.m. Feb. 11
Flashback Friday 3:30 p.m. starting Jan. 10 Saturday Crafternoon noon Jan. 4 & 18 Feb. 1, 15, & 29
4 p.m. Feb. 13 Teen Storytelling Camp 4 p.m. Jan. 23 Anime Tuesday 4 p.m. Jan. 7 & Feb. 4
Paper Beads Art 4 p.m. Feb. 18 Card Games 4 p.m. Feb. 20 Birds of Prey Escape Room 4 p.m. Feb. 25 Black History Trivia 4 p.m. Feb. 27
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ARGENTA BRANCH ADULT EVENTS Bingo Games 1 p.m. Jan. 10 & Feb. 14 Mixed media artist Kimberly Kwee's "You Are Magical" Exhibit
1 p.m.
Aladdin on Jan. 9 Rocketman on Jan. 13 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Feb. 3 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug on Feb. 10 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies on Feb. 24
Laman Learners' Online Book Club's January/February Selection available at the desk
Free admission in the gallery during regular library hours through Jan. 10
Meikel S. Church's Collage ArtWalk Exhibit Opening 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 17
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Join the conversation through the William F. Laman Public Library Laman Learners' Facebook Group
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.
Jan. 16 & 30 and Feb. 6 & 20
Computer Basics 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays & Fridays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays
Third- to fifth-graders 4 to 4:30 p.m. 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 6 & Feb. 3
Sixth- to twelfth-graders 4:30 to 5 p.m.
Tabletop Gaming 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays Cyber Saturday & 1 With 1 p.m. Tournaments 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 4 & 18 & Feb. 1, 15 & 29
Movies 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays
5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 9 & 23 and Feb. 13 & 27
Mario Kart on Jan. 4 Super Smash Bros. on Jan. 18 Marvel Vs. Capcom on Feb. 1 Street Fighter V on Feb. 15 Tekken 7 on Feb. 29
RETRO GAMING 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 11 & 25 Feb. 8 & 22
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5 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 2 & Feb. 13
In the Makerspace 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 27 & Feb. 24
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MAIN BRANCH ADULT DEPARTMENT Meditation 1 p.m. Thursdays
Garden Craft R 1 p.m.
Yoga 6 p.m. Thursdays
Edible birdhouse Jan. 22
MixxedFit 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays
Wine Cork Planter Feb. 26
Arkansas League of Artists 2019 Winners' Show
Free admission to the gallery during regular library hours through Feb. 28
Knitting for a Cause 1 p.m. Saturdays in January & 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.
Book Clubs 1 p.m. Jan. 7 Feb. 4 6 p.m. Jan. 30 & Feb. 27 Bingo 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21 & Feb. 18 8 January/February
Krafty Seniors R 1 p.m. Confetti Bowls Jan. 28 Crackled Pendants Feb. 25
Upcycled Crafts R 1 p.m. Tin Can Snowmen Jan. 29 Canning Lid Valentine Wreaths Feb. 5 Penguin & Polar Bear Pen Pots Feb. 19
Healthy Families Cooking Demos & Nutrition Classes R 5 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, & 21 Feb. 4 & 11 Tastings plus moneysaving tips
Free Legal Clinic 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 8 Important Ted Talks: African American Visionaries 1 p.m. Feb. 8 Shonda Rhimes recounts her Year of Yes and astrophysicist Jedidah Isler explains the Untapped Genius that Could Change Science
Preferential Primary Early Voting Feb. 18 - 29 1 p.m.Oct. 11
Dirty Pour Painting R Rescheduled for 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