January/February 2020 Event Guide

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