July 2022 North Little Rock Pubic Library

North Little Rock Public Library YOUR LIBRARY OF CHOICE

Nitro Joe wows children at Laman Library with his interactive science show for Summer Reading!

In this issue: NLR High 50th Anniversary Maker Space Project Summer Amboy Cereal Drive July events & MORE!

Laman Library NLRlibrary.org

(501) 758-1720 2801 Orange Street North Little Rock, AR 72114

Argenta Library

(501) 687-1061 420 Main Street North Little Rock, AR 72114

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Let's be friends:

Finish Summer Reading with a Big Splash!

There is still time to dive into Oceans of Possibilities at North Little Rock Library's 2022 Summer Reading Program! Use the READsquared app or visit lamanlibrary.readsquared.com to log all the books you read and movies you watch to be entered to win prizes!

July 2022 Featured Children Events:

(See the full calendar at the end of the newsletter)

July 7 - The Balloon Man: Marty Boone at Argenta, 2 PM July 12 - Lela Bloom's Puppets at Laman, 10 AM July 14 - Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park at Argenta, 10:30 AM July 19 - Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic at Laman, 10 AM July 21 - Arkansas Natural Heritage: Which Nest is Best? at Laman, 10 AM July 26 - Museum of Discovery at Laman, 10 AM July 28 - End of Summer Bash with Craig O'Neal at Laman, 10 AM End of Summer Bash with Craig O'Neal at Argenta, 2 PM

July 2022 Featured Teen Events:

(See the full calendar at the end of the newsletter)

July 5 - Dangerous Fish Bingo at Laman Teen Center, 2 PM July 7 - Teen Center Escape Room at Laman Teen Center, 2 PM July 12 - Life-size Battleship at Laman Teen Center, 2 PM July 14 - DIY Sea Themed T-shirts at Laman Teen Center, 2 PM July 21 - Sharks vs. Dolphins Nerf War at Laman Teen Center, 1 PM

July 2022 Featured Adult Events:

(See the full calendar at the end of the newsletter)

July 13 - Tiny Art Show Workshop at Laman, 1 PM July 21 - Bingo at Laman, 3 PM

HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMER READING PRIZE DONORS!

LOG YOUR READING AT LAMANLIBRARY.READSQUARED.COM TO ENTER TO WIN!

Wildcats United! 50 Years In The Making, And It Worked Out Perfectly!

North Little Rock Library Maker Space Project Donovan works in our Maker Space. He recently assisted a library patron named Candy. She was planning the North Little Rock High School 50th Wildcat Reunion and was looking for ideas on how to make the event special.

Candy has really gotten involved in the library. She’s participated in several of our classes and programs. Someone told her about our Maker Space, but she didn’t realize just how much we could do to assist with her reunion planning. Needless to say, Candy was very excited when she found out we had the ability to help her design things she needed for the event.

Donovan helped Candy do a mock up of the Wildcat logo that she was able to transfer. He showed her how to make several banners on our oversized printer. Someone donated 200 mugs for the event, but there was no print work on them. Again, he modified the Wildcat logo and showed her our Cricut machine. Candy was able to cut sheets of vinyl and make logos for mugs. Donovan showed her how to “weed” the vinyl she used and how to place them on the mugs. She was very happy about the result!

Donovan shared, "I really enjoyed working with Candy. She was delightful and a lot of fun. I was happy to help her and see their project come together. My favorite thing about this project is that I know it helped the community and spread the word of the many things the library can do to help others."

"Donovan is magical! We couldn't have done any of this without him! " - Candy

Happy 50th Class Reunion North Little Rock Wildcats!

Feeding the Community: North Little Rock Public Library Amboy Summer Cereal Drive The North Little Rock Public Library Summer Cereal Drive is underway now! All donations will be given to the Amboy Food Pantry to support local families. This guarantees that your donation stays local and goes to kids in our community.

There is a huge need for food, especially during the summer months. Most kids are out of school and do not have access to school meals. Families on a fixed income may not be able to supplement the demands for extra food.

The library is all about kids, families, and staying connected with the needs of those in North Little Rock. We need your help to meet those needs!

Reaching people in our community helps everyone win.

Pick up a box (or 10!) and drop off at either the Laman or Argenta locations of the North Little Rock Public Library

by July 2.

Third-Friday ArtWalk at Argenta

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Art exhibit by Shelley Mouber Join us at Argenta Library for a free opening reception during Third-Friday ArtWalk, from 5 to 8 PM on July 15 to welcome Shelley Mouber and her frenetic exhibit. The show continues with free admission in the library gallery through August 5.

Shelley, a self taught artist, has been making art objects since early childhood. Her uncle, a renowned sculptor and set-designer is amongst her earliest influences. Her use of non-traditional materials, vibrant color, and allegory to construct content continues to influence her art process.

Shelley stated, "In an overly manufactured society, I find the repurposing of materials, a crucial way to reinstall meaning through discard. My current works are a form of analog collage on board, canvas, and paper. Contextually, my subject matter is derived from much of what our current society regards as marginalized, disregarded, or disenfranchised. The content of my work strives to advocate for individual freedoms and inclusivity that are dismissed from popular culture."

Shelley currently resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Laman Gallery

Intruders in the Dirt:

The Architecture and Landscape of the Arkansas Delta photography exhibit by Brian Cormack

We are happy to showcase the work of North Little Rock native, Brian Cormack.

Brian Cormack's photography exhibit Intruders in the Dirt: The Architecture and Landscape of the Arkansas Delta will open on July 14 in the Laman Gallery.

This exhibition is the culmination of over 15 years spent taking photographs across the Arkansas Delta. The photographs have focused primarily on the architecture of the Delta and the buildings and structures that have been abandoned or are threatened to be torn down. Included in the exhibition are photographs of notable buildings like the Hotel Pines and the Saenger Theater in Pine Bluff and the Riceland Hotel in Stuttgart. The exhibition also includes humble and seemingly forgotten places like abandoned farmhouses and country churches. Several of the places that been photographed have been torn down or destroyed since the photos were taken.

Cormack's goal was to document these places, to show how the passage of time is affecting the buildings and landscape of the Delta, and to perhaps help these places be saved before they are gone. The Delta region of Arkansas contains a rich and vibrant history, but many historical places could soon be lost.

This exhibit will be up through September 23.

tiny ART SHOW Stop by the Laman Library Adult Department Desk or call 501-758-1720 to reserve your kit while supplies last.

Make your art at home and return on July 13 or attend the . . .

WORKSHOP

TINY ART ON DISPLAY THROUGH JULY

Argenta Community Health Fair and Blood Drive June 3, 2022 On Friday, June 3, Argenta Library partnered with Hospice Homecare and the Arkansas Blood Institute to host a community health fair and blood drive.

The health fair had over 20 vendors attend. The North Little Rock Bow-Lievers provided live music to all those that attended. The VP’s BBQ and Soul Food truck was there to offer delicious meals.

There was total of 206 attendees at the Health Fair.

The Blood Drive was a success. The goal of 15 blood donors was met. With the blood donations up to 39 lives can be saved.

Staff Spotlight: New & Familiar Faces

DaMarco Nicholson DeMarco works in the Children's Library at Laman. DaMarco is a freshman at Pulaski Tech. His focus is on business. After Pulaski Tech, he plans to go to UCA to finish his degree. He comes to the North Little Rock Library from the Mayor's Youth Council, specifically the Mayor's Summer Youth Program.

The Mayor's Summer Youth Program provides opportunities for young people in North Little Rock to have paid summer positions across different city departments.

He's having a lot of fun at the library. He's loving that he gets to do something fun this summer and get paid to do it. His favorite thing so far is that he gets the chance to explore and look through so many different books.

When DeMarco found out he was going to be at the library, he anticipated a quiet and slow summer. He found that, "it’s not as quiet as people make it out to be. It’s a whole lot busier than I thought it would be."

Outside of library work, he likes playing basketball, football, listening to music (like NBA Youngboy), and hanging out with friends.

Caleb Dedman Caleb is a Library Assistant at the Argenta location. He's been working for the North Little Rock Public Library for over seven years! Caleb loves working at Argenta. Caleb is a floater, so he gets to help out in all areas of the Argenta Library. He's proud of Argenta's part in the Third Friday Art Walk and the growing Argenta Maker Space.

Caleb aims "to learn our Argenta patron's names and have them feel like North Little Rock Library is his/her/their library of choice."

He is a huge Star Trek fan. When he's not working at the library, he is probably binge watching Star Trek Picard or Star Trek Strange New Worlds.

Reader Recommendation from Emily Rozario, Argenta Children's

Sadie on a Plate

by Amanda Elliot

July Fun Free Community Events Each Saturday this month: St. Joseph's Farm Stand from 8 AM to noon Argenta Farmer's Market from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

July 2:

Family Celebration in Sherwood at Sherwood Forest There will be live music, food trucks, and fireworks.

6 PM - 9:30 PM

July 4:

Pops on the River The Arkansas Symphony performs. Fireworks begin around 9:00 AM

July 9 & 23:

Goat Yoga at St. Joseph's Learn yoga in the company of goats. Bring a mat. Goat treat provided.

9:00 AM

July 15:

Third Friday Art Walk Explore walkable galleries throughout the Argenta Arts District including the Argenta Library. Join us for the reception and exhibit opening for artist Shelley Mouber.

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Audiobook Must-Listens

The July North Little Rock Reads Challenge is to listen to an audiobook. We have books on CDs and eAudiobooks available on Axis 360, Hoopla, Libby, and more!

Visit www.nlrlibrary.org/digital/ to see all the ways you can access eAudiobooks through our library!

JULY 2022 AT NORTH LITTLE ROCK LIBRARY MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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NLR Reads Challenge Listen to an audiobook this month and enter to win

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Child/Adult Zumba Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

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Free Meals for Ages 2-18 Laman Children's - 11 a.m.

Mondays to Fridays

Brian Cormack's Intruders In The Dirt: The Architecture and Landscape of the Arkansas Delta Laman Library Gallery July 14 - September 23

FRIDAY

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Teen Gaming Laman Teen Center - 9 a.m.

Puzzle Frenzy Teen Center - 9 a.m.

Movie Morning: Shark Tale Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

Tiny Art Take & Make Projects Stop by the Laman Library Adult Department Desk or Call (501) 758-1720 to Reserve Yours While Supplies Last

Community Connections Social Media - 4 p.m.

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Marilyn's Underwater Adventures Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

Argenta Virtual Storytime Oceans of Possibilities Art Teen Gaming Social Media - 10 a.m. with Lora Matthey-Hicks Laman Teen Center - 9 a.m.

Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

Paint & Sip for Children and Teens Kids' Minute To Win It Argenta Library - 10:30 a.m. English Conversation Club Laman Library - 10 a.m.

Movie Morning: Games NLR Reads Challenge Argenta Library - 10:30 a.m.

Raya & the Last Dragon Marilyn's Storytime June Prize Drawing Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

Facebook - 11 a.m.

Facebook - noon Seaside Jewelry: The Balloon Man Wednesday "Hump Day" Movie: Earrings Workshop Marty Boone Encanto Laman Library - 1 p.m.

Argenta Library - 2 p.m.

Argenta Library - 1 p.m.

Meet The Author: Dangerous Fish Bingo Shunda Shun Teen Gaming Teen Center Escape Room Social Media - 4 p.m.

Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m. Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m. Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m.

Both Locations Closed

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Beach Sand Playdough Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

Laman Movie Club Discussion After Master & Commander Laman Library - 10 a.m.

Child/Adult Yoga Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

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Laman Virtual Storytime Social Media - 10 a.m.

Paint & Sip for Children and Teens Argenta Library - 10:30 a.m.

Book Chat with Julie 14 Social Media - 10 a.m.

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E-Reader Workshop Laman LINC - 10 a.m.

Movie Morning: Finding Nemo Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

Lela Bloom's Puppets Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

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Create a Seashell Keepsake Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

Real Talk Storytime Social Media - 10 a.m.

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Arkansas Natural Heritage: 21 Which Nest is Best?

Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

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Tommy Terrific's Paint & Sip Marilyn's Storytime Wacky Magic for Children and Teens Facebook - 11 a.m.

Movie Morning: Laman Children's - 10 a.m. Argenta Library - 10:30 a.m.

The Little Mermaid Bingo Create Cafe: Laman Library - 3 p.m.

Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

Kids get Creative with Food Argenta Library - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday "Hump Day" Movie: Averi's Chapter Book Club Teen Movie Medley Dakota Facebook LIVE - 4 p.m.

Tabletop Tuesday Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m.

Argenta Library - 1 p.m.

Meet The Author: Laman Library - 4 p.m.

Sharks vs. Dolphins Wesley Peters Teen Gaming Zumba Nerf War Introduction to Vinyl Social Media - 4 p.m.

Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m. Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m. Laman Teen Center - 1 p.m.

Laman Library - 5 p.m.

Ocean Snack Mix Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

Puzzle Frenzy Teen Center - 9 a.m.

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Child/Adult Zumba Teen Gaming Kids' Relay Games Laman Children's - 10 a.m. Argenta Library - 10:30 a.m. Laman Teen Center - 9 a.m.

Laman Movie Club Discussion After Pirates of the Caribbean Laman Library - 10 a.m.

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Teen Gaming DJ Crystal's Beach Party Laman Children's - 10 a.m. Laman Teen Center - 9 a.m.

Toltec Mounds Tiny Art Show Workshop Archeological State Park Native American Stories Community Connections: Laman Library - 1 p.m.

Social Media - 4 p.m.

Creations may be left Argenta Library - 10:30 a.m.

Teen Movie Medley Zumba for Kids for display at the Marilyn's Storytime Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m. Argenta Library - 10:30 a.m. library throughout July Third-Friday ArtWalk Facebook - 11 a.m.

Reception & Opening Zumba Teen Gaming Lifesize Battleship DIY Sea Themed T-shirts with artist Shelley Mouber Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m. Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m. Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m.

Argenta Library - 5 p.m.

Laman Library - 5 p.m.

Card Shop @ Argenta Social Media - 10 a.m.

Puzzle Frenzy Teen Center - 9 a.m.

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Museum of Discovery Explores Whirlpools, Laman Movie Club Paint & Sip Crushing Pressure, & Discussion After for Children and Teens Buoyancy The Shallows Laman Children's - 10 a.m. Argenta Library - 10:30 a.m.

Laman Library - 10 a.m.

Kids' Sand Art on the Beach Argenta Library - 10:30 a.m.

Teen Gaming Teen Movie Medley Uno Tournament Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m.

Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m.

Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m.

Quilt Block of the Month Essence of Books Zumba Zoom Discussion - 6 p.m. Laman Makerspace - 3 p.m.

Laman Library - 5 p.m.

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Puzzle Frenzy Teen Center - 9 a.m.

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Teen Gaming Laman Teen Center - 9 a.m.

End of Summer Reading Movie Morning: with Craig O'Neal Song of the Sea Laman Children's Bash - 10 a.m.

Laman Children's - 10 a.m.

Floats, Boats, & Totes at Argenta Library - 2 p.m.

Marilyn's Storytime Facebook - 11 a.m.

Crafty Creations: Sea Horses Laman Library - 1 p.m.

Fake Fish or Real Fish Game Laman Teen Center - 2 p.m.

Puzzle Frenzy Teen Center - 9 a.m.