Event Guide
William F. Laman Public Library June 2021
Tommy Terrific's Virtual Wacky Magic
Complete a Special Challenge within the Challenge for a chance to win a Book Lover's Gift Basket
Summer Challenge begins June 1 with prizes & programs for all ages Take the Tails and Tales Summer Reading Challenge! Stop by for a visit 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. We also continue to provide Contact-Free Curbside Pickup at both branches. Log in to your lamanlibrary.org account to place items on hold. When they're ready, we'll call to set up a convenient pickup time.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. March 23 - 27 Main Branch
William F. Laman Public Library
Event Guide June 2021
Both Branches Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays Contact-Free Curbside Pickup Appointments Are Also Available
Password-Free WiFi available from the parking lots 24/7
For Take & Make STEM & Craft Kits Call either branch to reserve your child's STEM Craft Kit. We'll have new activities matching each weekly animal theme throughout June & July.
ARGENTA BRANCH PROGRAMS Card Shop with Sari June 21
Call (501) 687-1061 to reserve your child's Argenta Mystery Craft kit for curbside pickup, and tune in on Facebook or the Laman Library YouTube channel on June 13.
Tune in June 21 to Card Shop with Sari for a Mermaid Love Workshop on Facebook, the Lamanlibrary YouTube channel, or lamanlibrary.org Call Argenta Branch at (501) 687-1061 to reserve your free card-making kit for curbside pickup. Supplies are limited. One kit per person please.
Sneak Peek at the Special Challenge
Julie recommends fantasy books and a few mermaid stories with the Book Chat with Julie episode coming up June 10. She'll also share the details about our Special Challenge within the Summer Reading Challenge. Read or listen to books in specific categories and you’ll be in the running for a Book Lover’s gift basket!
GOOGLE CLASSROOM SELF-PACED COURSES Are you interested in increasing your leadership and team-building skills? Join one of our free, self-paced Google Classroom courses. Participants who read or watch the materials and answer all of the discussion questions will receive a Certificate of Completion that is accepted by some employers as continuing education.
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May/June
Basic Computer Skills - like setting up your email and using Microsoft Class Code: 3gbrxpp
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KIT & LIVE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Join us for Facebook LIVE Storytimes Marilyn's Storytime goes LIVE on Facebook at 11 a.m. every Thursday morning.
Call (501) 758-1720 to pick up a pack of Bingo cards and let's play! Follow the link at lamanlibrary.org for online games starting at 2 p.m. June 3.
Weekly STEM Craft Kits
Shannan shares stories that help children understand real issues at 11 a.m. on June 16 and 30 through Facebook LIVE.
Call Main Branch at (501) 758-1720 to reserve.
Give us a call at (501) 758-1720 to reserve your free Spice of the Month Club Kit for curbside pickup, try a few of the enclosed recipes, and then get together with other adventurous food lovers to share your impressions during the virtual Fellowship & Flavor at 5:30 p.m. on June 28 through lamanlibrary.org.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Enjoy iVOX, an interactive 3D children's book app that can be downloaded to a device and accessed with Laman Library credentials.
Essence of Books Zoom Discussion April Sinclair’s Coffee Will Make You Black is a hilarious and insightful coming-of-age novel introducing the charming Jean “Stevie” Stevenson, a young woman raised on Chicago’s South Side during the 1960s. Check it out as a digital audiobook through lamanlibrary.org/digital, and share your thoughts with the Essence of Books Zoom discussion at 6 p.m. June 29. Register through the calendar at lamanlibrary.org. The READsquared app and Page Turner Adventures have teamed up with the library to make summer twice as exciting and educational! Download the app and sign up for Summer Reading to enjoy.
READsquared App's
With Page Turner Adventures, children don't passively watch a show, they become the main character. Along the way, they'll learn about story structure, character, setting, conflict, vocabulary, theater, and more from the inside out. Kids are encouraged to get up and move, engaging their bodies and imaginations!
FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Jungle Yoga Online with Sara Sullivan Debuting at 10:30 a.m. on June 8 Tune in to Facebook or YouTube What if you don't have a yoga mat? No problem! Main Branch has them available for check out.
Tune in for Discover NLR: Me & McGee Market, which debuts June 14.
Asian Garlic Tofu debuting June 10
Tommy Terrific's Virtual Wacky Magic June 11 on Facebook & YouTube
Tune in on Facebook or YouTube at 10:30 a.m. on June 15 for a fun family show!
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS & MAKER WORKSHOPS
Bird House Edition
Bird House Edition
Debuts June 18
Get inspired to create with 1000+ video classes in painting, knitting, crafting, sewing, and more taught by artists and creative experts all with your library card!
Virtual Aquatic Animal Yoga with Sara Sullivan Debuting June 25 Like & comment on this Facebook post, and you'll be entered to win this month's Dirty Pour Painting: Stencil Edition. Share the love by sharing our post!
Tune in on Facebook or YouTube starting at 10:30 a.m. on June 22
Science Show
10:30 a.m. June 29 on Facebook & YouTube
Debuting June 23