November 2022 North Little Rock Public Library System

Pastel

Juried Membership Show

Join us at Argenta Library for a free opening reception of the Arkansas Pastel Society's Juried Membership Show, during Third Friday Art Walk, from 5 to 8 PM on November 18.

Make sure to pick up your Art Walk Passport at any of the participating galleries If you visit all of the galleries, you are entered to win a gift card to an Argenta business

The show continues with free admission in the library gallery through December 9.

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Melissa"Mo"Lashbrook, FamilyPatchwork

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String Ensemble

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, AT 5 PM

Visit the Argenta Library for a string ensemble concert performed by Mr. Klosky and his students, also known as the North Little Rock Bow Lievers.

Enjoy a mini concert and support the arts. This show is free and open to those of all ages.

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Staff Spotlight: New Faces

Lauren Bradley

Lauren is one of the new Youth Services Associates in Laman's Children's Library! Before working here, she was an assistant educator at the Innovation Hub in North Little Rock and a docent at the Clinton House Museum in Fayetteville.

Lauren is super passionate about outer space. She is looking forward to designing and implementing astronomy programs for kids! Outside of work, she loves to read, garden, and travel.

Her favorite book series are Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Series of Unfortunate Events She also reads a lot of horror!

Fun Fact: Lauren is a member of the 501st Legion! They dress up in movie quality Star Wars costumes and do charity work. Their big projects are raising money for Make a Wish Foundation and visiting Children's Hospital. She even has her own trading cards and always has some on hand to give out!

Connor Brasher

Connor joins the Laman Children's Library as a Youth's Services Associate. Before working here, he worked at the River Center in Benton.

He is excited to start his new children's program: Connor’s Corner! This will be an after school program, where kids can get active, play games, and make crafts. Starting in November, Connor's Corner will be every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 PM.

Outside of work, he loves collecting (and playing) games and movies. He owns nearly all of the superhero movies that have been released! He's also a huge fan of sports, especially the Houston NBA, NFL, and MLB teams since Houston is his hometown.

Connor's favorite book genres are YA fiction and sports nonfiction. He's also a lifelong fan of the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series! He enjoys watching superhero and horror movies and television. His favorite TV show is Avatar the Last Airbender, and some of his favorite horror movies are Killer Klowns from Outer Space and Nightmare on Elm Street.

Staff Spotlight & Reader Recommendation

Tia Harris

Tia is our newest LINC Associate at the Laman Library, where she is always busy helping folks who enter the computer lab. Before working here, she was a Community Outreach specialist for Doctors Without Borders.

Tia cares deeply about making a difference in people's lives through any work She values using every opportunity to have a meaningful interaction with those who come into LINC She says, " I think that we make life about a transaction instead of an interaction and that's where we miss out on a lot!"

In the future, Tia hopes to work with the Adult Services department to start creative writing classes!

Outside of work, she likes to work out, eat Mexican and Indian food, and go to new dancing events. Her favorite genre of books are self development She loves TV that makes her think and includes lots of action and suspense

Reader Recommendation

"My new favorite read is Sister Friends Forever by Kimberla Lawson Roby. It's about friendships, marriages, relationships, and life in general.

This book explores the lives of four friends and the challenges they are learning to overcome and navigate. I could see myself in every one of the friends' stories at some point in time in my life. The book is relatable and an easy read."

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H E L I B R A R Y

Every Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM Farmers' Market at St. Joseph's Farm Stand

Find locally grown fruits, vegetables, breads and more. Pet the cows and goats too!

November FUN & FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS tUESDAY, NOvember 8, 7 Pm - 9 PM fESTIVAL OF THE SENSES: weston jennings at St Luke's Episcopal Church 4106 JFK Blvd

tuesday, november 15, 6 PM - 7 pm north little rock tree lighting ceremony Join the Mayor and other dignitaries for the Christmas tree lighting in Argenta Plaza.

friday, november 18, 5 PM - 8 PM third friday art walk with pastel society Argenta Library Reception begins at 6 PM with wine and light snacks

SATURDAY, november 19, all day northern lights festival in argenta Plaza Come out for family activities, food trucks, fireworks, Santa, live music, and more

saturday, november 19, 9 am - 1 pm arkansas blood institute Blood drive in Argenta Plaza

Everyone who donates receives a t shirt and a chance to win $250.

Nonfiction Recommendations

A Short History of Nearly Everythingby Bill Bryson

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't StopbTalking y Susan Cain

Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startupby John Carreyrou

Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis

What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe

How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith

Stretch yourself a little this year with our monthly reading challenge! Each month, we will encourage everyone to read a book from a different featured category, so that by the end of the year we will all have broadened our reading horizons a little. Watch for monthly prize drawings, where we will give away gift cards and other prizes. Plus, we’ll draw for a Grand Prize Kindle Fire tablet at the end of the year!