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Real Talk

Self Advocacy
2025-09-17 16:30:00 2025-09-17 18:00:00 America/Chicago Real Talk Join our student-led discussion on standing up for yourself, setting boundaries, and communicating your needs to others. William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center

Wednesday, September 17
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 16:30:00 2025-09-17 18:00:00 America/Chicago Real Talk Join our student-led discussion on standing up for yourself, setting boundaries, and communicating your needs to others. William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center

William F. Laman Public Library

The Loft - Teen Center

Join our student-led discussion on standing up for yourself, setting boundaries, and communicating your needs to others.

Real Talk - a monthly meetup to discuss difficult, contemporary, and complex issues.

Teens are invited to the Loft each month to enjoy a quick talk on the month's topic, before the floor opens for questions and discussion.

We want to be vulnerable, well researched, and real with you about what's going on in your world. We also want you to feel at ease to ask difficult questions, without fear of censorship. To maintain the safety and assurance required for this kind of discussion, we have a few ground rules for the group which will be reviewed at the top of every meeting and which boil down to two points: let your words be kind, and let your information be founded in well researched facts. 

Ages 13-18. No registration required. Email Jenna at jjones@nlrlibrary.org for more information.

September's Theme: Self Advocacy

AGE GROUP: | Ages 13-18: Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Education/Training |

TAGS: | Teens | RealTalk | Loft |

William F. Laman Public Library
Phone: 501-758-1720
Hours
Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Stay & Play - Kinetic Sand
Wed, Sep 17, All day
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
Let’s PLAY! Make new friends & try something new at the library! We bring the materials, you bring the fun. We’ll be featuring kinetic sand during this session of Stay & Play.
Opportunity Show - Arkansas League of Artists
Wed, Sep 17, 9:00am - 7:00pm
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Annual exhibition by the Arkansas League of Artists
Deadline - Community-Wide Maker's Challenge - Create something inspired by your favorite book.
Wed, Sep 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Calling all makers, artists, creative spirits and lovers of books! Your challenge for September is to create something from or inspired by your favorite book. *No weapons please*
Tumble Gym
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Event Space
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Babytime
Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library
Babies ages 0-23 months and their caregivers can join us for music, movement, books, play, and family fun!
Drawing in Verse - Concrete Poetry Pop-In
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Rover Neighborhood Stop - Pulaski Tech
Wed, Sep 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Try It! Stained Glass Class - Learn the fundamentals of stained glass cutting and joining.
Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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Let your creativity shine as you cut, grind, and solder your way to a stained-glass masterpiece that’s as vibrant as you are!
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Rover Neighborhood Stop - Glenview Community Center
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Stay & Play
Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Let’s PLAY! Make new friends & try something new at the library! We bring the materials, you bring the fun.
Real Talk - Self Advocacy
Wed, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center
Join our student-led discussion on standing up for yourself, setting boundaries, and communicating your needs to others.
Beginner Go
Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Learn to play one of the world's oldest games!
DIY Archiving - Identifying and Preserving Your Vintage Wares
Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Computer Basics - The Word on Word
Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Women's Woodworking - Gain Confidence with Saws - A welcoming, women-led woodworking class designed to empower
Wed, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Women’s Intro Workshop: Take this workshop to build your confidence in the woodshop with this hands-on woodworking class designed for beginners ready to explore different styles of saws.
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