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National Library Week Finale Party: MMS @ CALS

Library Joy Gelli Printing
2026-04-25 10:00:00 2026-04-25 14:00:00 America/Chicago National Library Week Finale Party: MMS @ CALS Celebrate Libraries with the NLR Mobile Makerspace! Use paint, stencils, and our Gelli plates to create vibrant, highly textured monotype prints that celebrate "Library Joy". Mobile Makerspace -

Saturday, April 25
10:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-25 10:00:00 2026-04-25 14:00:00 America/Chicago National Library Week Finale Party: MMS @ CALS Celebrate Libraries with the NLR Mobile Makerspace! Use paint, stencils, and our Gelli plates to create vibrant, highly textured monotype prints that celebrate "Library Joy". Mobile Makerspace -

Celebrate Libraries with the NLR Mobile Makerspace! Use paint, stencils, and our Gelli plates to create vibrant, highly textured monotype prints that celebrate "Library Joy".

"Find Your Joy" at Your Library!

National Library Week is an annual celebration sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.  It highlights the valuable role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.  This year's theme is "Find Your Joy."

The North Little Rock Mobile Makerspace will be traveling across the River to visit the Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library for a joint celebration capping off National Library Week.  

Gelli (gelatin) Printing is a monotype printmaking technique where you add layers of paint to a squishy plate that you print onto paper, which allows you to build vibrant, layered images with lots of texture. 

How will you depict your library joy?  Unleash your creativity in this accessible technique!   

Saturday, April 25, 2026 |10:00AM to 2:00PM

Central Arkansas Library System Main Library
Library Square
100 S. Rock St.
Little Rock, AR 72201

Did you know that the Mobile Makerspace programs can be booked by any Arkansas organization?

  • Visits are free within North Little Rock and scholarships are now available for organizations outside North Little Rock
  • To book hands-on STEAM education activities from our Mobile MakerSpace team, CLICK HERE and fill out our request form.   

AGE GROUP: | General |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM/STEM | Special Event | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | #STEM | #STEAM | #nationallibraryweek | #MMS | #CALS |

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Mon, Apr 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 Closed
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Six Bridges Watercolor Group - Do You See What I See
Thu, Apr 23, All day
Argenta Public Library
This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM, starting Friday, April 17th, 2026, through Friday, May 8th, 2026.
AR Community Advocates Food Distribution
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00am - 10:00am
William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall
Arkansas Community Advocates will have volunteers here to distribute food to those in need.
Laundry at the Library! - Free Laundry Service
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Argenta Public Library
Lil Rock’n’Roll Wash sets up once a month on the 4th Thursday for first-come-first-serve laundry services. Click here or talk to your librarian for more details!
56th Annual MidSouthern Watercolorists Exhibit - Juried Exhibition
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00am - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
56th Annual juried exhibition of the MidSouthern Watercolorist.
Coffee and More for Moms y Mamás - Bilingual Event: Sharing Resources, Stories, and Support
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Relax, have some coffee, and join a community of moms supporting moms. // Relájate, toma un café y únete a una comunidad de madres que apoyan a las madres.
First Stitches - Cloud Cushion
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Childrens Department
A beginner-friendly sewing program for kids ages 4-9. Young participants will explore both hand sewing and introductory machine sewing!
Registration is now closed
Club Laman
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library
Join the club! Participate in any or all of the available clubs for our home educated families! Each week, we explore books, nature, art, and crafting for our school-aged learners.
Laman Fiber Arts Group
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio A (Rotunda)
Calling all fiber artists! Bring your knit, crochet, or loom projects and work on those with our group!
Pantry Restock - Argenta Library Food Distribution
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Argenta Public Library
Potluck Food Rescue provides fresh vegetables, fruits, and shelf-stable items for patrons to pick up each Thursday! Supplies are limited, so items are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Intro to Acrylic - 4-Week Series
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Gallery - Events
A 4-week course that guides you through the foundations of acrylic painting.
Registration is now closed
Earth Night - Let's go plants some seeds!
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Let's go plants some seeds at Argenta Community Night! Join us for an afternoon of crafts and snacks in celebration of Earth Month.
Virtual Tour of the Yiddish Book Center - Between Two Worlds
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Event Space
Join your friends at the Argenta Library for a virtual tour of the Yiddish Book Center!
Tailoring with Teens - A 6-week Sewing Workshop
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Argenta Public Library
Teens will learn the basics of sewing in this six-week course! No prior experience necessary.
Rover Neighborhood Stop - Lakewood Village
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
ROVER
Join Rover at Lakewood Village for Earth Night at Your Library!
Adopt a Plant! - Laman Community Night
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio C
Come give a flower a forever home in this sweet little pot-painting and planting workshop!
Essentrics with Lana - Free Mobility & Strength Class
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio A (Rotunda)
Join certified Essentrics instructor Lana for a free one-hour class of flowing stretches to enhance your mobility and strength!
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Reading the Hugos - Shroud
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Larry's Pizza of NLR
A book club in which we read current and potential Hugo Award nominees.
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