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Second Floor All-Day Activities - Offerings for All Ages!

Laman Con 2026
2026-11-14 10:00:00 2026-11-14 14:00:00 America/Chicago Second Floor All-Day Activities - Offerings for All Ages! Head upstairs to our mezzanine level and second floor for more Laman Con fun! Make a zine, listen to records, play indie games, sip a drink at the Cafe, paint on our community mural, and more. William F. Laman Public Library -

Saturday, November 14
10:00am - 2:00pm

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Head upstairs to our mezzanine level and second floor for more Laman Con fun! Make a zine, listen to records, play indie games, sip a drink at the Cafe, paint on our community mural, and more.

The fun continues on our upper floors! Explore realms of music, romance, art, nonfiction, and more.

  1. The Loft: Normally open only to teens, the Loft is open to all ages for Laman Con! Craft a zine or make blackout poetry in our nonfiction-themed quiet zone.
  2. The Gallery: Celebrate great LPs from our vinyl collection and do some calming crafts. This room will be taken over for a Silent Disco at noon, so join us from 10am-12pm, dance your heart out from 12pm-1pm, then resume your crafting from 1pm-2pm.
  3. Tech Hub: The world of technology and sci-fi at your fingertips! Sit down at a computer an explore our arcade of indie games, then join out Star-Trek loving friends from the USS Blackstone for a round of cooperative play aboard the Artemis Simulator. If that isn't enough for you, pick up an RPG (role-playing game) kit and continue the fun at home!
  4. Rotunda: Be transported to a world of romance at the Spill the Tea Cafe! Sip on delicious beverages inspired by our favorite literary and movie couples. Thanks to our friends from The Green Corner Store for partnering with us for the Cafe!
  5. Makerspace: Love the Laman Con logo? Help bring it to life by painting part of our community mural!

AGE GROUP: | General | Ages 4-9: Children | Ages 19+: Adults | Ages 13-18: Teens | Ages 10-12: Tweens | Ages 0-3: Infants |

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

TAGS: | Tech | Sci-Fi | Romance | Live Music | LamanCon | Laman Con 2026 | Laman Con | Art |

William F. Laman Public Library
Phone: 501-758-1720
Hours
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Mon, Nov 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 Closed
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Memento of Mortality - Exhibition by Paul Perkins
Sat, Nov 14, 9:00am - 1:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
Memento of Mortality
First Floor All-Day Activities - Offerings for All Ages! - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Join the fun at Laman Con! Make a fairy wand, make Pokemon-themed crafts, purchase goodies from local vendors, hop aboard Rover, explore the library with our Quest Board, and more.
Second Floor All-Day Activities - Offerings for All Ages! - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Head upstairs to our mezzanine level and second floor for more Laman Con fun! Make a zine, listen to records, play indie games, sip a drink at the Cafe, paint on our community mural, and more.
Weekend Storytime: Dragon Edition - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
Can’t make it to a weekday story time? Want even MORE storytime fun? Join us as we have a story time just for you! This weekend, we'll have a special dragon themed storytime for Laman Con!
Monster Portraits by Namal - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio A (Rotunda)
Are you brave enough to let a monster draw you? Take home a personalized Laman Con souvenir illustration from our library monster, Namal!
Cardboard Cosplay Creations - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall
Kick off Laman Con with creativity! Complete your cosplay with fairy wings, a sword, or whatever you can dream up in one hour. Thanks to our friends Aaron and Carter from the Mobile Makerspace!
Fortnite Tournament - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Tech Hub A
Head upstairs to the Tech Hub for a thrilling Fortnite tournament at Laman Con!
"Once More, with Feeling" Interactive Sing Along - Laman Lecture Hall - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Get your kum-ba-ya-yas out at this showing of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's fan-favorite episode! Whether you've never seen the show or you're a die-hard fan, we're excited to sing along with you.
Archery Basics - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall
Join us for a quick lesson in the Lecture Hall, then we'll head outside to practice with real bows and arrows! Best for people 11 and up. Thanks to our instructor, Rick Fields!
Silent Disco - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Events
Stop by the Laman Gallery for our K-pop VS Klezmer silent disco dance party featuring YOUR requests!
Logo Screen Printing - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio B
Bring your own cotton bag, t-shirt, or bandana, and we'll screen print the Laman Con 2026 logo!
Monster Portraits by Namal - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio A (Rotunda)
Are you brave enough to let a monster draw you? Take home a personalized Laman Con souvenir illustration from our library monster, Namal!
Um, Actually - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Participate in a live game of nerdy trivia corrections! Join us for a tribute to your favorite Dropout TV trivia show, Um, Actually. This is your time to show what you know about your favorite topics.
Fighting Demonstration with SCA - Laman Parking Lot - Laman Con 2026
Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Meet our friends from the Society for Creative Anachronism and watch a thrilling fighting demonstration! This demonstration will take place in the parking lot, weather permitting. Fun for all ages!
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