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Um, Actually

Laman Con 2026
2026-11-14 13:00:00 2026-11-14 14:00:00 America/Chicago Um, Actually 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. William F. Laman Public Library -

Saturday, November 14
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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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.

Featuring: a special guest host!

Participation will be limited to the first 12 contestants! If you'd like to participate, please arrive 5-10 minutes early for the best chance to compete. This program will be most fun with an audience, so join us to watch the competition unfold if a chance at geek glory isn't your style. 

A small prize will be given to the winner. Must be 16 or older to participate. 

Got questions? E-mail jwheeler@nlrlibrary.org for answers!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+: Adults | Ages 13-18: Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Puzzles & Games |

TAGS: | LamanCon2026 | LamanCon | Laman Con |

William F. Laman Public Library
Phone: 501-758-1720
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