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Summer STEAM

2023-06-05 10:00:00 2023-06-05 11:00:00 America/Chicago Summer STEAM Get ready to dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our summer STEAM program at the library! Join Ms. Lauren for STEAM fun all summer long. William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall

Monday, June 05
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-05 10:00:00 2023-06-05 11:00:00 America/Chicago Summer STEAM Get ready to dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our summer STEAM program at the library! Join Ms. Lauren for STEAM fun all summer long. William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall

Get ready to dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our summer STEAM program at the library! Join Ms. Lauren for STEAM fun all summer long.

Our hands-on, interactive program is designed to spark curiosity and inspire learning through a variety of engaging activities and projects. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore, learn, and have fun this summer!

June 5: Makey Makey Arcade - Join us as we create a huge video game controller out of cardboard! We’ll use it to play classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Frogger! Stop by and see if you can beat our high scores. 
June 12: Dinosaur Discovery - Take a trip back in time to the Late Cretaceous period. You’ll get to dig up fossils and come face to face with a baby T. Rex! 
June 26: Shrinky Dinks - We'll learn how to design and create our own Shrinky Dinks using a variety of materials and techniques. We'll also learn about the science behind how the plastic shrinks, explore the math involved in measuring and scaling designs, and experiment with different colors and textures to create works of art.
July 3: Sundae Science - We’ll concoct ice cream using dry ice (and science)! We’ll also learn about the different states of matter while enjoying our frozen treat.
July 10: Where Does Honey Come From with Calm + Confidence - A beekeeper with Calm + Confidence is joining us to demonstrate the honey making process! We’ll learn the ins and outs of honey production and how it’s harvested from a hive! 
July 17: Sky Dome - Crawl into an inflatable planetarium for a fun filled tour of the night sky! We’ll learn about constellations and hear stories of astronomical proportions. 
June 24: Raptor Rehab - Learn about birds of prey and their roles in the environment with Raptor Rehab of Central Arkansas. Come meet their avian ambassadors!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 4-9: Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM/STEM |

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William F. Laman Public Library

Phone: 501-758-1720

Hours
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Mon, Mar 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 20 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Mar 21 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Mar 22 Closed

About the branch

This is the primary location of the William F. Laman Public Library.

Upcoming Events

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Tue, Mar 17, 9:00am - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
56th Annual juried exhibition of the MidSouthern Watercolorist.

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
Develop a love of learning with exciting themed stories, crafts, music, games, and more in these storytimes for our pre-school and elementary aged friends!

Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Tech Hub A
Join James in the Tech Hub for expert tips on using a keyboard. Together we will increase your typing speed, accuracy, and ability to type with both hands while looking at the computer screen.

Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Room 124
Bring your lunch and join us for a lunchtime book club! This month, we will discuss "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly.

Tue, Mar 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Kids learn the basics in this weekly cooking class at Argenta Library!

Tue, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Explore S.T.E.A.M., research skills, and more with fellow home-educated families! This month, we’ll dive into all things SPACE to celebrate our 1 Community, 1 Book program!

Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
ROVER
Rover will be pulling to a stop at Stone Links Park today! Isn't it nice that the library can come to you?

Tue, Mar 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Kids can get creative every Tuesday at Argenta - you have all the fun, we have all the clean up!

Tue, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Try out a sustainable craft with friends, relaxing music, and a snack.

Tue, Mar 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center
Learn some basic beadwork techniques while you create a unique bookmark.

Tue, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Event Space
You're invited to join us for a deep dive into a powerful story - this year's One Community, One Book featured title.

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Tue, Mar 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Join us to learn the basics and get hooked on crochet!

Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall
Get fit at the library with guided low impact workouts with a nostalgic feel!