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Summer STEAM

2023-06-12 10:00:00 2023-06-12 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 12
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-12 10:00:00 2023-06-12 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 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 27 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Mar 28 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Mar 29 Closed

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

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Thu, Mar 26, All day
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Thu, Mar 26, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
Create individual bird mobiles as part of a collaborative art display in the Loft!

Thu, Mar 26, 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.

Thu, Mar 26, 9:00am - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
56th Annual juried exhibition of the MidSouthern Watercolorist.

Thu, Mar 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Argenta Public Library
Lil Rock’n’Roll Wash sets up once a month for first-come-first-serve laundry services. Click here or talk to your librarian for more details!

Thu, Mar 26, 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. D

Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
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

Thu, Mar 26, 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!

Thu, Mar 26, 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.

Thu, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center
Come cook along with Jenna as we learn how to make a vegetarian staple: fried rice with tofu.

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Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
ROVER
Rover will be celebrating "Spring Break Stay-cation" at your library at Lakewood Village Shopping Center!

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Join us for a fun movie night featuring popcorn, candy, and a variety of kid-friendly drinks.

Thu, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Travel around the library for a cross-country adventure, and make a pit stop for “ROUTE” Beer Floats!

Thu, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall
Join certified Essentrics instructor Lana for a free one-hour class of flowing stretches to enhance your mobility and strength!
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