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Summer STEAM

2023-06-26 10:00:00 2023-06-26 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 26
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-26 10:00:00 2023-06-26 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!

William F. Laman Public Library

Phone: 501-758-1720

Hours
Mon, Oct 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 06 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Oct 07 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Oct 08 Closed

About the branch

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

Upcoming Events

Tue, Oct 03, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Gallery
This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday--Friday 9am-6pm, starting Friday, September 15, 2023 thru Friday, October 6, 2023.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
Come join our librarians as we explore stories, songs, and fun each Tuesday!

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Les invitamos a una hora de cuentos para la familia - todo en Español!

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Computer Lab
In this course, you will learn the information you need to apply for the ACP program, how to apply for the program, and how to use the benefit.

Tue, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall
Homeschool explorers have the opportunity to combine Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math to teach young minds!

Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Do you like to play with legos? If so, this is the program for you!

Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Teen Center
Pumpkin spice, crisp apple, toasted marshmallow -- come create your own Fall scented essential oil catcher for your locker, car, or room!

Tue, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Event Space
Come share your terrible tales at the North Little Rock Public Library System! Throughout the month of October we are hosting a horror writing circle for our patrons.

Tue, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall
Get ready for some creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky trivia! From the original T.V. show, to the movies, and popular show Wednesday, we will have trivia from it all!