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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!

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, Jun 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 Closed

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

Upcoming Events

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Thu, Jun 11, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
Learn and play as you discover the mysteries of history and win a prize!

Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 9:00am - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
Exhibition by Laura Powers and Kim Perkins

Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Back Porch
Let's squirt gun some dinosaurs—great for sunny days! Join us outdoors at Argenta Library to have fun with squirt guns.

Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library
Join the club! Participate in any or all of the available clubs each week as we explore books, writing, art, and wellness for our school-aged learners. Get creative and grow your skills with us!

Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio C
Want to learn how to sew? We’ll teach you the basics of hand stitching and then walk you through simple projects using a sewing machine. Only 6 spots available- email Jenna to reserve your seat!
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Thu, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Have you ever wanted to roleplay as an archaeologist sent back to the age of dinosaurs? If so, this is dinotastic RPG is perfect for you!

Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Back Porch
Players take on the roles of the elite attending the most exclusive tea party of the season- except one guest harbors a terrible secret: they are, in fact, a T-Rex. Dress-up encouraged!
Registration is now closed

Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Event Space
Join us for an adults-only evening of blending art and science!

Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Room 124
Come learn the basics of screenwriting without the pressure of coming up with an original idea. We'll mine our own wild lives for story inspiration!