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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, Apr 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 01 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, May 02 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, May 03 Closed

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

Upcoming Events

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Wed, Apr 29, All day
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This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM, starting Friday, April 17th, 2026, through Friday, May 8th, 2026.

Wed, Apr 29, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
Squish, shape, and more with Play-Doh and a selection of tools! Make friends & try something new at the library! We bring the materials, you bring the fun.

Wed, Apr 29, 9:00am - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
56th Annual juried exhibition of the MidSouthern Watercolorist.

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library
Babies ages 0-23 months and their caregivers can join us for music, movement, books, play, and family fun!

Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio A (Rotunda)
Earth Day is this month. In honor of that, we will be crocheting reusable face scrubbies!

Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
En La hora de cuentos, su pequeño aprendera, cuentos con juego de dedos, rimas de cuna, y escuchara emocionantes historias. Unase a nosotros para un dia divertido!

Wed, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ROVER
The NLR mobile library comes to a neighborhood near you! Today, Rover will be at Burns Park Rocket Slide.

Wed, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Let’s PLAY! Make new friends & try something new at the library - we bring the materials; you bring the fun.

Wed, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Gallery - Events
Gather with other artists and bring your medium of choice to study value and light with our still life display.

Wed, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center
Learn how to prepare for and build confidence for your next job interview!

Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Genealogy Room 125
A book club for history enthusiasts! Join Jamie in the Genealogy Room for a new historically flavored saga on the last Wednesday of every month. 

Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio A (Rotunda)
Interested in learning tarot? Join us in the Laman Studio Rotunda for an introduction to the history and interpretation of tarot!

Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall
Join us for a night of theater, lead by award winning writer and actor Drew Reynolds.