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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
Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 Closed

About the branch

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

Upcoming Events

Tue, Jul 08, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
Discover the art that brings NLR to life! Visit 10 outdoor pieces and three galleries. Explore your city, support local art, and earn a prize when you complete your map.

Tue, Jul 08, All day
Innovation Hub
This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be displayed during business hours at the Innovation Hub until July 25th.

Tue, Jul 08, All day
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Gallery - Exhibits
This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday--Friday 9 am-6 pm, starting Friday, June 20, 2025, through Friday, July 11, 2025.

Tue, Jul 08, 9:00am - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
Paintings by local artist, Andrew Deiser

Tue, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio A (Rotunda)
Join us in The Studio at Laman to learn knitting basics! Bring your library card to check out some knitting needles from our Library of Things. Yarn will be provided!

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
Explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts and math this summer through hands-on experiences and engaging activities! Colors, sounds, and sights abound as we combine learning & fun!

Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 3:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Tech Hub A
A 3-day training camp for teen babysitters. Learn the basics of childhood development, get CPR & First Aid certified, create a business plan, and more! 10 seats available.
Register

Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center
Color your world (and rice) purple using red cabbage as a natural food dye!

Tue, Jul 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Get creative with food in a fun, edible way! This summer program is perfect for all ages who love to play with their food and make art you can eat.

Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Time to make your own custom slime with color and charms!

Cancelled
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
ROVER
Can't make it to the library? No problem. The library can come to you!

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A. W. Young Library - Shorter College
Take a dive into skincare traditions of the ancient world with this free and hands on course where we will make our own Cleopatra inspired milk baths. Ancient skincare, now virgin-sacrifice free.

Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
Come cool off with your library friends! Each week, we’ll bring out extra toys, games & activities for you to enjoy along with a light snack. You have all the fun, we do all the clean up!

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Flyway Brewing, North Little Rock
Part of the LGBTQIA+ community? Love books? Come hang!