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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, May 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed

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Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
Develop a love of learning with exciting themed stories, crafts, music, games, and more in these storytimes for our pre-school and elementary aged friends!

Tue, May 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Tue, May 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
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Tue, May 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Tech Hub A
Discover how AI language tools like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Gemini can help you plan, organize, research, write, and get creative. No tech experience required!

Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Learn to play the TCG Pokemon card game and make new friends in this new monthly club. Teens and Tweens can battle it out month with provided decks and receive official pokemon swag!

Tue, May 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center
Listen to calming music, participate in guided meditation, and relax with a face mask and hand scrub the week before finals.

Tue, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio A (Rotunda)
Learn how to start your own salsa garden in a hands-on workshop!
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Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall
Get fit at the library with guided low impact workouts with a nostalgic feel!

Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Little Rock Audubon Center
Find out which birds migrate through Arkansas and maybe spot a few on a trail walk.

Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Flyway Brewing
Hear ye, hear ye! A call to all dungeon dwellers and RPG lovers alike: the theme for this month's bee is fantasy! Whether you are a returning champion or a revenge seeker, all are welcome to compete.
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