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Summer STEAM

2023-07-03 10:00:00 2023-07-03 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, July 03
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2023-07-03 10:00:00 2023-07-03 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, Apr 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 Closed

About the branch

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

Upcoming Events

Fri, Apr 26, All day
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
These themed packs are made for all kids to enjoy- there's something fun for everyone! Grab them each Friday in the Children's Department while supplies last.

Fri, Apr 26, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
These fun and simple themed packs are available for pickup each Friday. Take them home or enjoy them at the library- the choice is yours!

Fri, Apr 26, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
Have you ever made a collage with just words? This collage activity pack is a challenging variation on the typical collage.

Fri, Apr 26, 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, April 19, 2024 thru Friday, May 10, 2024.

Fri, Apr 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Exhibit Hall
Mid-Southern Watercolorist are once again sharing their talents with us. This is the 54th Annual Juried Exhibition. Come enjoy the display and see some of the best watercolor art works.

Fri, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Event Space
Easy and Affordable Dishes Inspired by Your Favorite Classics

Fri, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Teen Center
A teens-only, after-hours event. Free food and prizes. Togas optional, but def encouraged!