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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

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, Sep 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 02 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Oct 03 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Oct 04 Closed

About the branch

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

Upcoming Events

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Thu, Oct 01, All day
William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center
Chill and color skeletons, cryptids, and ghosts in the Loft.

Thu, Oct 01, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
Follow crunchy, crispy, cookie clues for a prize.

Thu, Oct 01, All day
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This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday--Friday 9 am-6 pm, starting Friday, September 18, 2026, through Friday, October 9, 2026.

Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 9:00am - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
See original works from Arkansas League of Artists members on display at Laman Library, spanning five categories from portraits to landscapes.

Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Event Space
Kids (Ages 4-9) learn sewing basics in this 6-week workshop!
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library
We’re ready to hang out, provide self-guided activities, and share cool resources with homeschool families of all ages in this weekly social hour!

Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
We're SQUEALING with delight to have a baby piglet pal join us for some books and fun! Build your confidence in reading aloud while enjoying the company of a cute critter.

Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio A (Rotunda)
Discover more about “green-flavored” careers and the engineering field from Senior Engineer Elizabeth Heiles!

Thu, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library - 1st Floor Rotunda
Let's lift our voices together in the rotunda! All skill levels welcome.