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History of Arkansas Aviation

Learn about the inspiration for the Wright Brothers’ airplane, Charles Lindbergh's connection with Arkansas, the founding of the Little Rock Air Force Base, and more!

Keith Carlson will teach us all about the history of aviation in Arkansas, including many early innovations in air travel, World War I and World War II aviators in Arkansas, and the founding of FedEx.

Keith Carlson is currently the Executive Vice President for Guaranteed Rate, Inc mortgage company. He has always had a passion for aviation, receiving his Pilot Certificate in May of 2022.  He and his wife Devon purchased their first plane in March of 2022 and enjoy exploring the many small airports across Arkansas and beyond. He is currently working on his Instrument and Commercial pilot ratings and has a goal of becoming a Certified Flight Instructor later this year.

For anyone of all ages who is interested in the topic of aviation. No registration required. Contact Megan at Laman Library for more information.

AGE GROUP: | General |

EVENT TYPE: | LINC - Learning |

TAGS: | planes | flying | arkansas history |

William F. Laman Public Library
Phone: 501-758-1720
Hours
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Mon, Nov 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 07 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Nov 08 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Nov 09 Closed
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This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be displayed during business hours at the Innovation Hub through October and November.
Andrea Kielpinski - S P A C I O U S
Thu, Nov 06, All day
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GhosArt: Ye Art Gods - Exhibition by Elvin Bishop
Thu, Nov 06, 9:00am - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
Exhibition by Local Artist, Elvin Bishop
AR Community Advocates Food Distribution
Thu, Nov 06, 9:00am - 10:30am
William F. Laman Public Library - Room 126
Arkansas Community Advocates will have volunteers here to distribute food to those in need.
First Stitches - Beginner Sewing Program for Kids
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Designed for children ages 4 to 9, *First Stitches* is a beginner-friendly sewing program. Young participants will explore both hand sewing and introductory machine sewing.
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Club Laman
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
Join the club! Participate in any or all of the available clubs for our home educated families! Each week, we explore books, nature, art, and crafting for our school-aged learners.
Laman Fiber Arts Group
Thu, Nov 06, 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!
Pantry Restock - Argenta Library Food Distribution
Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Event Space
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.
Rover Neighborhood Stop - McCain Mall
Thu, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ROVER
Can't make it to the library? Now the library comes to you. Catch us at your favorite shopping mall!
Make & Take - Holiday Crafts
Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Thursdays are for creating! We’ll provide materials & instructions for projects you can create at the library or complete at home!
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Rover Neighborhood Stop - Foothills Apartments
Thu, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
ROVER
Can't make it to the library, well now the library comes to you. Catch us in your neighborhood and join us to have some fun!
Turkey Trouble Escape Room
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library
The turkeys for some help, but they’re not getting much! The farm is closing soon and they could miss the bus home. Help them break out of the turkey trouble!
Tween Anime Club - Dragon Ball Z
Thu, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library
What’s up, friends! This time we are coloring manga panels, watching anime, and eating a special treat. Anime of the month: Dragon Ball Z
Blackout Poetry
Thu, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center
Use discarded book pages and a sharpie to create poetry by blacking out portions of the original text!
Research Fundamentals - Military Records & Draft Cards
Thu, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Genealogy Room 125
In honor of Veteran’s Day, join us to learn how to use draft cards and military records to help with your genealogy research in this informational workshop!
Creating With Clay - Ornaments! - Create your very own personalized ornament!
Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Innovation Hub - Cowork - Downstairs
Using a laser cut template and slab building techniques, pillow out a beautiful three-dimensional ornament to keep for years to come.
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Zumba
Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Events,Room 126
Have fun and get fit with everybody's favorite exercise class!
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