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Summer Library Adventure Kick-Off Party

2024-06-08 10:00:00 2024-06-08 14:00:00 America/Chicago Summer Library Adventure Kick-Off Party Kick-off the Summer with lots of family fun! Argenta Public Library -

Saturday, June 08
10:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-08 10:00:00 2024-06-08 14:00:00 America/Chicago Summer Library Adventure Kick-Off Party Kick-off the Summer with lots of family fun! Argenta Public Library -

Kick-off the Summer with lots of family fun!

Adventure is out there, and it's in your local library! Join us for the 2024 Summer Reading Kick-Off at the Argenta Plaza (510 N Main St, North Little Rock). Bring the whole family to enjoy performances, games, giveaways, food, and more. This year we are celebrating the adventures we can find all around us. Together with many local organizations and businesses, you can explore all that Central Arkansas has to offer. Discover native animals, learn how to care for our environment, meet some new furry friends, watch musical and dance performances, and start your summer off right! There will also be a booth for our community Paint Splatter Mural! Don't forget to enter the drawing for prizes and sign up for summer library adventures! First 200 folks to sign up at the party, get a free summer tote and water bottle!

Performer's Showcase:

  • 10:30 AM – Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts - Meet Flurffy!
  • 11 AM– Tumble Tots 
  • 11:30 AM – Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli
  • 12 PM– Birds of Prey 
  • 12:30 PM - Museum of Discovery 

Food Trucks:

Vendors:

  1. Caverns and Forests
  2. Dogtown Spartans
  3. Innovation Hub
  4. AR Kids Read
  5. Beautywood Books
  6. Raptor Rehab
  7. Carter's Crew
  8. Keep NLR Beautiful
  9. Seis Puentes
  10. Little Rock Nature Center
  11. Center for Exceptional Families
  12. Mexican Consulate
  13. First Security Bank
  14. Little Rock Zoo
  15. NLR Animal Shelter
  16. Aria's Fairy Floss
  17. Kalua's Snack Bar
  18. Potluck Pantry Food Rescue

Summer Kick-Off Prize Donations from:

  • Center for Exceptional Families
  • Museum of Discovery
  • Caverns and Forests
  • Dogtown Spartans
  • Aria's Fairy Floss
  • First Security Bank
  • Central HS NH
  • Fort Thompson Sporting Goods Inc.

Huge thanks to North Little Rock Tourism for making this event possible! 

Please contact the Argenta Branch with any questions at (501) 687-1061.

AGE GROUP: | General |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM/STEM | Exhibits/Displays/Installations |

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Argenta Public Library

Phone: 501-687-1061

Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 Closed
Sun, Jul 13 Closed

About the branch

This is the secondary branch of the William F. Laman Public Library located in the heart of the Argenta Arts District of North Little Rock.

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!