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Block Party Bookworm (ai generated art) Explore, Discover, Celebrate - Unlock the World with Your Library Card at the Bookworm Block Party! Saturday, September 14 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Laman Library!

Bookworm Block Party

Library Card Sign Up Month Celebration!
2024-09-14 10:00:00 2024-09-14 12:00:00 America/Chicago Bookworm Block Party Join us for the Bookworm Block Party and celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month! This all-ages event offers a chance to explore everything your North Little Rock Public Library System card can unlock. William F. Laman Public Library -

Saturday, September 14
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-14 10:00:00 2024-09-14 12:00:00 America/Chicago Bookworm Block Party Join us for the Bookworm Block Party and celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month! This all-ages event offers a chance to explore everything your North Little Rock Public Library System card can unlock. William F. Laman Public Library -

Join us for the Bookworm Block Party and celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month! This all-ages event offers a chance to explore everything your North Little Rock Public Library System card can unlock.

Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with us at the Bookworm Block Party! This all-ages event offers a chance to explore everything your North Little Rock Public Library System card can unlock. Each department and branch will host free, fun activities, with no prior skills needed—we provide all the supplies!

Visit every station during the party to enter a grand prize drawing filled with donations from our Bookworm Bargain business partners. Here’s what you could win in our prize basket, valued at $480:

  • $25 gift card from Lindsey’s Hospitality House
  • 4 free admissions to Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum + souvenir cup ($40 value)
  • $50 gift card to Skinny J’s
  • $25 gift card to The Vintage Mercantile
  • $20 gift card to Hogg’s Restaurant/Meat Market
  • Free combo from Nutrition Hangout ($13 value)
  • 60-minute facial, massage, & pedicure from PhD Salon ($235 value)
  • $50 gift card to Gadwall’s Grill
  • $15 gift card to Beautywood Books
  • Free library tote & swag (priceless)

You don’t need a library card to join the festivities, but if you want one, our Mobile Library, Rover, will be on-site to help you sign up!

No registration required—just bring your curiosity and enjoy a day of discovery! For more information, contact Susie Kirk at susie.kirk@lamanlibrary.org. 

Scheduled Events:

10 AM Storytime @ Laman Kids  Best for pre-school ages
10 AM  Candy Making Demo @ The Studio at Laman Best for teens and adults
10:30 AM Bilingual Storytime @ Rover Best for pre-school ages
10:30 AM  Cricut Demo @ The Studio Best for teens and adults
11 AM Die Cut Machine Demo @ The Studio at Laman Best for teens and adults
11 AM Tween Slime Station (Limited Supplies) @ Laman Kids Best for ages 10-12
11 AM  STEAM Foldscope Demo @ Laman Kids Best for ages 12 and under
11 AM Teens in the Kitchen: Air Fryer Plantain Tostones @ Laman Loft For ages 13-18
11 AM  Tiny Chef @ The Studio at Laman Best for ages 12 and under
11:30 AM Floor Loom Demo @ The Studio at Laman  Best for teens and adults

Sampler Events at the Laman Lecture Hall:

10 AM Adulting on a Dime Best for ages 13 and up
10: 30 AM Zumba  Best for teens and adults
11 AM Bellydancing Best for ages 19 and up
11:30 AM  Bingo Best for ages 19 and up

AGE GROUP: | General |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

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William F. Laman Public Library
Phone: 501-758-1720
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 Closed
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About the branch

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

Upcoming Events

The Great NLR Art Tour - Be a Tourist in Your Town!
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.
Innovation Hub Gallery Artist: Sulac Sapp - "It may not be fine art, but hopefully it’s fun art."
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.
Cary Smith - Let's Play!
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.
After the Fire - An Exhibition by Andrew Deiser
Tue, Jul 08, 9:00am - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
Paintings by local artist, Andrew Deiser
Knitting for Beginners
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!
Summer S.T.E.A.M.
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!
Babysitter's Training Camp - Registration Required
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
Teens In The Kitchen - Purple Seasoned Rice
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!
Calling All Tiny Chef - Delectable-Delightful Edible Art
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.
Tween Tuesdays - Slime! Slime! Slime!
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Time to make your own custom slime with color and charms!
Cancelled
Rover Neighborhood Stop - Arrington Apartments
Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
ROVER
Can't make it to the library? No problem. The library can come to you!
Care For Our World - Skincare of the Ancient World
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.
Summer Stay & Play
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!
Pride & Joy LGBTQIA+ Book Club - Miss Major Speaks
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Flyway Brewing, North Little Rock
Part of the LGBTQIA+ community? Love books? Come hang!
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