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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
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Mon, Dec 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 Closed
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About the branch

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

Upcoming Events

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Arkansas Pastel Society - Reflections in Pastel
Tue, Dec 09, All day
Argenta Public Library
This exhibit is FREE to the public and will be on display during library hours Monday--Friday 9 am-6 pm, starting Friday, November 21, 2025, through Friday, December 12, 2025.
Untrim the Tree - Imagination Library Donation Drive
Tue, Dec 09, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
Help to give children in our community the gift of reading next year by making a donation to the Pulaski County chapter of the Imagination Library!
Sew Your Own Stocking Kits
Tue, Dec 09, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
Pick up a kit from The Studio to sew your own stocking!
Library Staff Exhibit - Come see our creative side
Tue, Dec 09, 9:00am - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
Staff of the North Little Rock Public Library System show off our creative talents.
Knitting for Beginners
Tue, Dec 09, 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!
Weekly Storytimes
Tue, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library
Develop a love of learning with exciting themed stories, crafts, music, games, and more in these storytimes for our pre-school and elementary aged friends!
Tiny Chef - Indiana-Buddy the Elf Cookies
Tue, Dec 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Kids can cook, and Argenta Library is a great place for them to learn! Join us for hands on cooking practice and yummy home-made treats.
Homeschool Hour
Tue, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
Explore S.T.E.A.M., research skills, and more with fellow home-educated families! There’s something for everyone, and always a new friend.
Rover Neighborhood Stop - Levy Church of Christ
Tue, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ROVER
Rover will be rolling to a stop at Unity Bible Baptist Church for activities and story time!
Frosty Films - How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Tue, Dec 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall
Come join us for hot chocolate and a festive film screening of an iconic holiday movie, curated by James. We hope to see you there and that you have a happy holiday season!
Color or Paint - Holiday Colors
Tue, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Argenta Public Library - Argenta Children's Area
Let’s have fun! Make new friends & try something new at the library! We bring the materials; you bring the fun.
DIY Holiday Ornament
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Argenta Public Library
A little paint, hot glue and craft sticks can go a long way in upscaling any drab holiday décor—this ain’t your grandma’s DIY!
DIY Gift: Simple Syrups
Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - The Loft - Teen Center
Combine sugar, water, and either vanilla bean or lavender and cook up a simple syrup to sweeten hot and cold beverages!
Tuesday Crafternoon - Vintage Style Holiday Houses
Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Innovation Hub - Hub Art Gallery
Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for Tuesday Crafternoon--a creative space for you to learn, explore, and gain a bit of respite from the week.
Tween Tuesdays - Book Tree Craft Hour
Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library
Make a beautiful tree decor from books just in time for the holidays!
Holiday Gift Guide - Clay Jewelry Holder
Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Studio A (Rotunda)
Make a cute craft for the person you know who always needs a place to put their rings!
Rescheduled
Pride & Joy LGBTQIA+ Book Club - Memorial
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, December 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Argenta Branch Library
Part of the LGBTQIA+ community? Love books? Come hang!
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