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Rock, Paper, Run 5K Run/Walk

2025-05-18 07:00:00 2025-05-18 09:00:00 America/Chicago Rock, Paper, Run 5K Run/Walk The North Little Rock Public Library System and the Central Arkansas Library System have partnered to create the Rock, Paper, Run 5K to celebrate National Library Week. Argenta Public Library -

Sunday, May 18
7:00am - 9:00am

The North Little Rock Public Library System and the Central Arkansas Library System have partnered to create the Rock, Paper, Run 5K to celebrate National Library Week.

The North Little Rock Public Library System and the Central Arkansas Library System have partnered to create the Rock, Paper, Run 5K to celebrate National Library Week.

This family fun run/walk 5K will connect the two library systems, celebrating our shared love of books and community! The race will begin and end at the North Little Rock Public Library System’s Argenta Library (420 Main Street, North Little Rock). Participants will run down Broadway, through Riverfront Park, across the Clinton Bridge, and back to Argenta Library.

Runners and spectators are encouraged to dress up as their favorite book characters and join in the fun!

Fun Run/Walk 7:00AM Line up; Race starts at 7:30AM.

Proceeds benefit the Central Arkansas Library System and North Little Rock Public Library System.

Refuel after the race with a stop at Blackberry Market! Show your race bib or medal on race day and enjoy 10% off your purchase. Located at 315 N Main St Suite A, North Little Rock, AR 72114, it’s just a short walk from the Argenta Library—the perfect spot to relax and recharge!

For registration and complete race details please visit rockpaperrun.org.

Argenta Public Library

Phone: 501-687-1061

Hours
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Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 Closed
Sun, Nov 08 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

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Thu, Nov 05, All day
William F. Laman Public Library
Football and feathered friends abound in this silly seasonal scavenger hunt!

Thu, Nov 05, 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, October 16, 2026, through Friday, November 6, 2026.

Thu, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 9:00am - 7:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Laman Gallery - Exhibits
Memento of Mortality

Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area,The Loft - Teen Center
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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Argenta Public Library
Kids (Ages 4-9) learn sewing basics in this 6-week workshop!

Thu, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm
ROVER
Rover stops at the Filling Station

Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Children's Area
What could be better than books and bunnies? Our friends at Little Loves Rabbit Rescue are bringing their rabbits for us to read with as we learn about rabbit care!

Thu, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
William F. Laman Public Library - Lecture Hall
Familia, live your life a quarter-mile at a time and join us for a Vin Diesel costume contest, winner picks the movie!

Thu, Nov 05, 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.

Thu, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Argenta Public Library
Free Workshop: Create cards for the holidays by carving and printing designs using traditional printmaking techniques.
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