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Upcoming Events
November 8, 2019 - February 22, 2020
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The Arkansas Pastel Society: 2019 National Pastel Show
Opening on November 8 in the West Gallery
The Arkansas Pastel Society was established in 2004 by artists who wanted a centrally located regional organization to promote pastels as a medium and to provide networking opportunities. The society seeks to create a supportive community of pastel artists who educate the public and each other through workshops and exhibitions. The 2019 exhibition is juried by Casey Klahn.
The Galleries at Library Square are FREE and open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9-6.
January 10 @ 9:00 am - March 28 @ 6:00 pm
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Inside and Out: Figurative Works
View January 10–March 28, 2020, Galleries at Library Square, Underground Gallery. Figure drawings by Robert Bean, Jeremy Couch, and Logan Hunter.
What makes each of us who we are? If the surface qualities are stripped away, can we still communicate something about ourselves through our bodies? In this exhibition of figurative works, artists Robert Bean, Jeremy Couch, and Logan Hunter all strive to convey not only the surface beauty of the human form but our inner dialogues and expressions as well,
January 10 @ 5:00 pm - April 25 @ 6:00 pm
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Into the Woods: Arkansas Champion Trees by Linda Williams Palmer & Turned-Wood Vessels by Gene Sparling
View January 10–April 25, 2020, Galleries at Library Square, Concordia Hall Gallery.
Celebrating the natural beauty of Arkansas’s trees, artists Linda Williams Palmer and Gene Sparling have created works that highlight the unique qualities of these precious resources. Working in Prismacolor pencil on paper, Palmer has created her “Champion Tree” series showcasing the largest specimens in Arkansas. Sparling uses the wood from native trees to create his sculptural turned-wood vessels that provide another viewpoint from which to appreciate the beauty of the trees.
January 29 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Kids Choice Storytime
Join us for a fun storytime where your kiddos get to pick the books & songs out from our awesome selection! Storytime will be followed by a craft and/or an activity. Recommended for ages 2-6.
January 29 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Every Wednesday and Thursday at 10 and 10:30 am excluding holidays and storytime breaks.
Storytime
Join us for stories, action rhymes, songs and more! If you can’t make it at 10:00 am, we repeat this storytime at 10:30 am!
Every Wednesday and Thursday, excluding holidays.
Ages 0-6
January 29 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
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Toddler Time
Enjoy listening to stories, singing songs, and making a craft.
January 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator CC
Illustrator is the industry-standard software for creating logos, icons, drawings, typography, and illustrations. This class will teach you the basics.
January 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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Every Wednesday and Thursday, two sessions first at 10:00 am and another at 10:30am, excluding holidays.
Storytime
Join us for stories, action rhymes, songs and more! If you can’t make it at 10:00 am, we repeat this storytime at 10:30 am!
Every Wednesday and Thursday, excluding holidays.
Ages 0-6
January 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Mother Goose on the Loose Baby Storytime
Enjoy rhyme, rhythm, and movement in this lapsit storytime for babies with their caregivers.
Ages 0-36 mos.
January 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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Choose-a-Book Storytime
Pick a book for Ms. Terry to read!
Books will be provided.
January 29 @ 10:45 am - 11:15 am
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Movin’ and Groovin’
Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and wiggle along to the beat. Child attends with a caregiver, siblings may attend. (Ages 2-3)
January 29 @ 11:15 am - 11:45 am
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Gran Gran’s Toy Library
Play with toy’s from Gran Gran’s Toy Library!
This is also a time to check toys in and out.
January 29 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Adult Activity Time
Come play games or relax by working some adult coloring pages. You choose.
Every Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. excluding holidays.
January 29 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Getting Started with Adobe InDesign CC
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign, publishing software used to create posters, flyers, brochures, presentations, and eBooks.
January 29 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
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Food For Good
Free snack suppers provided M-F at the Rooker Library from 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. For children 0 – 18 years of age (excluding holidays and closings).
January 29 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Quilting
Join the group in creating your own personal masterpiece. We have machines, just bring your own materials. Every Wednesday except holidays.
January 29 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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K-5 Kids
Every week is a different program for kids to learn and play. These projects may be crafts, reading prompts, experiments, cooking, LEGO free-play, and so much more!
Ages 6-11
January 29 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Movie & Snacks
Enjoy a free meal provided by Food For Good (for kids ages 1-18) and watch a fun movie!
January 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Destination Exploration
Explore the world through experiments, arts and crafts, and investigations. Ages 5-11
January 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Gran Gran’s Toy Library (Afternoon)
This time is reserved for checking toys in or out only.
January 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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VolunTerry Teens
Need volunteer hours for school? Join us as we work around the library.
January 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Ice Experiments
Chill Science!
For school age kids under 12.
This event takes place in Youth Services on the 3rd floor of the Main Library.
January 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Switch it Up
Grab your friends & come play a collection of games on the Nintendo Switch.
This event takes place in the Level 4 Teen Center of the Main Library. Level 4 events are for teens ages 12-19 only.
January 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Recipes Around the World
Travel the world with your taste buds as you learn new dishes and delights from different cultures.
Ages 7 to 16.
January 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Wii Wednesday
Wii play classic games on a BIG screen from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. every Wednesday.
January 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Teen Time
Stop by the library and have book chats, create crafts, make slime, enjoy cooking, play video games, and nerding out.
January 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Afternoon Movie
Watch penguin-themed movies with friends and family.
January 29 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Food for Good
Free meals for teens and kids ages 18 and under. Every Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., except holidays.
January 30 @ 9:30 am - 10:00 am
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Book Babies
For babies (24 months and younger) and their caregivers. Join us for books, songs, bounces, nursery rhymes and playtime.
January 30 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Toddler Storytime
Join us for stories, action rhymes, songs and more!
This event takes place in Youth Services on the 3rd floor of the Main Library.
January 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Picture Perfect: Retouching Personal Photos with Adobe Photoshop CC
Learn to use Adobe Photoshop to remove wrinkles and blemishes, even out skin tones, remove unwanted elements, whiten teeth, and enhance or change colors.
January 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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Preschool Storytime
For ages 3-5 years old, this program is designed for children who are ready to sit and listen to longer stories. Join us for stories, fingerplays, action rhymes and songs on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:30 am.
January 30 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Preschool Storytime
Join us for stories, action rhymes, songs and more!
This event takes place in Youth Services on the 3rd floor of the Main Library.
January 30 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Shake, Rattle and Read
Music and movement for ages 5 and under. Join us on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. for songs, rhythmic activities and a story.
January 30 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Open Lab
You can drop by Open Lab to ask your burning technology questions, practice using technology, or get help with specific problems from an expert.
January 30 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Create Your Website with WordPress (three-part course)
Create and manage a website using WordPress.com and the WordPress content management system. This three-part course is being offered as a one-day seminar.
