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Upcoming Events
September 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Monday, repeating until September 25, 2023
Monday Morning Movie
Come join us for a Monday morning movie here at Fletcher! Coffee and donuts will be provided for attendees!
September 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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Fletcher Story Time
Come join us weekly for kids’ story time with Ms. Lauren! She picks a different theme each week!
For kiddos ages 0-5. We have two story times each Tuesday: 9:30-10:30 and 10:30-11:30! Show up at the time that’s best for you and your kiddo!
September 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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One event on September 26, 2023 at 3:00 pm
One event on October 24, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Anime Club
Dive into the exciting world of Japanese animation after school. Anime Clubs is one of Fletcher’s many after-school clubs!
Ages 11-18
September 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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InQlusion GSA Club
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community or just want to support your friends, all are welcome. This month we’ll design a banner and custom pins for next month’s Central Arkansas Pride Parade.
Ages 11-18
September 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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One event on May 25, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on June 8, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on July 20, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on August 10, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on August 24, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on September 28, 2023 at 10:00 am
Let’s Use Our Senses: Sensory Hour at Fletcher
On fourth Thursdays, we’ll play in sensory bins and finish with bubbles!
September 28 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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World Culture Club
Expand your horizons one nation at a time while sampling sweet and savory foreign snacks.
This month’s country of focus will be Turkey.
Ages 11-14
September 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Roll, Heat, Eat! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Tortilla Making!
For this month’s elementary school event, come learn about the history of the tortilla and learn to make your own!
October 3 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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One event on October 3, 2023 at 3:00 pm
One event on November 7, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Board Game Club
Teens and tweens collaborate and compete in board and card games.
Ages 11-18
October 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe is a coffee social for older adults experiencing symptoms of dementia and their care partners. Please join us for snacks, socializing, and a special crafting activity (canvas paintings with painters tape) in a welcoming, stigma free environment! If you are a care partner/caregiver caring for more than one person, please call first. This program is not designed to be a group outing for memory care facilities
October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Total Solar Eclipse: The Arkansas Experience
Join the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society Eclipse Team for a presentation on the spectacular solar eclipse coming to Arkansas next year! Learn a bit of history about eclipses in Arkansas, why an eclipse occurs, and what to expect during the total solar eclipse of April 8th, 2024. Most importantly learn how to safely view an eclipse.
Presenters are Carl Freyaldenhoven, a retired science teacher who has been to six solar eclipses, and Darcy Howard, a retired science illustrator with a special interest in eclipses and solar astronomy.
October 5 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Arts and Crafts Club
Let your creativity shine after school. This month we’ll have a bookmark crafting workshop.
Ages 11-18
October 7 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Fletcher Fest
Fletcher Fest is back! Join us for our second annual library fall festival taking place here at the Fletcher branch! We’ll have games, food, crafts, live music, and more! Come welcome the arrival of autumn with us!
October 10 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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One event on October 10, 2023 at 3:00 pm
One event on November 14, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Cult Classic Cinema
Teens watch and discuss cult classics after school. This month’s feature will be Flash Gordon (1980, PG).
Ages 11-18
October 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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CALS Writing Circle: Six-Word Memoir at Fletcher Library
Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in only six words. His response? “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” Learn to tell a story of YOUR life in just six words! Whether humorous, profound, or somewhere in between, this exercise will give you an idea of events, memories, or emotions that have meaning for you. Everyone is welcome; no writing experience required. Contact dmoore@cals.org or ewooley@cals.org.
October 18 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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One event on October 18, 2023 at 3:00 pm
One event on November 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Third Wednesday Writing Club
Join us for our first monthly elementary Writing Circle! We’ll provide snacks and notebooks, and you’ll go home with a unique pin for every Circle you attend.
This month: The spookiest time of year is almost here! What fantastical creature can you create just with words?
(Attendees are welcome to bring personal notebooks; all children under 11 must be accompanied by a chaperone at least 16 years of age.)
October 20 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Observe the Moon Night
In partnership with UALR, kids will learn how to participate in Observe the Moon Night, what it means to be a Citizen Scientist, and replicate how matter flows on the moon with a tasty, hands-on activity!
October 31 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Pumpkin Party
Carve a jack-o’-lantern to help us decorate our birdwatching area for Halloween.
Ages 11-18
November 16 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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One event on September 21, 2023 at 3:00 pm
One event on November 16, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Video Game Club
Teens and tweens collaborate and compete in video games after school. Come hone your strategy! Video Game Club is one of Fletcher’s many after-school clubs!
Ages 11-18
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