Celebrate our Summer @ CALS theme, “All Together Now,” with board games galore!

Art teacher Courtney Ford will present a brief art history lesson discussing the works and lives of Gordon Parks and Kara Walker. Using printed photographs from the Gordon Parks Foundation website, patrons will recreate the famous photographs using silhouette cutouts in the style of Kara Walker. For adults. Registration required– space is limited.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become President? Join us for a special storytime featuring “Woodrow for President!” by Peter & Cheryl Barnes. We’ll learn about how Woodrow G. Washingtail became the President of the United Mice of America then make our own campaign buttons. For kids 5-12.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become President? Join us for a special storytime featuring “Woodrow for President!” by Peter & Cheryl Barnes. We’ll learn about how Woodrow G. Washingtail became the President of the United Mice of America then make our own campaign buttons.

This is your chance to be a part of an art project at Milam Library. First, you will customize your jumbo puzzle piece.  Once all are finished, they will be displayed in the library on the wall.  All pieces will be put together to form a huge puzzle for display.

Design rocks to leave around your community to spread joy and kindness this summer. #TerryRocks [Snacks provided] For teens 13-18.

Tote bags…a book reader’s best friend.
Join us at Thompson Library to customize your own tote! You can even make your own stencils with the Cricut machine.
** Adults 18 years old and up. **
All materials will be provided!
To sign up, please call 501-821-3060!

Sample snacks from around the world and learn about other cultures.

This week’s Continental Kitchen brings us to South America as we make delectable brigadeiro truffles from Brazil!

Space is limited so please give us a call or sign up at the table in our lobby to reserve a spot.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become President? Join us for a special Storytime featuring “Woodrow for President!” by Peter & Cheryl Barnes. We’ll learn about how Woodrow G. Wahingtail became the President of the United Mice of America then make our own campaign buttons.

Come make a bracelet for you and your best bud! For kids 5-12.

Join us for a fun and interactive class where children ages 9-12 will learn the basics of 3D modeling and design to bring ideas to life. We’ll brainstorm, sketch and determine the dimensions of the design, learn how to use Tinkercad to create the model, and 3D print the final designs! Classes occur weekly on Thursdays, June 29 – July 13 and build on one another. Students will print their designs during the last class.
Space is limited. Registration is suggested to reserve your spot.

Drinks and popcorn provided.

Celebrate our Summer @ CALS theme, “All Together Now,” with collaborative building projects.

Practice your reading with a certified therapy dog. For grades K-12.

Grab & Go kit containing crafts and activities to share with friends.

Create a fabric wrapped rope bowl.

Create a watercolor masterpiece using squirt guns.

This week, join us as we prepare a variety of agua frescas from Mexico! Discover your new favorite summer drink here at Fletcher!

Space is limited so please give us a call or sign up at the table in our lobby to reserve a spot.

Discover the artist within you with our Art Cart program! We provide a mobile art station stocked with a variety of art supplies for you to explore and create at your own pace. For adults.

Delta River Nature Center will be presenting a program about bald eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls that live here in Arkansas. Presenters will be bringing live animals.

Mastered checking out books from Libby? Learn how to go past the basics and use tags, customize settings, and use search filters to optimize how you use the Libby app.

Attend the virtual session >

Sing and dance along with local music superstars The Kinders! For kids 5-12.

Play games on McMath’s Nintendo Switch.

Join us for an hour of hilarious magic and fun

with Scott Davis!

Celebrate our Summer @ CALS theme, “All Together Now,” with a collaborative art project.

In this hands-on class you will learn how to make and pipe buttercream frosting with pastry chef Kelli Marks. You will go home with a piping kit and a cream flower maker tool. For adults. Registration required– space is limited.

Did you know you can stream music and movies for free with your library card? Learn more about using streaming services like Hoopla, Kanopy, and Freegal Music+ for all your summer entertainment

Access the Hoopla, Kanopy and Freegal Music+ here 

Attend the virtual session >

Design your own puzzle.

Learn how to watercolor a sugar cookie! Each child will get a big cookie, an edible paint pallet and some fun instructions from your neighborhood baker, Kate. Fun for ages 2 to 12, create a masterpiece and then eat it!

Design rocks to leave around your community to spread joy and kindness this summer. #TerryRocks    For kids 5-12.

Inviting all kids to come party and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Max Milam Library.

Musician Stephin Booth will lead a workshop teaching participants to play the drums together promoting teamwork and unity.

Join Ms. Trinity for Science Time.

How many rubber bands does it take to make a watermelon explode? Come dressed for a mess and find out at Terry Library! Watermelon served after the activity. For teens 13-18.

Scrapbooking is a great way to showcase memories. There will be a quick introduction to the Cricut and Sizzix machines, which will allow our creativity to shine through! All materials will be provided, but you can always bring your own family and travel photos to really personalize your scrapbook. Adults only, sign up by calling 501-821-3060.

This week, use your imagination (and our ingredients) to craft yummy rice balls! Sticky sushi rice wraps around fun fillings into a pleasing triangle shape, perfect for an afternoon snack.

Space is limited so please give us a call or sign up at the table in our lobby to reserve a spot.

Mömandpöp creators, and songwriters Bobby Matthews and Virginia Ralph are Little Rock natives who have been working with kids, music, art, and theatre in some capacity since they met at Arkansas Governor’s School in 1985. After high school, they both attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, during which time Bobby formed beloved Little Rock punk band, Trusty, and Virginia began to work with underground theatre company, Reponde de Capite.

Join us for a kids’ concert with Mömandpöp!

Props and scripts provided.

Instructor Stephin Booth provides a hands-on musical experience with Afro Caribbean Drumming.  Participants will learn about traditional instruments and rhythms and get to practice what they learn. 

Celebrate our Summer @ CALS theme, “All Together Now,” by making mini quesadillas.

Participants propose questions and vote to decide the evening’s topic to explore questions from their lives through public non-academic dialog. For adults.

Sing and dance along with local music superstars mömandpöp! For kids 5-12.

A lighthearted introduction to the amazing honey bees and what they do for us.

Promoting unity, teamwork, self-confidence, and patience through teaching about various drums in Afro-Caribbean culture. Kids and Teens of all ages are welcome to attend.

Sing, dance, and laugh along with children’s music performers Mömandpöp.

Join Ms. Trinity to decorate your own mask with jewels and feathers.

Learn the traditional way to create prints! Make custom stamps that will be used to transfer images onto paper. [Snacks provided]  For teens 13-18.

Sing your heart out to a variety of karaoke songs!

Join us as we welcome Tommy Terrific and have some Summer fun!

Polynesia is our stop for this tropical session of Fletcher’s Continental Kitchen. Join us as we follow a recipe for a sweet coconut Haupia from Hawaii!

Space is limited so please give us a call or sign up at the table in our lobby to reserve a spot.

Join AR Innovation Hub in creating a piece of art. 

Paint a ceramic pot and take home the supplies to plant seeds of kindness. For kids 5-12.

Family fun and music with Brian and Terri Kinder.

Come join us and the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium for a planetarium show! Learn about galaxies, planets, stars and other objects in outerspace! Only 25 people per show, but there will be more than one showing. Runs from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Celebrate our Summer @ CALS theme, “All Together Now,” with games galore!

Bookmaking from scratch! Learn how to measure, fold, and stitch your very own book in this hands-on workshop led by local artist Taylor McKinney. Materials are provided and participants will leave with their own handmade book. For adults. Registration required– space is limited.

Join us to create magical rainbow art with a sensory twist! For kids 5-12.

Tie Dye participants must bring their own items to tie dye. Limit 1 item per participant.

Can you solve the puzzles and escape before time runs out? Registration required and space is limited. Sign up begins June 28th. Register at the Terry Library front desk or by calling 501.228.0129. [Snacks provided]  For teens 13-18.

Using molding paste, palette knives, and decorating tools you can make really interesting wall decor on canvases. Fast-drying and ready to be painted in one session, this is an easy way to bring some texture to a space! All materials provided. Adults only! Sign up by calling 501-821-3060.

Learn a new way to create ribbon roses for your crafting needs.

After traversing the world for a full summer, cool off with a refreshing bowl of gazpacho.

Space is limited so please give us a call or sign up at the table in our lobby to reserve a spot.

Help us wrap up the summer with a water wash out provided by the Sherwood Fire Department.

Spread joy and kindness through public art! We’ll be chalking the sidewalks at Terry Library from 2:30-3:30. Water and pop-ice will be provided! For families.

Celebrate all we’ve accomplished this summer with a Polar Party! Enjoy bagged ice cream, games, and giveaways at the end of Antarctica Week.

Join us for a beginner-friendly ceramics hand-building workshop and discover the joy of creating your own clay masterpieces! Our experienced instructor will guide you through the basics of pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction techniques, allowing you to shape and design your own small-scale clay works. No prior experience is required, and all materials will be provided. Your finished pieces will be fired and available for pick-up from the library front desk two weeks after the workshop. Registration required–

Come and enjoy a wonderful show with Tommy Terrific.