Literary September: Ongoing Events at Central Arkansas Libraries
After completing successful summer reading programs, local libraries are returning to their school year schedules this month. Here are a few of the free, regularly-occurring activities at North Little Rock's Laman Library, as well as Central Arkansas Library System's Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library & Learning Center.
For more activities and storytimes at Laman Library and the Laman Library Argenta Branch, visit LamanLibrary.org. For more events at any of the CALS branches, visit CALS.org.
All of the following events are FREE!
Babytime at Laman Library in North Little Rock: A lively lap-sit program includes action rhymes, songs and stories for babies 6 months to 2 years old. Each Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Creation Station at Laman Library in North Little Rock: Children of all ages will enjoy a craft or hands-on activities. Each Thursday (except Sept. 4). 4-5 p.m.
Kids in the Kitchen at Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library & Learning Center: Register early for this cooking class geared for kids 8 and older. 5-6 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Snack Attack at Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library & Learning Center: Children ages 6 and up are invited to make a fun and tasty snack in the library's kitchen! 4:30 p.m. each Thursday.
Storytime at Laman Library Argenta Branch: Kids of all ages are invited to read stories, work on crafts and more! 11 a.m. 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month.
Storytime at Laman Library in North Little Rock: Stories, activities and a craft for little ones ages 3-5 each Tue. and Wed. at 10 a.m. Sept. 9-30.
Tail Waggin' Tutors at Laman Library Argenta Branch: This program provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where children can boost their reading skills and build self-esteem by reading to furry friends. 3:30 p.m. Tue. & 10:30 a.m. Sat.
Terrific Tuesday at Laman Library in North Little Rock: Children of all ages enjoy fun activities every Tuesday (except Sept. 2), such as games, puzzles, crafts, bingo, and more. 4-5 p.m.
Twinkle, Twinkle Storytime at Laman Library Argenta Branch: Babies birth to 18 months old take part in a lap-sit program to encourage interaction between parents/caregivers and their baby. Learn simple nursery rhymes and songs and enjoy short stories, too. First and third Thursdays of each month (Sept. 4 & 18).
For more events, browse our full online calendar here.