Little Rock Family Editor Heather Bennett at the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library & Learning Center

This weekend will be one for the books. No, really. Five events this weekend are either held at libraries around Little Rock or centered around books. You can also learn more about Black history at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. It's bound to be a good one! 

Friday

The Laughable Legend of Fancybeard the Bully Pirate at the Arkansas Arts Center: This show is an adventurous children's thriller that may not be suitable for younger kids. Tortuga Pirate Academy teaches 5th-graders how to become swashbucklers, but a few students are marooned! The show teaches "that the hunt for a true hero can be just as rewarding as a search for buried treasure." Feb. 3, 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.50; $10 for members. For info: (501) 372-4000, arkarts.com. FREE!

Gallery Walk in Downtown Hot Springs: A 25-year tradition during which the downtown galleries stay open late on the first Friday of every month. Feb. 3 from 5-9 p.m. For info: (501) 321-2277, hotsprings.org. FREE!

Volunteer Friday at Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library: Teens 14 and up who need volunteer hours for school are invited to help out at the library every Friday. Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. For info: (501) 978-3870, cals.org. FREE!

Family Movie Day "The Great Gilly Hopkins" at the Maumelle Library: Family Movie Day features "The Great Gilly Hopkins." The PG movie is for parents and children in grades K through 12 and includes free snacks. Feb. 3 at 3:30 p.m. For info: (501) 851-2551, cals.org. FREE!

Valentine's Card Crafts at the Fletcher Library: Children of all ages are invited to make Valentine's Day cards for their families and classmates. All materials are provided. Feb. 3 from 3-5 p.m. For info: (501) 663-5457, cals.org. FREE!

Whole Kids Club at Whole Food Market: Join us for storytime, songs and fun foodie activities! Free snacks and crafts. Features Kids Yoga with Big Rock Yoga, fun foodie activities and crafts with Wildwood Park for the arts. Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. For info: (501) 221-2331, wholefoodsmarket.com. FREE!

Preschool Explorers at Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library: Preschoolers are invited to explore unique areas of the library. Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. For info: (501) 978-3870, cals.org. FREE!

Saturday

Disney Reads Day at Barnes & Noble Locations: Disney stories and activities are featured at this event. Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. For info: (501) 954-7646, barnesandnoble.com. FREE!

5th Annual Freezin for a Reason 5K/10K and Lap for Life at Conway High School West Campus: Join Circle of Friends Faulkner County as the community gets moving to help the children at Arkansas Children's Hospital! The frozen fun includes free food, bounce houses, face painting, games and more. The 10k & 5k races take off at 9 a.m. running through flat central Conway neighborhoods. The Lap for Life begins at 10:45 a.m. and is one lap around the track at John McConnell Stadium. Registration for the 2K and 5K is $25 and 10K is $30. Registration on the day of event is $35 for all events. Kids 11 and under are $10 for each event. All proceeds benefit Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation. For info: (501) 450-0512, freezin4areason.org.

Sunday

Reflections: Images and Objects from African American Women, 1891-1987 at ESSE Purse Museum: In conjunction with Black History Month and Women’s History Month, "Reflections" honors and celebrates African American woman in the late 19th and 20th centuries. $10; $8 for students, seniors and military. Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For info: (501) 683-3636, mosaictemplarscenter.com.

All month

Black History Month Tours at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center: Celebrate Black History Month by learning more about Arkansas' rich African American history at MTCC. Guided tours are free of charge and available by request on a first come, first served basis Tuesdays through Saturdays in February. Details for tour groups and tour request form are on the center's website. Feb. 1-28, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For info: (501) 683-3592, mosaictemplarscenter.com. FREE!