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Can’t find the time to pick a new book to read or movie to watch? Feeling uninspired by your old favorites? Let the North Little Rock Public Library System find some great new selections for you! From high fantasy fans to nonfiction novices to the cozy fiction curious, our collection has something for everyone. North Little Rock Picks is a new service for requesting customized recommendations for books and more, courtesy of your local library. 

Explore Historical Fiction with the North Little Rock Public Library System Challenge The North Little Rock Public Library System continues its 2026 Digging Up the Past Challenge with June's theme: Historical Fiction. This month, we invite readers and viewers to explore narratives that bring the past to life — stories that illuminate forgotten voices, pivotal moments, and the enduring threads that connect history to our present. Whether you choose fiction, memoir, or film, June's challenge is an opportunity to lose yourself in another time and place. What Is the NLRPLS 2026 Challenge? The NLRPLS 2026 Challenge is a year-long program encouraging the community to explore a new theme each month through books and movies. Inspired by this year's overarching theme,...

Explore Stories of Mental Health with the North Little Rock Public Library System Challenge The North Little Rock Public Library System continues its 2026 Digging Up the Past Challenge with May's theme: Stories of Mental Health. This month, we invite readers and viewers to explore narratives that illuminate the inner life — stories of struggle, healing, identity, and resilience. Whether you choose fiction, nonfiction, memoir, or film, May's challenge is an opportunity to connect with powerful stories about the human mind and heart. What Is the NLRPLS 2026 Challenge? The NLRPLS 2026 Challenge is a year-long program encouraging the community to explore a new theme each month through books and movies. Inspired by this year's overarching theme, Digging Up the...

Book-a-Librarian launched at Laman Library in July 2025, connecting patrons with staff for one-on-one help tailored to their needs. In its first year, more than 60 appointments were booked, covering everything from sewing and computer basics to genealogy and research. Here's what we've been up to in 2026, including the launch of Book-a-Librarian at Argenta! Off to a Great Start For our stats fans out there, 15 Laman staff members have conducted a total of 60 appointments so far in 2026! From teaching patrons to create designs using the Cricut to how to find a job using our computers, our library staff members are ready to help our patrons in a variety of ways. Want to bring that number up...

The North Little Rock Public Library System continues its 2026 Digging Up the Past Challenge with April’s theme: Stories of Nature. This month, we invite readers and viewers to explore narratives that celebrate, investigate, and reflect on the natural world. Whether you choose fiction, nonfiction, memoir, essays, or films, April’s challenge is an opportunity to connect with nature through powerful storytelling.

NLRPLS Laman Library is now a pickup and drop-off location for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art's America 250: Common Threads, a statewide quilting project inviting Arkansans of all ages to design a quilt square and become part of a major museum exhibition. Pick up a free kit at the Laman Makerspace today!

Teens, it’s your time to shine! 🎤 Enter the Wicked Lip Sync Contest for a chance to win 4 tickets to see Wicked at Robinson Center on April 8 at 7:30 PM.

Spring means prom season, and for many teens that also means searching for the perfect dress. The William F. Laman Public Library is making that search easier and more affordable with its Prom Shop, a special event where Arkansas teens can browse more than 300 free formal dresses and take home the one they love.

This month, we invite readers and viewers to explore narratives that celebrate the lives, achievements, and experiences of women throughout history and in contemporary times. Whether you choose biography, historical fiction, memoir, essays, or film, March's challenge offers an opportunity to discover powerful stories of resilience, ambition, and triumph.