Library Partnerships: Our Community at Work
Partnerships make the mission of the library possible! From local organizations and restaurants to nonprofits and major grants, the library brings everyone together to serve our community. Learn more about our ongoing partnerships, upcoming partnerships, and more!
Want to get involved? Fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page!
Ongoing Partnerships
Arkansas Community Advocates & Potluck Food Rescue
Thanks to our partnerships with Arkansas Community Advocates and Potluck Food Rescue, both Argenta and Laman Libraries host free weekly food distributions for all members of our community.
St. Joseph Center of Arkansas & Growing Urban Farmers
Growing Urban Farmers is a grant-funded program through the St. Joseph Center that aims to increase local food production by elevating and supporting local growers. Attend a monthly event at Laman Library!
Yiddish Book Center & Between Two Worlds Programming
The Yiddish Book Center celebrates translated works to deepen engagement with Yiddish literature and to foster vibrant cross-cultural dialogue. Attend a free book discussion or lecture at Argenta Library!
Free Legal Help with Lion Legal
Limited legal assistance from Lion Legal is available quarterly at Laman Library - click the button below to learn more!
Wild Birds Unlimited & For the Birds
Local birding and outdoor gift store, Wild Birds Unlimited, joins us once a month for a birding meetup at Laman Library.
Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas
Want to become a Habitat homeowner? Learn more about Habitat for Humanity and how to apply at Laman Library.
Cool Off at the Library!
Summer Partnerships
- Genealogy Workshop with the Preservation of African American Cemeteries and the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society on June 12 and 13
- Ballet Performance with Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli on June 17
- Summer STEAM with Science Across America on June 16, June 23, July 20, and July 28
- Engineering Challenge with Juneteenth in Da Rock on June 20
- Summer Flower Crowns and Preserved Flower Jars with Lavender the Herbal Fairy on July 11 and 25
- STEAM Exploration with Pinnacle Mountain State Park on July 21
On the Town
The Library on the Loose!
Thanks to the following partners who provide space and support for our events.
- Thanks to Skinny J's for donating a gift card for our monthly reading challenge - read a book or watch a movie on a specific topic to enter our drawing!
- North Little Rock organizations and businesses on the Argenta Adventure Walk schedule! Explore these exciting events on Fridays in June and July.
- Flyway Brewing Company: Argenta Library hosts quarterly Adult Spelling Bees with our friends at Flyway! Thank you for donating space for our event and prizes for our winners.
- Birdies Cabaret - Head to Birdies for an adults-only movie discussion on first Tuesdays!
- Larry's Pizza - Head to a local institution for pizza and a book club for sci-fi and fantasy fans!