Start Your Summer Library Adventure in North Little Rock!
Free fun for all ages in your North Little Rock libraries! Discover family-friendly activities, free classes and activities for adults, book clubs, special performers, and more at your local North Little Rock libraries.
We're Unearthing a Story this summer, so get excited for dinosaurs, history, and exploration for all ages! Sing along at dinosaur-themed storytimes, venture into the past with events celebrating history, and explore new foods with cooking classes. Summer Library Adventure is for everyone, so come join the fun!
Thanks for being part of our library community - we can't wait to see you this summer!
Summer is right around the corner!
Start your summer at our Summer Kickoff Party!
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What is Summer Library Adventure?
Summer Library Adventure is North Little Rock's favorite way to spend the summer at your local library.
- Visit our Laman and Argenta branches for fun activities for all ages!
- Pick up your Summer Reading Roadmap, get reading, and start earning prizes! The Reading Roadmap is for all ages and all reading abilities, from beginners to bookworms. Come to Laman or Argenta to pick up your sheet and learn more!
- Celebrate a great summer with parties, prizes, and pizza! Parties are for all ages, but your completed Reading Roadmap makes you a VIP (Very Important Patron!)
A Summer of Exploration for Kids!
Adventure Starts at Laman!
Summer fun, all day long
From scavenger hunts to storytimes and fossils to food, kick-start your summer adventure with Laman Kids!
Storytime, Snacks, and STEAM!
Summer fun in the heart of Argenta
There's always something to discover with Argenta Kids. Kids' activities at Argenta start at 10am every weekday, so come join the fun!
Get Moving at the Library!
With Argenta and Laman Kids
Join a dinosaur dance party, twirl with Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli, or embark on an Argenta Adventure!
Start Your Day with a Story!
Check out our storytime schedule for the summer!
All storytimes start at 10am.
Mondays: Summer Storytime at Argenta
Stories, music, movement, and fun!
Tuesdays: Preschool Storytime at Laman
Learn about volcanos, dinos, and more as you hear stories, sing songs, and do crafts!
Wednesdays: Babytime at Laman
For little ones ages 0-23 months and their caregivers!
Fridays: Music & Movement Storytime at Laman
Build early literacy and motor skills for ages 3-5!
Saturdays: Weekend Storytime at Laman
Fun for children of all ages!
Teen Activities in the Library
Summer Series in the Loft
Check out our upcoming June and July series in our teens-only space.
- Unearth a Melody on select Wednesdays at 2pm
Listen to lesser-known musical artists, and learn a bit of music history! - Teens in the Kitchen on select Tuesdays at 11am
Take a culinary tour of the world this summer! No registration required. - Beginner Sewing Thursdays at 2pm
Learn the basics of hand stitching and machine sewing! 6 spaces available.* - Summer Art Club Select Mondays at 2pm
Create with Kendle and other local artists! 10 spaces available per class.*
*Registration required: Email jjones@nlrlibrary.org for Sewing and kcarter@nlrlibrary.org for Art Club.
Summer Fun Making You Hungry? Learn about Cooking at the Library!
Tiny Chef: Tuesdays at 10am at Argenta!
Kids learn the basics of cooking and food prep in this FREE weekly class with Argenta Kids.
Kids ages 0-9 and caretakers welcome.
Kids in the Kitchen: June 15 & July 20 at 10am at Laman!
Kids control the kitchen in this scrumptious summer series with Laman Kids.
Kids ages 4-12 and caretakers welcome.
Teens in the Kitchen: Select Tuesdays at 11am
Prepare and taste foods from all over the globe in the Laman Loft!
Ages 13 - 18 only.
Cooking Without a Kitchen: June 2 & July 7 at 12pm
Learn to make quick and easy meals and snacks with limited equipment. This summer: lettuce wraps and cola floats!
Ages 13 and up.
Everyday Kitchen Essentials: June 18 & July 16 at 10am
Visit Argenta for a morning adult nutrition class! June is all about food allergies, and July focuses on selective eaters.
Ages 18 and up.
Food Distribution: Every Thursday at 9am at Laman and 10:30am at Argenta
Pick up some groceries at our free weekly food distributions.
Thanks to Potluck Food Rescue and Arkansas Community Advocates!
Free Meals for Kids!
Come to the Laman Kids Department for a free meal for kids ages 2-18! In June and July, meals are provided Monday-Thursday from 12 pm to 1pm while supplies last. Thanks to our partners from Bridge to Success for providing meals to our community!
Events for Adults This Summer
Summer Fun is for Grownups, Too!
Summer series, a silent disco, book discussions, trivia, home improvement, and more are in store for adults this summer. Head to our Adult Programming page to learn more!