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The words Painting with Adaja- Mapping Memory A Painted Arkansas on and February 28 on black background with red, yellow, green colors

Painting with Adaja- Mapping Memory: A Painted Arkansas
2026-02-28 10:30:00 2026-02-28 12:00:00 America/Chicago Painting with Adaja- Mapping Memory: A Painted Arkansas Join our special guest artist, Adaja Cooper, for a collaborative, all-ages art program exploring Black Arkansas history through personal and shared memory. Sanders Library -

Saturday, February 28
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-28 10:30:00 2026-02-28 12:00:00 America/Chicago Painting with Adaja- Mapping Memory: A Painted Arkansas Join our special guest artist, Adaja Cooper, for a collaborative, all-ages art program exploring Black Arkansas history through personal and shared memory. Sanders Library -

Join our special guest artist, Adaja Cooper, for a collaborative, all-ages art program exploring Black Arkansas history through personal and shared memory.

Participants will paint a mini-map of Arkansas and mark meaningful places, Black history sites, or family migration stories. Through conversation and creativity, individual maps come together to tell a larger story. No art experience needed—everyone leaves with their own painted map. Materials provided.

AGE GROUP: | All ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts/Crafts |

TAGS: | BlackHistoryMonth |

Sanders Library
Phone: 501.835.7756
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Sanders Library

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM

Address
10200 Johnson Drive
Sherwood, AR 72120
Tel: 501.835.7756
About the branch

The Central Arkansas Library System and the City of Sherwood completed construction of the new Amy Sanders Library in early 2018. The new building has 14,500 square feet of space on a heavily wooded 15-acre parcel. The setting of the building is within the existing trees and steep terrain to enhance the uniqueness of the site, bringing the outside in.

Upcoming Events

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Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Button Mashers
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all gamers! Come by after school and play video games on our PS5, Nintendo Switch, or Wii. Ages 12-18.
Scrabble Time
Fri, Jan 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Art Days
Fri, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the library in the afternoon and create various works of art. Ages 12-18. Jan. 7 - Pearler Beads, Jan. 21 - DIY Buttons, Jan. 23 - 3D Pen Creations, Jan. 30 - DIY Tote Bags
Master Piece Puzzle Club
Mon, Feb 02, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in jigsaw puzzle club for adults. Work alone or with others and chat about puzzles, books, and more.
Teen Movie Day: Freakier Friday
Mon, Feb 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come watch Freakier Friday (2025) (PG) with us! Puzzles and games will also be available. Ages 12-18.
Sensory Hour
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Come let your toddlers and preschoolers play in our sensory bins! No cleanup for you! Just fun!
4-H STEM: Chemical Reactions
Tue, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room
Learn about chemical reactions in this educational class led by 4-H. We will learn how to make a simple, functional bottle rocket using baking soda, vinegar, and empty plastic bottles.
Teen Advisory Board
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join teen volunteers as we discuss new teen event ideas and work on a community project. Ages 12-18.
Storytime
Wed, Feb 04, 9:45am - 10:15am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat & singing songs. Feb. 4 - Donuts Feb. 11 - Love Feb. 18 - Friendship Feb. 25 - Family
Storytime
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat & singing songs. Feb. 4- Donuts, Feb. 11- Love, Feb. 18- Friendship, Feb. 25- Family
Art Days
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the library in the afternoon and create various works of art. Ages 12-18. Feb. 4 - Book Page Hearts, Feb. 6 - Beaded Friendship Bracelets, Feb. 11 - DIY Valentine's Day Cards.
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Page Turners
Thu, Feb 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room
Sanders' fiction book club meets on the first Thursday of every month, except July and August.
Button Mashers
Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all gamers! Come by after school and play video games on our PS5, Nintendo Switch, or Wii. Ages 12-18.
Scrabble Time
Fri, Feb 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Art Days
Fri, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the library in the afternoon and create various works of art. Ages 12-18. Feb. 4 - Book Page Hearts, Feb. 6 - Beaded Friendship Bracelets, Feb. 11 - DIY Valentine's Day Cards.
Master Piece Puzzle Club
Mon, Feb 09, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in jigsaw puzzle club for adults. Work alone or with others and chat about puzzles, books, and more.
Teen Movie Day: The Princess Bride
Mon, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come watch The Princess Bride (1987) (PG) with us! Puzzles and games will also be available. Ages 12-18.
Creation Station
Tue, Feb 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room
Come find a different project each week. Develop your social, motor, and problem-solving skills while getting messy and having fun! Feb. 10- Secret Valentine Messages: Invisible Ink Lab Feb. 17- Magnets & Motion
Sensory Hour
Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Come let your toddlers and preschoolers play in our sensory bins! No cleanup for you! Just fun!
Nerd Out Days
Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of playing games and nerding out. Ages 12-18. Feb. 10 - Healthy Relationship Scavenger Hunt, Feb. 13 - Anti-Valentine's Day Bingo.
Storytime
Wed, Feb 11, 9:45am - 10:15am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat & singing songs. Feb. 4 - Donuts Feb. 11 - Love Feb. 18 - Friendship Feb. 25 - Family
Storytime
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat & singing songs. Feb. 4- Donuts, Feb. 11- Love, Feb. 18- Friendship, Feb. 25- Family
Art Days
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the library in the afternoon and create various works of art. Ages 12-18. Feb. 4 - Book Page Hearts, Feb. 6 - Beaded Friendship Bracelets, Feb. 11 - DIY Valentine's Day Cards.
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Button Mashers
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Calling all gamers! Come by after school and play video games on our PS5, Nintendo Switch, or Wii. Ages 12-18.
Scrabble Time
Fri, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Nerd Out Days
Fri, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of playing games and nerding out. Ages 12-18. Feb. 10 - Healthy Relationship Scavenger Hunt, Feb. 13 - Anti-Valentine's Day Bingo.
Central Arkansas Bonsai Society
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Monthly program where anyone can learn about the art of Bonsai from members of the Central Arkansas Bonsai Society. All are welcome, no experience required!
Creation Station
Tue, Feb 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room
Come find a different project each week. Develop your social, motor, and problem-solving skills while getting messy and having fun! Feb. 10- Secret Valentine Messages: Invisible Ink Lab Feb. 17- Magnets & Motion
Sensory Hour
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Come let your toddlers and preschoolers play in our sensory bins! No cleanup for you! Just fun!
Storytime
Wed, Feb 18, 9:45am - 10:15am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat & singing songs. Feb. 4 - Donuts Feb. 11 - Love Feb. 18 - Friendship Feb. 25 - Family
Storytime
Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat & singing songs. Feb. 4- Donuts, Feb. 11- Love, Feb. 18- Friendship, Feb. 25- Family
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Community Yoga
Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us for an free hour of yoga in this beginner friendly class led by Sara Tiefenthaler RYT500. Mats will be provided, but you may bring your own.
Scrabble Time
Fri, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Master Piece Puzzle Club
Mon, Feb 23, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in jigsaw puzzle club for adults. Work alone or with others and chat about puzzles, books, and more.
Teen Movie Day: Mulan (1998)
Mon, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Come watch Mulan (1998) (G) with us! Puzzles and games will also be available. Ages 12-18.
Sensory Hour
Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Come let your toddlers and preschoolers play in our sensory bins! No cleanup for you! Just fun!
Concession Stand Crackers
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to make this fun chocolatey snack. Teens will learn how to use certain cooking utensils to melt chocolate and take home a recipe for this yummy snack. Ages 12-18.
Storytime
Wed, Feb 25, 9:45am - 10:15am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat & singing songs. Feb. 4 - Donuts Feb. 11 - Love Feb. 18 - Friendship Feb. 25 - Family
Storytime
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat & singing songs. Feb. 4- Donuts, Feb. 11- Love, Feb. 18- Friendship, Feb. 25- Family
Black History Month Trivia
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month by testing your knowledge of historic moments and iconic figures. Ages 12-18.
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Kids in the Kitchen
Thu, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join Jet with Be Mighty for our monthly cooking series. Kids will learn how to make skillet popcorn, focusing on its nutritional value as a whole grain and high-fiber food.
Scrabble Time
Fri, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Dall-E Buttons
Fri, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Design and create your own buttons using Dall-E, an AI image generator and an online graphic design tool. Ages 12-18.
Painting with Adaja- Mapping Memory: A Painted Arkansas
Sat, Feb 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join our special guest artist, Adaja Cooper, for a collaborative, all-ages art program exploring Black Arkansas history through personal and shared memory.
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