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Planter Painting

In the Makerspace!
2026-04-03 16:00:00 2026-04-03 18:00:00 America/Chicago Planter Painting Join us in the Makerspace to paint a planter pot to celebrate Earth Month! Main Library - 235 | Makerspace

Friday, April 03
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-03 16:00:00 2026-04-03 18:00:00 America/Chicago Planter Painting Join us in the Makerspace to paint a planter pot to celebrate Earth Month! Main Library - 235 | Makerspace

Main Library

235 | Makerspace

Join us in the Makerspace to paint a planter pot to celebrate Earth Month!

Registration is preferred, as materials and space are limited. Adults only, please!

This program will be held in the Makerspace.

For questions or to cancel your reservation, please reach out to makerspace@cals.org

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts/Crafts |

TAGS: | EarthMonth |

Main Library
Phone: 501.918.3000
Branch manager
Joe Hudak
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Main Library

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

Branch manager
Joe Hudak
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100 Rock Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Tel: 501.918.3000

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