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Wrinkled Paper Ant Farms

2026-04-23 16:00:00 2026-04-23 17:00:00 America/Chicago Wrinkled Paper Ant Farms Ants are an important part of our environment/ecosystem. In honor of the little things that make a big difference, we are making a paper version of an ant farm. Main Library - 131 | Martin Children's Center

Thursday, April 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-23 16:00:00 2026-04-23 17:00:00 America/Chicago Wrinkled Paper Ant Farms Ants are an important part of our environment/ecosystem. In honor of the little things that make a big difference, we are making a paper version of an ant farm. Main Library - 131 | Martin Children's Center

Main Library

131 | Martin Children's Center

Ants are an important part of our environment/ecosystem. In honor of the little things that make a big difference, we are making a paper version of an ant farm.


AGE GROUP: | Pre-teens ages 9-12 | Kids ages 6-8 |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Nature | Arts/Crafts |

TAGS: | EarthMonth |

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Phone: 501.918.3000
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Joe Hudak

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Tel: 501.918.3000

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Tue, Mar 24, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.

Tue, Mar 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
A Guide to What Matters Most by Matthew Croasmun, Miroslav Volf, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Come get artsy with these DIY crafts! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only. 3/3 Cassette Tape Journals 3/10 Wind Chimes 3/24 Springtime Suncatchers 3/31 Custom Pop Sockets

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Take a piece of the beach with you wherever you go! Using twine and cowrie shells, we'll create bracelets that remind you of sand and sunshine.

Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom
Join us to learn about the women within the Ottenheimer orbit, including family members, employees, and community leaders, whose contributions and influence were essential to the company’s success and lasting impact.

Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Wed, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
Her Voice, Her Story: Journaling is a reflective writing experience that invites women to explore their thoughts, memories, and personal journeys through guided prompts and creative expression.

Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
We are calling all teen MVPs to see who can become the Ultimate Basketball Champ! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Dice can be used a variety of ways. We will learn how to make super cute bunnies and/or chicks out of them!

Thu, Mar 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
506 | Production Studio
Learn the fundamentals of video and audio editing in this beginner-friendly class. Explore editing workflows, timelines, basic cuts, audio cleanup, and exporting projects using common editing tools. No recording experience required.
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Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Create fun melt-and-pour mini honey soap bars for all you hand washing needs! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us today and create a cute, snuggly little bunny out of socks!

Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
235 | Makerspace
Join artist Lo Patt in the Makerspace as she walks us through the process of making our own affirmation cards! We will be working creatively through the collage process while setting our affirmations for the year.
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Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

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Fri, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Thursday, March 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join artist Lo Patt in the Makerspace as she walks us through the process of making our own affirmation cards! We will be working creatively through the collage process while setting our affirmations for the year.

Fri, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
If you can't get to the ocean this spring break, bring a little of the ocean to you! These relaxing and mesmerizing calming jars will make you feel like ocean waves are right here with you.

Fri, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Come make a tasty, healthy treat with seasonal springtime fruits! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Sat, Mar 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Activities that stimulate a child's senses, including sight, touch, hearing, smell, taste, movement and more. Sensory play is important for a child's development in helping them learn and grow. Enjoy a variety of activities at this event.

Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Local artist Blake Fleischmann will come in to teach teens, ages 13-18, the basics of drum kit and percussion. This 4-part class will be held on Saturdays in March. No registration required. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Mon, Mar 30, 9:30am - 11:00am
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Learn to host your own polished video livestreams using OBS Studio. Use this beloved free and open-source program for gaming streams, live chats, software demos, and lots of other content.

Mon, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Learn to crochet a small, spherical pal! These cute and soft stuffed critters are ready to help you relieve your stress and anxiety. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Mon, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Spring is finally here! Let’s help our bird friends and create colorful houses for them to stay in.

Tue, Mar 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
A Guide to What Matters Most by Matthew Croasmun, Miroslav Volf, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz

Tue, Mar 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Take a break in your day and celebrate Women’s History Month with us on the rooftop of the CALS Main Library! Join us for an uplifting lunchtime set from DJ Ally Lynn, spinning the sounds of powerhouse women across genres.

Tue, Mar 31, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.

Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
We're testing how much you know and how well you can throw! Join us for our version of "March Madness" with Trashketball Pop Culture Trivia.

Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
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Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:45am
Welcome to your new Main Library! On the first Wednesday of each month, join library staff on a tour of the newly renovated Main Library.

Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Wed, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom
This conversation brings together historian John Kirk and attorney/author Scott Stern to examine how justice was dispensed in Jim Crow Arkansas, with state-sanctioned capital punishment taking the place of extralegal lynchings.

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
We will be using everyone's favorite Easter treat, Peeps, to paint a springtime masterpiece!

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
It’s National Poetry Month! In this program we will use old book pages and Sharpies to create "found" poetry. Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Using paper Rabbit cutouts, we will explore how creative we can be with different colored yarn.

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
From stars and mini swords to rings and bouquets of daisies. Paperclips are a surprisingly versatile tool for creativity. Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Fri, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
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Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Make yourself a wearable tasty treat with this sweet craft before Easter! Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Fri, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
235 | Makerspace
Join us in the Makerspace to paint a planter pot to celebrate Earth Month!
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Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
As a part of CALS' Big Read celebration, we encourage participants to explore their own creativity through poetry. This event will encourage writers to experience nature and use those reflections to inspire their writing.

Sat, Apr 04, 11:00am - 3:00pm
507 | Teaching Kitchen
Celebrate the season with a hands-on Easter cookie decorating workshop designed just for adults. Learn piping techniques, pastel icing designs, and festive spring patterns while enjoying a creative and relaxing atmosphere.

Sat, Apr 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
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Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Let's create unique works of art with this fun paint scraping technique! Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 3:00pm
506 | Production Studio
Learn to operate cameras, lights, audio, and grip gear in the CALS Production Studio. This hands-on training covers basic setup, shooting, and file handling, as well as rules for working in the space, so you can create and practice independently.

Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Using popsicle sticks and yarn, we will create a colorful macrame wall hanging.

Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Celebrate National Library Day with rainbows, shimmer, and tassels! Come make your own personalized resin bookmarks for your next read! Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Tue, Apr 07, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.

Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
It's Earth Month here at CALS, and one man's trash is another man's treasure, so let's upcycle some trash into fun crafts! Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Using cork coasters and rope, we will create Spring themed drink coasters that can also be used as decorations.

Tue, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom
Historian David Roediger will present stories from his new book, An Ordinary White: My Antiracist Education, and then pursue the meaning of those experiences in dialogue with Guy Lancaster.

Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Wed, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
Learn the basics of floral design while creating your own beautiful spring arrangement to take home. A perfect blend of creativity and relaxation.
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Wed, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Celebrate Earth Month with our feathered friends!We’ll show you how to use the free Merlin smartphone app to identify birds, keep a list of the ones, you’ve seen, and more. Then, we’ll go outside and see who we can find near Main Library!

Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Have a wind-down by creating your own boba tea! Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
It's not spring time without help from our little pollinators - bees! To honor all their hard work, we'll use pipe cleaners to make tiny bee charms.

Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Grocery bags head straight to the trash, but they can become more than more trash in a landfill. These braided plastic bag bracelets are a symbol of a friendship that cares about our planet Earth. Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18.

Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Fri, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Spring is in full bloom! We'll layer flower petals over tealights to create flowers that light up and add a magic touch to your spring florals.

Fri, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Celebrate the arrival of spring with these botanical activities! Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Fri, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
1st Floor Lobby
The event is free to attend and parking is free with validation in the library lot/deck (as space is available). Street parking is also free after 6:00 p.m.

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
As a part of the CALS Big Read celebration of Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay, we will be on site at Oak Forest Community Garden sharing copies of the poetry collection and inviting patrons to learn more about gardening.

Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 2:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Activities that stimulate a child's senses, including sight, touch, hearing, smell, taste, movement and more. Sensory play is important for a child's development in helping them learn and grow.

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
235 | Makerspace
Decorate garden stakes for your garden made from the 3D printer! You also get the chance to watch the 3D printer in action!

Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Come make Earth Day inspired nature impressions in air dry clay Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
They say April showers bring May flowers. Well, these adorable little clusters and packed with wildflower seeds to bring a rainbow to those rainy April days. Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Did you know the sun can take a picture? Join us for an outdoor art adventure! We’ll start with a "nature scavenger hunt" around the library to find interesting leaves, flowers, and stones.

Tue, Apr 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.

Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Let's celebrate National Poetry Month by making art pieces out of poetry with collage! Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Let's make beautiful butterflies with scraps from magazines, wasabi tape, stickers and other miscellaneous items.

Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 3:00pm
506 | Production Studio
Learn to operate cameras, lights, audio, and grip gear in the CALS Production Studio. This hands-on training covers basic setup, shooting, and file handling, as well as rules for working in the space, so you can create and practice independently.

Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Today we will create beautiful Cherry Blossom tree art using tissue paper

Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Channel your inner artist and create 'happy little accidents'! In this program, we will follow along with Bob Ross to make a magical painting. Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
We will be recycling old CD/DVDs to make shiny new art pieces.

Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Teens are invited to come by and learn how to basket weave with recycled strips of newspapers, magazines, and more! Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Fri, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
012 | Arvest Computer Classroom
Every 3rd Friday of the month come learn what library resources can help you on your job search!

Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
It's Arab American Heritage Month! Henna is used in Arabic culture for special celebrations such as weddings and birthdays. We will use washable henna tattoos OR trace our hands and draw henna designs on paper.

Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Capture your spring memories with your own personalized disposable camera! Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
235 | Makerspace
Craft your own felt pins through a simple hand sewing project.
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Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
Take a stab at making wool felted birds with Rachelle Logan! Learn the basics of felting and create a cute bird in the process.

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for a tea party in the garden! We will read stories and share (kid friendly) snacks and drinks! Tea party attire optional.

Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 3:00pm
507 | Teaching Kitchen
Design and pour your own custom-scented candle in this beginner-friendly workshop. Choose your fragrance, learn the basics, and take home a cozy creation.
This event is full

Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
6th Floor | Rooftop Terrace
This program is a part of the CALS 2026 Big Read featuring Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, a collection of poetry by Ross Gay. Participants will explore the themes of Gay's work in their own writing.

Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Ready to turn ordinary objects into marbled masterpieces? Join us for an outdoor art lab where we’ll use spray paint to create "magic" patterns on water.

Tue, Apr 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
It's Earth Month here at CALS, and one man's trash is another man's treasure, so let's upcycle some trash into fun crafts! Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Can you create a work of art from trash? Using recycled paper, we'll make masterpieces.

Wed, Apr 22, 9:30am - 11:30am
506 | Production Studio
Microsoft Word is the world's most popular writing and editing tool; so make the most of it! In this introductory class, you'll learn all the basics you need to feel comfortable in Word.

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
235 | Makerspace
Join local artist Cass Christ in the Makerspace as she walks us through how to gelli print! Gelli printing is a form of printmaking where you use a gelatin plate to pull your print.

Wed, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
Take intentional time to reflect on your current season of life and write a heartfelt letter to your future self. A meaningful workshop focused on growth, vision, and self-encouragement.

Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
012 | Arvest Computer Classroom
Make your own fairy house to take home!

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Using paper towel rolls and plastic forks, we will make beautiful Dandelion pictures.

Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Discover the satisfying art of relief printing. We’re going old-school—using carving gouges to cut original designs into linoleum blocks. Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Thu, Apr 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
506 | Production Studio
Learn amazing techniques to use in Microsoft Word. This class will show you how to make your work stand out aesthetically, create documents for multiple recipients, and more.

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Ants are an important part of our environment/ecosystem. In honor of the little things that make a big difference, we are making a paper version of an ant farm.