Name: Pottery Wheel 101
Start: 2026-04-29T16:00
End: 2026-04-29T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

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Upcoming Events

Rescheduled

Policy Lab in Little Rock - An Interactive Learning Event

Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm

New date Tuesday, September 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Join the Arkansas Kids Count Coalition for Policy Lab, an interactive training where you will learn key aspects of critical public policies impacting the well-being of Arkansas’s children and families.

Shooting Manual: Lowkey Photography

Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

506 | Production Studio

Shift out of auto and take control! In this hands-on class, you'll learn to master manual camera settings and use shadow and contrast to create dramatic, professional-quality, low-key images. Bring your camera--lighting equipment provided.

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Storytime

Wed, May 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.

That Retro Look - Pixel Art

Wed, May 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom

Retro pixel art graphics are back! In this class, we'll show you how to make pixel art and animations using Piskel, a free, web-based tool.

3D Pen Jewelry

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Let's get creative with our STEM tools and make 3D pen jewelry! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Yarn Butterflies

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

131 | Martin Children's Center

Today we will be using popsicle sticks and yarn to make sweet little butterflies!

Draw Your Dream Garden - In the Makerspace!

Thu, May 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

235 | Makerspace

Map out your dream garden! Draw your vegetable garden, flower beds, or ideal patio layout. Whether you bring your ideas to life is up to you!

This event is full

Young Entrepreneurs

Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Take steps in creating a product and marketing a business. This class aims to encourage young entrepreneurial mindsets and inspire new ways to make money at a young age. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Paper Towel Roll Birds

Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

131 | Martin Children's Center

Tweet your way into the library and make little birds out of recycled paper towel rolls!

An Evening with Walter Mosley - Virtual Author Talk

Thu, May 28, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom

This live simulcast reading and author Q&A is presented in partnership with Pyramid Art, Books, & Custom Framing and in association with National Association of Black Bookstores

Storytime

Fri, May 29, 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.

Confetti Shaker Bookmarks

Fri, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Start your summer read with these easy, colorful bookmarks! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Fairy Garden-in-a-Jar

Fri, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

131 | Martin Children's Center

Create a hangout spot for the fairies this summer! Using materials from nature, we'll make a cozy little garden in jars.

CALS Field Day

Sat, May 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Let’s celebrate the start of summer with outdoor activities and popsicles!

Production Studio Orientation

Mon, Jun 01, 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.

Dino Kites

Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

In this program, we will make a unique Dinosaur kite soar high in the sky!

Unearth Your Pride

Mon, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Use mini Perler Beads to make Earrings and Keychains that celebrate your Pride or your allyship! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-19 only.

Dinosaur Eye Magnets

Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

This one will really catch the eye! Using pebbles, paper and a little paint, we'll make dinosaur eye magnets you can use to hang up all your summer artwork.

Drop-in Tech Help

Tue, Jun 02, 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.

Monthly Tour of the Main Library

Wed, Jun 03, 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.

Storytime & Crafts

Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Unveiling the History of the USCT in Arkansas - Legacies & Lunch June 2026

Wed, Jun 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom

Historian Ronnie Nichols and sculptor Vinnie Bagwell will discuss the history of the U.S. Colored Troops in Arkansas and the new monument erected in CALS Library Square to commemorate their service.

Coding with Fiero Code - Intro to Coding Language Series

Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom

Have you ever wanted to learn how to code but don’t know where to begin?

Gemstone Mining

Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

You’ll be handed a solid "Sediment Cylinder"—a hardened, compressed mix that’s hiding some seriously cool minerals. You aren't just looking for rocks; you're looking for loot. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Watercolor Geodes

Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Get creative with watercolors and glitter to paint your own Geodes!

Cave Painting - In the Makerspace!

Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Go back in time and take part in the prehistoric art of cave painting! We will be using natural pigments, charcoal, and paint to decorate the "cave walls" of the makerspace.

Storytime & Crafts

Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Dino DIYS: Jurassic Terrariums

Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

It's Summer @ CALS! Let's kick off this year's theme by making some dinosaur-themed DIY's! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Rescheduled

Cave Painting - In the Makerspace!

Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Thursday, June 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Go back in time and take part in the prehistoric art of cave painting! We will be using natural pigments, charcoal, and paint to decorate the "cave walls" of the makerspace.

Create Your Own Prehistoric Discovery

Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 2:00pm

504 | Adult Programming Room

Step back in time and become a paleontologist for the day! In this hands-on workshop, patrons will create their own fossil casts using molding clay and fossil replicas. Learn how fossils form and take home your very own prehistoric creation.

Shooting Manual: Lowkey Photography

Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

506 | Production Studio

Shift out of auto and take control! In this hands-on class, you'll learn to master manual camera settings and use shadow and contrast to create dramatic, professional-quality, low-key images. Bring your camera--lighting equipment provided.

Big Poppa Bubble

Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Soap bubble artist and cosmic pop star Big Poppa Bubble will blow your mind with the biggest, soapiest, most pop-able bubbles ever! An immersive performance that will delight all ages with good clean fun.

Unearth Your Next Book

Mon, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

A classic "Blind Date" with a book for our teens. Come in and choose one of out preselected "Dates" to read this summer. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Delicious Dirt Cups

Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

You'll want to dig deep into this delicious treat made with Oreos, pudding, and gummy worms!

Drop-in Tech Help

Tue, Jun 09, 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.

Dino Movie

Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

504 | Adult Programming Room

Lights, camera… mystery! Join us for a surprise dinosaur-themed movie where the title isn’t revealed until showtime. Enjoy the fun of guessing, watching, and experiencing a prehistoric adventure on the big screen!

Plant Pals!

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Welcome all teen plant enthusiasts! We will learn the basics of planting either native Arkansas plants or a yummy vegetables! You will leave with a guide on plant care and your own nursery pot! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

DIY Binoculars

Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Unearth the secrets of the Summer as you explore your surroundings with your new homemade binoculars!

Storytime & Crafts

Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Lava Loaded Nachos

Fri, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

507 | Teaching Kitchen

Get ready for a snack that erupts with flavor! In this hands-on program, Patrons will build their own “volcano” nachos with layers of chips, cheese, and toppings. Watch your creation come together like a tasty eruption!

Dino DIYS: Fuzzy Dino Bags

Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

It's Summer @ CALS! Let's kick off this year's theme by making some dinosaur-themed DIY's! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Community Resources Bingo

Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us in the Community Resources Lounge for a bingo! Attendees can enjoy snacks while socializing and enjoying some lighthearted fun. Patrons will be able to play multiple rounds of Bingo for the chance to win exciting prizes. All are welcome!

Unearthing Flavors: International Taste Test

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Come expand your horizons and your palate by sampling snack foods from around the world! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Juneteenth Bracelets

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

We will use colors from the Pan- African flag to make bracelets with powerful words! We will also be learning more about Juneteenth through some fun trivia questions.

Father's Day Keychains

Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Make leather keychains for a father figure in your life. Whether it's a dad, an uncle, or a teacher, they deserve recognition this father's day. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Juneteenth Lanterns

Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Juneteenth is approaching! Let's celebrate freedom with paper lanterns made with Juneteenth colors and designs.

Drop-in Tech Help

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

Greek Vase Magnets - In the Makerspace!

Tue, Jun 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

235 | Makerspace

Learn about Greek vases and paint your own! We will be painting Greek vase magnets in this program.

Dinosaur Puppets

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Let’s make unique dinosaur puppets using string and popsicle sticks! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Coding with Fiero Code - Intro to Coding Language Series

Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

012 | Arvest Computer Classroom

Have you ever wanted to learn how to code but don’t know where to begin?

Dino Keychains - In the Makerspace!

Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

235 | Makerspace

We will be making felted dinosaur keychains by hand sewing.

Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic Show

Sat, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Tommy will be presenting "A Magical Dinosaur Dig" featuring a huge Magic Trunk filled with Dinosaur Fossils and Tools for Dinosaur Exploration.

Walk U Thru It Line Dancing

Sat, Jun 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm

529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom

It's time to line dance again at the library! Come scoot and boogie your way on down to the library for this fun line dancing class provided by Walk U Thru It Line Dancing.

Bingo-saurus!

Sat, Jun 20, All day

504 | Adult Programming Room

B-I-N-G-O just got prehistoric! Join us for Dino Bingo, a fun and family-friendly game featuring dinosaur-themed cards, exciting rounds, and chances to win prizes. It’s classic bingo with a roaring twist!

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Walk U Thru It Line Dancing

Sat, Jun 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

It's time to line dance again at the library! Come scoot and boogie your way on down to the library for this fun line dancing class provided by Walk U Thru It Line Dancing.

Summerween Bash

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Solve word searches, make coloring pages, try on fun costume pieces, and learn to make a Summer twist on Halloween Jack-o-Lantern Punch! Don't forget to ask for spooky book recommendations as well! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Dinosaur Tails

Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Let's get creative and make some colorful dinosaur tails!

Summer Solstice S'mores

Mon, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Teens are invited to greet the new season by making sun banners with water colors, and ending the program by making and enjoying s'mores. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Dinosaur Feet

Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Design your own dinosaur feet and tie them around your ankles for a prehistoric pep in your step!

Drop-in Tech Help

Tue, Jun 23, 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.

The Art of Watercolor

Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

504 | Adult Programming Room

Unleash your creativity with watercolor! In this guided class, participants will learn basic techniques and create their own beautiful painting in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment.

Homeade Dye

Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

In this program, we will extract colors from plants, then we will dye scarves! See what different colors you can make from these ‘unearthed’ items. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Production Studio Orientation

Thu, Jun 25, 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.

Dragon Eggs

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Get creative and unearth your own magically created dragon eggs!

Petroglyphs - In the Makerspace!

Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

235 | Makerspace

Petroglyphs (carved images on stone) were made by ancient civilizations. We will make our own by carving into clay.

Storytime & Crafts

Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Sweet Fossil Discoveries

Fri, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

507 | Teaching Kitchen

Dig into something delicious! In this fun demo, participants will learn how to create “fossil” cookies using dough and dino-themed imprints. It’s a tasty mix of creativity and prehistoric fun!

Community Resources Bingo

Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us in the Community Resources Lounge for a bingo! Attendees can enjoy snacks while socializing and enjoying some lighthearted fun. Patrons will be able to play multiple rounds of Bingo for the chance to win exciting prizes. All are welcome!

Dino DIYS: Dino Egg Bath Bombs

Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

It's Summer @ CALS! Let's kick off this year's theme by making some dinosaur-themed DIY's! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

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