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NEA Big Read Book Talk

CATALOG OF UNABASHED GRATITUDE
2026-04-13 18:00:00 2026-04-13 20:00:00 America/Chicago NEA Big Read Book Talk Pick up a free copy of the book starting on April 1st. Then join us for a night of book discussion around gratitude. End the night planting your very own chamomile herb to take home. Terry Library - Meeting Room

Monday, April 13
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-13 18:00:00 2026-04-13 20:00:00 America/Chicago NEA Big Read Book Talk Pick up a free copy of the book starting on April 1st. Then join us for a night of book discussion around gratitude. End the night planting your very own chamomile herb to take home. Terry Library - Meeting Room

Terry Library

Meeting Room

Pick up a free copy of the book starting on April 1st. Then join us for a night of book discussion around gratitude. End the night planting your very own chamomile herb to take home.

CALS Big Read 2026 is a month-long celebration of the poetry collection Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude by Ross Gay. We are hosting a series of programs to inspire meaningful conversation, explore creativity, and build community.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

El proyecto NEA Big Read es una iniciativa del National Endowment for the Arts (el Fondo Nacional para las Artes de Estados Unidos) en cooperación con Arts Midwest

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture | Literature & Language |

TAGS: | TERRY | BigRead |

Terry Library
Phone: 501.228.0129
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Terry Library

Today's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Address
2015 Napa Valley Drive
Little Rock, AR 72212
Tel: 501.228.0129
About the branch

Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library was expanded in 2001 to serve the growing west Little Rock community. The 19,030-square-feet facility offers patrons thousands of books and audio/visual items for adults and children, enclosed study rooms, and public Internet access. The Terry Library also offers a variety of monthly programs for children and adults.

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Preschool Storytime
Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.
Lego Club
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room
Let your building skills show. Drop in and create with us! Legos are provided.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room
Baby Storytime on Wednesdays at 9:30am. Bond with your baby in your lap as you enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for babies who are not yet walking.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room
Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for toddlers who are walking up to 2 years old.
Kreative Kids
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room
Let your imagination go and create something with the supplies provided. For kids grades K-5.
Ceramic Money Bank
Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
With so many colors to choose from, pick a few to paint your animal ceramic figure. For kids grades K-5.
Open Art Hour
Fri, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy a large variety of art supplies for you to create art in a communal space.
Weekend Lego Club
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room
Get some bonus LEGO time this weekend! Drop in and create with us! Legos are provided. For kids grades K-5.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.
Paws to Read
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room
Practice your reading with a certified therapy dog every 1st and 3rd Mondays. For grades K-12th.
Art Night with Sulac - Collage Workshop
Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Month by using upcycled materials to create an art collage with artist Sulac.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.
Lego Club
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room
Let your building skills show. Drop in and create with us! Legos are provided. For kids grades K-5.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room
Baby Storytime on Wednesdays at 9:30am. Bond with your baby in your lap as you enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for babies who are not yet walking.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room
Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for toddlers who are walking up to 2 years old.
Kreative Kids
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room
Let your imagination go and create something with the supplies provided. For kids grades K-5.
I Spy Bottle
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Endless entertainment in the palms of your hands as your search for various objects in your bottle! For kids grades K-5.
Needle Felting - with Ashley Kinsley
Sat, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Create a whimsical figurine at this hands-on introductory class lead by artist Ashley Kinsley.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.
NEA Big Read Book Talk - CATALOG OF UNABASHED GRATITUDE
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Pick up a free copy of the book starting on April 1st. Then join us for a night of book discussion around gratitude. End the night planting your very own chamomile herb to take home.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.
Lego Club
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room
Let your building skills show. Drop in and create with us! Legos are provided. For kids grades K-5.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room
Baby Storytime on Wednesdays at 9:30am. Bond with your baby in your lap as you enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for babies who are not yet walking.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room
Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for toddlers who are walking up to 2 years old.
Kreative Kids
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room
Let your imagination go and create something with the supplies provided. For kids grades K-5.
Perler Beads
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Let your imagination go and create a fun decoration with perler beads. Make it into a keychain or fridge magnet. For kids grades K-5
Open Art Hour
Fri, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy a large variety of art supplies for you to create art in a communal space.
Butterfly Release Party
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Our butterflies are hatching and it's time to release them! Join us for self-paced crafts and activities before we release the butterflies around 10:45.
Paint with Jen - Butterfly Painting
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Come celebrate the butterfly release by painting your very own butterfly at this step-by-step program.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.
Paws to Read
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room
Practice your reading with a certified therapy dog every 1st and 3rd Mondays. For grades K-12th.
Socrates Café
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
At Socrates Café, people explore questions from their lives through public, non-academic dialogue. There are no prerequisites, and no reading or other preparation is required.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.
Lego Club
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room
Let your building skills show. Drop in and create with us! Legos are provided. For kids grades K-5.
Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room
Baby Storytime on Wednesdays at 9:30am. Bond with your baby in your lap as you enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for babies who are not yet walking.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room
Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for toddlers who are walking up to 2 years old.
Kreative Kids
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room
Let your imagination go and create something with the supplies provided. For kids grades K-5.
Cheerio Bird Feeder
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Month by helping the birds have a yummy bite to eat. For kids grades K-5.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.
Open Art Hour
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a special Monday night open art hour! Enjoy a variety of art supplies to create art in a communal space. 
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room
Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.
Lego Club
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room
Let your building skills show. Drop in and create with us! Legos are provided. For kids grades K-5.
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