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EAST MEETS WEST

A family event celebrating AAPI Heritage Month.
2026-05-09 15:00:00 2026-05-09 17:00:00 America/Chicago EAST MEETS WEST A family event celebrating the rich heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Thompson Library -

Saturday, May 09
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-09 15:00:00 2026-05-09 17:00:00 America/Chicago EAST MEETS WEST A family event celebrating the rich heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Thompson Library -

A family event celebrating the rich heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun for all ages celebrating the rich cultures and heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. 

AGE GROUP: | Families | All ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture | Music | Food & Drink | Arts/Crafts |

TAGS: | THOMPSON | AAPIHeritageMonth |

Thompson Library
Phone: 501.821.3060
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Thompson Library

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Address
38 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
Tel: 501.821.3060
About the branch

The Roosevelt Thompson Library offers patrons more than 62,000 books, magazines and audiovisual items. The 13,500-square-feet facility also includes public meeting rooms, a state-of-the-art audiovisual system, activity areas for children, study rooms, nine public computers (including 3 laptops and a Chromebook), and wireless internet access.

Upcoming Events

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Storytime
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Storytime and craft for 2-5 year olds.
Adult Yoga
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Learn yoga with a certified instructor.
Sketchbook Club
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us in the YA section of the library for an hour of creativity! Bring your own sketchbook or use our provided materials. Ages 12 - 19.
Lapsit - Songs and Play Time for ages 0-24 months
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Come enjoy songs and developmental toys for ages 0-24 months.
Music and Movement
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, dance, and free playtime for kids ages 2-5.
LEGO Club
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Build your own LEGO creation!
Mini Junk Journals
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Collage and create a journal with your own paper ephemera!
Earth Month Storytime
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Storytime and craft for 2-5 year olds.
Storytime
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Storytime and craft for 2-5 year olds.
April Book Club - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Discuss a book based on popular vote or monthly themes.
Lapsit - Songs and Play Time for ages 0-24 months
Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Come enjoy songs and developmental toys for ages 0-24 months.
Music and Movement
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, dance, and free playtime for kids ages 2-5.
After School Art - Giving Tree Banner
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Celebrate Earth month and poetry month with a paper craft inspired by Shel Silverstein's "The Giving Tree."
Watercolor Dogwood Flowers - with Marlene Gremillion
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Watercolor Dogwood flowers with local artist. Adults only!
This event is full
Nature Walk and Storytime
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime and craft for 2-5 year olds.
Adult Yoga
Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Learn yoga with a certified instructor.
Sketchbook Club
Sat, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in the YA section of the library for an hour of creativity! Bring your own sketchbook or use our provided materials. Ages 12 - 19.
Lapsit Storytime
Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Come enjoy songs and developmental toys for ages 0-24 months!
Music and Movement
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, dance, and free playtime for kids ages 2-5.
Puzzles and Games
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Work on a puzzle or see who can win a board game!
No- sew T-shirt tote! - Adult Craft Night
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Easy way to make a tote bag out of a shirt, with no sewing experience needed.
This event is full
Poet-tea Party and Storytime
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Storytime and craft for 2-5 year olds.
Lapsit Storytime
Mon, May 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Come enjoy songs, a story, and developmental toys for ages 0-24 months.
Brain Break
Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Give your brain a break from studying! Snacks, drinks, and a craft provided.
Music and Movement
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, dance, and free playtime for kids ages 2-5.
Paws to Read
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Read to certified therapy dogs and improve your reading skills! Ages 6-12.
Brain Break
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Give your brain a break from studying! Snacks, drinks, and a craft provided.
Brain Break
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Give your brain a break from studying! Snacks, drinks, and a craft provided.
Adult Yoga
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Learn yoga with a certified instructor.
EAST MEETS WEST - A family event celebrating AAPI Heritage Month.
Sat, May 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
A family event celebrating the rich heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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