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How Water Works

with Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority

2026-07-23 14:00:00 2026-07-23 15:00:00 America/Chicago How Water Works Learn about our water system through hands-on activities led by a water expert from the Little Rock Reclamation Authority! Activities are recommended for ages 6-12. Dee Brown Library - Programming Room

Thursday, July 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-23 14:00:00 2026-07-23 15:00:00 America/Chicago How Water Works Learn about our water system through hands-on activities led by a water expert from the Little Rock Reclamation Authority! Activities are recommended for ages 6-12. Dee Brown Library - Programming Room

Dee Brown Library

Programming Room

Learn about our water system through hands-on activities led by a water expert from the Little Rock Reclamation Authority! Activities are recommended for ages 6-12.

All abilities are welcome. To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations, call 501.918.3069 or email hzbinden@cals.org 7 business weekdays before a program.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer @ CALS | Science & Nature | Fun & Play |

Dee Brown Library
Phone: 501.568.7494
Branch manager
Brian Martin
Hours
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Dee Brown Library

Today's hours

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

Branch manager
Brian Martin
Address
6325 Baseline Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
Tel: 501.568.7494
About the branch

Dee Brown Library is nestled in the heart of southwest Little Rock and offers patrons a wide variety of adult and children’s books as well as CDs and DVDs. The 13,500-square-feet library, which opened in 2002, provides access to public study rooms, a meeting room, and an outside deck and boardwalk that lead from Baseline Road to the library.

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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.
Dinosaur Terrariums
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Programming Room
Create your own plant terrarium and decorate it with dino-themed foliage! This activity is recommended for ages 9-18. Supplies are limited and registration is required.
Gaming Day
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Programming Room
Join us to play some fun video games! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Ages 9-18 are welcome.
Storytime Stay-and-Play
Mon, Jun 29, 11:00am - 11:45am
Study Room #5
We'll be reading "Whose Dinosaur Bones Are Those?" by Chihiro Takeuchi and making a fun craft from pasta noodles. Recommended for ages 2-6.
ART CART!
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room #5
From coloring sheets to masterpieces, come unleash your creative side and make something!
Nature Walk
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come explore the walking trail at Southwest Park.
Knit and Crochet - Threads Gone Wild
Tue, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Programming Room
Knit or crochet with us and enjoy community. Beginners and seasoned crafters are welcome. 
Community Chair Yoga with Candace
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room
Improve flexibility, strength, balance, focus and overall well-being. Chairs offered, mats welcome.
Pressure Rockets
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Programming Room
Build your own rocket using household materials and learn the science of using water and air pressure to launch it! This activity is for ages 8-12.
Gaming Day
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Programming Room
Join us to play some fun video games! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Ages 9-18 are welcome.
Storytime Stay-and-Play
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Study Room #5
We'll be reading "The Happy Hedgehog" by Marcus Pfister and have a meet-and-greet with Waldo, Ms. Francesca's pet hedgehog! Recommended for ages 2-6.
ART CART!
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room #5
From coloring sheets to masterpieces, come unleash your creative side and make something!
Nature Walk
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come explore the walking trail at Southwest Park.
Knit and Crochet - Threads Gone Wild
Tue, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Programming Room
Knit or crochet with us and enjoy community. Beginners and seasoned crafters are welcome. 
Community Chair Yoga with Candace
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room
Improve flexibility, strength, balance, focus and overall well-being. Chairs offered, mats welcome.
Spanish Level One - Introductory Spanish
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics with Manuel Gaitan Herrera and Ronny Alaniz of Momotombo Language School!
Spanish Level Two - Practice what you know!
Tue, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn conversational Spanish with Manuel Gaitan Herrera and Ronny Alaniz of Momotombo Language School!
Tie-Dye Bandanas
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Programming Room
Tie-Dye your own bandana! Bandanas are provided and one bandana is allowed per person. Registration is required. Ages 8-18 are welcome.
Dinosaur Trinket Dish
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Programming Room
Make your own trinket holder, paint and decorate the dinosaur centerpiece to go inside! Recommended for ages 9-18.
Spanish Level One - Introductory Spanish
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room
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Spanish Level Two - Practice what you know!
Thu, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn conversational Spanish with Manuel Gaitan Herrera and Ronny Alaniz of Momotombo Language School!
Gaming Day
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Programming Room
Join us to play some fun video games! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Ages 9-18 are welcome.
Guest Storytime
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Study Room #5
We'll be joined again by special guest librarian Ms. Yancey from St. Theresa Catholic School. Recommended for ages 2-6.
Knit and Crochet - Threads Gone Wild
Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Programming Room
Knit or crochet with us and enjoy community. Beginners and seasoned crafters are welcome. 
Community Chair Yoga with Candace
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room
Improve flexibility, strength, balance, focus and overall well-being. Chairs offered, mats welcome.
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Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics with Manuel Gaitan Herrera and Ronny Alaniz of Momotombo Language School!
Spanish Level Two - Practice what you know!
Tue, Jul 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn conversational Spanish with Manuel Gaitan Herrera and Ronny Alaniz of Momotombo Language School!
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Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Programming Room
Make your own dinosaur-themed glycerin melt-and-pour bar soap! Customize it with colors and scents. Registration is required. Ages 8-18 are welcome!
Scott Davis Magic
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Programming Room
Come see the comedy magic of magician Scott Davis!
Spanish Level One - Introductory Spanish
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room
Learn the basics with Manuel Gaitan Herrera and Ronny Alaniz of Momotombo Language School!
Spanish Level Two - Practice what you know!
Thu, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn conversational Spanish with Manuel Gaitan Herrera and Ronny Alaniz of Momotombo Language School!
Gaming Day
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Programming Room
Join us to play some fun video games! Snacks and drinks are provided. Ages 9-18 are welcome.
Central Arkansas Repair Cafe - Toss it? No Way!
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Programming Room
This group meets once a month on Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Dee Brown Library. This event is free but limited to one repairable item per person. For more information on Repair Cafés check out their website https://repaircafe.org/en/
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Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Study Room #5
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ART CART!
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room #5
From coloring sheets to masterpieces, come unleash your creative side and make something!
Nature Walk
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come explore the walking trail at Southwest Park.
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Tue, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Programming Room
Knit or crochet with us and enjoy community. Beginners and seasoned crafters are welcome. 
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Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room
Improve flexibility, strength, balance, focus and overall well-being. Chairs offered, mats welcome.
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Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room
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Tue, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
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Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room
Learn about our water system through hands-on activities led by a water expert from the Little Rock Reclamation Authority! Activities are recommended for ages 6-12.
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Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room
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Thu, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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