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DIY Binoculars
2026-06-11 10:30:00 2026-06-11 11:30:00 America/Chicago DIY Binoculars Unearth the secrets of the Summer as you explore your surroundings with your new homemade binoculars! Main Library - 131 | Martin Children's Center

Thursday, June 11
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-06-11 10:30:00 2026-06-11 11:30:00 America/Chicago DIY Binoculars Unearth the secrets of the Summer as you explore your surroundings with your new homemade binoculars! Main Library - 131 | Martin Children's Center

Main Library

131 | Martin Children's Center

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

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

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: | Fun & Play | Arts/Crafts |

Main Library
Phone: 501.918.3000
Branch manager
Joe Hudak
Hours
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Main Library

Today's hours

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

Branch manager
Joe Hudak
Address
100 Rock Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Tel: 501.918.3000

Upcoming Events

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Mid-May Podcast Showcase
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
506 | Production Studio
Come see what happens when everyday people pick up a camera, dial in their lighting, and decide they have something worth saying. This showcase features work from local podcast creators who built their shows from the ground up.
Registration is now closed
Jar It Up: Mason Jar Salad Prep
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 3:00pm
507 | Teaching Kitchen
Learn how to create healthy, convenient meals using mason jar salads. Patrons will learn how to layer ingredients properly to keep meals fresh and ready to go.
Digital Bob Ross Paint-Along
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Try your hand at digital art by painting along with Bob Ross! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Drop-in Production Help
Mon, May 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
506 | Production Studio
Get one-on-one help with cameras, video, lighting, editing, or general production questions. Bring your projects and/or your equipment, and ask anything. No registration required!
Hand-Drawn Pins
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Teens can use shrink plastic to create hand-drawn flair pins. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Window Portraits
Mon, May 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Using paint markers, we will take turns tracing each other’s faces on the windows in the Martin Children’s Center!
Drop-in Tech Help
Tue, May 19, 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.
Tissue Paper Sunsets
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
We'll layer ripped tissue paper over cardboard to create a stunning sunset scene.
Finals Destress Fest
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
It's almost the end of the school year! Let's take a breather from finals with some relaxing activities! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Production Studio Orientation
Wed, May 20, 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.
This event is full
Storytime
Wed, May 20, 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.
Sweet & Crunchy: Apple Nachos Demo
Wed, May 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
507 | Teaching Kitchen
Looking for a fun and healthy snack idea? Join us for Apple Nachos, a quick and creative program where participants will learn how to turn simple apple slices into a delicious snack.
Rock Star Tech Tips
Wed, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Be a technology rock star. This class teaches you tips, tricks, and shortcuts that tech professionals take for granted.
Sushi Showdown
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
What types of delicious sushi can you make? Find out during our Sushi Showdown program, where you’ll test your creativity and taste buds and have a chance to win prizes! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Fairy Mirrors
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
We will be bringing the forest elements inside to decorate small face mirrors.
Vibe Coding
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Explore vibe coding, the AI trend that's helping anyone create functional apps, regardless of their level of traditional coding skills. We'll get into Lovable, an AI tool specifically designed for vibe coding.
DIY Tarot Cards
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Put your creativity to the test as we design our own Tarot/playing cards.
Kandi Bracelets
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Learn to weave Kandi cuffs and bracelets, and take one home with you! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Creative Play with Luna - In the Makerspace!
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
235 | Makerspace
Join local artist Luna Bramlett in the makerspace! She will be teaching adults how to play again through the process of art making. Come have fun and make art with no rules!
This event is full
Storytime
Fri, May 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.
PC Breakdown
Fri, May 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
501 | Drs. Jay and Paulette Mehta Meeting Room
Ever wanted to know what's inside a computer? In this program, we'll take them apart together and talk about what makes them tick.
This event is full
Crafting Memories: Mini Origami Photo Album
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Let's make some crafts to hold all our summer memories! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Summer Bucket List
Fri, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
We'll use a customizable, paper "bucket" to fill with bucket list items. You can use bucket list items that are premade or create your own! Throughout the summer, pull out a bucket list item and complete it to make your own fun filled summer.
Make ChatGPT Your Assistant
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Learn how to use ChatGPT to draft emails and documents faster, summarize reports and research, generate ideas and outlines, and automate everyday writing tasks.
Coffee & Crafts - In the Makerspace!
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
235 | Makerspace
Sip on coffee, socialize, and take advantage of the craft supplies in the Makerspace! This will be a light version of Makerspace open hours.
This event is full
Sensory Saturday
Sat, May 23, 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.
Walk U Thru It Line Dancing
Sat, May 23, 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.
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Walk U Thru It Line Dancing
Sat, May 23, 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.
Drop-in Tech Help
Tue, May 26, 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.
Painted Rock Cacti
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Make a cactus plant that will never die! We'll paint rocks to look like cacti, that can forever be apart of your spring or summer decor.
Artistic Accessories: Mini CD Keychains
Tue, May 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Add some customization to you style with these fun DIY's! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Cave Painting - In the Makerspace!
Fri, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
235 | Makerspace
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.
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!
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.
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