Name: Hatching Dino Egg Art
Start: 2026-07-30T10:30
End: 2026-07-30T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

Hours

About the branch

Upcoming Events

Production Studio Orientation

Thu, Jul 02, 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.

Paper Plate Dinosaurs

Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

We will use paper plates and construction paper to create cute little dino pals.

BBQ Side Dish Showdown!

Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

507 | Teaching Kitchen

Fire up your creativity at BBQ Side Dish Showdown! Patrons will learn how to prepare delicious and crowd-pleasing side dishes: mac and cheese and BBQ baked beans.

Dinosaur Mini Golf

Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Join us for a fun mini golf obstacle course inspired by the most ferocious dinosaurs!

Podcast Mics & Recording 101

Mon, Jul 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

506 | Production Studio

Learn to make your podcasts and content sound great! Explore the differences between common types of mics; how to connect and use an audio interface; and how to record clean, clear audio on a computer using simple software. No experience required.

Prehistoric Sculptures

Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

What did the dinosaurs really look like? Teens are invited to join us in sculpting their interpretations out of air dry clay! Event in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Dinosaur Pasta Salad

Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Which dinosaurs were herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores? We'll explore dinosaur diets while enjoying a yummy snack of our own.

Drop-in Tech Help

Tue, Jul 07, 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.

Terrarium Takeover

Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

504 | Adult Programming Room

Bring a little piece of nature indoors at our Terrarium Takeover! In this hands-on workshop, patrons will learn the basics of plant care and ecosystems while creating their own mini terrarium to take home.

Microsoft Excel: Part 1 - The Basics

Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom

In Part 1 of our four-part series, get started using Microsoft Excel by learning how to enter information, format text and numbers, sort and filter, and use basic formulas.

Coding with Fiero Code - Intro to Coding Language Series

Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

012 | Arvest Computer Classroom

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

Dinosaur Puzzles

Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

We will turn blank puzzles in to relaxing, prehistoric pieces of art! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Q-Tip Dinosaur Skeletons

Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Recreate mini versions of Dinosaur skeletons using Q-Tips.

Paper Bug Specimens - In the Makerspace!

Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

235 | Makerspace

We will make our own little paper bugs and encase them in a box so they look like a real specimen.

Storytime & Crafts

Fri, Jul 10, 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.

Roar and Score Trivia

Fri, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

504 | Adult Programming Room

This fun and interactive program invites patrons to compete in a dinosaur-themed trivia game covering everything from towering T. rex facts to fascinating fossil discoveries.

Unearth YOUR Story: Writing Workshop

Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Stretch your writing muscles this summer with this fun, creative writing workshop! Bring your own WIP or start a new story with prompts and writing games! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Jurassic Experience Arkansas Raptor Encounter

Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:15am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Come face-to-face with Bleu! Our adult Velociraptor, inspired from the Jurassic World movies! Our Raptor Ranger will introduce you to our life-size, interactive Raptor and allow petting and pics! This encounter is suitable for ages 5 on up.

Shrink Plastic Plant Magnets - In the makerspace!

Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm

235 | Makerspace

Make your own little plant magnets using shrink plastic!

PowerPoint Party

Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Unearth your interests! Create a slideshow about whatever you want—your favorite book, a piece of knowledge you learned, or even the lore of something you created! Submit your PowerPoint (5 slides max!) to ambrittain@cals.org by July 6th.

Volcanic Eruption!

Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Today we will make a fun, stem project using baking soda and vinegar to make a volcano.

Video Podcasting - From Idea to Setup

Mon, Jul 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

506 | Production Studio

Thinking about starting a podcast? This beginner-friendly session covers the basics of podcast planning, including format, workflow, and the essential equipment used for recording. Learn what you need before you press the record button.

Mini Perler Dinos

Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Teens can create cute jewelry and keychains with mini perler beads! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Marshmallow Constellations

Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Make a treat that is out of this world! We'll use marshmallows and toothpicks to mimic constellations.

Drop-in Tech Help

Tue, Jul 14, 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.

Foil Cartouche - In the Makerspace!

Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

235 | Makerspace

Inspired by the ancient Egyptians, we will be making foil cartouches.

Production Studio Orientation

Wed, Jul 15, 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.

Microsoft Excel: Part 2 - Formulas and Charts

Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom

Build on your basic Excel skills to make your data easier to manage and understand. In Part 2, you’ll learn to let Excel do the math; use copy, paste, and AutoFill; avoid common formula problems; and create eye-catching charts with your data.

CALS Time Capsule

Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Time capsules are a great way to preserve memories of great times! Let's create a community time capsule that we can 'unearth' next summer! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Fix it in Post! - A Post-Production Seminar

Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 3:00pm

013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom

Join us for an in-depth journey through the process of post-production: the art of taking raw video and raw audio and turning them into a polished finished production.

Seashell Critters

Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Using seashells, we will be creating cute little critter art. 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.

Storytime & Crafts

Fri, Jul 17, 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.

3rd Friday Job Search Help

Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

012 | Arvest Computer Classroom

Every third Friday of the month come learn what library resources can help you on your job search! Resume help will be available.

DIY Avocado Pit Pins

Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Did you know you can craft with the pit of an avocado? Join us as we make creative DIY pins with avocado pits! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Woven Dinos - In the Makerspace!

Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

235 | Makerspace

Using a cardboard template and yarn, we will make a dinosaur shaped weaving.

Walk U Thru It Line Dancing

Sat, Jul 18, 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.

Glow In the Dark Dino Painting

Sat, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

504 | Adult Programming Room

Patrons will paint their own dinosaur-themed artwork using glow-in-the-dark and neon paints under blacklight, creating a fun and visually exciting experience.

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Walk U Thru It Line Dancing

Sat, Jul 18, 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.

DIY Invisible Ink

Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

In this STEM program, we will use common household crafts to create invisible ink!

Amber Slime

Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Create your own slime made to look like fossils trapped in amber. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Monet Inspired Water Lilies

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Rooted in both water and the Earth, water lilies need both earthly elements to survive. Cultivate your arty side by making these delicate flowers.

Drop-in Tech Help

Tue, Jul 21, 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.

Crystal Bridges Mobile Art Lab

Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Crystal Bridges will be here with their mobile art lab. Bring your imagination and spend a morning creating a new masterpiece.

Microsoft Excel: Part 3 - Color-Coding, Logic, and More

Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom

In Part 3, sharpen your Excel skills by learning to color-code your data automatically, protect your work from accidental changes, check your entries using Data Validation, remove duplicate information, write amazing formulas with logic, and more!

Dino Movie

Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

504 | Adult Programming Room

Join us for Dino Movie Night, where families can relax and enjoy a dinosaur-themed film on the big screen.

Coding with Fiero Code - Intro to Coding Language Series

Wed, Jul 22, 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 Suncatchers

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

We will create decorative dinosaur art to shine brightly on your windows! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Slugs and Snails Oh My!

Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Using clay and Marbles, we will create mini slugs and snails.

Pet Bandanas - In the Makerspace!

Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

235 | Makerspace

A beginner level sewing project, but experience with a sewing machine will be helpful! Once we sew the bandanas, we will use the Cricut to customize them.

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Bourbon & Books - Steve Straessle in conversation with Senator Tim Hutchinson

Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom

Senator Tim Hutchinson will discuss his memoir From Spavinaw to DC: A Conservative's Journey Through Faith, Farm Life and the Fight for America.

Storytime & Crafts

Fri, Jul 24, 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-Mite Yogurt Creations

Fri, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

507 | Teaching Kitchen

Dig into a delicious and creative treat at our Dino Yogurt Bar! Patrons will build their own prehistoric-themed yogurt parfaits using a variety of toppings to create edible “dinosaur landscapes.”

Potsherd Faux Kintsugi

Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Learn about the Japanese art of kintsugi by breaking and remaking out own pottery! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

3D T-Rex Puzzle - In the makerspace!

Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

235 | Makerspace

Come put together a 3D printed t-rex puzzle that you can take home!

This event is full

Scott Davis Magic Show

Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:15am

131 | Martin Children's Center

For more than two decades Comedy Magician Scott Davis has been bringing his reading themed magic show to CALS branches. Don't miss it! Scott's engaging audience participation, jokes and magic will have your entire family entertained!

Unearth Your Roots: The Power of Ginger with Jet from Be Mighty

Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Learn about the benefits and multicultural significance of this mighty root, while we make and enjoy a ginger-based dish. You are encouraged to bring a cultural "artifact" (such as photos or family recipes) to preserve with the Mobile Memory Lab.

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

There is a lost pirate treasure lost in the library! Can you use a map to find the treasure and unearth the reward inside?

Drop-in Production Help

Mon, Jul 27, 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!

Unearth Your Summer Memories

Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Finish your summer at CALS off strong by scrapbooking or journaling your summer memories. Teens are invited to come in and use our supplies to decorate their mini summer scrapbooks! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Coral Reef Pasta

Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

131 | Martin Children's Center

Dive deep into the sea with your own colorful, funky, and unique coral reef!

Drop-in Tech Help

Tue, Jul 28, 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.

Microsoft Excel: Part 4 - PivotTables, PivotCharts, and Lookup

Wed, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom

Learn in Part 4 to get key insights from your information by learning to use PivotTables. Then, we’ll show you how to illustrate your PivotTable results using PivotCharts, capture information using VLOOKUP, and fix common formula problems.

Tricera-toss

Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Win prizes at the dinosaur inspired ring toss game! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Hatching Dino Egg Art

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

131 | Martin Children's Center

Using different types of paper and textures, we will create realistic hatching dino egg art.

Quilted Bags - In the makerspace!

Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 5:30pm

235 | Makerspace

Let's make a quilted tote bag! This is an intermediate level sewing project that will require patrons to attend on both July 30th and 31st. Some sewing machine experience is recommended.

This event is full

Storytime & Crafts

Fri, Jul 31, 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.

Ancient Recipe Taste Test

Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

230 | Teen Center Program Room

Let's unearth some flavors by making and tasting an ancient recipe! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Quilted Bags - In the makerspace!

Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 5:30pm

235 | Makerspace

Let's make a quilted tote bag! This is an intermediate level sewing project that will require patrons to attend on both July 30th and 31st. Some sewing machine experience is recommended.

This event is full

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