Name: Macaroni Art
Start: 2026-08-03T16:00
End: 2026-08-03T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

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Upcoming Events

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Fix it in Post! - A Post-Production Seminar

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

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

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.

This event is full

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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!

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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!

Rock It! Lab 5th Anniversary

Sat, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

For five years, the Rock It! Lab has been supporting startups, inspiring innovation, and building businesses. Join us at the River Shop to shop small, meet local entrepreneurs, and celebrate the milestone.

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?

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Drop-in Production Help

Mon, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

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

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.

Brunchata

Sat, Aug 01, 11:00am - 3:00pm

504 | Adult Programming Room

Get moving and learn the basics of popular Latin dances in this energetic and beginner-friendly workshop. Patrons will enjoy music, movement, and fun as they explore the rhythms of Latin dance.

The Culinary Expedition Series - attiéké

Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

507 | Teaching Kitchen

Let's travel around and discover new foods from different cultures! For our first class of the series let's try and make attiéké from the country Ivory Coast. *The first 10 registrants will receive a meal kit to take home!

Macaroni Art

Mon, Aug 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

131 | Martin Children's Center

Let's get crafty and make artwork using uncooked pasta.

Storytime & Crafts

Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

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, Aug 05, 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.

Scoops & Smiles Ice Cream Social

Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

504 | Adult Programming Room

Cool off with a sweet treat and great company! Patrons will enjoy ice cream, toppings, and a fun opportunity to socialize with friends and neighbors.

Arkansas Made: Our State’s Rich Artistic Traditions - Legacies & Lunch August 2026

Wed, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom

Victoria Chandler and Jennifer Carman will explore Arkansas’s creative legacy through a series of fine and decorative objects from prehistory to present from the Arkansas Made project. Free lunch provided!

Last Minute Teacher Prep - In the makerspace!

Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm

235 | Makerspace

Need to get some last minute classroom prep done? Take advantage of our supplies in the makerspace! We have Cricuts, a large format printer, construction paper, markers, and several other art supplies. Coffee and tea will also be provided.

Junk Journaling - In the Makerspace!

Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

235 | Makerspace

Bring your junk (receipts, tickets, stickers, brochures, pictures, etc!) and start a junk journal! Other supplies will be provided.

Storytime & Crafts

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Storytime & Crafts

Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

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.

Acrylic Paint Basics - In the makerspace!

Fri, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

235 | Makerspace

Learn about brushes, techniques, surfaces, and more for acrylic painting.

Welcome Home: Painted Doormat Workshop

Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm

504 | Adult Programming Room

Create a one-of-a-kind decorative doormat using paint, stencils, and your imagination. Patrons will design and personalize a doormat to take home and display.

This event is full

Walk U Thru It Line Dancing

Sat, Aug 15, 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, Aug 15, 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.

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