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Kids in the Kitchen
2026-09-24 15:30:00 2026-09-24 16:30:00 America/Chicago Kids in the Kitchen Kids in the Kitchen, a hands-on cooking program building kitchen skills and nutritional knowledge. September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! This month, we're making pico de gallo, a fresh salsa staple of Mexican cuisine. Sanders Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, September 24
3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Sanders Library

Meeting Room

Kids in the Kitchen, a hands-on cooking program building kitchen skills and nutritional knowledge. September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! This month, we're making pico de gallo, a fresh salsa staple of Mexican cuisine.

Questions about this program? Please contact the CALS location directly using the contact information by scrolling to the bottom of this page or emailing askcals@cals.org.

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: | Teens ages 12-19 | Pre-teens ages 9-12 | Kids ages 6-8 |

EVENT TYPE: | Food & Drink | Community Resource |

Sanders Library
Phone: 501.835.7756
Branch manager
Leah Hamner (Interim Manager)
Hours
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Sanders Library

Today's hours

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

Branch manager
Leah Hamner (Interim Manager)
Address
10200 Johnson Drive
Sherwood, AR 72120
Tel: 501.835.7756
About the branch

The Central Arkansas Library System and the City of Sherwood completed construction of the new Amy Sanders Library in early 2018. The new building has 14,500 square feet of space on a heavily wooded 15-acre parcel. The setting of the building is within the existing trees and steep terrain to enhance the uniqueness of the site, bringing the outside in.

Upcoming Events

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Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 9:45am - 10:15am
Meeting Room
We will sing songs, read books, and have related arts and crafts. A selection of books will be on display for kids to look at and explore further. August 12- Summer, August 19 - ABC's / 123's, August 26- Colors.
Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
We will sing songs, read books, and have related arts and crafts. A selection of books will be on display for kids to look at and explore further. August 12- Summer, August 19 - ABC's / 123's, August 26- Colors.
Art Days
Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the library in the afternoon and create various works of art. Ages 12-18. Aug. 12 – DIY Buttons Aug. 17 – Color Crystal Art Aug. 25 – Bubble Art Aug. 26 – DIY Pencil Bag Aug. 28 – 3D Pen Creations
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Kids in the Kitchen
Thu, Aug 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
School is back in session, and so is our Kids In The Kitchen program series! We will practice introductory knife skills while preparing a nutritious, kid-friendly afterschool snack! We will be making honey nacho apples!
Scrabble Time
Fri, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Art Days
Fri, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the library in the afternoon and create various works of art. Ages 12-18. Aug. 12 – DIY Buttons Aug. 17 – Color Crystal Art Aug. 25 – Bubble Art Aug. 26 – DIY Pencil Bag Aug. 28 – 3D Pen Creations
Gelli printing
Sat, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join Little Rock based multimedia artist Cass Christ for a Gelli Printing workshop. Using a Gelli plate, acrylic paint, and texture tools, patrons will make colorful, one of a kind prints to take home.
Master Piece Puzzle Club
Mon, Aug 31, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in jigsaw puzzle club for adults. Work alone or with others and chat about puzzles, books, and more.
Nerd Out Days
Mon, Aug 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of playing games and nerding out. Ages 12-18.
Sensory Hour
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Come let your toddlers and preschoolers play in our sensory bins! No cleanup for you! Just fun!
Creation Station
Tue, Sep 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room
Come and create a different project each week. September 1 - Cloud Dough September 8 - Balloon Smash Art September 15 - Loteria Bingo and Flora de Papel September 29 - Galaxy Slime
Art Days
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the library in the afternoon and create various works of art. Ages 12-18. Sept. 1 – Marbling Painting, Sept. 4 – Fabric Bookmarks, Sept. 8 – Perler Beads, Sept. 29 – Friendship Bracelets
Storytime
Wed, Sep 02, 9:45am - 10:15am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat and singing songs. Sept. 2- Hippos Sept. 9- Pigs Sept. 16- Sheep Sept. 23- Farm Sept. 30 - Bedtime
Storytime
Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat and singing songs. Sept. 2 Hippos Sept. 9- Pigs Sept. 16- Sheep Sept. 23- Farm Sept. 30 - Bedtime
Nerd Out Days
Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of playing games and nerding out. Ages 12-18. Sept. 2 – Walking S’mores, Sept. 11 – ‘90s Trivia, Sept. 22 – 3D Pen Creations
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Page Turners
Thu, Sep 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room
Sanders’ Fiction book club! This month we will be discussing "Book of Bright Ideas" by Sandra Kring.
Button Mashers
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Have fun playing different video games. Ages 12-18.
Scrabble Time
Fri, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Art Days
Fri, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the library in the afternoon and create various works of art. Ages 12-18. Sept. 1 – Marbling Painting, Sept. 4 – Fabric Bookmarks, Sept. 8 – Perler Beads, Sept. 29 – Friendship Bracelets
Sensory Hour
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Come let your toddlers and preschoolers play in our sensory bins! No cleanup for you! Just fun!
Creation Station
Tue, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room
Come and create a different project each week. September 1 - Cloud Dough September 8 - Balloon Smash Art September 15 - Loteria Bingo and Flora de Papel September 29 - Galaxy Slime
Art Days
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Stop by the library in the afternoon and create various works of art. Ages 12-18. Sept. 1 – Marbling Painting, Sept. 4 – Fabric Bookmarks, Sept. 8 – Perler Beads, Sept. 29 – Friendship Bracelets
Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 9:45am - 10:15am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat and singing songs. Sept. 2- Hippos Sept. 9- Pigs Sept. 16- Sheep Sept. 23- Farm Sept. 30 - Bedtime
Storytime
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat and singing songs. Sept. 2 Hippos Sept. 9- Pigs Sept. 16- Sheep Sept. 23- Farm Sept. 30 - Bedtime
Teen Advisory Board
Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join teen volunteers as we discuss new teen event ideas and work on a community project. Ages 12-18.
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Button Mashers
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Have fun playing different video games. Ages 12-18.
Scrabble Time
Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Nerd Out Days
Fri, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of playing games and nerding out. Ages 12-18. Sept. 2 – Walking S’mores, Sept. 11 – ‘90s Trivia, Sept. 22 – 3D Pen Creations
Central Arkansas Bonsai Society
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Monthly program where anyone can learn about the art of Bonsai from members of the Central Arkansas Bonsai Society. All are welcome, no experience required!
Big Poppa Bubble
Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join Big Poppa Bubble for unforgettable foam parties and big bubbles!
Master Piece Puzzle Club
Mon, Sep 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in jigsaw puzzle club for adults. Work alone or with others and chat about puzzles, books, and more.
Sensory Hour
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Come let your toddlers and preschoolers play in our sensory bins! No cleanup for you! Just fun!
Creation Station
Tue, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room
Come and create a different project each week. September 1 - Cloud Dough September 8 - Balloon Smash Art September 15 - Loteria Bingo and Flora de Papel September 29 - Galaxy Slime
Storytime
Wed, Sep 16, 9:45am - 10:15am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat and singing songs. Sept. 2- Hippos Sept. 9- Pigs Sept. 16- Sheep Sept. 23- Farm Sept. 30 - Bedtime
Storytime
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat and singing songs. Sept. 2 Hippos Sept. 9- Pigs Sept. 16- Sheep Sept. 23- Farm Sept. 30 - Bedtime
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Community Yoga
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a free hour of yoga in this beginner-friendly class led by Sara Tiefenthaler RYT500. Mats will be provided, but you may bring your own.
Scrabble Time
Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Master Piece Puzzle Club
Mon, Sep 21, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in jigsaw puzzle club for adults. Work alone or with others and chat about puzzles, books, and more.
Teen Movie Day: Encanto
Mon, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us as we watch Encanto (2021) (PG)! Puzzles and games will also be available. Ages 12-18.
Sensory Hour
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Come let your toddlers and preschoolers play in our sensory bins! No cleanup for you! Just fun!
Nerd Out Days
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of playing games and nerding out. Ages 12-18. Sept. 2 – Walking S’mores, Sept. 11 – ‘90s Trivia, Sept. 22 – 3D Pen Creations
Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 9:45am - 10:15am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat and singing songs. Sept. 2- Hippos Sept. 9- Pigs Sept. 16- Sheep Sept. 23- Farm Sept. 30 - Bedtime
Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories, moving to the beat and singing songs. Sept. 2 Hippos Sept. 9- Pigs Sept. 16- Sheep Sept. 23- Farm Sept. 30 - Bedtime
Guess Who: Hispanic Musicians
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by testing your knowledge of Hispanic musicians. Ages 12-18.
Sip and Paint
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Indulge in Agua Fresca, a classic Latin American drink, while painting your own fantastical colorful alebrije in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Kids in the Kitchen
Thu, Sep 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Kids in the Kitchen, a hands-on cooking program building kitchen skills and nutritional knowledge. September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! This month, we're making pico de gallo, a fresh salsa staple of Mexican cuisine.
Family Caregiver Workshop
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an introductory class on basic caregiving skills needed to provide quality care for a person with dementia, presented by Shelly Langford, Education Coordinator of UAMS Center on Aging. Lunch provided by CALS.
Scrabble Time
Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Loteria: Mexican Bingo
Fri, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by joining us to play Loteria: Mexican Bingo for a chance to win prizes. Ages 12-18.
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