The Arkansas State Library sent 22,400 pairs of eclipse glasses to the North Little Rock Public Library System ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse, and one of those pairs has your name on it. They’re up for grabs at William F. Laman Public Library, the Argenta Public Library and, for North Little Rock residents, “The Rover,” the library system’s mobile branch. Plus, they are leaving it all on the stage in their promotion efforts; please behold this eclipse library nerd glory:
The library system also has a couple of eclipse-specific events coming up, both of which are free to attend:
Solar Eclipse Survival Kits: Family Evening
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Date and Time: Wednesday, April 3, at 4 PM
Location: Argenta Library, 420 Main Street, North Little Rock
Description: This event includes the proper use of eclipse glasses for kids and adults, along with some to take home. UALR Professor Erin Fehr will give a talk on the old myths surrounding the Total Solar Eclipse. There will be fun crafts for kids.
Eclipse Readiness Night at Laman
Date and Time: Thursday, April 4, at 5 PM
Location: Laman Library, 2801 Orange Street, North Little Rock
Description: Attendees will receive free solar eclipse glasses, learn safe viewing methods, and enjoy a themed story time for the youngest astronomers. Delve into the science behind the phenomenon, test your knowledge with Eclipse Trivia and get creative with Eclipse Oil Pastel pieces in The Studio. Additionally, teens can encounter Big Eclipse Energy in The Loft.
Beyond the eclipse, NLR’s library system has beefed up its offerings over the last few years. Library cardholders can check out tools, cooking equipment, telescopes and wifi hotspots, and Laman Library’s “Studio at Laman” is outfitted with all sorts of crafty tools like sewing machines, Cricuts and embroidery machines. Neat!
Laman Library at 2801 Orange St. in North Little Rock is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu and 9 am-1 p.m. Fri.-Sat. The Argenta Branch at 420 Main St. in North Little Rock is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
