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Six Bridges Book Festival

Little Readers Rock

2024-09-29 13:00:00 2024-09-29 16:00:00 America/Chicago Six Bridges Book Festival Little Readers Rock features games, inflatables, crafts, roving characters, face painting, all-day scavenger hunt, music, special appearances, book giveaways, crafts, snacks, and activities. Built for the little ones, fun for all! Children's Library - Activity Room, Maker Space Lab, Meeting Room, Sunroom, Theatre

Sunday, September 29
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-29 13:00:00 2024-09-29 16:00:00 America/Chicago Six Bridges Book Festival Little Readers Rock features games, inflatables, crafts, roving characters, face painting, all-day scavenger hunt, music, special appearances, book giveaways, crafts, snacks, and activities. Built for the little ones, fun for all! Children's Library - Activity Room, Maker Space Lab, Meeting Room, Sunroom, Theatre

Children's Library

Activity Room, Maker Space Lab, Meeting Room, Sunroom, Theatre

Little Readers Rock features games, inflatables, crafts, roving characters, face painting, all-day scavenger hunt, music, special appearances, book giveaways, crafts, snacks, and activities. Built for the little ones, fun for all!


Featured sessions:

1:00PM If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (Mouse and cookie-themed games and activities)

1:30PM Bead Art Reading Journals with Vicente Yañez

Artist Vicente Yañez will lead a workshop guiding children through the process of creating a reading journal with a beaded cover. The bead art has roots in the Wixárika/Huichol people from Mexico. This is a traditional folk art that is characterized for the vibrancy of colors and intricacy of the designs, which are made from symbols that represent spiritual and natural elements of their culture.

Bio: Vicente Yañez, is a Mexican Artist and Systems Engineer resident of Springdale, AR. Cultural integration can be found at the heart of his artwork which is deeply influenced by his heritage. Vicente loves to showcase aspects of Mexican history and culture that may not be as known in the US but which were present for him growing up, aiming to discover shared opportunities to build better communities for everyone.

2:00PM Sleepy the Goodnight Buddy (Make your own goodnight buddy)

2:30PM Camping themed snacks

3:00PM Author Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Vanessa Brantley-Newton, a New York Times bestselling illustrator, is the author-illustrator of several critically acclaimed picture books. An artist swathed in retro chic, she loves all things vintage—especially books and clothes from the 1940s through the ’60s—and it shines through in her designs, which run the gamut of fun and whimsical to stylish and sophisticated. Born during the civil rights movement, Brantley-Newton learned the importance of acceptance and empowerment in shaping a young person’s life, and she includes children of all ethnic backgrounds in her stories and artwork.

3:30PM Dragons! Learn more about the Reading Dragons program and make a fire-breathing craft!

Presented by Junior League of Little Rock / Outdoor Fair is sponsored by Roby Brock

Children's Library

Phone: 501.978.3870
Branch manager
Shya Washington-Webb

Hours

Children's Library

Today's hours

Closed


Branch manager
Shya Washington-Webb
Address
4800 West 10th Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
Tel: 501.978.3870

About the branch

The Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library & Learning Center includes a computer lab with fourteen computers, teaching kitchen, large activity area, individual and group study rooms, theater, and community room in addition to a collection of more than 21,000 books, DVDs, and CDs.

In the 165-seat theater, children can experience all aspects of theater, including designing and building sets, writing plays, acting, and costume design. The state-of-the-art sound system, lighting, and projection screens is also be used for movies, concerts, and lectures.

The Children’s Library’s grounds are integral to the entire facility’s program. A greenhouse and teaching garden helps children learn about growing healthy foods as well as provide produce that are used in the teaching kitchen programs. The grounds reflect the topography of Arkansas’s ecosystems, from the native hardwood trees in the highlands to vegetation of the wetland areas, which are both planted and original to the site. Walking paths offer families an attractive place for exercise while learning the names of the trees and plants, and an amphitheater has seating for outdoor programs or nature watching.

Upcoming Events

Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space Lab
Experience all the sensory fun—without the cleanup!

Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Love Legos? Join us for Lego Club and let your imagination build something awesome!

Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Theatre
Join us at the Children’s Library for a storytime adventure!

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Come get crafty with us as we make vibrant suncatchers and charming windchimes! We'll provide all the supplies, you just bring your creativity.

Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Connect with the Earth by exploring our Teaching Garden and Greenhouse!

Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Create your own shimmering, rainbow-tinted paper using simple materials and a splash of science! Designed for ages 6–11, this activity is messy, mesmerizing, and full of colorful surprises.

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space Lab
Experience all the sensory fun—without the cleanup!

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
It is National Teddy Bear Day! Join us for some fun and cuddly activities.

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Theatre
Join us at the Children’s Library for a storytime adventure!

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Come join us for a special craft designed just for your little ones!

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Theatre
Karaoke is a great way to connect through music! Join us as we sing along and groove to the tunes of others.

Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Celebrate National Hot Cross Buns Day with music! In this fun, beginner-friendly program, each child will receive a recorder and learn how to play the classic tune “Hot Cross Buns.” Participants must be six or older. Limit of 30 participants.

Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Do you love to read? Do you love to collect trading cards? Come earn Reading Dragon cards for reading!

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Theatre
Time to line dance at the library!

Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Theatre
Foster a love of dance in your little one with this casual, kid-centered class.

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Discover the science behind bath bombs as you learn how to make your own fizzy, fragrant creation!

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space Lab
Experience all the sensory fun—without the cleanup!

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Love Legos? Join us for Lego Club and let your imagination build something awesome!

Wed, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Theatre
Join us at the Children’s Library for a storytime adventure!

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Ready, set, draw! In this fast-paced art challenge, kids will race against the clock to create as many mini masterpieces as they can.

Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Patio
Our library has so many different types of wildlife! There are dozens of species of trees, wildflowers and other plants, as well as lots and lots of wildlife! Join us as we explore what is living near the library.

Fri, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Find community with your fellow homeschoolers and learn a new skill along the way!

Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Ahoy, mateys! Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with a pirate-themed storytime full of adventure on the high seas.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space Lab
Experience all the sensory fun—without the cleanup!

Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Come meet the Bees! Get an up-close look at our busy honeybees. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to help harvest honey.

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us at the Children’s Library for a storytime adventure!

Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Theatre
Fly in for butterfly fun! Ms. Leslie will share stories, show off her amazing wings, and help us with a craft afterward.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Come join us for a special craft designed just for your little ones!

Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Celebrate National Comic Book Day by designing your very own superhero! Perfect for ages 6–11—no cape required!

Fri, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Learn how to make your own cool costume pieces in this creative workshop!

Mon, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Theatre
Foster a love of dance in your little one with this casual, kid-centered class.

Mon, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Join us at the Children’s Library for some upcycling fun!

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space Lab
Experience all the sensory fun—without the cleanup!

Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space Lab
Think outside the lines! In this creative challenge, kids will be given mysterious partial shapes and must turn them into something completely new. It’s not about what it looks like—it’s about what it could be! Perfect for curious minds ages 6–11.