Name: Cooking Up History
Start: 2025-02-24T18:00
End: 2025-02-24T19:30
Location: Terry Library

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Cooking Up History

Arkansas's Historically Black Foodways

2025-02-24 18:00:00 2025-02-24 19:30:00 America/Chicago Cooking Up History Learn about the origins of many of Arkansas's historically Black foodways from community outreach archivist Danielle Afsordeh and cook a vegan recipe with The Utopia Deli. Adults only. Terry Library - Meeting Room

Monday, February 24
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Terry Library

Meeting Room

Learn about the origins of many of Arkansas's historically Black foodways from community outreach archivist Danielle Afsordeh and cook a vegan recipe with The Utopia Deli. Adults only.

Chef Trish and Chef Mel will be teaching us to how to make sesame tofu with white rice and garlic green beans.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture | History & Genealogy | Food & Drink |

Terry Library

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Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library was expanded in 2001 to serve the growing west Little Rock community. The 19,030-square-feet facility offers patrons thousands of books and audio/visual items for adults and children, enclosed study rooms, and public Internet access. The Terry Library also offers a variety of monthly programs for children and adults.

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Wed, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am

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Baby Storytime on Wednesdays at 9:30am. Bond with your baby in your lap as you enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for babies who are not yet walking.

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Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

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Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for toddlers who are walking up to 2 years old.

Kreative Kids

Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Paint a 3D Pumpkin

Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Fall is the season for leaves, pumpkins, and outside fun! Come paint a pumpkin of your own to bring the season inside. For kids grades K-5.

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Fri, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Six Bridges Book Festival - Creative Writing Workshop

Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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This fiction workshop invites writers of all levels to explore the building blocks of story—character, voice, and scene—through fun prompts and guided discussion. Instructed by Jobe.

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

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Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.

Yoga Basics - with Itzel Velazquez

Mon, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Beginner yoga miniseries with a certified yoga instructor. All participants must sign a physical activity waiver. Adults only.

Paws to Read

Mon, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Practice your reading with a certified therapy dog every 1st and 3rd Mondays. For grades K-12th.

Crafting LGBTQ+ History Pins

Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Learn how to craft a custom pin and learn about LGBTQ+ Arkansans past and present with Jobe of the CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

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Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.

Lego Club

Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Let your building skills show. Drop in and create with us! Legos are provided. For kids grades K-5.

Baby Storytime

Wed, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am

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Baby Storytime on Wednesdays at 9:30am. Bond with your baby in your lap as you enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for babies who are not yet walking.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

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Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for toddlers who are walking up to 2 years old.

Kreative Kids

Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Let your imagination go and create something with the supplies provided. For kids grades K-5.

HHM: Frida Kahlo Collaborative Poster

Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Honor an important figure in Hispanic Heritage history with this collaborative project about Frida Kahlo! For kids grades K-5.

Preschool Storytime

Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

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Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.

Yoga Basics - with Itzel Velazquez

Mon, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Beginner yoga miniseries with a certified yoga instructor. All participants must sign a physical activity waiver. Adults only.

Preschool Storytime

Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

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Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.

Lego Club

Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Let your building skills show. Drop in and create with us! Legos are provided. For kids grades K-5.

Baby Storytime

Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

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Baby Storytime on Wednesdays at 9:30am. Bond with your baby in your lap as you enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for babies who are not yet walking.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Program Room

Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for toddlers who are walking up to 2 years old.

Kreative Kids

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Let your imagination go and create something with the supplies provided. For kids grades K-5.

Spooky Lava Lamp

Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Join us for this scientific craft and celebrate the spooky season with this DIY Lava Lamp! For kids grades K-5