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Lavender Lounge: Queering AR History

2025-07-12 12:00:00 2025-07-12 13:30:00 America/Chicago Lavender Lounge: Queering AR History We've been here, and we've been queer! Learn about LGBTQIA+ Arkansan history with community archivist Danielle Afsordeh, explore our zine library, and create a queer zine of your own! Rock It! Lab - Meeting Room (3rd Floor)

Saturday, July 12
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Rock It! Lab

Meeting Room (3rd Floor)

We've been here, and we've been queer! Learn about LGBTQIA+ Arkansan history with community archivist Danielle Afsordeh, explore our zine library, and create a queer zine of your own!


We've been here, and we've been queer! Learn about LGBTQIA+ Arkansan history with community archivist Danielle Afsordeh, explore our zine library, and create a queer zine of your own!

Looking for more queer zines for your collection? Register in advance to get a FREE zine that's yours to keep! Email Jet (he/they) at jbutler@cals.org to sign up. You're always welcome to drop-in and enjoy, but materials aren't guaranteed for drop-in participants.

Rock It! Lab

Phone: 501.320.5748

Hours
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Rock It! Lab

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 4:45PM


Address
120 River Market Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
Tel: 501.320.5748

About the branch

HOURS REFLECTED ARE FOR ROCK IT! LAB MEMBERS

The Rock It! Lab (RIL) is a place where under-resourced entrepreneurs are given the tools, guidance, and training necessary to start, grow, and scale their businesses. A partnership of the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) and Advancing Black Entrepreneurship (ABE), the Rock It! Lab provides resources and services, including technical assistance, mentorship, marketing and promotion, networking opportunities, business education, one-on-one instruction, and more to assist entrepreneurs in creating successful businesses.

Upcoming Events

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Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Sat, Oct 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
In this hands-on class, students will sew a fully lined fabric zipper pouch while building essential sewing and construction skills.
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Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 3:00pm
More than just a retail space, the River Shop also serves as a Proof of Concept program, where business owners receive hands-on training in marketing, product distribution, and exceptional customer service — equipping them with the tools to thrive.

Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 3:00pm
More than just a retail space, the River Shop also serves as a Proof of Concept program, where business owners receive hands-on training in marketing, product distribution, and exceptional customer service — equipping them with the tools to thrive.

Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 3:00pm
More than just a retail space, the River Shop also serves as a Proof of Concept program, where business owners receive hands-on training in marketing, product distribution, and exceptional customer service — equipping them with the tools to thrive.