Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: The Culture In The Kitchen

The Culture In The Kitchen

2026-02-28 11:00:00 2026-02-28 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Culture In The Kitchen Celebrate Black History Month through flavor and tradition with a special chef-prepared dining experience. This themed meal highlights the rich culinary contributions of Black culture, featuring dishes inspired by African and Southern roots. Main Library - 507 | Teaching Kitchen

Saturday, February 28
11:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-28 11:00:00 2026-02-28 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Culture In The Kitchen Celebrate Black History Month through flavor and tradition with a special chef-prepared dining experience. This themed meal highlights the rich culinary contributions of Black culture, featuring dishes inspired by African and Southern roots. Main Library - 507 | Teaching Kitchen

Main Library

507 | Teaching Kitchen

Celebrate Black History Month through flavor and tradition with a special chef-prepared dining experience. This themed meal highlights the rich culinary contributions of Black culture, featuring dishes inspired by African and Southern roots.


Join us for an unforgettable Black History Month–themed dining experience curated by a private chef who brings history to life through food. This immersive meal celebrates the deep cultural roots and lasting influence of Black cuisine, tracing its journey from African traditions to Southern soul food staples.

Each dish tells a story—of heritage, survival, innovation, and community—while showcasing time-honored recipes and modern interpretations that honor the past and present. Patrons will not only enjoy a thoughtfully crafted meal but also gain insight into the historical significance of the ingredients, techniques, and cultural traditions behind each course.

This experience is more than dinner; it’s a celebration of Black excellence, resilience, and legacy, using food as a powerful connection to history, culture, and shared experience.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Food & Drink |

TAGS: | BlackHistoryMonth |

Main Library

Phone: 501.918.3000
Branch manager
Joe Hudak

Hours
Skip Locations widget

Main Library

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM


Branch manager
Joe Hudak
Address
100 Rock Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Tel: 501.918.3000

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Tue, Feb 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
A Guide to What Matters Most by Matthew Croasmun, Miroslav Volf, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz
Registration is now closed

Tue, Feb 24, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.

Wed, Feb 25, 9:30am - 11:30am
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Learn in Part 4 to get key insights from your information by learning to use PivotTables. Then, we’ll show you how to illustrate your PivotTable results using PivotCharts, capture information using VLOOKUP, and fix common formula problems.

Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
506 | Production Studio
Learn low-key photography while mastering manual camera settings. This hands-on class uses studio lighting to teach exposure, shadows, and creative control through real-world practice.
This event is full

Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Wed, Feb 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
Celebrate Black History Month with a fun and educational Black History Month Bingo event! Patrons will enjoy a classic game of bingo while learning about influential Black leaders, culture, achievements, and historical milestones.

Fri, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
235 | Makerspace
Make your own handwarmers through a simple sewing project using the sewing machines in the Makerspace!
This event is full

Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 3:00pm
507 | Teaching Kitchen
Celebrate Black History Month through flavor and tradition with a special chef-prepared dining experience. This themed meal highlights the rich culinary contributions of Black culture, featuring dishes inspired by African and Southern roots.

Mon, Mar 02, 9:30am - 11:30am
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Learn some of the basic techniques and concepts of writing computer programs—and write your first program.

Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Create a fun, melted piece of artwork using Perler beads!

Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
These adorable clay thumb page holders will make reading your next library book a breeze! Just sculpt from polymer clay and bake. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Tue, Mar 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
A Guide to What Matters Most by Matthew Croasmun, Miroslav Volf, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz

Tue, Mar 03, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.

Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Come get artsy with these DIY crafts! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only. 3/3 Cassette Tape Journals 3/10 Wind Chimes 3/24 Springtime Suncatchers 3/31 Custom Pop Sockets

Tue, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
A squishy that you get to design! Pick out a squishy character provided or draw up your own, and use your favorite colors or designs to create a squishy that is unique to you.

Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:45am
Welcome to your new Main Library! On the first Wednesday of each month, join library staff on a tour of the newly renovated Main Library.

Wed, Mar 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom
This talk explores the history of commercial sex in Little Rock from the Antebellum period through World War I, situating local developments within broader national trends of vice regulation and moral reform.

Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Using tissue paper, we will create a Sunflower themed art project with a hint of texture.

Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Join us as we make unique board games with our own pieces, rules, and surprises! This event is for ages 13-18 only.

Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Using paper plates and construction paper, we will create a mini, 3-D flower garden.

Thu, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Like whipped coffee, but oh so tangier! Learn how to make your own whipped lemonade at home with 3 simple ingredients (hint: one of them is water). Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Fri, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Fri, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
235 | Makerspace
In this program, we will discuss materials, the purpose of 3D printing, applications for creating a design, and how to send a file to the printer. The Main Library houses one Bambu Lab A1 printer, which is what this program will go over.
This event is full

Fri, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Make your own awesome accessory with this easy wire ring! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Fri, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Using different colors and patterns, we will create colorful Shamrock Mosaic art pieces.

Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Local artist Blake Fleischmann will come in to teach teens, ages 13-18, the basics of drum kit and percussion. This 4-part class will be held on Saturdays in March. No registration required. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
232 | Teen Center Digital Program Room
Let's have some fun with these retro video games! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Mon, Mar 09, 9:30am - 11:30am
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
After learning the basics in Hello World: Intro to Code, learn to make your code more powerful with functions, loops, and more.

Mon, Mar 09, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
506 | Production Studio
Get one-on-one help with cameras, video, lighting, editing, or general production questions. Bring your projects and/or your equipment, and ask anything. No registration required!

Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Teens are invited to recycle magazines pictures, book pages, and stickers and turn them into aesthetic-filled backpack pins. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Today we will be making beautiful butterfly bracelets that will be great just in time for spring!

Tue, Mar 10, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.

Tue, Mar 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
A Guide to What Matters Most by Matthew Croasmun, Miroslav Volf, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz

Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Come get artsy with these DIY crafts! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only. 3/3 Cassette Tape Journals 3/10 Wind Chimes 3/24 Springtime Suncatchers 3/31 Custom Pop Sockets

Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
An easy alternative to slime, bubble dough uses just two ingredients. It's bubbly, squishy, stretchy, and can be shaped into anything you want!

Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
506 | Production Studio
Thinking about starting a podcast? This beginner-friendly session covers the basics of podcast planning, including format, workflow, and the essential equipment used for recording. Learn what you need before you press the record button.

Wed, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Wed, Mar 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
If you have some computer experience--but want a little more computer confidence--this class explores managing files, copy and paste, cords and cables, and more.

Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! Let’s make a tasty treat to lure in a Leprechaun. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Create your own personal seed garden to take home and watch grow!

Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
We will use cardboard and egg cartons to create unique versions of a March Hare!

Thu, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
It's game night for teens at the library! Grab a friend and a board or card game and get ready to play the afternoon away. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Fri, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Fri, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
It's almost Saint Patty's Day! Let's create whimsical wands to share a little luck with the world.

Fri, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Let's celebrate Women's History Month by making our own sculptures inspired by Ruth Asawa's work! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Local artist Blake Fleischmann will come in to teach teens, ages 13-18, the basics of drum kit and percussion. This 4-part class will be held on Saturdays in March. No registration required. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
235 | Makerspace
Join us in the Makerspace for a fun and casual collage making program! Supplies will be provided, but feel free to also bring your own.

Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Let’s use our STEM and art skills to create a beautiful optical illusion.

Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Make a collection of paper origami shamrocks, and learn fun facts about the truth behind St. Patrick's Day! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Tue, Mar 17, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.

Tue, Mar 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
A Guide to What Matters Most by Matthew Croasmun, Miroslav Volf, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Time to see how lucky you can get! Using Skittles, we'll play a series of Minute to Win It games.

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by crafting your very own good luck charm to carry with you! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Wed, Mar 18, 9:30am - 2:30pm
506 | Production Studio
Learn to operate cameras, lights, audio, and grip gear in the CALS Production Studio. This hands-on training covers basic setup, shooting, and file handling, as well as rules for working in the space, so you can create and practice independently.

Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
235 | Makerspace
Sip on coffee, socialize, and take advantage of the craft supplies in the Makerspace! This will be a light version of Makerspace open hours.

Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Do you like to recycle? Need a fun craft for the entire family? Today we will be using recycled tin cans to create colorful mobiles that can be used indoors or out!

Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
In this program, we will relax and unwind while painting our custom puzzle. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Thu, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Learn basic Photoshop skills, such as scaling, cropping, using selection tools, managing layers, and correcting details in your images. No prior photo editing experience required.

Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Come in and learn to create beautiful chevron patterned and Chinese ladder bracelets form embroidery thread. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Using beads and small scraps of leather, we will create adorable dragonfly keychains.

Fri, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Fri, Mar 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Find out how to apply gradients, styles, and effects to your layers; and learn how to create and edit masks and channels. Please attend Photoshop Level 1 first.

Fri, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
012 | Arvest Computer Classroom
Celebrate the first day of spring by making your own flower greeting card!

Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
It's World Storytelling Day! You can be an author and illustrator. We will put together our very own books, create stories, and draw pictures to pair with them.

Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Let's relax and work together on calming colorful art piece! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
131 | Martin Children's Center
What kind of cool critters can you make using Play Doh? Let’s find out who can make the coolest looking bug in the garden!

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Local artist Blake Fleischmann will come in to teach teens, ages 13-18, the basics of drum kit and percussion. This 4-part class will be held on Saturdays in March. No registration required. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Take a swing at this Mini Golf Challenge! We will journey through a mini golf obstacle and see who has what it takes to be the Ultimate Mini Golf Champ.

Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Teens can come and enjoy a chill color by number challenge where the pictures is a surprise at the end! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Tue, Mar 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
504 | Adult Programming Room
A Guide to What Matters Most by Matthew Croasmun, Miroslav Volf, and Ryan McAnnally-Linz

Tue, Mar 24, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
013 | The Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Take a piece of the beach with you wherever you go! Using twine and cowrie shells, we'll create bracelets that remind you of sand and sunshine.

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Come get artsy with these DIY crafts! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only. 3/3 Cassette Tape Journals 3/10 Wind Chimes 3/24 Springtime Suncatchers 3/31 Custom Pop Sockets

Tue, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom
Join us to learn about the women within the Ottenheimer orbit, including family members, employees, and community leaders, whose contributions and influence were essential to the company’s success and lasting impact.

Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.

Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Dice can be used a variety of ways. We will learn how to make super cute bunnies and/or chicks out of them!

Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
We are calling all teen MVPs to see who can become the Ultimate Basketball Champ! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.

Thu, Mar 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
506 | Production Studio
Learn the fundamentals of video and audio editing in this beginner-friendly class. Explore editing workflows, timelines, basic cuts, audio cleanup, and exporting projects using common editing tools. No recording experience required.

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
131 | Martin Children's Center
Join us today and create a cute, snuggly little bunny out of socks!

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
230 | Teen Center Program Room
Create fun melt-and-pour mini honey soap bars for all you hand washing needs! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.