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Flora, Fauna and Faces

Reading Cemetery Symbolism
2026-07-11 14:00:00 2026-07-11 15:00:00 America/Chicago Flora, Fauna and Faces Curious about cemeteries? Ever wonder why certain symbols or images are used to decorate gravestones. Stop by to learn and hear more from our guest speaker, Holly Hope, from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Sanders Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, July 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-11 14:00:00 2026-07-11 15:00:00 America/Chicago Flora, Fauna and Faces Curious about cemeteries? Ever wonder why certain symbols or images are used to decorate gravestones. Stop by to learn and hear more from our guest speaker, Holly Hope, from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. Sanders Library - Meeting Room

Sanders Library

Meeting Room

Curious about cemeteries? Ever wonder why certain symbols or images are used to decorate gravestones. Stop by to learn and hear more from our guest speaker, Holly Hope, from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program.

All abilities are welcome. To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations, call 501.918.3069 or email hzbinden@cals.org 7 business weekdays before a program.

AGE GROUP: | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer @ CALS | Society & Culture | History & Genealogy |

Sanders Library
Phone: 501.835.7756
Hours
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Sanders Library

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Address
10200 Johnson Drive
Sherwood, AR 72120
Tel: 501.835.7756
About the branch

The Central Arkansas Library System and the City of Sherwood completed construction of the new Amy Sanders Library in early 2018. The new building has 14,500 square feet of space on a heavily wooded 15-acre parcel. The setting of the building is within the existing trees and steep terrain to enhance the uniqueness of the site, bringing the outside in.

Upcoming Events

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Master Piece Puzzle Club
Mon, Jun 01, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in jigsaw puzzle club for adults. Work alone or with others and chat about puzzles, books, and more.
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Page Turners
Thu, Jun 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room
Sanders' fiction book club meets on the first Thursday of every month, except July and August.
Scrabble
Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Summer @ CALS Tie-Dye Kickoff
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Tie-Dye participants must bring their own item to tie-dye. All other supplies will be provided. Limit 1 item per participant.
Master Piece Puzzle Club
Mon, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in jigsaw puzzle club for adults. Work alone or with others and chat about puzzles, books, and more.
Touch-A-Truck
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
This exciting family friendly event gives children the chance to explore a variety of trucks and vehicles from our amazing community helpers. Plus, don't miss the face painting station for some colorful fun.
Move and Groove with a Story
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories and singing songs.
DIY Squishie Stress Toy
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Have fun creating your own squishie stress toy using foam and paint. Ages 12-18. 
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Thread Parade - Fiber Art - Latch Hooks
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn a new handmade craft and make yarn coasters with the latch hook technique. All materials will be provided.
Scrabble
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Central Arkansas Bonsai Society
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Monthly program where anyone can learn about the art of Bonsai from members of the Central Arkansas Bonsai Society. All are welcome, no experience required!
Sober Sips - Juneteenth Mocktail Event
Sat, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Take a break from the summer heat, grab a non-alcoholic drink and learn of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday. We'll be focusing on classic red drinks in celebration together, along with our guest speaker, Brian Rodgers, from Mosaic Templars.
Master Piece Puzzle Club
Mon, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in jigsaw puzzle club for adults. Work alone or with others and chat about puzzles, books, and more.
Movie Day: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy watching How to Train Your Dragon (2025) (PG) while enjoying snacks.
Move and Groove with a Story
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories and singing songs.
Jurassic Park Pizza Party
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy watching Jurassic Park (1993) (PG-13) while enjoying pizza. Ages 12-18.
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Jurassic Experience Arkansas
Mon, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Come face-to-face with Bleu! Our adult Velociraptor, inspired from the Jurassic World movies! Our Raptor Ranger will introduce your littles to our life-size, interactive Raptor and invite them for petting and pics!
Master Piece Puzzle Club
Mon, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in jigsaw puzzle club for adults. Work alone or with others and chat about puzzles, books, and more.
Movie Day: Elio
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy watching Elio (2025) (PG) while enjoying snacks.
Move and Groove with a Story
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories and singing songs.
Walking Summer Desserts
Wed, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Summer is a time for s'mores and strawberries! Learn how to make these delicious on-the-go summer desserts, Walking S'mores and Walking Strawberry Shortcake. Ages 12-18.
Big Poppa Bubble
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Soap bubble artist and cosmic pop star Big Poppa Bubble will blow your mind with the biggest, soapiest, most popp-able bubbles ever! An immersive performance that will delight all ages with good clean fun.
Fiddlesticks - Fiber Arts and Textile Craft Group
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts! All fiber crafts and skill levels are welcome. Come learn a new craft or share your work-in-progress with other fiber art friends. Some materials and tools will be available.
Scrabble
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Bring a friend or come and join others for a casual game of Scrabble. We have multiple Scrabble sets, dictionaries, and a set of Scrabble Slam cards.
Earthenware Painters - Ceramic Tiles
Sat, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Bring some new life to a fading skill and create your own work of art with ceramic tiles.
Master Piece Puzzle Club
Mon, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Drop in jigsaw puzzle club for adults. Work alone or with others and chat about puzzles, books, and more.
Movie Day: Freakier Friday
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy watching Freakier Friday (2025) (PG) while enjoying snacks.
Move and Groove with a Story
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Enjoy listening to stories and singing songs.
Hamilton Bingo
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate American 250 by playing "Hamilton"-themed bingo. Explore this fun Broadway musical and the American history it portrays. Ages 12-18.
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