North Little Rock Libraries

🌱 We're making the move! 🌍 Today we're celebrating Earth Day by saying goodbye to X—and hello to Bluesky. Follow us at: nlrlibraries.bsky.social “The Earth is what we all have in common.” — Wendell Berry

The North Little Rock Public Library System will be closed Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day and Daisy Gatson Bates Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, February 18. Our digital library is always open at NLRLibrary.org. Learn more about Daisy Gatson Bates, a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement: encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/daisy-…

Huge thanks to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for their follow-up piece on the @ARInnovationHub becoming our newest branch! Learn more about this evolving collaboration here: arkansasonline.com/news/2025/feb/… #NLRPLS #InnovationHub #CommunityConnections

📄✨ Ready to level up your resume? Join us for a FREE Resume Workshop at Laman Library on Monday, January 27, from 10 AM to 12 PM! 👉 Register now: programs.nlrlibrary.org/event/12468878

Your voice matters! Help shape the future of the North Little Rock Public Library System by taking our Strategic Planning Survey. Take the survey and let us know how we can better serve you and our community. Read more about the survey here: blog.nlrlibrary.org/blog/88/post Survey closes January 31, 2025—don’t miss your chance to make an impact!

Please join us this Friday and welcome Alan Yeargan as the featured gallery artist inside NLRPLS's Innovation Hub. Alan is a Renaissance-inspired artist dedicated to creating timeless works that explore love, humanity, and connection. Jan 17th, 5-8p. arhub.org/artwalk/

Thaw out and visit any of the North Little Rock Public Library System locations tomorrow, January 13! Please make best judgment based on your own road conditions!

🚨 Library Closure Announcement 🚨 Due to anticipated winter weather, the North Little Rock Public Library System (which includes Argenta Library, Laman Library, and the Innovation Hub) will be closed Thursday, January 9, through Saturday, January 11. ❄️ But don’t worry—your library is always with you! 📚✨ While we’re closed, check out our amazing digital resources: 📖 Libby App for eBooks & audiobooks 🎥 Kanopy for streaming movies & documentaries - kanopy.com/en/lamanlibrar… 🎨 Creativebug for fun crafting tutorials - creativebug.com/lib/lamanlibra… Make sure you know your library PIN to access these! Not sure? Call us at 501-758-1720 before we close at 7 PM on Wednesday to update it. Stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you soon! ❤️ #StayCozyNLR #LibraryAtHome #NLRLibrary

Join us as we celebrate the creativity of these often-overlooked titles and discover hidden treasures that are sure to surprise and entertain in our B-Film Bonanza Collection. Access the best of b-films, without ads or subscriptions, at kanopy.com/category/82626. #filmsthatmatter

When Arkansas sees a snow map, we see... BOOKS! 1 inch = 1 book. 4 inches = 4 movies. 8 inches = 8 puzzles. Don’t get snowed in without your library essentials! Stock up at your nearest NLRPLS library and be ready for any cozy snow days. ⛔ Reminder: Our inclement weather closure policy typically follows the North Little Rock School District. We’ll post updates about closures here on social media, on NLRlibrary.org, and through local news outlets. Stay safe and happy reading! @joel_off_air, we fixed it for you. 😉

The @ARInnovationHub is officially part of the NLRPLS! Their updated logo now matches ours, reflecting our shared mission and love for NLR. While their classic logo remains, this new look feels like family—uniting us to inspire creativity and innovation. ICYMI - blog.nlrlibrary.org/blog/87/post

The North Little Rock Public Library System is thrilled to announce that the @ARInnovationHub will officially join NLRPLS on January 1, 2025! Over the past several months, we’ve been collaborating with Winrock International to prepare for this transition, and we’re so excited to continue the Hub’s legacy of creativity, innovation, and learning—now as part of the library system. Read the full announcement on our blog: blog.nlrlibrary.org/blog/87/post

The North Little Rock Public Library System will be closed Tuesday, December 24, through Thursday, December 26, in observance of Christmas. Regular hours will resume on Friday, December 27. Our digital library is always open at NLRLibrary.org!

Looking to slow down during the busy holiday season? Stop by the Laman Library on Wednesday, December 18, and enjoy the soothing sounds of Christmas cello music performed live by Laman Adults staff member Susannah. Performances will take place in the first-floor rotunda at 11 AM and again at 5:30 PM. 🎻 Don’t miss this festive and relaxing treat!

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Somehow it is almost Thanksgiving?!🦃 The North Little Rock Public Library System will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. Laman Library will resume regular hours at 9 AM on Saturday, November 30. Argenta Library will resume regular hours on Monday, December 2 at 9 AM. Our digital library is always open at NLRlibrary.org.

Join us at Laman Library as we learn to knit hats on the circle loom! All hats will be donated to the NLR community in need. We will have two sessions-- an evening class on Monday, November 18 at 5 PM and a morning class on Wednesday, November 20 at 10 AM. This is a beginner's class, but all levels of fiber artists are welcome! All supplies are provided. A prize will be given to the participant who knits the most hats before December!

🦖 Dinovember is here, and it's roaring through the library! Join us for Dinovember at Your Library Night on November 21 at Laman Library. 🦕 Dino Trivia for teens kicks off at 4 PM 🦖 Dino Exploration Stations for kids at 5 PM 🍪 Dino Cookie Decorating for all ages at 5 PM Come for a dino-mite evening of FREE fun for the whole family! Find these events and more at our calendar - programs.nlrlibrary.org/events. 🦕

There's still time to join 📖 #BigLibraryRead! 🗝️ #Bookish #BookTwitter #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibbyApp libbylife.com/2024-11-06-kid…

Happy World Kindness Day from NLRPLS! 🧡 Donate to our Mister Rogers' Sweater Drive at any NLRPLS location or the Innovation Hub. We're collecting new or gently-used cold-weather items all November for The Van to support our unsheltered neighbors. Hoodies and flannels are especially needed! Can't donate? Please share and help spread the warmth! 🧥🧣