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Author Talk with Historian Charles Robinson
Sunday, May 1, 2 pm, Walker Community Room: Charles Robinson, historian and vice provost for diversity at the UA, will discuss his latest book, Forsaking All Others: A True Story of Interracial Sex & Revenge in the 1880s South. Robinson will sign copies of his book following the talk. For more information, click here. |
Grant Application Webinar
Wednesday, May 4, 10 to 11:30 am, Walker Community Room: Learn how to find and apply for federal grants for your organization through Grants.gov. Participants will be guided through the application process and provide tips for successsful applications. Registration is required. To sign up or for more information, click here. |
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, May 7, 9 am to Noon, FPL Garage, Rock Street Entrance: The sale will offer paperback and hardback books at bargain prices. Money from the sale will be used to support programming and purchase items for the library. For more information or to join Friends, click here. |
Proposal Writing Basics
Monday, May 23, 1 to 3:30 pm, Walker Community Room: Participants will learn the basics of grant-seeking for non-profit organizations, including the elements to include in a standard foundation proposal and tips for making each proposal strong. Electronic and print resources available at the library will also be highlighted. Registration is required. For more information or to sign up, click here. |
Piano Concert Celebrating Arkansas Composers
Sunday, May 29, 2 to 4 pm, Walker Community Room: Claire Detels will present "Great Arkansas Composers: Florence Price and William Grant Still." Both Price and Still achieved international acclaim in a variety of musical formats. For more information, click here. |
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Summer Reading Club Sign Up Begins
Sunday, May 1, Children's Desk and at www.faylib.org: Sign up begins for the 10-week Summer Reading Club program. The programs, for children from preschool through 12th grade, will have a two-day kick off, June 3 & 4 and continue into August. Weekly events for children will revolve around the theme, "One World Many Stories." Teen events will be themed "You Are Here." The events are free. For more information, click here. |
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Partners in Play
Saturday, May 7, 10:30 am, Wal-Mart Storytime Room: Partners in play brings stories to life through drama and playful learning. For children 3-to-5-years old. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, click here. |
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Cinco de Mayo
Saturday, May 7, 2 pm, Wal-Mart Storytime: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music, food, crafts, games and a performance by Papa Rap. Registration is required. For more information or to sign up, click here. |
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Movie Screening and Theater Showcase
Satuday, May 14, 10:30 am & Saturday, May 21, 10:30 am, Walker Community Room: The library will screen The Jungle Book on May 14, followed the next week by a showcase of Arts Live Theatre's production of The Jungle Book. For more information or to sign up, click here. |
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Walton Arts Center Family Orchestra Performance
Saturday, April 23, Noon, Wal-Mart Storytime Room: Wind instrument performance, geared for ages 8 and older and their families. Monthly programs to follow. For more information, click here. |
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 7, 1:30 to 4:30 pm, Walker Community Room: Enjoy a day of comic book fun with free comics, stickers, snacks and door prizes. Trade comic books, watch episodes of Batman: The Animated Series and play superhero video games. Dress as you favorite superhero to win movie tickets. For more information, click here.
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Teen Advisory Board
Saturday, May 14, 2pm, Ann Henry Board Room: Teens: voice your opinion about the the future of FPL. The teen advisory board meets the second Saturday of the month. For more information, click here.
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Saturday Morning Anime
Saturday, May 14 & Saturday, May 28, 11 am, Wal-Mart Storytime Room: Teens are invited to watch an anime series and snack on breakfast food. For more information, click here.
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Free Flix Before 6: The Green Hornet
Thursday, May 19, 6 pm, Walker Community Room: The library will screen The Green Hornet. Free Flix is hosted the third Thursday of the month. For more information, click here. |
Gamers' Club
Tuesday, May 24, 4 pm, Walker Community Room: The monthly gamers club continues with Wii and card and board games. Free and open to teens. For more information, click here. |
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