Free Prom Shop Opens April 2-5 at Laman Library - Appointments Only

It's formal season and when it comes to dresses we've got you covered! Laman Library has more than 300 formal dresses, all free to teens looking for something to wear to Prom (or another formal event). 1-hour appointments are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. This shop is for Arkansas teens ages 13-18. 

Appointments include: 1-1 shopping and fitting assistance, light refreshments, and a viewing area for your guests to help you decide on your fit! 

The shop is open to appointments April 2-5. Email bsmith@nlrlibrary.org to book your appointment today!

VITA Free Tax Prep at Laman Library | Central Arkansas Development Council | Tuesdays, Feb. 4 – April 15 | 9 AM – 1 PM

The Central Arkansas Development Council will provide free tax prep assistance to income-qualified individuals and familes at Laman Library on Tuesdays from February 4 through April 15. No appointment is required. Everyone will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Please come prepared to wait. You will need to fill out an intake form before you can be seen. These forms are available at the library, or you can click Learn More to print and fill one out before you arrive.

Rock, Paper, Run 5K Run/Walk on April 6, 2025

The North Little Rock Public Library System and the Central Arkansas Library System have partnered to create the Rock, Paper, Run 5K to celebrate National Library Week.

This family fun run/walk 5K will connect the two library systems, celebrating our shared love of books and community! The race will begin and end at the North Little Rock Public Library System’s Argenta Library (420 Main Street, North Little Rock). Participants will run down Broadway, through Riverfront Park, across the Clinton Bridge, and back to Argenta Library.