Name: Rocking with Rocks!
Start: 2026-06-12T19:47:00-0500
End: 2026-06-12T19:47:00-0500

Friday June 12, 2026 7:47pm - 7:47pm CDT

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This program promotes interest in STEM learning in the area of geology and earth science. It provides library staff with the resources needed to create their own rock clubs at the library. There will be a community focus on working with local rock shops, museums, and colleges in their areas. Libraries are having to think outside the box with new programming ideas and this program is wonderful achieving that goals.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Learn how rock club was created and be able to utilize the resources provide to create their own rock club.
2. The session will provide community connection ideas that can enhance the rock club and help with programming.
3. The session will provide a way for patrons to connect learning to real-world environments. Especially in Arkansas.

Theme: Camp ARLA New Trails in Library Science

This session proposals supports this year's theme with blazing new paths in programming. Thinking outside the box with a rock club to reach children's interest. It is unique and interesting. Exploring uncharted terrain is met by developing a program that provides children and library staff to examine and look at what the Natural State has to offer. It supports building strong trail networks by encouraging community building with local rock shops, museums, and colleges that can fit into the program. The program currently has done this is has created such a life-long relationship with a rock shop and many individuals. Practicing stewardship is represented here by allowing recognition of mining that is done around the world and protecting those resources. Reaching new summits is accomplished by librarians and staff growing a new program in the library. Engaging in professional growth by the program and learning about networking with outside sources. Reading the landscape is used by connecting the library program to the environmental and cultural influences rocks and minerals have had throughout history and present.

Speakers

Amanda Ball

Children's Librarian, Saline County Library

Think outside the box with Rock Club! Through hands-on activities preplanned and engage your children in learning about geology. There will be discussions about program activities that can involve your local community businesses. You can take this information back to your library... Read More →

Friday June 12, 2026 7:47pm - 7:47pm CDT
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