Faulkner County Urban Farm Project

05/23/2026

We’ll be giving out free micro greens with lunches throughout summer as harvests allow 🍀

05/23/2026

Don't forget to register for our Mindful May program on Saturday, May 30th! The Art of Presence with UAMS Mindfulness Program and Faulkner County Urban Farm Project starts off with a grounding meditation session and immersive sound bath followed by a neurographic art inspired activity. All supplies are provided and there is no cost to attend. Register here: https://fcl.libnet.info/event/16341277

Join us for an intentional mid-Saturday mindfulness session with Dr. Pele Yu from the UAMS Mindfulness Program and our very own Garden Guy, Shawn, from Shawn B Studios. Dr. Yu will start us off with a grounding meditation session and immersive sound bath for participants and then we'll transition to mindful art with Shawn for a neurographic art inspired activity. Thank you to both of our facilitators for helping us stay mindful!

This event is free and open to the public but space is limited and registration is required. Registration has been limited to 20 spots for ages 16 and up: https://fcl.libnet.info/event/16341277. All supplies are provided. Yoga mats will be available for the meditation and sound bath but participants are encouraged to bring their own if possible.

For more information about UAMS and the public Mindfulness Program: https://mindfulness.uams.edu/

05/23/2026

REMINDER! The Faulkner County Library System will be closed on Monday, May 25th. Make sure you know your PIN for online services and that have your account up-to-date! We close at 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 23rd and will reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 26th.

The Faulkner County Library System will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26th for regular hours. Don't forget about our digital services through Hoopla Digital, Libby App, and Kanopy while we're closed!

05/21/2026

Lunch & a Movie starts back next week so we're kicking off Summer programs and celebrating Mindful May with ! Join True on the back patio at 11:00 am for a sound bath, energetic movement, and some spontaneous art before grabbing a spot and bagged lunch for Lunch & a Movie! Be sure to follow Faulkner County Urban Farm Project and Faulkner County Library Youth Services for all the fun family events happening this summer.

05/21/2026

We look forward to seeing you in the library garden!

Lunch & a Movie starts back next week so we're kicking off Summer programs and celebrating Mindful May with ! Join True on the back patio at 11:00 am for a sound bath, energetic movement, and some spontaneous art before grabbing a spot and bagged lunch for Lunch & a Movie! Be sure to follow Faulkner County Urban Farm Project and Faulkner County Library Youth Services for all the fun family events happening this summer.

05/07/2026

Due to unexpected events, the Garden Guy will not be available for today’s Garden Work Group.
You are welcome to enjoy this beautiful weather and tend to your plots or work in the garden 🪴 ☀️

05/01/2026

Our May newsletter is here! Dig in and see what programs and events are happening this month. 🌱 Want to regularly receive updates? Subscribe at the link below!

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04/30/2026

Tiny greens, big impact 🌱

Come learn the basics of starting and growing your own microgreens on Tuesday, May 12, from 4:00-5:00pm at our Conway branch! They're fresh, nutritious, and surprisingly easy to grow at home.

The microgreens we grow here at the library are shared with our community during our summer Lunch & a Movie program, and at this workshop we'll show you how to properly care for and harvest them so you can share with others! You can also visit us in the Seed Library weekly to see how the process is done.

04/28/2026

We need YOUR help keeping Conway beautiful! 🌳

Join us for America250's Great American Cleanup in partnership with Keep Arkansas Beautiful on Saturday, May 2, from 10:00-11:30am at the Conway branch on 1900 Tyler St. to pick up litter around the library! We'll meet at the front entrance. Light snacks and water will be available!

We recommend that you wear closed-toe shoes and bring sunscreen or a head covering. Gloves, safety vests, and trash bags will be provided. Let's do our part to make sure the Natural State stays natural! 🚮

04/28/2026

We saw over 150 people each at our biggest spring event, the 18th Annual Faulkner County Seed Swap, and at this month’s Garden Fest with North Little Rock Public Library System! 🌱🙌

Thank you to all the folks who joined us and to all the organizations who partnered with us or extended an invitation to make these events fantastic!

If you’re looking to get connected with more great nonprofits in our area, make sure to come to our Resource Fair on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00am-1:00pm at the Conway branch. You’ll be able to get lots of information on healthcare, employment opportunities, immigration support, language tutoring, and MORE!

We’ll also be hosting a drum circle with True Mark Alisandre in the garden that day from 12:00-1:30pm. 🪘

We hope to see you there! 💚 Learn more about the organizations and agencies that will be at the Resource Fair here: https://fcl.libnet.info/event/16395210