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News & Events
CALS – Off the Shelf – November 2025
Off the Shelf features new releases in both physical and digital media, exhibitions, and highlights larger system-wide programs. We hope this publication serves our patrons by providing current news about our collection– the foundation of all great libraries. A full schedule of events can still be found at HERE.
2nd & Cumberland Lawn Proposal
The green space at 2nd and Cumberland sits as an underutilized area of Downtown Little Rock. With a little bit on planning and investment, the space could be so much more.
With the approval of the City of Little Rock and ARDOT, CALS would like to lead efforts to install pollinator gardens, shade trees, walking paths, and community plazas for gatherings and events.
2025 Six Bridges Book Festival Session Videos
2025 festival session videos are now available to stream on the CALS YouTube page. Wanna to revisit your favorite session? Catch one you weren’t able to attend? Follow the link below to get started!
Letters to Santa
Join us for a magical holiday experience at the library! From November 10th through December 19th, children of all ages are invited to write letters to Santa Claus. Share your heart’s desires, express your gratitude, or simply send a holiday greeting. Our friendly library elves will collect your letters, and Santa himself will write back to each child with a personalized response by Christmas Day.
Rock It! Lab
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 @ 10:00AM
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Small Business Saturday Pop-Up at the Rock it! Lab
With an array of local vendors and an atmosphere buzzing with joy, this is your chance to shop small, make a big impact, and soak up the positive energy. Come for the amazing products, stay for the good vibes, and walk away knowing you’ve made a difference in your community!
Milam Library
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 @ 6:30PM
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Sounds in the Stacks: Rackensack Folklore Society (Old-time/traditional Arkansas folk)
A series of community concerts at CALS branches, Sounds In The Stacks highlights local musicians with different musical backgrounds as they showcase their talent and skill in an intimate one hour concert. Free and open to the public!
Comcast NBCUniversal Awards Grant
Comcast NBCUniversal has awarded a $55,000 grant to the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) Foundation to support the CALS Digital Literacy Guides Program, which helps residents strengthen their digital skills and access the resources they need to succeed in an increasingly connected world.
During a check presentation held at the newly renovated Main Library,
Be Mighty Food Resource Guide
The mission of the Central Arkansas Library System is to connect people, nurture potential, and grow community. One of our core values is to provide access to all.
This Food Resource Guide is a tool to connect people in our community, who are experiencing need, with food pantries and hot meals. We have made every effort to verify the information in the guide for accuracy. In addition to locations and hours of operation, you will see any special considerations or requirements to participate in the meal or pantry program at each location.
View GuideThe CALS Cruiser: Your Library on Wheels
Did you know you can request the CALS Cruiser for your own events and outreach? We’re always looking for new ways to bring the resources of the library to the community. Please fill out the Cruiser Request Form and let’s team up for some fun!
