Holiday Closing Dates
In observance of President's Day, all branches will be closed Monday, February 15, 2010. Regular hours will resume at all branches Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
All CALS Branches Closed Tuesday, February 9
Updated atw 7:15pm, Monday, February 8
Due to inclement weather, all branches of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed Tuesday, February 9, 2010.
For addtional updates throughout the day, return to this website or call 501.918.3000
Tax Assistance Available
Do all those tax forms leave you scratching your head? Volunteers In Tax Assistance (VITA) will be available at the Central Arkansas Library System to help!
VITA volunteers will be at the Dee Brown, McMath, and Nixon Libraries on various dates through April 15 to help qualified patrons file their tax returns. For a complete schedule, a list of items to bring, and more information, click here »
Self-Checkout is Coming to Fletcher Library
In February, the Central Arkansas Library System will begin the process of installing self-checkout stations at all CALS branches. Fletcher Library, the first branch to have stations installed, is currently closed through February 10 to complete the conversion process. Sanders Library in Sherwood will be closed February 22-27, as well.
For more information about the new self-checkout stations, click here »
Hot Reads for Cold Nights
Do you like to read or listen to a good book? Would you like to win prizes for reading? Would you like to have recommendations from fellow book lovers? CALS will be celebrating reading this winter with "Hot Reads for Cold Nights," a reading program with 8 weeks of reading incentives and weekly drawings. Best of all there are no meetings! Participation starts Monday, January 4th and runs through Saturday, February 27th.
Call or visit any CALS location for details.
"It's Always Something"
Join us every Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., beginning January 2010, for a new adult lunchtime series of events devoted to books, arts, crafts and more! Bring your own lunch; drinks and cookies provided.
For a schedule of "It's Always Something" events, click here.
All CALS Branches Closed Tuesday
Updated at 7:15 p.m., Monday, February 8
Due to inclement weather, all branches of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed Tuesday, February 9, 2010. For addtional updates throughout the day, return to this website or call 501.918.3000
CALS Celebrates 100 Years
The Central Arkansas Library System began to celebrate its 100th anniversary on February 2, 2010. The system will mark this historic milestone with projects, programs and events throughout the year.
CALS Conversion to RFID System Continues at Sanders Library
The Sanders Branch of the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) will be closed February 22-27 to complete conversion to a system utilizing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. While the Sanders Branch is closed, patrons may use any other CALS location for checking out or returning items, placing or picking up holds, or computer access.
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CALS events for the next 7 days…
| Mon - Jan 04 -- Sat - Feb 27 |
Hot Reads for Cold Nights Location: Fletcher Library Ask for a bag of goodies and submit reviews of the books you read. One review will be randomly chosen each week to receive a prize and a $50 grand prize will be given at the end! |
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| Mon - Feb 01 -- Wed - Feb 10 |
Fletcher Temporary Closing Location: Fletcher Library Featured Events: Feb. 2010 The Fletcher Library will be closed February 1-10 to install self-checkout stations. Once installed, patrons will be able to self-scan items for the purposes of checking out, renewing, or paying fines (with a credit card).Upon completion of the self-check conversion process, patrons will receive the following benefits: • Faster Checkout — Using the self-check process, patrons will be able to check out multiple items at one time. • Increased Privacy — By checking out their own items, library staff will not see patrons' record information, resulting in increased privacy. • Improved Customer Service — Assistance from library staff will be readily available due to less time spent at the circulation desk. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to offering you this exciting and speedier service! |
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| Sat - Feb 06 -- Fri - Feb 12 |
Black History Trivia Location: Aerospace Library Black History Trivia for ages 10-13 years. Drawing will be held Saturday, February 13,2010. |
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| Tue - Feb 09 -- Sat - Feb 13 |
Scholastic Book Fair Location: Sanders Library Featured Events: Feb. 2010 Scholastic Book Fair Feb 9-13th. "Spread the Love" Come to the library and spread the love by buying some of your favorite books from Scholastic. |
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| Tue - Feb 09 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Toddler Tales Location: Terry Library Bring your toddlers up to age 36 months for stories, fingerplays, songs, and crafts. |
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| Tue - Feb 09 10:00 AM |
Thompson Tots Location: Thompson Library Storytime for ages up to 36 months |
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| Tue - Feb 09 10:00 AM |
Terrific Tuesday Storytime Location: Dee Brown Library Join us for stories, songs, crafts and fun for kids ages 4 and up! |
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| Tue - Feb 09 10:30 AM |
Preschool Storytime Location: Milam Library Join Ms. Denise for Preschool Storytime each Tuesday morning. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs and more. |
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| Tue - Feb 09 10:30 AM |
Family Storytime Location: Terry Library For children ages 3 to 6, join us in the story jungle for fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. |
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| Tue - Feb 09 11:15 AM |
Maumelle Pre-School Storytime (ages 3-6) Location: Maumelle Library Storytime for pre-schoolers (ages 3-6)Free. No registration required. |
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| Tue - Feb 09 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
"It's Always Something" Location: Main Library The book group at Main discusses a book at each meeting. Please refer to the CALS website for list of specific books. |
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| Tue - Feb 09 2:00 PM |
Homeschool Storytime Location: Milam Library Library time for homeschool children with Ms.Trinity |
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| Tue - Feb 09 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Chinese New Year's Celebration Location: McMath Library |
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| Tue - Feb 09 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Black History Month - Mosaic Templars Location: Nixon Library The Mosaic Templars will present: "Zin! Pluck! Bang!," a celebration of African musical heritage. |
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| Tue - Feb 09 4:00 PM |
Teen Tech Location: Dee Brown Library Learn new technology skills and have fun with your friends |
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| Tue - Feb 09 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Chinese New Year's Celebration Location: McMath Library |
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| Tue - Feb 09 4:00 PM |
Maumelle YA Gaming Day (grades 6-12) Location: Maumelle Library Teens come play games and Wii!Free. No registration required. |
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| Tue - Feb 09 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Game Den Location: Thompson Library Wii and board games for ages 9 to 11 years. |
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| Tue - Feb 09 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM |
Maumelle Cheese Tasting & Cheesy Love Scenes Location: Maumelle Library Featured Events: Feb. 2010 Come for a cheese tasting and watch clips from some classic romantic films.Free. Registration required. |
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| Tue - Feb 09 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Family Fun Night Location: Youth Services (Main Library) Stories, songs, crafts, and family fun. |
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| Wed - Feb 10 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Toddler Tales Location: Terry Library Bring your toddlers up to age 36 months for stories, fingerplays, songs, and crafts. |
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| Wed - Feb 10 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Preschool Storytime Location: McMath Library |
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| Wed - Feb 10 10:00 AM |
Tell-A-Tale Storytime Location: Aerospace Library Stories and crafts for ages 3-5 years. |
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| Wed - Feb 10 10:00 AM |
Thompson's Preschool Storytime Location: Thompson Library Storytime for ages 3 to 5 years |
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| Wed - Feb 10 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Tyke Tales Location: Nixon Library Storytime for ages 3-5. |
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| Wed - Feb 10 10:30 AM |
Family Storytime Location: Terry Library For children ages 3 to 6, join us in the story jungle for fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. |
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| Wed - Feb 10 11:15 AM |
Maumelle Pre-School Storytime (ages 3-6) Location: Maumelle Library Pre-School Storytime (ages 3-6)Free. No registration required. |
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| Wed - Feb 10 3:00 PM |
Valentine-a-Palooza Location: Dee Brown Library Make Valentines and eat treats at the Library. |
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| Wed - Feb 10 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Thompson's Fun Factory Location: Thompson Library Crafts, games, snacks, and stories for ages 5 to 11 years |
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| Wed - Feb 10 3:45 PM |
Teen Movie Location: Fletcher Library Catch the hottest blockbusters on DVD at your library every Wednesday! |
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| Wed - Feb 10 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Book Bunch Location: Nixon Library Storytime for ages 6-8. |
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| Wed - Feb 10 4:00 PM |
Maumelle K-5 Puzzles and Games (grades K-5) Location: Maumelle Library Free. No registration required. |
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| Wed - Feb 10 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Puppet Workshop Location: Youth Services (Main Library) Puppetry troupe for elementary, middle, and high school students with Jan Wolfe. |
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| Thu - Feb 11 |
Celebrate CALS 100th Anniversary Location: Dee Brown Library Featured Events: Feb. 2010 Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of CALS with cookies and prizes all day! |
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| Thu - Feb 11 10:30 AM |
Maumelle Mother Goose Baby Storytime (ages 0-36 months) Location: Maumelle Library Lap-sit storytime for babies ages 0-36 months.Free. No registration required. |
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| Thu - Feb 11 10:30 AM |
Family Storytime Location: Terry Library For children ages 3 to 6, join us in the story jungle for fun with books, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. |
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| Thu - Feb 11 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Knit & Crochet Thursday Location: Nixon Library Bring a bag lunch and your current project. |
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| Thu - Feb 11 3:45 PM |
Wii Teens Location: Fletcher Library Show off your mad gaming skills. |
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| Thu - Feb 11 4:00 PM |
Maumelle YA Anti-Valentine Party Location: Maumelle Library Free. Registration required. |
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| Thu - Feb 11 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
After School Antics: Valentine's Party Location: Main Library A celebration for ages 5 & up. |
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| Thu - Feb 11 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Green Teen Thursday: Recycled Picture Frames Location: McMath Library |
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| Thu - Feb 11 6:30 PM |
Thompson's TAB Meeting Location: Thompson Library Thompson's Teen Advisory Board for ages 12 to 18 years |
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| Fri - Feb 12 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Toddler Storytime Location: Youth Services (Main Library) Stories, songs, and fun for two-year-olds |
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| Fri - Feb 12 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
"Make & Take" Valentines and Treats Location: Nixon Library Featured Events: Feb. 2010 In recognition of Valentines Day and Library Lovers Month, adults can drop in to make their own Valentines cards and treats. |
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| Fri - Feb 12 10:30 AM |
Merry Moppets Location: Nixon Library A wiggly, fun storytime for toddlers. Ages: 18mos.-3years old. Registration required. |
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| Fri - Feb 12 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Preschool Storytime Location: Youth Services (Main Library) Stories, songs, crafts, and fun for ages 3 to 5 years. |
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| Fri - Feb 12 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
It's Always Something Location: Main Library Book group will discuss Skeletons at the Feast. Book group discussion every second Tuesday of the month.Bring your lunch to the East Room; cookies and drinks provided. |
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| Fri - Feb 12 4:00 PM |
Maumelle K-5 Movie Day (grades K-5) Location: Maumelle Library Watch a G-rated movie and enjoy popcorn and refreshments!Free. No registration required. |
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| Fri - Feb 12 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Friday Games/Anti-Valentine's Day Party Location: McMath Library |
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| Sat - Feb 13 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
VITA Tax Assistance Location: Dee Brown Library Free assistance with your tax preparation; no appointment necessary |
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| Sat - Feb 13 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Puppet Show Location: Main Library Featuring Wolfe at the Door Puppets |
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| Sat - Feb 13 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Sci Fi Club Location: Fletcher Library Featured Events: Feb. 2010 Science fiction fans unite! Share your favorite stories, movies and more. Ages 15+ welcome. Refreshments provided. |
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| Sat - Feb 13 1:00 PM |
Black History Celebration Location: Aerospace Library Featured Events: Feb. 2010 Special Guest Speakers reflect on the past. Refreshments will be served. |
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| Sat - Feb 13 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Texas Hold 'Em Location: Fletcher Library Play America's favorite card game! Door prizes! Free food and drinks! All skill levels. Ages 16+ welcome. |
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| Sat - Feb 13 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Kid's Valentine's Day Party Location: McMath Library |
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| Sat - Feb 13 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Saturday Afternoon Fun Location: Youth Services (Main Library) A different activity each week |
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| Sat - Feb 13 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
New Release: The Invention of Lying Location: McMath Library |
CALS Catalog Goes Digital
What if you could check out an armload of your favorite books and carry them around in your pocket? Or, how about checking out, reading, and returning the latest volume from your favorite author without going to the library?
Cardholders at the Central Arkansas Library System may download their favorite books, in either ebook or audiobook format. The service is free, though it does require downloading software to your computer. So, what are you waiting for?
Begin browsing for an ebook or audiobook now! »
Apply Online for a Library Card
Pulaski or Perry County residents can request a library card by completing an online application or at any CALS library. Your library card will be mailed to your home address and photo identification must be presented to complete the application process. A parent or legal guardian should accompany minors who do not have photo identification. If you live in a nearby county ask about the Gateway Project. If you are not a resident of Pulaski or Perry County or of any of the counties that participate in the Gateway Program, you may purchase a nonresident library card for the fee of $60 per year.