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.
Summer Reading Club has come to an end, but there's time for one more party. On July 31st, Summer Reading Club participants and their caregivers will receive free admission to the Little Rock Zoo. Stop by any CALS branch before the 31st to pick up passes for free admission to this event.
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The Youth Services Department will get a face lift this summer. The Central Arkansas Library System’s Youth Services Department will close July 26—August 8 for renovation. Regular operation and programming will resume on August 9, or when planned updates are complete. Call 918-3050 to confirm the reopening date.
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The Library hasn't held an election like this in fifteen years. Back then the issue before the voters was what writers would be on the exterior of the new Main Library. This election we want the voters to select the writers to be incorporated into the remodeled 5th floor of the Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library. The new floor will become the Main reading room for the downtown Library.
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.
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Main Library Youth Services Department Closed Location: Youth Services (Main Library) The Youth Services Department at the Main Library will be closed to the public from July 26-August 6 for technology upgrades. No events will be scheduled for this period. |
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| Thu - Jul 29 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
SRC Prgram for ages 6-8 Location: Fletcher Library Featured Events: Summer Reading Club SRC program for ages 6-8 |
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| Thu - Jul 29 10:00 AM |
Swashbuckling Savvy Location: Dee Brown Library Featured Events: Summer Reading Club Pirate Storytime for Daycares with kids ages 3-5; registration required. |
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| Thu - Jul 29 10:30 AM |
Summer Reading Club @ Terry Library - AGES 3 - 5 Location: Terry Library AWARDS WEEK - Come for awards, crafts, and fun. |
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| Thu - Jul 29 10:30 AM |
Maumelle Summer Reading Club ages 0-36 months, "Splish Splash Water Play" Storytime Location: Maumelle Library Featured Events: Summer Reading Club Lap-sit baby storytime. This week's theme is "Splish Splash Water Play."Free. Registration required. |
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| Thu - Jul 29 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Disney Movie Marathon Location: McMath Library |
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| Thu - Jul 29 2:30 PM |
SRC at Thompson 12-18 yrs Location: Thompson Library Summer Reading Club for ages 12 to 18 years. See our calendar on the CALS Kids Page for program details. |
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| Thu - Jul 29 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Water Olympics Location: Fletcher Library Featured Events: Summer Reading Club It's the ultimate clash of the champions! All competitions are team events, so get your friends together and go for the gold! NOTICE: Event will be held at the hilltop across from the Fletcher Library. BE PREPARED TO GET WET. |
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| Fri - Jul 30 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Pinnacle Piecemakers Quilting Circle Location: Thompson Library A Quilting Circle at the Thompson Library. All quilters and crafters welcome. |
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| Fri - Jul 30 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Friday Video Games Location: McMath Library |
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| Fri - Jul 30 3:00 PM |
Movie: Secondhand Lions Location: Nixon Library Rated PG; 110 minutes; 2003. Free popcorn and bottled water provided. |
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| Sat - Jul 31 |
End of SRC Celebration at Little Rock Zoo Location: Youth Services (Main Library) SRC participants will receive free admission tickets to the Little Rock Zoo. Stop by your favorite CALS branch prior to the 31st to obtain your ticket. |
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| Sat - Jul 31 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Disney Movie Marathon Location: McMath Library |
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| Mon - Aug 02 -- Tue - Aug 03 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Scholastic Book Fair at Thompson Location: Thompson Library A Book Fair at the Thompson Library for Children and Teens. The Book Fair will be open one hour before and one hour after each SRC program. |
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| Mon - Aug 02 1:00 PM |
Thompson's Knitting Circle Location: Thompson Library A Knitting Circle for all ages, all skill levels. |
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| Tue - Aug 03 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
It's Always Something Location: Main Library Featured Events: Summer Reading Club Every first Tuesday of the month Sylvia Wilkes continues a yearlong art tutorial. We will make a book.Bring your lunch to the East Room; drinks and cookies provided. There is always something for you at the Main Library on Tuesdays. |
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| Tue - Aug 03 2:00 PM |
Homeschool Storytime Location: Milam Library Featured Events: Summer Reading Club Library time for homeschool children with Ms.Trinity |
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| Tue - Aug 03 5:00 PM |
SUMMER MOVIE: "When in Rome" Location: Nixon Library Rated PG-13; 93 min.; 2009. Free popcorn and bottled water provided. |
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| Tue - Aug 03 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Evening Book Discussion Location: Fletcher Library Come for a fun and lively book discussion the first Tuesday of each month! For August 3, the selection is "The Whistling Season" by Ivan Doig. Ask a Fletcher staff member for a copy of the book. |
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?
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.