About CALS
Main Library
100 Rock Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-918-3000
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Hours:
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday
1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Library Manager: Bettye Kerns
The Main Library, the flagship of the Central Arkansas Library System, is housed in the renovated Fones Brothers Warehouse in the historic River Market District. The third site for the library, a 132,000-square-feet facility, opened at 100 Rock Street in 1997. The Main Library offers patrons thousands of books and audiovisual items for children and adults. It is also home to the Sturgis Center for Technology Training. Other features include wireless Internet access, on-site public computer classes and several public meeting rooms.
The Entablature: In 1996, a the names of 20 authors, selected by the public, were engraved on the entablature encircling the top of the Main Library. For a list of those writers and brief biographies, click here »
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Aug 8
Youth Services Department Closed
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.
For more information, click here »
posted July 15, 2010
Library Day at the Little Rock Zoo
Summer Reading Club participants are invited to stop by your favorite CALS branch before the 31st to pick up passes for free admission to the Little Rock Zoo all day July 31st.
For more information, call Youth Services at 918-3050.
posted July 22, 2010
World of Warcraft Meet & Greet
Meet other WoW players, play the game and win door prizes. Laptops with WoW installed and free WiFi access will be provided, as well as snacks and refreshments. Email bbeck@cals.org for more information.
posted July 22, 2010
12 p.m.
It's Always Something
Join us every Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., for a new adult lunchtime series of events devoted to books, arts, crafts and more! Bring your own lunch; drinks and cookies provided. For more information, click here »
posted January 12, 2010
Join us on Facebook!
The Main Library has a Facebook page! Click on the "Facebook" tab to the right to see our latest entries. And don't forget to click on "Become a Fan" to receive all our posts on your Facebook page.
posted August 28, 2009
View the Main Library News & Events archive »
| Mon - Jul 26 -- Sat - Aug 07 |
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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| 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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| 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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| Mon - Aug 09 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Storytime for Babies Location: Youth Services (Main Library) Interactive storytime for babies 0-2 and their caregivers |
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| Tue - Aug 10 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Toddler Storytime Location: Youth Services (Main Library) Toddler Storytime |
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| Tue - Aug 10 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
"It's Always Something" Location: Main Library Featured Events: Summer Reading Club The book group at Main discusses Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris. Please refer to the CALS website for list of specific books. |
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| Thu - Aug 12 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
It's Always Something Location: Main Library Featured Events: Summer Reading Club 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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| Sat - Aug 14 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Saturday Afternoon Fun Location: Youth Services (Main Library) Featured Events: Summer Reading Club A different activity each week |
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| Mon - Aug 16 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Storytime for Babies Location: Youth Services (Main Library) Interactive storytime for babies 0-2 and their caregivers |
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| Tue - Aug 17 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Toddler Storytime Location: Youth Services (Main Library) Toddler Storytime |
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| Tue - Aug 17 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
It's Always Something Location: Main Library Featured Events: Summer Reading Club Sit N' Stitch for knitters, crocheters, and crafters continues this year every third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome. We will be talking about CALS World Wide Knit in Public Day on Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Arkansas Studies Institute. |
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| Sat - Aug 21 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Saturday Afternoon Fun Location: Youth Services (Main Library) Featured Events: Summer Reading Club A different activity each week |
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| Mon - Aug 23 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Storytime for Babies Location: Youth Services (Main Library) Interactive storytime for babies 0-2 and their caregivers |