Central Arkansas Library System -- Summer Reading Club

Make a Splash!

The Summer Reading Club is a fun way to include reading and related activities into summer family time. It helps children maintain and improve reading skills. So, join us at the library this summer for songs, magic, crafts, and special events, or just to have fun reading a good book!

Mark Your Calendars

June 1: Registration begins
June 10: Library Night with the Arkansas Travelers
June 14: Summer Reading Club begins
June 26: Fishing Derby @ Sherwood
July 10: River Market Walk
July 31: Library Day at the Little Rock Zoo

Weekly Programs for Kids

A printable (.pdf) version of this calendar is available here »

Main Library (map)
Ages 0-2: Mon., 10:30 a.m.
Age 2: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5: Fri., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 6-8: Thu., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 9-12: Wed., 10:30 a.m.
Family Night: Thu., 6:30 p.m.
Family Storytime: Sat., 10:30 a.m.

Dee Brown Library (map)
Ages 3-5: Mon., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 6-8: Tues., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 9-12: Mon., 2:00 p.m.
Day Care Groups: Wed., 10:00 a.m.
Day Care Groups: Thu., 10:00 a.m.

Fletcher Library (map)
Ages 0-2: Tue., 9:30 a.m.
Ages 2-3: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5: Wed., 10:00 a.m.
Ages 6-8: Thu., 10:00 a.m.
Ages 9-12: Wed., 3:00 p.m.

Maumelle Library (map)
Ages 0-3: Thu., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5: Wed., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5: Wed., 2:30 p.m.
Ages 6-8: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 6-8: Tue., 2:30 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Mon., 10:30 a.m.

McMath Library (map)
Ages 3-5: Wed., 11:00 a.m.
Ages 6-12: Tue., 11:00 a.m.
Ages 6-12: Thu., 11:00 a.m.
Games for All Ages: Fri., 3:00 p.m.
All Ages: Sat., 2:00 p.m.
All Ages: Mon., 6:30 p.m.

Milam Library (map)
Ages 3-6: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 7-11: Tue., 2:00 p.m.

Nixon Library (map)
Ages 18-36 mo.: Fri., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5: Wed., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 6-8: Wed., 2:00 p.m.
Ages 9-12: Thu., 10:30 a.m.

Sanders Library (map)
Babies: Thu., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 18-36 months: Thu., 10:00 a.m.
Ages 3-5: Fri., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 6-8: Wed., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 9-12: Tue., 10:30 a.m.

Terry Library (map)
0-36 mo.: Tue., 9:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5: Thu., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 5-6: Wed., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 6-8: Mon., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 8 & Up: Wed., 2:30 p.m.
Family Night: Mon., 6:30 p.m.

Thompson Library (map)
Ages 1-3: Mon., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 4-5: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 6-7: Wed., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 8-11: Wed., 2:30 p.m.

Williams Library (map)
Ages 5-9: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
Ages 10-12: Wed., 10:30 a.m.
Family Day: Thu., 2:00 p.m.

Make Waves!

What better way to spend a lazy summer day than outside with a book? Or, how about joining us at the library for art, video games, and movies? Sign up for Summer Reading Club now, check out a book or two and get the summer started right!

Mark Your Calendars

June 1: Registration begins
June 10: Library Night with the Arkansas Travelers
June 14: Summer Reading Club begins
June 26: Fishing Derby @ Sherwood
July 10: River Market Walk
July 31: Library Day at the Little Rock Zoo

Weekly Programs for Teens

A printable (.pdf) version of this calendar is available here »

Main Library (map)
Teens: Mon., 4:00 p.m.
Family Night: Thu., 6:30 p.m.
Family Storytime: Sat., 10:30 a.m.

Dee Brown Library (map)
Teens: Tue., 4:00 p.m.

Fletcher Library (map)
Teens: Thu., 3:00 p.m.

McMath Library (map)
Teens: Wed., 4:00 p.m.
Games for All Ages: Fri., 3:00 p.m.
All Ages: Sat., 2:00 p.m.
All Ages: Mon., 6:30 p.m.

Milam Library (map)
Ages 12 & up: Tue., 4:00 p.m.

Nixon Library (map)
Teens: Thu., 3:00 p.m.

Terry Library (map)
Tweens & Teens: Tue., 2:30 p.m.
Family Night: Mon., 6:30 p.m.

Thompson Library (map)
Ages 12 & Up: Thu., 2:30 p.m.

Williams Library (map)
Teens: Wed., 2:00 p.m.
Family Day: Thu., 2:00 p.m.

Water Your Mind!

Why should the kids have all the fun during summer? Sign up for Summer Reading Club now to take advantage of free special events like the Travs game on June 10 or the "It's Always Something" series of book discussions, art, and lectures just for adults. And, if you just want to enjoy a good book or two this summer, click "Booklists" on the right for some titles you might enjoy.

Mark Your Calendars

June 1: Registration begins
June 10: Library Night with the Arkansas Travelers
June 14: Summer Reading Club begins
June 26: Fishing Derby @ Sherwood
July 10: River Market Walk
July 31: Library Day at the Little Rock Zoo

Weekly Programs for Adults

A printable (.pdf) version of this calendar is available here »

Main Library (map)
Adults: Tue., 12:00 Noon
Family Night: Thu., 6:30 p.m.
Family Storytime: Sat., 10:30 a.m.

Dee Brown Library (map)
Adults: Mon., 6:00 p.m.

Terry Library (map)
Family Night: Mon., 6:30 p.m.

McMath Library (map)
Games for All Ages: Fri., 3:00 p.m.
All Ages: Sat., 2:00 p.m.
All Ages: Mon., 6:30 p.m.

Williams Library (map)
Family Day: Thu., 2:00 p.m.

What is the Summer Reading Club (SRC)?

Summer Reading Club is a seven-week program that celebrates and encourages reading. Each branch will host weekly programs for kids and teens. Participants can register and receive SRC materials, attend weekly programs at any of the branches, and attend special events and celebrations throughout the summer.

Is there a calendar or schedule of events available?

A printable (.pdf) version of the calendar is available here »

Is there required reading to participate?

There is no required reading to participate in Summer Reading Club. When you register, you will receive a reading log, where you can record the books you read this summer. We will also be playing a Bingo game all summer where reading certain kinds of books can help you to win prizes.

When and where does the SRC meet?

Summer Reading Club kicks off with a celebration, Library Night @ the Arkansas Travelers, on June 10 at 10:30 am. Weekly programs at all branches begin the week of June 14 and end the week of July 27. We will have a party celebrating the end of Summer Reading Club at the Clinton Presidential Library August 1 at 10:30 am.

Is there a fee to register or attend?

All library programs are free.

Is there an age limit for registration?

Babies, toddlers, kids, teens and adults can all register and participate in Summer Reading Club.

Do I need a library card to register?

To pre-register online, a library card is required. We encourage everyone who registers to sign up for a library card, but children and teens under the age of 18 can register for SRC using a parent's library card.

I have a library card, but my son/daughter does not. Do I need to get him/her a library card?

We encourage SRC participants to sign up for library cards, but that is the parents' choice. As long as a parent has a library card, the child is not required to have one.

Can I attend SRC at any branch library?

If you are registered for SRC, you can attend any of our programs at any library. We do recommend that you follow the age suggestions for each program.

Do I need to attend the SRC at the same branch each week?

You can attend programs at any of our branches. Some of the programs or presenters will travel to all the branches, so we advise that you check the calendars for each branch to avoid seeing the same program twice.

I cannot attend the weekly programs. Can I still be a part of Summer Reading Club?

Program attendance is not required to be a part of SRC! You can register and receive your book bag and reading log. When you come into the library this summer to check out books, you can collect weekly stickers and play SRC Bingo.

Registration

Registration for Summer Reading Club 2010 has concluded. Please contact 501.918.3050 if you have questions about Summer Reading Club.