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.

The Six Bridges Book Festival is accepting submissions from February 2 to March 20, 2026. The 23rd annual Fest will take place Sept. 27 to October 4, 2026. Submissions are shared with the Festival’s talent committee. When evaluating submissions, in addition to literary merit, consideration is given to where books might fit in the overall event.

We invite you to explore the reimagined spaces and amenities at Main, learn about CALS programming, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what makes the public library such a wonderful resource for central Arkansas.

America’s war on books is more than a war on words. The Librarians, a new feature documentary from Academy Award® nominee and Peabody Award winner Kim A. Snyder and Executive Producer Sarah Jessica Parker.

Hear from local community storytellers and memory keepers, as they share their experiences preserving the places and people that make their communities so special.

ReShonda Tate is a bestselling author of more than fifty books, including The Queen of Sugar Hill and Miss Pearly’s Girls.