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.

Early voting is scheduled from February 17  through March 2. Several Central Arkansas Library System branch libraries will serve as early voting locations this year.  They include:

Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library & Learning Center
4800 W. 10th St., Little Rock

Dee Brown Library
6325 Baseline Rd.,

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.