Dig Into Reading
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 the Summer Reading Club at any Central Arkansas Library System location as we "dig into reading" through storytimes, musical shows, puppets, magic, and other fun activities!
Mark Your Calendars
- May 1-27: Pre-registration online
- May 28: Registration begins
- June 8: River Market Walk
- June 10: Weekly programs begin
- June 15: Fishing Derby @ Lake Sylvia in Perryville
- July 4: Fourth of July -- CALS Closed
- July 18-20: FOCAL Book Sale at the Main Library
- July 27: Summer Reading Club Finale at the Children's Library & Learning Center
Weekly Programs for Kids
A printable (.pdf) version of this calendar is available here »
- Main Library
- Babies: Mon., 10:00 a.m.
- Toddlers: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
- Preschoolers: Fri., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 6-8: Thu., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 9-12: Wed., 10:30 a.m.
- Wii World: Wed., 4:00 p.m.
- Family Crafty Night: Thu., 6:30 p.m.
- Family Storytime: Sat., 10:30 a.m.
- Family Movies: Mon., 2:00 p.m.
- All Ages Crafts: Sat., 3:00 p.m.
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- Children's Library & Learning Center
- Babies & Toddlers: Wed., 10:00 a.m.
- Babies & Toddlers: Wed., 11:00 a.m.
- Preschoolers: Mon., 10:00 a.m.
- Preschoolers: Mon., 11:00 a.m.
- Ages 6-8: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 9 & up: Wed., 2:30 p.m.
- Theater Explorers (ages 5+): Mon., 4:30 p.m.
- Theater Explorers (ages 5+): Wed., 4:30 p.m.
- Learn & Explore (ages 6+): Tues., 4:30 p.m.
- Seed to Table (ages 8+): Thu., 10:30 a.m.
- Seed to Table (ages 8+): Thu., 4:30 p.m.
- Family Storytime: Sat., 10:30 a.m.
- Kids Movie: Fri., 2:00 p.m.
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- Dee Brown Library
- Preschoolers: 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. (registration req'd)
- Day Care Groups: Thu., 10:00 a.m. (registration req'd)
- Fletcher Library
- Babies: Tue., 9:30 a.m.
- Toddlers: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
- Preschoolers: Wed., 10:00 a.m.
- Ages 6-8: Thu., 10:00 a.m.
- Ages 9-12: Wed., 2:00 p.m.
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- Maumelle Library
- Babies & Toddlers: Thu., 10:30 a.m.
- Preschoolers: Wed., 10:30 a.m.
- Preschoolers: 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.
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- McMath Library
- Toddlers: Wed., 10:00 a.m.
- Music & Movement for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Fri., 10:00 a.m.
- Preschoolers: Wed., 11:00 a.m.
- Ages 6-12: Tue., 11:00 a.m.
- Ages 6-12: Tue., 3:00 p.m.
- Ages 6-12: Thu., 11:00 a.m.
- All Ages: Mon., 6:30 p.m.
- All Ages: Sat., 2:00 p.m.
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- Milam Library
- Preschoolers: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
- School-Age: Tue., 2:00 p.m.
- Kids' Movie Day: Thu., 12:30 p.m.
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- Nixon Library
- Babies & Toddlers: Fri., 10:00 a.m.
- Preschoolers: Wed., 10:00 a.m.
- Ages 6-8: Mon., 10:00 a.m.
- Ages 9-12: Mon., 2:00 p.m.
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- Rooker Library
- Babies: Wed., 9:30 a.m.
- Preschoolers: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 6-8: Mon., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 9-12: Mon., 2:00 p.m.
- All Ages Movie: Fri., 4:00 p.m.
- Family Night: Mon., 6:00 p.m.
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- Sanders Library
- Babies: Thu., 10:30 a.m.
- Toddlers: Thu., 10:00 a.m.
- Preschoolers: Fri., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 6-8: Wed., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 9-12: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
- All Ages Movie: Wed., 2:00 p.m.
- Pokemon Club (ages 6+): Fri., 3:30 p.m.
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- Terry Library
- Babies: Mon., 9:30 a.m.
- Babies: Thu., 9:30 a.m.
- Toddlers: Tue., 9:30 a.m.
- Preschoolers: 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.
- Tweens and Teens: Tue., 2:30 p.m.
- Family Night: Mon., 6:30 p.m.
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- Thompson Library
- Babies & Toddlers: Mon., 10:00 a.m.
- Preschoolers: Tue., 10:00 a.m.
- Ages 5-8: Wed., 10:00 a.m.
- Ages 8-11: Wed., 2:30 p.m.
- Family Night: Thu., 6:30 p.m.
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- Williams Library
- Preschoolers: Tue., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 6-8: Wed., 10:30 a.m.
- Ages 9-12: Thu., 10:30 a.m.
- Family Day: Thu., 2:00 p.m.
Beneath the Surface
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
- May 1-27: Pre-registration online
- May 28: Registration begins
- June 8: River Market Walk
- June 10: Weekly programs begin
- June 15: Fishing Derby @ Lake Sylvia in Perryville
- July 4: Fourth of July -- CALS Closed
- July 18-20: FOCAL Book Sale at the Main Library
- July 27: Summer Reading Club Finale at the Children's Library & Learning Center
Weekly Programs for Teens
A printable (.pdf) version of this calendar is available here »
- McMath Library
- Teens: Thu., 4:00 p.m.
- Family Night: Mon., 6:30 p.m.
- All Ages: Sat., 2:00 p.m.
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- Milam Library
- Teens: Tue., 4:00 p.m.
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- Nixon Library
- Teens: Tue., 4:00 p.m.
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- Rooker Library
- Teens: Tue., 4:00 p.m.
- Teens: Thu., 4:00 p.m.
- All Ages Movie: Fri., 4:00 p.m.
- Family Night: Mon., 6:00 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 a variety of weekly programs. 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 schedule 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 downtown on June 8 at 10:30 am. Weekly programs at all branches begin the week of June 10 and end the week of July 27.
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 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.
Thank you for your interest in the CALS Summer Reading Club. Please complete the information below to pre-register online.
Have questions about our Summer Reading Club? Check out the FAQ tab above. Or, leave a comment or question for us at the bottom of the registration form below.
** For parents: To pre-register online, the individual participant must have his/her own library card. If your child does not have a library card, you may obtain one for your child either by applying for one at any of the CALS branches or you may apply for a library card online.**