Celebrate Women's History Month at CALS!

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Victory for Libraries: Judge Rules in Favor of the Freedom to Read

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2023 Annual Report

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News & Events

Blog

CALS – Off The Shelf – March 2025

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–

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Main on the Move

Main Library is now closed to the public to undergo renovations; core library services are available at the nearby Roberts Library. This page will be continuously updated with the latest news.

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Resource

Database of the Month: Creativebug

Creativebug provides thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

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Event

How Women's Liberation Transformed America: In Conversation with Clara Bingham

Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973.

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An Evening with Jeffrey Toobin

Join us on Wednesday, March 19, for a conversation with Jeffrey Toobin, author of The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy. The book talk will be moderated by Dr. Jay Barth, Director of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library.

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Event

Rock, Paper, Run 5K Run/Walk

The Central Arkansas Library System and the North Little Rock Public Library System have partnered to create the Rock, Paper, Run 5K to celebrate National Library Week.

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Special Blog
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Meet me at the club!

Have you ever wanted to start or join a book club? CALS can help you get started! We have book club kits in a wide variety of genres.

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Point of Interest

VIDEO: Victoria Christopher Murray, best-selling co-author of The Personal Librarian | Ron Robinson Theater | Feb. 27, 2025

CALS Speaker Series presents Victoria Christopher Murray. The best-selling co-author of The Personal Librarian discusses her new novel, Harlem Rhapsody. Recorded on Thursday, February 27, at the Ron Robinson Theater. Moderated by Jennelle Primm.

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The CALS Cruiser: Your Library on Wheels

Did you know you can request the CALS Cruiser for your own events and outreach? We’re always looking for new ways to bring the resources of the library to the community. Please fill out the Cruiser Request Form and let’s team up for some fun!

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