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.

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.

More than just a retail space, the River Shop also serves as a Proof of Concept program, where business owners receive hands-on training in marketing, product distribution, and exceptional customer service — equipping them with the tools to grow and thrive.

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and the Humane Society of Pulaski County will be unable to attend. Families are still welcome to visit the Main Library Children’s Center to enjoy animal-themed activities and crafts.

Learn about families with strong ties to Central Arkansas’s Black history and explore CALS’s resources for preserving your own family history. Giveaways will be happening all day, so stop by and celebrate Black History Month with the CALS team!

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