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News & Events
CALS – Off The Shelf – November 2023
Off the Shelf will feature new releases in both physical and digital media, exhibitions, and highlight larger system- wide programs. We hope this publication serves our patrons by providing current news about our collection-- the foundation of all great libraries.
Work at Williams
November 20, 2023
The staff has been hard at work unloading the portions of the building that will undergo large renovations and have removed items from the building that can’t be easily moved as the work happens.
October 31, 2023
Williams Library is set to close this Friday,
November 30 @ 2:00 pm
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Power of Women in Science Fiction: Naomi Alderman on Writing Dystopian Worlds
Bestselling and award-winning author, Naomi Alderman will join us to talk about her new book, The Future. This new novel delivers a dazzling tour de force where a handful of friends plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whose greed threatens life as we know it.
December 5 @ 6:00 pm
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Let’s Talk World Building with YA Fantasy Fiction Superstar Author Victoria Aveyard
Join us as the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats with us about YA fantasy fiction, world-building, and her incredible body of work!
December 8 @ 8:00 pm
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FRI 12/08: Shawn Camp LIVE!
Don’t miss this! Celebrated singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and Perryville, Arkansas, native Shawn Camp comes home this December!
Join us on Friday, December 8, at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater for a homecoming concert with two-time Grammy Award-winner Shawn Camp!
Experience this one-night-only, intimate,
December 10
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Food For Fines
Bring undamaged, boxed or canned, non-perishable food items to any CALS branch* to offset overdue library fines up to $25. One (1) food item = $1 in library fine credit.
Acceptable items include non-perishable foods, individually wrapped snacks, sanitary items, and school supplies. Please no glass packaging or homemade items.
Holiday Events at CALS
Bingoflix National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Friday, December 1, 7 p.m.
Ron Robinson Theater
Part movie, part bingo, all Christmas fun. Tickets are $5 per person.
McMath Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
McMath Library
Celebrate the season,
‘Tis the Season for Giving with CALS
At CALS, we’re always looking for opportunities to give back to the communities in which we serve. And the end of the year always finds a greater need for giving. While we gather around our tables and give thanks for all that we have, it’s important to share with those who have less. For November, we have partnered with a few different organizations to help gather resources for those who need a little help. If you have the means to help with one of these drives, we would truly appreciate it.
Where to find things that were at Main
With Main Library closing for renovations and many of the services moving to “Mini Main” at Roberts Library, there have been questions about what moved over, what moved somewhere else and what is just going to be gone for the next 18 months. We rounded up all the information and have it here. If you see something missing, let us know.
