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News & Events
CALS – Off the Shelf – February 2026
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.
Six Bridges Book Festival
FEBRUARY 2 - MARCH 20
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2026 Six Bridges Book Festival Author Submissions now open
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.
Main Library
FIRST WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH
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Monthly Main Library Tour
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.
Main Library | 5th Floor
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 @ 11:00AM
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2026 Black Family Expo
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!
Ron Robinson Theater
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 @ 6:00PM
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Indie Lens Pop-Up: The Librarians Film Screening & Panel Discussion
America’s war on books is more than a war on words. The Librarians, a new feature documentary from Academy Award® nominee and Peabody Award winner Kim A. Snyder and Executive Producer Sarah Jessica Parker.
Ron Robinson Theater
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 @ 6:30PM
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CALS Speaker Series presents ReShonda Tate
ReShonda Tate is a bestselling author of more than fifty books, including The Queen of Sugar Hill and Miss Pearly’s Girls.
Spring Speaker Series Lineup Announced
The CALS Spring Speaker Series will host a dynamic lineup of voices from literature, journalism, and beyond. Bestselling author ReShonda Tate, rare book specialist Rebecca Romney, poet Ross Gay, and journalist Richard Kreitner will visit to discuss their works at the Ron Robinson Theater.
The national bestselling author of more than 53 books,
Be Mighty Food Resource Guide
The mission of the Central Arkansas Library System is to connect people, nurture potential, and grow community. One of our core values is to provide access to all.
This Food Resource Guide is a tool to connect people in our community, who are experiencing need, with food pantries and hot meals. We have made every effort to verify the information in the guide for accuracy. In addition to locations and hours of operation, you will see any special considerations or requirements to participate in the meal or pantry program at each location.
View GuideCALS Park
The Little Rock City Board has approved a resolution to improve the greenspace at 2nd and Cumberland streets. Strong grassroots support from the community played an important role in moving the project forward. Efforts are now underway to raise the funds needed to transform the space into a fully functioning park next year. Those interested in supporting this community-led initiative to enhance downtown Little Rock and improve the green space outside CALS’s newly renovated Main Library are encouraged to visit the CALS Foundation website. Please include a notation for CALS Cumberland Street Park.
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