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June 26 @ 6:00 pm
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$2 Terror Tuesday Movies
This week’s movie: Night of the Living Dead (1968), NR There is panic throughout the nation as the dead suddenly come back to life. The film follows a group of characters who barricade themselves in an old farmhouse in an attempt to remain safe from these bloodthirsty, flesh-eating monsters. Reserve tickets now » CALS Ron Robinson Theater […]
June 29 @ 7:00 pm
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Celebration of the Mighty 1090 KAAY
We celebrate radio station KAAY, the Mighty 1090, and its storied history with pictures, audio clips, and a panel discussion featuring original KAAY on-air personalities Bob Robbins, Sonny Martin, Clyde Clifford, Bob Steele, David B. Treadway and Barry Mac with moderator Tom Wood.
July 10 @ 10:00 am
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Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra Ensemble
Guest musicians from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra inspire teens with an interactive performance. For all ages.
Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Club 2018
Patrons of all ages are encouraged to register for and participate in our Summer Reading Program and celebrate the ways that libraries rock! Register now to log your reading and library activities, earn badges, and be entered in drawings for weekly prizes. Everyone who registers can visit their local branch library to receive a free tote bag and learn about other incentives and activities including Summer Bingo for kids. We will feature weekly programs for a variety of ages across all locations.
Summer Reading Club registrants will also receive a free general admission ticket to the July 26 Arkansas Travelers baseball game at Dickey Stephens Park. Visit your library after July 1 to pick up your ticket.
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The origins of the Central Arkansas Library System
The first Little Rock Public Library was one of four Carnegie Libraries in Arkansas. The Carnegie Corporation of New York made a grant of $50,000 in 1906, but increased the grant to $88,100 in 1907. The library was opened on February 1, 1910, at the corner of 7th Street and Louisiana Street in downtown Little Rock. The image shows the original Carnegie building at 7th and Louisiana.
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) was born of a 1975 merger agreement between the trustees of the Little Rock Public Library and of the Pulaski-Perry Regional Library.
