Take a friend on a “Holiday Journey,” and give the gift of CALS!

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CALS has an event for everyone this holiday season!

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Deadline Extended! Imagining Black Futures: Young Artists Envision Afrofuturism

Submission Deadline: February 1, 2025

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2023 Annual Report

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CALS – Off The Shelf – November 2024

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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Food For Fines!

This year, the food drive will run for two weeks, December 8-21, and each item will offset $2 worth of fines, versus the one dollar offered in previous years. Most donated items will be kept at CALS to stock the Little Free Pantries.

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The Normal Noises: A Tribute to Tom Petty

“Damn the Torpedoes” and join us Friday, December 6th at 8:00 p.m. for a celebration of Tom Petty with The Normal Noises!

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Holiday Open House: Celebrating 20 Years of McMath Library

Celebrate 20 years of the McMath Library! Join us for a festive holiday event featuring a tree lighting, holiday treats, and more. Let’s honor two decades of serving the community together.

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On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave

Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.

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2nd Friday Art Night

Shop local, take in some music, and sip wine with friends! One free professional printed photo with Mr. & Mrs. Claus (Marlene and Ric Gremillion), or free selfies with Santa. Free nibbles and drinks. Free parking in the library lot or deck. Free crafting and free entertainment. What else could you ask for?

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Top Ten Things to Do in December

December gets off to a rockin’ start on Friday, December 6, with The Normal Noises: A Tribute to Tom Petty. Currently celebrating the 30th anniversary of Petty’s iconic album Wildflowers,

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The Next Chapter: A Vision for the New Main Library

Renovations at CALS Main Library are in full swing! Follow along with the progress as we add more light through added windows, a better flow for patrons, and a 70% increased footprint for children and teens. From highlights to history, this page answers all the questions you might have about Main and more. Use your mouse to control the 360º video so you can see the entire building.

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Introducing the CALS Cruiser!

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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