Celebrate Women's History Month with CALS

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Pick up your holds in our book lockers

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Main Library services available at 'Mini Main' inside Roberts Library

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2022 Annual Report

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News & Events

Blog

CALS – Off The Shelf – March 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– the foundation of all great libraries. A full schedule of events can still be found at HERE.

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Eclipse

CALS cardholders can pick up eclipse glasses at all our locations beginning March 4. We will not hold glasses or reserve over the phone–distribution will be on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

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Event

Perilous Journeys: Bird Migration in Arkansas and How You Can Help

Each year, billions of birds migrate through the United States, and they encounter many dangers in their travels. Join us to learn how you can take steps at home and at work to help birds safely reach their destinations.

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Prom Dress Drive & Shopping Day

Please join us at the McMath Library on Saturday, March 30, to “shop” for a free prom dress and accessories. We are accepting donations at the McMath branch through March 27.

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NEA Big Read

The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read—a partnership with Arts Midwest—broadens our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors through the power of a shared reading experience. The goals of the NEA Big Read are to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in each community.

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Williams Grand Reopening

The library is set to reopen in April, and CALS is hosting two events to celebrate the Grand Reopening: a Ribbon Cutting Block Party and a Family Dinner Night inspired by an existing Williams Library program.

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Top 10 Things to Do in March

March brings with it extra daylight, Women’s History Month, and SPRING! CALS has all the movies, books and entertainment, whether the sun brings you outside or the allergies drive you inside.

  1. The CALS Used Book Sale is back, March 7 -9! After missing the final sale of 2023 due to the Main Library closing for renovations,
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Point of Interest

Register now for Guitar Wars II: Attack of the Picks

Guitar Wars is back! Sign up today for Guitar Wars II: Attack of the Picks, Saturday, June 8, at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater.

2 brackets to compete in: Youth (up to 17 years old) and Adult (18 years old +). Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced competition in each bracket.

$35 registration fee includes: free T-shirt and one pack of guitar strings. ALL skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced are eligible for prizes.

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Reserve your meeting room online

You can now reserve our meeting rooms online! Our new reservation system allows you to easily see all available rooms across the system. Visit our Meeting Room page for all the meeting facilities and grounds use guidelines. From book clubs to seminars to baby showers, CALS has a room for all occasions.

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