Month: March 2022

The Buffalo River has a history as winding as its 153-mile path. The lower 135 miles of the river, from Ponca to the White River, flow within the boundaries of an area managed by the National Park Service, where the stream is officially designated the Buffalo National River. It was designated as the nation’s first national river by Congress on March 1,

Now that the weather has turned a corner and things are starting to bloom, it’s time to get out and enjoy the beauty of the Natural State. If you find your knowledge on the topics of gardening a bit lacking, CALS has several sessions coming up that will help you get a green thumb in no time.

V.L. Cox is an artist who was born in Louisiana and raised in Arkansas. Guy Lancaster, Editor of the CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas, will host a Conversation with V.L. Cox, exploring art, her ancestors, and a look at how Arkansas is perceived in the north. We were able to get in touch with V.L.

My name is Jamie Jones. I am a wife, mother, trial lawyer, and avid reader. I am a partner with Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP. When I am not working or reading, my husband, David, and I spent a lot of time forcing our 11 year old daughter, Arden, to play board games she finds “intolerable.” (She really loves it,

By Jordan Johnson, Grants & Development VISTA

During AmeriCorps Week, CALS recognizes the commitment of the individuals who have served their country – and our library system – through terms of service. Jordan Johnson, Grants & Development VISTA, reflects on her experience with VISTA and CALS. Johnson is one of four VISTA members currently serving at the library.

March is Women’s History Month—offering CALS a chance to celebrate the women who have made libraries what they are today in the state, nation, and world. Nationwide, 84% of librarians who are employed as degreed professionals are women. And in our modern times, stereotypes of the matronly, shushing librarian are being thrown out the window.

Will Eisner Week (March 1-7, 2020) is an annual celebration honoring the legacy of Will Eisner, champion of the graphic novel. This international event is dedicated to promoting graphic novel literacy, free speech, and the sequential arts. Eisner is labeled as one of the most influential comic book artists of all time and popularized the term “graphic novel”

McMath Library is requesting donations of new or gently used items for their prom dress drive. Donations will be accepted now until March 17. Please drop off items at the Sidney S. McMath Library at 2100 John Barrow Road in Little Rock.

Requested items include prom dresses, cocktail dresses,