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What are you reading, Berit Kimrey?

Tell us about yourself (family, job, etc.)

I’m Berit Kimrey; married and mother of two sons living over in North Little Rock*. I work for Heifer International, where I’ve helped families around the world escape hunger and poverty. I’m an avid reader of anything fiction (historical romances, thrillers, mysteries, best sellers) and I maintain a complicated spreadsheet of upcoming releases by my favorite authors.  


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April 2022 Program Guide

Celebrate Earth Month, participate in the new after-school series, or join the Women’s Suffrage Book Club. Browse the new CALS Program Guide to find out about all the fun, engaging, and educational programs for all ages happening at your favorite CALS branch during the month of April. This month’s cover features art by Eloa Jane Pereira.

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An interview with Michelle West, director of First River

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,


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Gardening in the Natural State

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.


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Meet V.L. Cox

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.


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What are you reading, Jamie Jones?

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,


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Women’s History Month at CALS

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.


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Millage FAQ

What is a bond? 

When a public agency or state government needs to raise money, it has the option of issuing bonds. A bond is a debt obligation that investors can trade on a secondary market. The money bond issuers collect from investors can be used for capital spending projects,


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