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The new year brings new opportunities! It’s a chance to join a book club, learn a language, find a new job, or work on improving your health and fitness. Whatever the new year holds for you, CALS has programs to help you get started on the right foot!

Looking to start the year with an emphasis on health and well-being?

Over the past several years, CALS and libraries across the nation have faced a growing wave of book challenges aimed at limiting access to diverse materials. This impact was felt in Arkansas with the passage of Act 372, signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on March 31, 2023. This law imposes restrictions on library materials and creates criminal penalties for librarians.

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, this tribute band delivers an authentic and electrifying experience, paying homage to the legendary sound of Tom Petty.

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Today is election day! For information on your polling location, please visit the Arkansas Secretary of State website here.

November gets off to an exciting start with our annual Day of the Dead/Día de Muertos celebration on Friday, November 1. Join us at Library Square and the Ron Robinson Theater alley from 5:30-8:30PM for a parade, altar exhibitions, entertainment, food, and activities for the entire family!

What are your ancestors’ wildest dreams?

September 22 through 29, book lovers buzzed around downtown Little Rock, meeting authors, hearing behind-the-scenes stories, and scooping up copies of books; during all this, there were many moments of connection, learning, and joy. Over 8 days, CALS hosted 35 free public programs (most of them at CALS locations); welcomed 5,600+ audience members and students;

October is bringing the books and the booooo’s. With so many free activities to choose from, you’ll find yourself returning to CALS again and again this month.

1. Finish off Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) with an art project with local artist,