CALS News

The Central Arkansas Library System is excited to share that it has received a $15,000 grant as part of the…

In April, we celebrate Earth Month. This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet," which focuses on how community-led actions,…

Every March, we pause to celebrate Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the pioneers, glass-ceiling breakers, and everyday…

Early voting is scheduled from February 17  through March 2. Several Central Arkansas Library System branch libraries will serve as…

What's your library story? February is Library Lovers Month, and we're celebrating the role CALS plays in our community. Whether…

The CALS Spring Speaker Series will host a dynamic lineup of voices from literature, journalism, and beyond. Bestselling author ReShonda…

While the Central Arkansas Library System has a significant number of branches when compared to the service size, we saw…

We asked CALS team members to share their favorite library events from 2025, along with their top choices in books,…

As 2025 draws to a close, I want to extend my holiday greetings and pause to reflect on the momentous…

Comcast NBCUniversal has awarded a $55,000 grant to the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) Foundation to support the CALS Digital…

Dear Friends and Supporters, What an incredible weekend at the Central Arkansas Library System! On Saturday, October 4, we officially…

I know many of you are eagerly anticipating the grand reopening of the Main Library. For months, we had been…

Last April, we were excited to celebrate the grand reopening of the Sue Cowan Williams Library. The building had been…

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” -- Aesop April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and…

"A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never-failing spring…