Book Club Kits

Expand the options your book club has through CALS Book Club Kits, made possible by funds provided by CALS Used Book Sales. Kits check out for 6 weeks and can be sent for pickup at any branch. A PDF of the complete collection is available for download under “Book Club Kits A-Z.” To find out more about a certain genre, click the links listed under the “Search Kits in CALS Catalog” tab.

What is a CALS Book Club Kit?

A book club kit is a handy canvas tote that holds:

• 10 copies of one title
• 1 discussion guide to assist book club leaders

How do I reserve a CALS Book Club kit?

Download and complete the Book Club Registration Form, then deliver or mail it to any branch of the Central Arkansas Library System.

What rules apply to a CALS Book Club Kit?

• Kits may be reserved up to a year in advance
• Kits are checked out to one person (must be 18 years or older) who will be responsible for returning it.
• Each book club kit will be checked out for 6 weeks. (Sorry, no renewals are allowed.)
• The complete kit must be returned to the Circulation Desk of any branch library during regular library hours. Do not use a book drop to return your kit.
• The fine for overdue book club kits is 10¢ per day per kit.
• If a kit is not returned, the replacement cost is $100. Replacement costs will be prorated for missing or damaged items.

Are there special requirements for the Juvenile/YA book kits?

We only require that an adult (18+) check out each book kit. Adult book clubs as well as book clubs for children and teens are encouraged to consider the award-winning literature offered through our Juvenile/YA book kit program.

As with all books your club selects, we recommend that a member of your group reads the book to see if it is a good fit for your club. To find out more about any selection, click “Check Library Catalog” below to view each CALS online catalog record.

For more information

Contact CALS at bookkitsinfo@cals.org.