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Past Events
Intro to Hydroponics
This program will introduce the concept of hydroponic gardening and allow participants to sample produce from the Nurserie. Registration required– space is limited. For families.
Baking With Lauren
Come learn the basics of making your own tasty treats and baked goods with Lauren. This month we will be learning how to make the classic chocolate chip cookie. Join us on the 5th floor of the Main Library at 3pm and let’s learn to bake!
Adobe Photoshop: Level 2
Vegetable of the Month: Broccoli
Try a prepared dish made featuring a local seasonal vegetable, swap recipes, facts and cooking tips.
Teens 4 InQlusion
Work on a craft and hang out in safe space for LGBTQIA+ teens.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Book: Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
Comics or Memoirs, Comedy or Tragedy, together we will read all types of graphic novels in this new book club. Books can be picked up at the Fletcher Library starting on January 2nd. Program can be attended either in-person or over Zoom.
Craft Program: Crystal Bead Bracelets
Join us for a fun and educational workshop on the properties of popular crystals and create your own unique beaded bracelet with Aaliyah Gilmore. Registration required- space is limited.
Drop-in Tech Help
Teen Study Club
Study Club is one of the many after-school clubs offered by the Fletcher Library! This club is an after-school study hall that encourages students to help one another with homework and test preparation.
Ages 11-18
Mushrooms in Arkansas
Angelina Boiles will be discussing safe mushroom gathering and identification.
TUE 4/25: Safety Last! (1923, NR)
Safety Last is a classic silent film from 1923 that follows the outrageous story of Harold Lloyd, an ambitious young man who leaves the safety of his small town for the big city.
One-on-One Tech Help
Teach Coding in Minecraft: Education Edition
InQlusion GSA Club
GSA stands for Genders and Sexualities Alliance and it’s one of the many after-school clubs you can join at Fletcher! Whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community or just want to support your friends, all are welcome.
This month’s activity is blackout poetry.
Ages 11-18
One-on-One Tech Help
Create an Infographic!
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club is one of our many after-school clubs that you can join! Teens talk about the books they love and figure out what to read next.
Ages 11-18
InQlusive Reading Lounge
Kids Program: Earth Month- Bee Hotels
Make your own bee hotel using provided recycled materials! Hang these in your backyard to give your local pollinators a place to rest. For grades K-5.
New York Times Bestselling Author of Ordinary Grace: Author Talk with William Kent Krueger
Microsoft Excel Part 4: PivotTables, PivotCharts, and Lookup
Let’s Make an Art Tree!
POSTPONED Boyle Park Cleanup
Artsy Smartsy Homeschool Club
Have fun with process art and come dressed to make a mess!
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Critical thinking and critical hits determine your fate in this collaborative storytelling adventure game. Dungeons and Dragons Club is one of our many tween/teen clubs!
Ages 11-18
Meets in Rm. B
An event every month that begins at 4:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until May 1, 2023
Stephin Booth Drumming Series
Promoting unity, teamwork, self-confidence, and patience through teaching about various drums in Afro-Caribbean culture.
Series dates and times:
Monday, Feb. 6 @ 4:00 p.m.
Monday, March 6 @ 4:00 p.m.
Monday, April 3 @4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 1 @ 4:00 p.m.
Drop-in Tech Help
Anime Club
Dive into the exciting world of Japanese animation after school. Anime Club is one of many teen/tween clubs we offer here at Fletcher!
Ages 11-18
Family Ceramic Class
Paint a ceramic figure and send it off to be processed! Figures can be picked up at a later date.
Class space is limited. First come first served. For ages 8 & up.
CALS Writing Circle: Journaling for Grief and Healing at Fletcher Branch
Grief journaling is a way of allowing ourselves the space for genuine healing to take place, whether we’re ready and willing to express ourselves to others or not, and is a recognized tool in the processing of grief. In fact, journaling is one method of helping people cope with any type of traumatic event. Expressive writing has been found to improve physical and psychological health for people with a number of physical and mental health conditions. Join us and learn how to create and keep a grief and healing journal,
Baby Prom
It’s prom- for babies! Dress in your finest and come ready to dance. We will have snacks, music, photo opportunities, and more! This program will take the place of both storytimes on May 3. For ages 0-2.
Raising Anti-Racist Children: Author Talk with Britt Hawthorne
Katie Adkins and David Ware: “Exploring the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project”
CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies Presents LEGACIES & LUNCH
Speaker: Katie Adkins and David Ware
Since colonial times, newspapers have served as front-row observers of American life—but paper doesn’t last forever. America’s “old news” has long been preserved by microfilming, but now new technology brings new expectations—and access. In partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress, staff at the Arkansas State Archives are working to digitize historic Arkansas newspapers,
Block Print Koinobori
May 5 is Children’s Day in Japan. Celebrate with us by creating a block printed koi streamer.
Coffee and Conversations
Join us for coffee and a conversation about how we can better understand and empower the unsheltered population. Refreshments served.
Arts and Crafts Club
Let your creativity shine after school! Arts and Crafts Club is one of the many teen/tween clubs we offer here at Fletcher!
This month’s craft is clay coral reef sculpture.
Ages 11-18
Keith Haring Chalk Party
Kids Program: LEGO Club- Star Wars Day!
May the Fourth be with you! Join us for LEGO Club and build your best Star Wars ship, or free build a creation of your own imagination. The possibilities are endless! For grades K-5.
Libby App Help
Whether you’re new to the Libby app, making the switch from the Overdrive app, or just have some questions about how to optimize your Libby experience, stop by the first floor café with your device to get some help!
For more information email Jenna at jmeastwood@cals.org
Lawyers in the Library
>>>Cinco de Mayo Day Event<<<
We are bringing a Free Legal Advice Clinic to the Dee Brown Library on May 5 from 10 am-3 pm.
We will help with:
-Divorces
-Guardianships
-Estate Planning
-Powers of Attorney
-Criminal Record Sealing
-Housing and Rental Issues
-Debt Collection
-Evictions
And many other civil legal issues.
No registration is required. This is an in-person, Spanish-speaking event at 6325 Baseline Road in Little Rock.
Cinco de Mayo Salsa Party
Fletcher Movie Night: ‘M3GAN’
Join us for a showing of an almost-new movie here at the Fletcher Library! Movie snacks and refreshments are provided!
‘M3GAN’ is rated ‘PG-13″. Some content in movie may not be appropriate for all audiences.
Teen Time!
Saturday, May 6 at 1:00 p.m.
Creating art on canvas. All materials provided.
Bring a friend.
Ages 12+
Sewing 101
This class is for people who would like to learn how to use their own personal sewing machine. The only thing you will need to bring to the class is your sewing machine. All other supplies will be provided.
Limited space available. Please call (501)457-5038 if you would like to participate in this program.
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Monday, repeating until May 22, 2023
CALS Studio: Open Lab
Pop into Level 4 & check out the CALS Studio photography & videography makers space. Take advantage of our cameras, editing software, & other gear for free! *This program is for young adults ages 12-19.
Finding Family Facts (May 8)
The Butler Center offers a beginner’s genealogy class the second Monday of every month, taught by Rhonda Stewart, the Butler Center’s local history and genealogy expert. Participants will learn how to use online databases and city directories, as well as how to archive family documents. Jump-start your genealogy research with this fun and creative way to learn about the past.
Learn How to Play Mahjong
Join us as we learn to play Mahjong! Sign-up required, refreshments will be provided.
Drop-in Tech Help
Video Game Club
Teens and tweens collaborate and compete in video games after school. Come hone your strategy. Video Game Club is one of many teen/tween clubs we offer here at Fletcher!
Ages 11-18
CALS Writing Circle: Six Word Memoir at Sanders Branch
Learn to tell a story of your life in six words! Whether your story is humorous, profound, or somewhere in between, this exercise will give you an idea of events, memories, or emotions that have meaning for you. Everyone is welcome; no writing experience required. Contact dmoore@cals.org or amreasoner@cals.org.
Lego Club
Lego Club is one of several teen/tween clubs we offer at Fletcher. What will you build?
Ages 11-18.
Not Funny: Author Talk with Academy Award Nominated Jena Friedman
True Stories Book Club
This book club reads non-fiction books including true crime, biographies/memoirs, self-help, current events, social sciences/politics.
Occurs the 2rd Thursday of every month excluding holidays.
- March – The Pioneers: The Historic Story of the Settlers Who Brough the American Ideal West by David McCullough
- April – Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent by Isabel Wilkerson
- May – The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff & Jonathan Haidt
- June – High Latitudes: An Arctic Journey by Farley Mowat
- July – Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations by Thomas L.
Board Game Club
Teens and tweens collaborate and compete in board and card games. Board Game Club is one of our many teen/tween clubs here at Fletcher!
Ages 11-18
Teens 4 InQlusion GSA Meeting
Kids Program: Animal Yoga
Yoga mats are provided for children. Guardians are welcome to join if space allows but should bring their own mat. For grades K-5.
An event every month that begins at 5:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until December 31, 2023
Cricut Class
“Mommy” and Me Paint-a-Long
Bring your mother figure and create a masterpiece!
Crucial Conversations: Race in America Book Club
Book – American Atrocity: The Types of Violence in Lynching by Guy Lancaster
WHAT?
This six-month book club will explore issues around the history of race relations and our collective memory of the South in partnership with the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site.
WHEN?
Each session, on the second Thursday of the month, will include a brief presentation by a local scholar followed by a discussion of the book.
Cereal Taste Test
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, repeating until May 12, 2023
Teen Café
Hang out and play video games in a chill teens-only space.
Create a Crazy Hat
It’s Crazy Hat Day and we’re providing materials for you to create your own crazy hat! All ages can enjoy this craft.
2nd Friday Art Night (May 2023)
Featured Author: Erin Wood, author of Women Make Arkansas: Conversations with 50 Creatives
Featured Music: Bantunauts Raydio
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Rohwer and Jerome: Japanese American WWII Incarceration Camps in Arkansas
Underground Gallery, CALS Galleries & Bookstore at Library Square, Roberts Library
Between 1942 and 1945, over 16,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated at Rohwer and Jerome, Arkansas. Inmates of all ages documented their experience using charcoal,
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, happening 2 times
CALS Writing Circle: Art Journaling for Mental Health at Thompson Branch
Art Journaling for Mental Health combines concepts of art therapy and personalized journaling prompts to explore a broad range of outlets for healing and self-care. While patrons work on art and writing, they’ll also learn a little more about mental health history in Arkansas! Free and open to the public. Led by J. Jobe. A partnered program of the Roberts Library of History and Art and the CALS Writing Circle. Contact jjobe@cals.org or bngarner@cals.org.
Charcuterie 101 (Registration Required)
So Charming Boxes, LLC will instruct on how to arrange a charcuterie board like a pro. Only 15 slots are available.
Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charcuterie-101-tickets-615228955367.
Suminagashi Workshop
Suminagashi, often translated to "floating ink", is an ancient Japanese paper marbling technique. Ink is carefully set upon the surface of the water in concentric rings. A slight flow of air or a tiny undulation in the water surface creates ripples or whorls in the ink pattern. Placing a piece of paper on the surface transfers the ink to the paper, revealing a unique and beautiful design.
This is a free workshop. There will be enough supplies and time for participants to make multiple prints. Space is limited. Email cedwards@cals.org to register.
CALS Writing Circle: Six Word Memoir at Nixon Branch
Learn to tell a story of your life in six words! Whether your story is humorous, profound, or somewhere in between, this exercise will give you an idea of events, memories, or emotions that have meaning for you. Everyone is welcome; no writing experience required. Contact dmoore@cals.org or omitchell@cals.org.
CALS closed for Mother’s Day
All branches and buildings of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed Sunday, May 14, in observance of Mother’s Day.
Regular hours will resume Monday, May 15. Please call 918-3000 for further information.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Critical thinking and critical hits determine your fate in this collaborative storytelling adventure game.
Ages 11-18
Meets in Rm. B
Lego Club
Come build it up at CLLC every Monday with Lego Club! Great for all ages: if you like Legos, this club is for you!
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Practice your reading with a certified therapy dog. For grades K-12.
Socrates Café
Participants propose questions and vote to decide the evening’s topic to explore questions from their lives through public non-academic dialog.
An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Third of the month, repeating until December 19, 2023
CALS Tech Tuesday
Having trouble with your devices? The CALS Information Technology staff will help you on a one on one basic. Don’t forget to bring your passwords along with your devices.
Drop-in Tech Help
Tuesday STEAM Teens: Homeschool Edition
Enrichment opportunity for homeschool teens focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
First and Third Tuesday of the Month | 2:30 PM
One-hour program with activities, experiments, or design challenges with monthly themes.
May Theme: Asian-American and Pacific Islander History Month–AAPI in STEM
- May 2: Nainoa Thompson and the Science of Wayfinding
- Make a compass and sextant,
Teen Film Club
Teens watch and discuss movies after school. This month’s feature will be The Princess Bride.
Film Club is one of the many after-school teen/tween clubs you can attend!
Ages 11-18
Tuesday STEAM Teens: After-School Edition
After-school enrichment opportunity for teens focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
First and Third Tuesday of the Month | 4:00 PM
One-hour program with activities, experiments, or design challenges with monthly themes.
May Theme: Asian-American and Pacific Islander History Month–AAPI in STEM
- May 2: Nainoa Thompson and the Science of Wayfinding
- Make a compass and sextant,
Kids Garden Club
Come explore our garden with a different activity each week.
Teen Program: De-Stress Fest
End of the year tests stressing you out? Come de-stress at Terry! We are bringing out the art supplies and there will be snacks! For grades 6-12.
An event every week that begins at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 16, 2023
Tween Time
5/2 – In the Library! Play board games or work on a craft in the YA section!
5/9 & 5/16 – Play video games in the meeting room!
Beginner Google Sheets
Happy Dinosaur Day!
May 17th is Dinosaur Day! Come learn about these prehistoric creatures and make your own to take home.
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until May 17, 2023
Little Rock Children’s Business Fair: Business Boot Camp
Arkansas Women in Wartime
Learn about Arkansas women’s assistance on the home front and abroad during World War I and World War II from community outreach archivist Danielle Afsordeh.
Danielle Afsordeh, Community Outreach Archivist at the CALS Roberts Library/Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, will conduct this program at the Brooks MicroLibrary.
How to Make: Tuna Onigiri
Learn how to make onigiri, a savory Japanese rice ball with a tuna-mayo filling, in this hands-on cooking demonstration. Registration required- space is limited.
Getting Started with Libby
Nixon Book Buddies Book Club
This book club reads fiction & non-fiction books.
Occurs the 3rd Thursday of every month excluding holidays.
2023:
- January – The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian
- February – The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler
- March – The Book of Bright Ideas by Sandra Kring
- April – Lucky Boy by Shanthi Sekaran
- May – Boston Girl by Anita Diamant
- June – Camp Nine by Vivienne Schiffer
- July –
World Culture Club
Expand your horizons one nation at a time while sampling sweet and savory foreign snacks. This month’s country of focus will be the Netherlands.
Ages 11-14
Personal Archiving and Prepping to Digitize Your Personal Papers, Photos, and Other Stuff (May 18)
Learn how to organize your personal papers, photos, scrapbooks, and other items to digitize and store them for future generations. And find out more about CALS DIY Memory Lab and how to use it to preserve your family history.
InQlusive Reading Lounge
Kids Program: LEGO Club
Come create whatever you can imagine! For grades K-5.
One event on June 1, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on June 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on June 29, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on July 13, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on July 27, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Tinker Thursday
We’re full S.T.E.A.M. ahead at the library! Come check us out every other Thursday!
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 18, 2023
Thursday Teen Programs @ Thompson
Fun, creative projects for teens and tweens. Thursday at 4:00 PM | May 4 | May 11| May 18
Always Free. No Registration Required.
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Six Bridges Presents: Suzanne Park, The Do-Over
Lawyers In The Library: Record Sealing
Central Arkansas Library System and the Center for Arkansas Legal Services have once again teamed up to bring you Lawyers in the Library! Come listen to legal presentations and an opportunity to ask a lawyer your civil legal question.
The Center for Arkansas Legal Services will hold a record sealing clinic from 10AM-3PM on Friday, May 19, at the Dee Brown Library. You MUST bring a copy of your ACIC and disposition documents to have your records sealed.
Basic Computing
An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until April 16, 2023
An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day 19 of the month, repeating until May 21, 2023
Repair Café
Toss it? No way! Repair Café is a monthly meeting for participants and volunteers to repair household electrical and mechanical devices, computers, bicycles, and clothing. Basic supplies and tools provided. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering as an expert in repair, please email Rachel at ToolLibrary@cals.org or call 501-568-7494 for more information.
Adventuring Party (Intro to D&D)
World Bee Day
Our 10th Anniversary celebration continues with a special Bee Day featuring fun activities for the whole family–observation bee hive, STEAM activities, storytime, photo booth, garden tours, and honey tasting!
Author Talk with Courtney Summers: New York Times Bestselling YA Author
Fletcher Library’s First Annual Volunteer Fair
Looking to do more with those long summer days? Connect with local nonprofits in search of summer help at Fletcher library’s first annual volunteer fair. We’ll be serving free snacks and drinks to all attendees. We’ll also be drawing raffle prizes!
Featured organizations: The Van, Our House, AR Kids Read, Literacy Action, Friends of the Animal Village, Arkansas PBS, and many more!
SAT 6/17 Interactive Screening! The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, R)
It’s an otherworldly sensational dream! It’s cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show“ at the Ron Robinson Theater on Saturday, June 17th, 2023! This special screening will include a pre-show featuring wacky games, trivia, and costume contests sure to tantalize and tease.
Let there be light. Let there be laughter. Let there be legs. Let there be lips!
It‘s time to “Time Warp“ back to the 1970s and relive the wild and outrageous adventure of Brad and Janet,
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Legos for Kids!
Fun for the whole family! Intended for elementary schoolers and their chaperones, but all are welcome.
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Monday, repeating until May 22, 2023
Middle School STEAM & Stuff
Activities focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
Teens 4 InQlusion
Hang out and work on a craft a safe space for LGBTQIA+ teens.
This month we’re taking T4I outdoors and creating Keith Haring chalk murals on the sidewalk!
Origins of Flavor: Chinese Immigration to Arkansas- Chinese Stir Fry 101
Learn about the history of Chinese immigration to Arkansas and the effect on local cuisine. There will be a historical lesson followed by a cooking demonstration and food tasting. Registration required– space is limited.
CALS Writing Circle: Memoir Writing for Seniors at Williams Branch
In this four-part weekly program, you’ll learn why you should write about your life, how to write your story in your own words, and how to know which stories to write about. Come see why it’s never too late or too early to start. Everyone 55+ is welcome; no writing experience required. Contact dmoore@cals.org or fyrichardson@cals.org.
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until May 23, 2023
Pre-K Storytime
Join Miss Kathy at the Maumelle Library for stories, songs, and a simple craft.
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Monday and Tuesday, repeating until May 23, 2023
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am through May 23. Enjoy stories, songs, and more with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 3-5.
An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until May 23, 2023
Homeschool Kids
Stories and activities designed for elementary aged kids. A great opportunity to meet local homeschool families.
An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until May 23, 2023
Homegrown Teens
STEM projects, creative crafts, cooking, and more.
Build A Simple Website with Google Sites
One event on April 25, 2023 at 12:00 pm
One event on May 9, 2023 at 12:00 pm
One event on May 23, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Learn with us
Presented in conjunction with UAMS AGEC, gain helpful information regarding healthy living in the aging community. Presented in person and via Zoom. Check Dee Brown Facebook page for online link and topic.
Drop-in Tech Help
Study Club
This club is an after-school study hall that encourages students to help one another with homework and test preparation. Study Club is one of the many after-school clubs we offer here at Fletcher!
Ages 11-18
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 23, 2023
Teen Time Tuesdays
Teens and tweens can meet after school to enjoy lemonade, do homework, color, listen to music, and socialize.
Teen Program: Sculpture Art
Discover your inner Michelangelo and create your own sculpture art! For grades 6-12.
Milam- World Turtle Day
Celebrate turtles and visit with Thomas and his tortoise and Aly and her water turtle. Learn about how to care for turtles. A take home craft and snack provided. All ages.
TUE 5/23: Kelly’s Heroes (1970, PG)
On May 23rd, 2023, the CALS Ron Robinson Theater is proud to present a special showing of Kelly‘s Heroes on the big screen.
An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until May 24, 2023
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Baby/Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30am May 10 through May 24. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 0-2.
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until May 24, 2023
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Baby/Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30am May 10 through May 24. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities with Ms. Sara! Best for ages 0-2.
Microsoft Excel: Build a Budget
An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until May 24, 2023
Hanging With the Homies
If you’re homeschooled or AMI, and feel like getting to know others in the community,
this program is for you!
We meet on Wednesday at 1:00 pm and lean into S.T.E.A.M. fun.
5/3= Airplanes and launchers
5/10= Dandelion art
5/17= Paper whistles
5/24= Color changing playdough
InQlusion GSA Club
GSA stands for Genders and Sexualities Alliance. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community or just want to support your friends, all are welcome. This month we’ll watch Dead End: Paranormal Park, in which a summer job at an amusement park leads diverse characters to confront deceased divas, dastardly demons, and their own identities.
Ages 11-18
Teen Corner
Hang out after school and play Nintendo Switch or board games. Snacks provided.
An event every 2 weeks that begins at 9:00 am on Thursday, repeating until May 25, 2023
Quilting & Sewing Group
This quilting and sewing group is open to the public. Please bring your own supplies.
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Thursday, repeating until May 25, 2023
Grab & Go Thursday
Spring craft bags for the kids each Thursday, swing by and grab one!
Supplies limited.
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, happening 4 times
CALS Writing Circle: Memoir Writing for Seniors at Fletcher Branch
In this four-part program, learn why you should write about your life, how to write your story in your own words, and how to know which stories to write about. Come see why it’s never too late or too early to start. Everyone 55+ is welcome; no writing experience required. Contact dmoore@cals.org or wjgross@cals.org.
One event on May 25, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on June 8, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on July 20, 2023 at 10:00 am
Let’s Use Our Senses: Sensory Hour at Fletcher
Join us at Fletcher Library for a fun Sensory Hour!
Digital Resources: LinkedIn Learning
Join us for an overview of this library resource. There will be someone available to help you sign up, show you how to navigate the website, and answer all your questions!
Build an e-Commerce Website with Weebly
An event every month that begins at 12:00 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 28, 2023
The Afterthoughts Book Club @ Milam
Join Ms. Aly on the third Monday of the month at 12:00 noon to discuss the current book selection.
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Critical thinking and critical hits determine your fate in this collaborative storytelling adventure game. Dungeons and Dragons Club is one of the many after-school clubs here at Fletcher!
Ages 11-18
Meets in Rm. B
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 25, 2023
Teen Game Corner
Teens and tweens are invited to play Wii games, cards, and board games.
An event every week that begins at 3:45 pm on Thursday, repeating until May 25, 2023
Teen Trivia
Teens complete trivia worksheets to win candy prizes.
Queer Creative Workshop: Screen Printing
Kids Program: Superhero Spectacular
Level up your superpowers! Design your own superhero cape and mask. For grades K-5.
Issues That Matter: The Silent Aftermath: A Discussion on Tornado Recovery Efforts
Adult Paint Night
Join us for a guided painting class. All materials are provided. This is a free class.
THU 5/25: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991, PG-13)
Fried Green Tomatoes is a 1991 classic drama film that follows the story of two women in the 1930s. It’s a tale of friendship,
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday and Friday, repeating until May 26, 2023
Storytime
Enjoy a fun filled morning of books, music, and fingerplays.
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An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Friday, repeating until May 26, 2023
Feel Good Fridays
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Friday, repeating until May 26, 2023
May the Fun Be with You
Star Wars themed program activities.
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Friday, repeating until May 31, 2023
Library After Hours: Teen Takeover
FRI 5/26: Jaws (1975, PG)
Something’s lurking below the sea… JAWS, Spielberg’s 1975 thriller, will be playing at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater on May 26th 2023. Join us for a night of suspense and adventure as we kick off the summer season!
An event every week that begins at 8:00 am on Saturday, repeating until May 31, 2023
Friday Funday
You never know what’s going to happen on Friday Funday! Anything from freestyle battles to coloring competitions.
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until May 27, 2023
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until May 27, 2023
Tai Chi at Main
One event on June 10, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on June 24, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on July 8, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on July 22, 2023 at 10:00 am
Milam- Pickin’ @ the Library
Come to practice, learn or just listen to the sweet sounds of the dulcimer! Do you play or would like to learn. For more information email denorthcutt@cals.org.
An event every 2 weeks that begins at 12:00 pm on Saturday, happening 2 times
CALS Writing Circle: Writing all Year Workshop Group
Are you looking for a writing workshop group? Led by J. Jobe, Writing All Year is a place to share your work-in-progress with other writers. We meet twice a month to give and receive encouragement, insight, and feedback in a safe and respectful environment. Our objective: to improve the work with kindness and compassion. If this sounds like something you’ve been looking for, please join us. Free. All experience levels are welcome. Contact jjobe@cals.org.
Conversation Table
Use that language before you lose it! We’ll have one hour of guided language practice for all levels in English and Spanish.
CALS Writing Circle: Food Writing at McMath Branch
Food writing is a type of writing that focuses on food and evokes a place or memory. Join us as we look at how to use food as a vehicle in our writing, do an in-class exercise, and share some wonderful examples of food writing. Contact dmoore@cals.org or gyguydon@cals.org.
Candle Making
Do you want to learn how to make your own candles from scratch? Come learn the valuable skill of candle making at the Main Library on the 5th floor. This program will introduce patrons to the basics of making hand-poured candles with natural materials. Patrons will get to take their own candle creations home to enjoy.
Registration is required, spot availability is limited. Email lapeters@cals.org to register.
TUE 6/27: Terror Tuesday: Night of the Living Dead (1968, NR)
Relive the nostalgia of the classic horror film Night of the Living Dead at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater on June 27th 2023. Get ready to be scared out of your wits as you watch the iconic film released in 1968. Follow seven characters, including a young couple, as they take refuge from flesh-eating zombies in an abandoned farmhouse.
Experience the fear and suspense of the original Night of the Living Dead as you watch the classic zombie flick on the big screen.
CALS closed for Memorial Day
All branches and buildings of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed Sunday, May 28, and Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.
Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 30. Please call 918-3000 for further information.
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating indefinitely
Baby Storytime (ages 0-24 months)
Join Ms. Heidi for the Thompson Library’s Lapsit time! We will read short stories, sing interactive songs, and enjoy playtime together. A great time for parents and caregivers to help their baby grow and develop. See you there!
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Monday, repeating until September 30, 2023
Matinee Monday
Join us on the 5th floor at 3pm every Monday to enjoy a movie and refreshments!
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Monday, repeating until July 31, 2023
CALS Studio: Open Lab
May-July, Mondays 3:30-5 – CALS Studio: Open Lab (Ages 12-19.) Patrons may visit Level 4 to utilize the studio technology. CALS Studio tech is required to stay on the Main Library campus.
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Monday, repeating until May 29, 2023
Movie Monday
Enjoy a movie and snacks.
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Monday, repeating until May 29, 2023
ESL: Level 2
This class is for students who have completed Level 1 or who meet language requirements to skip Level 1. Most classes will be focused on conversational English, but one class a month will be devoted to learning life skills such as computer literacy, health, nutrition, etc.
An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until July 25, 2023
Fletcher Story Time
Come join us weekly for kids’ story time with Ms. Lauren! She picks a different theme each week!
For kiddos ages 0-5. We have two story times each Tuesday: 9:30-10:30 and 10:30-11:30! Show up at the time that’s best for you and your kiddo!
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until July 25, 2023
Sensory Hour
Come let your toddlers and preschoolers play in our sensory bins – no cleanup for you! Just fun!
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until May 30, 2023
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30 am
We’ll read a story or two, sing silly songs & make a quick craft.
We also get help from our Tail Waggin’ Tutors:
Scruffy and/or Paisley!
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until December 19, 2023
Milam Preschool Storytime
Storytime for children 3 to 5 years old. Join Ms. Trinity for stories, poems, fingerplays and crafts.
An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until May 31, 2023
CALS Writing Circle: Writer’s Lunch
How do people find the time to write? If you’re having trouble making space for writing in your busy life, join us–virtually–on your lunch hour from wherever you are. You deserve some dedicated writing time. Bring your own work-in-progress or use the prompts provided. Come and go; eat if you like. Everyone is welcome, no writing experience is required. Contact dmoore@cals.org.
Drop-in Tech Help
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 19, 2023
Milam Homies @ the Library
Library activity time for homeschooled children. Join Ms. Trinity for a stories, crafts and more.
Farewell Field Day
Enjoy frozen treats and lawn games as we mark the end of after-school programming until next school year. Not ready to say goodbye? Visit cals.beanstack.com to sign up for Summer @ CALS!
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 30, 2023
Table-Top Tuesdays
Is there a game that you have been wanting to try? Chances are that we have it! Join us weekly on the 5th floor at the Main library on Tuesdays from 3pm to 5pm and play a variety of games from our collection. This includes board, card, table-top, and role-playing games.
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 30, 2023
Level 4’s Greatest Hits
Reading Road Trip: A Teen Book Club
Take a road trip through the United States with books!
In this book club, you’ll read a book that takes place in/is about/the author is from a state.
You can make a poster about the book you chose to hang up in the library or take home and sample the most popular dish from the month’s state.
May’s state is Arkansas and we’ll be trying out cheese dip!
Bitter Sacrifices: Art and Writing from Arkansas’s World War II Japanese American Incarceration Centers
Between 1942 and 1945, more than 120,000 Japanese Americans from the West Coast were incarcerated at ten centers around the country, including at Rohwer and Jerome, Arkansas, for looking like the enemy. The CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies holds the single largest collection of art and writing from the camps.
Heather Zbinden, CALS Roberts Library programs and website coordinator, will talk about this chapter in American and Arkansas history, showing some of the creative works left behind.
Short Form: a virtual short story discussion group
An event every 2 weeks that begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until May 30, 2023
Beginning Dulcimer
Learn to play the mountain Dulcimer. For more information email Ms. Denise at denorthcutt@cals.org. Space is limited, registration required.
TUE 5/30: Terror Tuesday! The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues (1955, NR)
The CALS Ron Robinson Theater is proud to present a screening of the classic 1955 horror film The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues.
Grab N’ Go Activity Bags
A craft bag or worksheet for preschool and school age kids.
Available during operational hours at the front desk or through curbside service.
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Thompson Storytime (ages 2-3)
Join Ms. Heidi for story-time at the Thompson Library! We’ll sing fun songs, read colorful stories, and make amazing crafts. See you there!
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 19, 2023
Milam Crafty Creations
Join Ms. Denise for a new craft project each week. Each Wednesday morning from 10:00 am until noon. For adults only. Check our calendar for items planned for each week.
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until July 26, 2023
Storytime
Join us at CLLC for a storytime adventure! Perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, happening 4 times
CALS Writing Circle: Memoir Writing for Seniors
In this four-part weekly program, you’ll learn why you should write about your life, how to write your story in your own words, and how to know which stories to write about. Come see why it’s never too late or too early to start. Everyone 55+ is welcome; no writing experience required. Contact dmoore@cals.org
An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Thompson Storytime (ages 4-5)
Joins Ms. Heidi for storytime at the Thompson Library! We’ll sing fun songs, read colorful stories, and make amazing crafts. See you there!
Adult Activity Time
We offer a variety of games for people to play. This program takes place in our Nixon library meeting room from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday.
This is an in-person program for ages 18 & up.
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until September 28, 2023
Bingo!
Bingo every Wednesday! Listen to music, get a snack, and win prizes! Join us at 3pm on the 5th floor of the Main Library.
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until May 31, 2023
Manga Makers Workshop: Character Creation
An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until May 31, 2023
Walking Wednesday
Get your steps in every Wednesday in May at 3:30 for some fun fitness!
Maintaining your Medicaid Coverage
Arkansas Legal Services will visit Williams Branch to inform and educate patrons about their Medicaid coverage and what steps they need to take to maintain it. They will answer questions, distribute materials and provide assistance in setting up an online account with DHS.