Local Resources

Looking for information about Little Rock and central Arkansas? These resources should get you started. If you have any questions, call the Information Services at 501.918.3000.

Government

• Arkansas.gov — Official website for the state of Arkansas.
• Arkansas Online — News and information from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
• Central Arkansas Transit Authority — Information on bus routes, fares, and schedules.
• LittleRock.com — Includes a calendar of events and information on dining, lodging, shopping, and outdoor activities.
• LittleRock.org — Information for citizens about the city.

Employment

• Arkansas State Jobs
• Arkansas Online Jobs – Job listings from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
• Unemployment Resources

Families and Children

• Access Arkansas – See if you are eligible for state assistance
• AR Kids First – Low-cost insurance for low-income children
• Arkansas WIC – Food program for low-income women and children
• Car Seats AR – Free local car-seat inspection and advice
• DHS Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education – More state programs for families
• Healthy Families Now – Free resources and Happy Birthday Baby books for new parents
• Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) – Child support payments and info
• Stop Bullying
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Health

• Access Arkansas – See if you are eligible for state assistance
• AR Kids First – Low-cost insurance for low-income children
• Arkansas Department of Health
• Arkansas Medicaid
• Food Safety – Includes information on recalls
• HealthCare.Gov – Clear info on health insurance and health care law
• Health Finder – Easy to use information on a variety of health topics
• Health Hotlines – The National Institute of Health’s listings of hotlines by topic
• Stamp Out Smoking – Free local program to help quit smoking

Seniors

• Access Arkansas – See if you are eligible for state assistance
• AR Adult Protection – Report senior abuse
• Senior Community Service Employment Program – Part-time program for low-income seniors

Students

• FAFSA – Free application for federal student aid
• KnowHow2Go – Learn about what it takes to go to college

Voting

• Register to vote at any CALS branch!
• Absentee Ballot Form – Return completed forms to your county clerk
• Voter View – Check your voter’s registration and polling site
• Project Vote Smart – Explore candidate bios and voting history
• Electoral College Page – Discover more about the way we vote
• Pulaski County Election Commission – Find out more about Pulaski County elections

Arkansas Arts Center Elizabeth Prewitt Taylor Library

In 2000, the Central Arkansas Library System partnered with the Arkansas Arts Center to make the materials in the Arts Center’s Elizabeth Prewitt Taylor Library available through our online catalog. The Taylor Library’s collection includes art criticism, art history, and exhibition catalogs, among other items. New materials are added to the Arts Center collection on a regular basis. The Taylor Library is open to the public, but library materials may not be checked out or transferred to a CALS location for use. Materials that belong to the Taylor Library are listed in our catalog with a location of Arkansas Arts Center.

To learn more about the Taylor Library’s hours of operation, library holdings, and how to use their library materials, click here.

You can also learn about the history of the Elizabeth Prewitt Taylor Library and its namesake by clicking here.