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Dear Friends and Supporters,
What an incredible weekend at the Central Arkansas Library System! On Saturday, October 4, we officially and ceremoniously reopened the doors to our newly reimagined Main Library. It was a celebration unlike any we have had at CALS.
Seeking a whimsical reading incentive to spark your little ones’ imaginations? Look no further than the enchanting realm of Reading Dragons! This magical program creates an even playing field for readers of all abilities, rewarding them for the precious moments they dedicate to the world of books.
Children may face challenges in their reading adventures,
“A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never-failing spring in the desert.” – Andrew Carnegie
April 6–12 is National Library Week—a time to celebrate the vital role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening communities.
McMath Library is on the hunt for new or gently used prom dresses, cocktail dresses, shoes, and all those dazzling accessories for our annual Prom Dress Drive! All sizes are welcome, so let’s make dreams come true! Just a heads up – donations need to be fresh and clean! On Saturday, April 5,
As we welcome 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the work we did together with our many partners in 2024 and share how our efforts will continue to shape the future of our community. Last year gave us plenty of reasons to celebrate. And it also invited us to review and reaffirm the values at the core of the library’s mission.
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.
While January is known as the beginning of the year for everyone, I spent so long going to school, sending my kids off to school, teaching at the law school, and being married to a teacher that I think of August and September as the actual start of the year. Meeting new teachers and classmates,
Honor or memorial gifts are an everlasting way to pay tribute to someone who has touched your life. Give a donation in someone’s name to mark a special occasion, honor a friend or colleague or remember a beloved family member. When a tribute gift is given the honoree will receive a letter acknowledging your generosity and a bookplate will be placed in a book. For more information, contact 501-918-3025 or calsfoundation@cals.org.
Spreading your gift out through monthly contributions is a great solution for your budget and ours. Your monthly donation provides ongoing and predictable support we can count on to fund educational and cultural programming for the patrons, communities, and neighborhoods being served by CALS.
Leave your legacy with a planned gift that can help ensure quality materials, programming, and services for our libraries. For more information, contact 501-918-3025 or calsfoundation@cals.org.
Or, sign up for Kroger Rewards and a portion of your purchases at Kroger will be donated to the CALS Foundation. Simply go to krogercommunityrewards.com, click “Create an Account” to sign in, and select CALS Foundation as your organization to support.
If you would like to make a donation by check, print this donation form, fill it out and mail it with your check to:
Central Arkansas Library System
100 Rock Street
Little Rock, AR. 72201
The CALS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations made to the CALS Foundation are tax-deductible for United States federal income tax purposes. Read our Privacy Policy.
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