Little Rock
Arkansas
Central Arkansas Library System
Library Hours:
Mon.-Thu. 9am.-8pm
Fri. & Sat. 9am-6pm
Sun. 1pm-5 ppm
About:
The Central Arkansas Library System, with its headquarters at the Little Rock Main Library, serves a local population of 402,947 and is the largest public Arkansas library system. Its fourteen libraries are located in the City of Little Rock (Main Little Rock Library and eight branches), Pulaski County (Wrightsville, Jacksonville, Sherwood, and Maumelle, AR), and Perry County (Perryville, AR). The Central Arkansas Library System serves an additional state-wide population of nearly one million users through the Gateway Project. The system contains over 1,000,000 items and is the largest research collection in central Arkansas. In 2015, there were over 2 million visits to Central Arkansas Library System branches, and users checked out over 2.7 million items.
Recent News
Central Arkansas Library System - Back to School - Back to CALS
Central Arkansas Library System - Back to School - Back to CALS August Program Guide Read it here It's back to school which means back to CALS! Check out all the events (fun and educational) happening across the system in August. Summer…
Read More »Central Arkansas Library System Announces August Author Talks
CALS Announces August Author Talks Partnership with consortium brings bestselling writers and thought leaders LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) has joined the Library Speakers Consortium along with more than 150…
Read More »Dr. Phil Plait rescheduled for November
Little Rock, AR - Join Central Arkansas Library System and the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society for a special presentation by Dr. Phil Plait as he presents, “Eclipse Across America” at CALS Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market…
Read More »John Waters Returns To Participate In Six Bridges Book Festival
Little Rock, AR – The Central Arkansas Library System's (CALS) Six Bridges Book Festival has announced that tickets are now on sale for False Negative: An Evening with John Waters on Saturday, Oct. 22. This live event will take place at CALS…
Read More »Central Arkansas Library System - Lawyers In The Library Returns
Little Rock, AR – The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) and the Center for Arkansas Legal Services have once again teamed up to offer Lawyers in the Library. After a two-year hiatus, this very popular event has returned. Events take place…
Read More »Friends of CALS Used Book Sales Continue
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) is gearing up for the second Friends of CALS Used Book Sales for 2022. This sale is a two-part event spanning the weekend of July 7 through 9, including a preview for Friends members on Thursday taking…
Read More »Central Arkansas Library System - Williams Library to Host Silver Celebration
Little Rock, AR – Central Arkansas Library System's Sue Cowan Williams Library, 1800 Chester Street, is hosting a Silver Celebration honoring the life of its namesake and 25 years of service with a block party Tuesday, June 14, 5:30-7 p.m. The…
Read More »Central Arkansas Library System - Cals Makes a Splash with Ocean-Themed Summer Reading Club
Little Rock, AR – The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) is preparing to kick off the annual Summer Reading Club (SRC). This year the theme is “Oceans of Possibilities,” and explores stories of mysteries, adventure, friendships…
Read More »CALS Launching Saturdays at the Galleries
The Galleries & Bookstore at Library Square to host artist and maker demonstrations all summer Little Rock, AR – The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) will be hosting Saturdays at the Galleries, a series of artist demonstrations at…
Read More »Central Arkansas Library System CALS To Receive $12,000 Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
Little Rock, AR —The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) has been approved for a $12,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the Six Bridges Book Festival. The support will help Six Bridges…
Read More »Central Arkansas Library System Roberts Library Opens DIY Memory Lab
CALS Roberts Library Opens DIY Memory Lab The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) is proud to announce the opening of the DIY Memory Lab today. The DIY Memory Lab is located on the 3rd floor of the CALS Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas…
Read More »Central Arkansas Library System - Butler Center Names First Stricklin Fellowship Recipient
Little Rock, AR —The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) has named the first Stricklin Fellowship recipient. Kimberly Green, studying at Arkansas Tech University, is working on her M.A. thesis project entitled, "Their Struggles Continued:…
Read More »Central Arkansas Library System - CALS is on the ballot
Your Library is on the Ballot... And in the paper. Early voting begins today and there are many important issues that require your attention, including a millage reduction proposal from CALS. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette spoke with Executive…
Read More »“This Will Not Pass” Co-Author to speak at Ron Robinson Theater
"This Will Not Pass" Co-Author to speak at Ron Robinson Theater CALS and Political Animals Club bring national journalist to Little Rock Little Rock, AR -- The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) in partnership with the Political Animals…
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