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All of our programs this month will be influenced by Hispanic culture. Please join us on: Tuesdays at 10:30 am for Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 1:00 Hanging Out With the Homies (any homeschooled in the community) Thursdays at 4:15 Naturally Crafty for all school-aged Every other Saturday at 1:00 pm Teen Art Learn More Event Nixon Library September 3 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) Excludes holiday closings. GRAB N’ GO ACTIVITY BAGS A craft bag or worksheet. For preschool and school age kids. Available during operational hours. Learn More Event Roberts Library September 3 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until October 1, 2022 YARD WORK: INSPIRATIONS FOUND IN OUR OWN BACKYARDS ON VIEW FRIDAY, JUNE 10–SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 UNDERGROUND GALLERY, GALLERIES & BOOKSTORE AT LIBRARY SQUARE, ROBERTS LIBRARY In this exhibition featuring four artists who first met each other in the University of Central Arkansas Art Department over a decade ago, Kristen Spickard, Barbara Satterfield, Britynn Davis, and Deborah Kuster have come together again to showcase their artistic responses to nature and backyard experiences. As an apartment dweller, Learn More Event Roberts Library September 3 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until October 29, 2022 STEVEN WISE: O…IS FOR OZARKS ON VIEW FRIDAY, AUGUST 12–SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022 LOFT GALLERY, CALS GALLERIES & BOOKSTORE AT LIBRARY SQUARE, ROBERTS LIBRARY O…Is for Ozarks is made up of large pictures inspired by artist Steven Wise’s study of the Ozark Mountains, the natural surroundings in which he lives and which he considers home. These new works derive from his exploration of the natural world of northwest Arkansas as both naturalist and artist. Artist Statement: I believe that the search for beauty is a political act. Learn More Event Roberts Library September 3 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until September 24, 2022 ALLEN JARVIS: LAND, WATER, AND SKY ON VIEW FRIDAY, JUNE 10–SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 LANDING GALLERY, GALLERIES & BOOKSTORE AT LIBRARY SQUARE, ROBERTS LIBRARY Many of the places that inspired these simple abstract landscapes of land, water, and sky are in Arkansas and Alabama, especially in the wetlands area of upper Mobile Bay. Artist Allen Jarvis uses objects like yardsticks, rulers, and brightly colored protractors—affixed to reclaimed wood—to build the playful bridges and manmade structures from memory, creating joyful paintings that remind him of the journeys that inspired them. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) One event on September 10, 2022 at 2:00 pm TEEN SELFIE ART BOARD Using your favorite selfie, express yourself and create your very own art storyboard using acrylic paint! Learn More Event Sanders Library September 3 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every month that begins at 2:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until January 7, 2023 D&D 18+ Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role-playing game using pen, paper, dice, and your imagination. The game is open to anyone 18 or older. Registration is required by emailing Emery at ejohnson@cals.org. Learn More Event Central Arkansas Library System September 4 - September 5 CALS CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY All branches and buildings of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed Sunday, September 4, and Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 6. Please call 918-3000 for further information. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until December 27, 2022 SENSORY HOUR Reasons to let your little one come… • develops motor skills • supports language development • encourages social interaction as well as cognitive growth • allows for messy play with no clean up for you! Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until September 27, 2022 PRE-K STORYTIME Join Miss Kathy at the Maumelle Library for stories, songs, and a simple craft. Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 6 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until September 27, 2022 HOMESCHOOL KIDS Stories and activities designed for elementary aged kids. A great opportunity to meet local homeschool families. Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 6 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 11:30 am on Tuesday, repeating until September 27, 2022 HOMEGROWN TEENS Teens and tweens work on STEM projects, creative crafts, tech skills, and more. Learn More Event Main Library September 6 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm DROP-IN TECH HELP Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your devices. Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 6 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until September 27, 2022 TEEN TIME TUESDAYS Teens and tweens can meet after school to enjoy lemonade, do homework, color, listen to music, and socialize. Learn More Event Sanders Library September 6 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, repeating until December 13, 2022 STEAM POWER Science, technology, engineering, art, math, and you. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) One event on September 20, 2022 at 4:00 pm KIDS’ GARDEN CLUB Let’s get outside after school to explore the Teaching Garden and Greenhouse and see what’s growing! Learn More Event Main Library September 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until September 27, 2022 PAINT PLAY Let’s make art with paint! Each week we will use different techniques to paint amazing art to display. Ages 5-12. Learn More Event Sanders Library September 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, repeating until December 30, 2022 TEEN TIME Stop by the library after school and have book chats, create crafts, play games, and nerd out. Learn More Event Thompson Library September 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS Come and read to a therapy dog at Tail Waggin’ Tutors the first Tuesday of every month at the Thompson Library from 4 to 5 pm. Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater September 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm TERROR TUESDAYS! ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN (1958, NR) Join CALS Ron Robinson Theater for the fan-favorite Terror Tuesdays film series! TUE 9/6: Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958, NR) A wealthy heiress whose close encounter with an enormous alien in his round spacecraft causes her to grow into a giantess, complicating her marriage which is already troubled by a philandering husband. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Film starts at 7:00 p.m. Learn More Event September 6 @ 7:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until September 23, 2022 THE TRIALS OF GABRIEL FERNANDEZ: A DOCUSERIES SCREENING AND DISCUSSION This six-part documentary series from award-winning documentarian Brian Knappenberger offers an inside look at the trial as well as an eye-opening investigation into the government systems that failed to protect Gabriel, despite multiple reports and warning signs. Open discussion is welcome in the chat during and after viewing. Learn More Event Main Library September 7 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am MICROSOFT WORD PART 1: THE BASICS Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! Learn all the basics you need to feel comfortable in Word, including how to write, edit, and personalize documents to look their best. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022 STORYTIME Join Children’s programmers for a weekly storytime adventure! Learn More Event Nixon Library September 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every 2 weeks that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until September 21, 2022 STORYTIME Read books, shake scarves, and move around with Ms. Terry! For toddlers and preschoolers. Call 457-5038 to sign up! Learn More Event Main Library September 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday and Friday, repeating until December 30, 2022 STORYTIME Join us on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am for storytime. We will have books, music, games, and so much more. Learn More Event Sanders Library September 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 14, 2022 TODDLER TIME Enjoy listening to stories and singing songs. Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until September 28, 2022 MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE: BABY STORYTIME Join Miss Kathy at the Maumelle Library for songs, stories, and finger plays. Ages 0-36 months. Learn More Event Sanders Library September 7 @ 11:15 am - 11:45 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 11:15 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 14, 2022 MOVIN’ & GROOVIN’ Move to the beat and play with sensory toys. Learn More Event Hybrid (Roberts Library) September 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm SUZANNE PHARR — “THE WOMEN’S PROJECT: WORKING ACROSS RACE, GENDER, AND ECONOMICS” CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies Presents LEGACIES & LUNCH Speaker: Suzanne Pharr Suzanne Pharr will tell the story of the Women’s Project’s efforts to build a local women’s movement in the 1980s and 1990s and show how it worked across race, gender, and economic lines to bring about social change in Arkansas. The discussion will include insights into how these strategies can help confront crises that we now face. Suzanne Pharr, Learn More Event Children’s Library September 7 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) One event on September 21, 2022 at 3:00 pm BOOK AND COOK Join us for a book and cook a treat afterwards! Space is limited, so first come, first served. Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 7 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until September 28, 2022 BUILD-O-RAMA Free play with blocks, magna tiles, and marble runs. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 21, 2022 HOMEWORK HELPERS Stop by for weekly homework help. Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) One event on August 25, 2022 at 10:00 am An event every 2 weeks that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until September 22, 2022 QUILTING & SEWING GROUP This quilting and sewing group is open to the public. Please bring your own supplies. Learn More Event Main Library September 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MAKE IT LOOK GREAT WITH MICROSOFT PUBLISHER Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! Learn Microsoft Publisher for all your creation needs. Create everything from simple greeting cards and labels to professional newsletters. Learn More Event Virtual September 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm THRIVERS: PARENTING TIPS & TOOLS TO HELP KIDS THRIVE IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD – AUTHOR TALK WITH DR. MICHELE BORBA Join us in conversation with bestselling author and expert in child development, Dr. Michele Borba, as she discusses her book, Thrivers: Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. Learn More Event Nixon Library September 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) Occurs the 2rd Thursday of every month excluding holidays. 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. * December – The Library Book by Susan Orlean * January – Our Town by James M. Fallows * February – Sully: My Search for What Really Matters by Chesley Sullenberger * March – Enemies: A Love Story by Isaac Bashevis Singer * April – Sapiens: A Brief History Of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari * May – Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 8 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until September 1, 2022 An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until September 29, 2022 TEEN GAME CORNER Teens can join Stefanie at the Maumelle Library for video games, board games, and music in the meeting room. Snacks from Food for Good will be available beginning at 4:00 PM. Learn More Event Sanders Library September 8 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Thursday, repeating until December 15, 2022 MASTER BUILDERS Discover, build, and create using various materials. Learn More Event Thompson Library September 8 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until December 29, 2022 THOMPSON TEEN PROGRAMS September 1 Decorate wooden bookmarks with pyrography tools that allow you to “draw with fire” through decorative burn marks. September 8 Help the Library celebrate Banned Books Week (Sep. 18-24) by using mixed media techniques to create anti-censorship mini posters September 15 Celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month by making prints inspired by the Pre-Columbian Aztec and Taino cultures September 22 Celebrate the freedom to read by making your own Banned Book button. Participate in the Banned Book triva game for the chance to win a prize. Learn More Event Main Library September 8 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm QUEER CREATIVE WORKSHOP: SCREEN PRINTING WITH KENNEDY Join Teens 4 InQlusion as we welcome local artist Kennedy Parks (they/them). Kennedy will teach you how to screen print a design onto a piece of clothing that you get to take home. Ages 12-19. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 8 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) One event on September 22, 2022 at 4:00 pm TEENS IN THE KITCHEN Meet us in the kitchen and learn how to make a snack! Space is limited, so first come, first served. Learn More Event Virtual September 8 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) Occurs every other Thursday excluding holidays. CRAFTING WITH OPAL This is a craft along program. In this program we teach different crafts which could include sewing, crocheting, knitting, painting & others. This is a virtual program that the Nixon library does live on Facebook every other Thursday (excluding holidays). Just click here to go to our Nixon Facebook page to watch. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) Events happen once each month but on some different days and times. DOWN TO EARTH Join the Children’s Library and the UA Little Rock Geology Program to learn about minerals, fossils, earthquakes and much more that help make Earth the place we call home. * Thursday, September 8 – “Fascinating Fossils” with Dr. René Shroat-Lewis Come explore the exciting world of fossils with Dr. René Shroat-Lewis, an invertebrate paleontologist from UA Little Rock. Discover what fossils are and how they are made. You can become a Junior Paleontologist when you make your very own fossil! Learn More Event Children’s Library September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) One event on October 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm One event on November 12, 2022 at 3:00 pm DOWN TO EARTH Stop on by the Children’s Library for a series on various geographical subjects! From fossils to earthquakes to minerals, we got it all! Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm MAUMELLE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Join Anne for a spirited discussion of All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda. Copies of the book are available at the Maumelle Library on a first come, first served basis. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 8 @ 7:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, repeating indefinitely PJ STORYTIME Once upon a time, there was a library that had a PJ storytime every Thursday at 7 p.m. Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater September 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm BINGOFLIX! EEGAH (1962, NR) BingoFlix continues this September with the Mystery Science 3000 favorite, Eegah! What’s BingoFlix? Play bingo along to cheesy movie cliches for your chance to win a prize! Thursday, September 8: Eegah (1962, NR) After Roxy Miller encounters enormous caveman Eegah while driving down a remote California road, her writer father, Robert, heads out to the desert to prove his daughter’s claims are true. Once there, Learn More Event Children’s Library September 8 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until September 29, 2022 PJ STORYTIME Join us for an evening storytime in your pajamas! Learn More Event McMath Library September 9 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Friday, repeating until September 30, 2022 TINY TALES Join us each week for books, songs, and rhymes. Tiny Tales storytime is best for toddlers or preschoolers and their caregivers. Learn More Event McMath Library September 9 @ 10:00 am - September 10 @ 4:00 pm TEDDY BEAR CAMP OUT Teddy bears and other stuffed animals are invited to camp out at the library overnight. What kind of mischief will they get into? Drop off: 10 am – 4 pm, Friday, September 9 Pick Up: 10 am – 4 pm, Saturday, September 10 Learn More Event Sanders Library September 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Friday, repeating until December 16, 2022 STORYTIME Enjoy listening to stories, singing songs, and making a craft. Ages 3-5. Learn More Event Sanders Library September 9 @ 11:15 am - 11:45 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 11:15 am on Friday, repeating until December 16, 2022 TINKER TIME Have fun playing, building, experimenting, and discovering using various materials. Ages 3-5. Learn More Event Main Library September 9 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Friday, repeating until September 30, 2022 D&D Ever wanted to do a deep dive into D&D? Now’s your chance! Join Ashley every Friday to craft your character, join a campaign, and build stories together. Ages 12-19 Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 9 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Friday, repeating until September 30, 2022 FAMILY MOVIE FRIDAYS Sit down and enjoy G- or PG-rated family friendly movies. Learn More Event Main Library September 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, repeating until September 30, 2022 TRY NOT TO LAUGH CHALLENGE Do you have the jokes or funny skills to make people laugh? Each Friday you have the opportunity to test your skills and try to win a prize. Take a turn at keeping a straight face, too! Learn More Event Children’s Library September 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm GUMMY BEAR SCIENCE Who doesn’t love gummy bears? Join us at the library for some science-y fun with our gummy friends. We’ll make edible slime, learn how statistics work, and also learn how our taste buds work. Learn More Event Sanders Library September 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, repeating until December 30, 2022 TTRPG We play different Table-Top Role Playing Games. Spots are limited, so make sure to register by emailing Emery at ejohnson@cals.org. Ages 16 & up. Learn More Event Nixon Library September 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, repeating until September 30, 2022 TWEEN TIME Hang out in the meeting room after school and play video games. Snacks will be served. For ages 9-18 years. Learn More Event Roberts Library September 9 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 2ND FRIDAY ART NIGHT AT ROBERTS LIBRARY (SEPTEMBER 2022) Featured Artist: Marlene Gremillion Learn more about Marlene Gremillion Featured Author: Kelli Marks (Easy One-Bowl Baking) Featured Music: Bluesboy Jag CURRENT EXHIBITIONS Steven Wise: O…Is for Ozark Loft Gallery Now through Saturday, October 29, 2022 O…Is for Ozarks is made up of large pictures inspired by artist Steven Wise’s study of the Ozark Mountains, Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater September 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm SHREK-TEMBER! SHREK (2001, PG) This September at CALS Ron Robinson Theater… it’s SHREK-tember! Friday, September 9: Shrek (2001, PG) Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home — not to mention his — Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona to be Farquaad’s bride. Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater September 9 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm INTERACTIVE SCREENING! THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975, R) Join CALS Ron Robinson Theater for an unforgettable interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! After a newly-engaged couple’s car breaks down they seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, and through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Film starts at 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Learn More Event September 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until December 17, 2022 TAI CHI AT MAIN Please join us for Tai Chi at Main every Saturday morning at 10:00 AM starting April 2 with certified Tai Chi instructor Taylor Novay. PLEASE NOTE- Class will meet each week on the 5th floor of the Main Library in the multi-purpose programming room. Class participants will then decide if they would prefer to meet indoors or adjourn to the parking deck roof for the Tai Chi class. Learn More Event McMath Library September 10 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm SID’S SEED AND PLANT SWAP Share your love of plants and share your seeds! Full plants, rooted cuttings, and fresh cuts are all acceptable to bring for trade. Commercial seeds and items from the McMath seed library will be provided. Call 501-225-0066 to reserve a table. Learn More Event Virtual September 10 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) 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. Register for Workshop Group Learn More Event Children’s Library September 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm OOEY GOOEY OOBLECK! A Dr. Seuss experience: make oobleck from Dr. Seuss’s “Bartholomew and the Oobleck”! Learn More Event Rooker Library September 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) One event on September 24, 2022 at 1:00 pm TEEN ART PROJECT Bi-weekly gathering of 12 and older kids who like to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art. The emphasis, at its core, is always focused on KINDNESS. We meet every other Saturday at 1:00 pm. Learn More Event Main Library September 10 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) One event on September 10, 2022 at 2:30 pm TEENS 4 INQLUSION GSA MEETING Join us every first Saturday of the months for Teens 4 InQlusion, a community space centering on LGBTAIA+ teens. Teens of all sexualities and gender identities, ages 12-18, are welcome! Find us on Level 4 or email Jet at jbutler@cals.org to join us virtually on Discord. Learn More Event McMath Library September 12 - October 8 HALLOWEEN COSTUME CLOSET DONATIONS Between September 12-October 3, donate gently used outfits and accessories for our costume swap on October 8. Items should be freshly cleaned, in good condition, and delivered to McMath library. If donating accessories to go with a specific costume, please place them in a labeled zip top bag. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until December 19, 2022 CENTER HOUR Preschoolers, can’t wait to start school? Are you excited to learn to read? Bring your grown-up and come play in hands-on literacy centers! Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every 2 weeks that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until September 26, 2022 STITCH MAKERS – KNIT & CROCHET Knit and crochet for beginners or experts. Yarn and hook will be provided or you can bring your own projects to work on. Learn More Event Thompson Library September 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am |Recurring Event (See all) weekly MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE AGES 0-24 MONTHS Join us for storytime with some nursery rhymes, singing and movement followed by some sensory play and socialization. Every Monday at 1o am at the Thompson Library. Learn More Event Virtual September 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm MEDITATION AT MAIN ONLINE Cory Jones of Compassion Works for All leads us in a guided meditation that’s like an oasis in the middle of your day! Join us from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Monday September 12 via Zoom. All are welcome- and we hope you will choose to join us! CALS Adult Programs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Meditation at Main Online Time: Sep 12, 2022 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83727508994… Learn More Event Main Library September 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm MASTERING MAILCHIMP Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! If you're overwhelmed about marketing your business or organization online, learn to use the mass email marketing service Mailchimp to make it easier. Learn More Event Sanders Library September 12 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 12:30 pm on Monday, repeating until December 26, 2022 MASTER PIECE PUZZLE CLUB Drop in puzzle club for adults. Work alone or with others and chat about puzzles, books, and more. All levels of puzzling skills welcome—a great way to relax! *Puzzles provided but donations of complete puzzles in good condition are appreciated* Learn More Event McMath Library September 12 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm MARBLE PAINTED FALL LEAVES Explore process art by using marbles to paint autumn leaf cut outs. Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 12 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 3:30 pm on Monday, repeating until September 26, 2022 MINDFUL MONDAYS Calm, quiet time with soft music and low lighting. Coloring pages and jigsaw puzzles provided. Learn More Event Virtual September 12 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm FINDING FAMILY FACTS (SEPTEMBER 12) 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. Register for Finding Family Facts Learn More Event Sanders Library September 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 19, 2022 BORED GAMES Stop by the library and enjoy a variety of board games. Ages 12-18. Learn More Event Main Library September 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Monday, repeating until September 26, 2022 MAKER MONDAYS Each Monday we will make a fun craft. Ages 5-12 Learn More Event Children’s Library September 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 19, 2022 LEGO CLUB CLLC is bringing back the Lego Club! Come build it up at the library! Learn More Event McMath Library September 12 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm PRONOUN PINS Express yourself with Teens 4 InQlusion! Decorate and make your own pronoun pins to wear proudly. Tweens and teens of all genders and sexualities are welcome. Learn More Event September 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am CALS WRITING CIRCLE: CREATIVE NONFICTION/MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP After you’ve written the first draft, what then? A good workshop group can help you figure out what about your nonfiction needs improving, and the process of critiquing other writers helps you become a better writer yourself. Share your work-in-progress with other writers to give and receive encouragement, insight, and feedback in a safe and respectful environment. Contact dmoore@cals.org. Register for Writing Workshop Learn More Event Children’s Library September 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ANTS AND BUGS ON A LOG It’s Kids in the Kitchen and Ants on a Log Day, so let’s make some ants and bugs on a log in the kitchen! *No ants or bugs will be harmed in the making of this snack. Learn More Event Main Library September 13 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm DROP-IN TECH HELP Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your devices. Learn More Event Main Library September 13 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm CREATURE COMFORTS: CANDLEMAKING DIY your own scented candles. Ages 12-19. Learn More Event Nixon Library September 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm VOTER REGISTRATION PARTY Did you know your local library has voter registration forms? Come see us to register to vote or update your voter registration! Learn More Event Virtual September 13 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm HOUSING AFFORDABILITY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Learn if buying or renting is better for you and what responsibilities to expect along the way. Co-Presenters: John Hurst, Simmons Bank Mortgage and Shawn Karnes, Arvest Bank Mortgage Register Now Co-sponsored by the Arkansas Financial Education Commission. Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater September 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm TERROR TUESDAYS! SPIDER BABY (1967, NR) Join CALS Ron Robinson Theater for the fan-favorite Terror Tuesdays film series! TUE 9/13: Spider Baby (1967, NR) Chauffeur Bruno looks after three strange siblings at their family estate. Ralph, Virginia, and Elizabeth all suffer from an inherited condition: a genetic disorder that causes a reversal in mental age and results in a crazed, childlike disposition. Because of his affection for the family, Bruno covers up the siblings’ Learn More Event Main Library September 14 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am MICROSOFT WORD PART 2: STYLES, MAILINGS, AND MORE Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! Build on your knowledge of Microsoft Word and learn to create mail merges, use styles and themes, and help others edit. Learn More Event Virtual September 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, happening 3 times CALS WRITING CIRCLE: MEMOIR WRITING FOR SENIORS This ongoing class meets once each week and takes attendees aged 55+ through the steps of writing their own life stories. Students are given tools and techniques to help learn to write regularly and productively. Everyone is welcome; no writing experience is required. Contact dmoore@cals.org. Register for Memoir Writing for Seniors Learn More Event Nixon Library September 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every 2 weeks that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until September 28, 2022 FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Enjoy a family friendly movie after school! 9/14 – Sonic the Hedgehog 9/28 – Encanto Learn More Event Children’s Library September 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm BEE CLUB (IN THE KITCHEN) Let’s celebrate National Honey Month! We’ll sample honey from the library bees and learn how to make creamed honey. (Kids ages 6-11. Space is limited. First come, first served.) Learn More Event McMath Library September 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ROCK YOUR LOCKER Make unique decorations to personalize your locker. Learn More Event Virtual September 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, happening 4 times CALS WRITING CIRCLE: WRITER’S LUNCH GENERATIVE WRITING STUDIO Having trouble finding the time to write? There’s a lot going on; it’s hard to manage a whole day of uninterrupted writing. Join us once a week on your lunch hour (from where ever you are) for some dedicated writing time. BYO work-in-progress or use the prompt provided. Come and go. Contact dmoore@cals.org. Register for Writer’s Lunch Studio Learn More Event Virtual September 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) Occurs the 3rd Thursday of every month excluding holidays. NIXON BOOK BUDDIES BOOK CLUB THIS BOOK CLUB READS FICTION & NON-FICTION BOOKS. OCCURS THE 3RD THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS. * January – Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth * February –The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros * March – Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson * April – The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce * May – Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz * June – Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown * July – Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Learn More Event McMath Library September 15 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm KALEIDOSCOPIC PAINTING WITH JAKE JACKSON Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating a kaleidoscopic painting guided by artist Jake Jackson. The program is limited to 10 participants and registration is required. Call 501-225-0066 to reserve your spot. Learn More Event Main Library September 15 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until October 13, 2022 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: ARTIST EXPLORATION SERIES Join us in a 5-week series to study and create works in the style of famous Hispanic artists. We will learn about Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Diego Rivers, Jean-Michael Basquiat, and Frida Kahlo. Children of all ages and their families are welcome to attend. Learn More Event Main Library September 15 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) One event on September 15, 2022 at 4:00 pm INQLUSIVE READING LOUNGE Read our InQlusive manga of the month or bring your own book while we read alone, together. A limited number of free copies of each title is available. Snacks provided, open to all teens, ages 12-19. The featured title for August is Boys Run the Riot (Vol. 1) The featured title for September is Lakelore. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm FAMILY GAME NIGHT Need a reason to get out of the house? Why not stop on by for family game night? Board games, video games, sounds like a great time to me! Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ADULT’S CRAFT NIGHT Join Anne in the Maumelle Library meeting room to create your very own book of spells! Learn More Event September 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CALS WRITING CIRCLE: NEXUS AND CALS PRESENTS POETRY READING AND OPEN MIC Join us as CALS teams up with Nexus Coffee & Creative to present a live poetry reading and open mic. Bring your best and blow us away! Contact jjobe@cals.org. Join us at 301 President Clinton Avenue Suite AB, Little Rock, AR 72201 Learn More Event Virtual September 15 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CAPTURING YOUR HISPANIC HERITAGE Heather Zbinden, programs and website coordinator, and Danielle Afsordeh, community outreach archivist, will give an overview of the Roberts Library Memory Lab, personal archiving programming, and oral history toolkits, as well as genealogy resources available through CALS. Afsordeh will also share some tips on conducting oral history interviews with family members who have immigrated to the United States from Mexico and Latin America. Register for Webinar Learn More Event Children’s Library September 16 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CRAFTING WITH MS. BRANDY-PAPEL PICADO Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with Miss Brandy and create your very own papel picado banner! Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater September 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm SHREK-TEMBER! SHREK 2 (2004, PG) This September at CALS Ron Robinson Theater… it’s SHREK-tember! Friday, September 16: Shrek 2 (2004, PG) After returning from their honeymoon and showing home movies to their friends, Shrek and Fiona learn that her parents have heard that she has married her true love and wish to invite him to their kingdom, called Far Far Away. The catch is: Fiona’s parents are unaware of the curse that struck their daughter and have assumed she married Prince Charming, Learn More Event Children’s Library September 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) One event on September 17, 2022 at 11:00 am TEEN BRUNCH CLUB It’s like the Breakfast Club, but later in the day and no detention! Come join us at the library to learn some soft skills and vibe for an hour. Learn More Event Main Library September 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm KOMBUCHA WORKSHOP: LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN KOMBUCHA AT HOME Kombucha is a sweet and sour effervescent fermented tea drink with probiotic live cultures. This workshop will cover the basics of making your own kombucha from scratch. Participants will get to take home their own "SCOBY" starter culture. This event will take place on the 5th floor of Main Library Learn More Event Sanders Library September 17 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm PAINTING FOR ADULTS “Change the Painting” We’ll be painting over already painted canvases to see what creations we can manifest. Let your imagination fly! Limited space, registration required. Learn More Event Milam Library September 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm LAWYERS IN THE LIBRARY – RECORD SEALING The Central Arkansas Library System and the Center for Arkansas Legal Services have once again teamed up to offer Lawyers in the Library! Come listen to legal presentations and an opportunity to ask a lawyer your civil legal question. Topics include Criminal Record Sealing and Public Benefits like SNAP and SSI, and will end with a record-sealing clinic. Record Sealing – Come see us to learn about getting your criminal record sealed. An attorney from the Center for Arkansas Legal Services will be speaking about the kinds of criminal charges that can be sealed, Learn More Event McMath Library September 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm LOTERIA Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning to play loteria, a bingo-like game popular in Mexico. Family friendly prizes provided. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PIRATE PETE Ahoy! Calling all pirates! Come ye to hear a pirate tale then follow the clues to find the treasure. Learn More Event Main Library September 20 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm DROP-IN TECH HELP Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your devices. Learn More Event Virtual September 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN – AUTHOR TALK WITH SIMON WINCHESTER Join us for a conversation with prolific British-American writer, journalist, and consummate adventurer Simon Winchester. This author talk will cover many aspects of his work across myriad fields of history, technology, and geology as well as the author’s personal expeditions, including his path to becoming the acclaimed best selling author he is today. A master storyteller, Winchester’s narrative is like a journey through time. His keen intellect and ability to precisely and expertly weave everyday life into historical examination leaves his readers feeling awestruck at the world surrounding them. Learn More Event Virtual September 21 @ 10:00 am VIRTUAL STORYTIME An online storytime with Ms. Linda. Virtual Storytimes are posted on the CALS Kids YouTube channel. Learn More Event McMath Library September 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ANIME NIGHT Watch anime and eat themed snacks. Learn More Event McMath Library September 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm MEET THE BEES Celebrate National Honey Month by examining an observation bee hive and sampling honey. Learn More Event Main Library September 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CREATING GENDER EUPHORIA: SELF-PORTRAITURE AS AN ACT OF SELF-LOVE Envision your true self, discover your won gender euphoria, and create the masterpiece that is you! The workshop centers on trans experiences and joy-but artists of all genders, sexualities, and skill levels are welcome. Supplies are provided, but limited. Email Jet at jbutler@cals.org to sign up. Ages 8-18. Learn More Event Main Library September 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CREATING GENDER EUPHORIA: SELF-PORTRAITURE AS AN ACT OF SELF-LOVE Envision your true self, discover your own gender euphoria, and create the masterpiece that is you! This self-portrait workshop centers trans experiences and joy, however artists of all genders, sexualities, and skill levels are welcome. Supplies are provided, but limited. This event will take place on level 5 of the Main Library. Email Jet at jbutler@cals.org to sign up. Learn More Event Virtual September 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm LUNG CANCER SCREENINGS AND YOU As you age, changes affect your lung tissue, muscles and bones, which all impact your breathing, and this is even more of an issue for those who smoke. Sierra Whitbey of the American Lung Association will present information on the importance of lung cancer screenings for Arkansans aged 50 and older, the criteria to get screened, and what a lung cancer screening looks like. This presentation will be through the American Lung Association and the Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative. Register Now Learn More Event Maumelle Library September 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm WORLD MUSIC WITH THE GINSINGERS Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as this duet performs music from Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Spain, Mexico, and more. All ages welcome. Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater September 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR ALEX GINO, MELISSA Alex Gino is the author on many books, including the often challenged book, Melissa, formerly published as George. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to hear from the author. Gino will be in conversation with Dr. Luann Racher, an area champion of trans health, from UAMS. Gino will discuss their book, the recent retitling of the book, and censorship, among other things. This will be a hybrid program with Gino transmitting virtually onto the large Ron Robinson Theater screen, Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater September 22 @ 7:45 pm - 9:30 pm TRANSHOOD (FILM SCREENING) Moving and thought-provoking, this documentary follows four young people and their families as they navigate growing up transgender in America’s heartland. Over the course of five years, the film explores how they struggle through parenting, and how the kids are challenged and transformed as they experience the complexity of their identities and redefine “coming of age.” Learn More Event Children’s Library September 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am TODDLER FALL SNACK Who doesn’t love a fall themed snack? Come join us at the Children’s Library for a special themed charcuterie board! Learn More Event Children’s Library September 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm KID’S FALL SNACK Who doesn’t love a fall themed snack? Come join us at the Children’s Library for a special themed charcuterie board! Learn More Event Nixon Library September 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MEET THE AUTHOR- ADAM HOUCHINS Adam Houchins, author of “Cathy the Catfish and Sammy the Swan” will be at Nixon Library reading his book and then signing copies. There will be books available for purchase or bring your own! Sharing a pond, Cathy the Catfish and Sammy the Swan become good friends. This is the story of their friendship and a memorable life lesson. Giving children a platform to think, ask questions, and learn, Houchins hopes this book will create smiles and family bonds. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am YOGA FOR KIDS A kid-friendly yoga class geared for ages 5-11. Wear your comfy clothes! Learn More Event Sanders Library September 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am BOTANIST WITH ARDOT Join Nick Dial, Botanist at ARDOT, as he presents a program on the importance of pollinators and the benefits of growing your own food. Learn More Event Sanders Library September 24 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CREEPY CAMPOUT ESCAPE ROOM Have fun with friends as you figure out puzzles & riddles to escape the library. Afterwards, enjoy ooey gooey snacks that go perfect with creepy campout tales! Ages 12-18. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ARTIST STUDY: PABLO PICASSO Listen to a book on Pablo Picasso and then create a piece of artwork in his style. Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater September 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CHARLOTTE’S WEB (FILM SCREENING) Miracles do happen! E. B. White’s timeless children’s story comes to life in this colorful animated musical. The film features the voices of Debbie Reynolds (Charlotte) and Paul Lynde (Templeton), among others. Learn More Event Virtual September 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm MEDITATION AT MAIN ONLINE Cory Jones of Compassion Works for All leads us in a guided meditation that’s like an oasis in the middle of your day! Join us from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Monday September 26 via Zoom. All are welcome- and we hope you will choose to join us! CALS Adult Programs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Meditation at Main Online Time: Sep 26, 2022 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87950675544… Learn More Event Children’s Library September 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm APPLE STAMP A process art project for toddlers and preschoolers. Learn More Event McMath Library September 26 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm TAINO INSPIRED CARVINGS Learn about ancient symbols carved by the Taino peoples of the Caribbean. Then create your own design in air dry clay. Learn More Event Nixon Library September 26 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm TEENS 4 INQLUSION @ NIXON A GSA type program based on discussion and inclusion for teens. For ages 12-18 years. Learn More Event Main Library September 27 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm DROP-IN TECH HELP Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your devices. Learn More Event Virtual September 27 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm TRUST – AUTHOR TALK WITH HERNAN DIAZ Join us for an afternoon with Pulitzer Prize finalist and PEN/Faulkner Award winner Hernan Diaz, author of In the Distance and Trust. Diaz holds a Ph.D. from NYU and edits, the Spanish-language journal Revista Hispánica Moderna, at Columbia University. Diaz’s new book, Trust, is set during the roar of the 1920s around the Wall Street tycoon Benjamin Rask and his wife, Helen. Together, they have risen to the top of the world of seemingly endless wealth–all as a decade of excess and speculation draws to an end. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm MATH STORYTELLING Hear me out, do you like math? Do you like stories? Well, what if I told you – we combined both math and storytelling at the library! Come join us on an additional special storytelling! Learn More Event Thompson Library September 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every month that begins at 4:00 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until December 27, 2022 GAME AND PUZZLE CLUB Come have some fun playing tabletop games and/or working a puzzle with friends at the library. Ages: 6-11 The Game and Puzzle Club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00PM Dates August 23 September 27 October 25 November 22 December 27 Learn More Event McMath Library September 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PAINTING AND PUNCH Sip punch while you complete a guided painting. Learn More Event Main Library September 29 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CRAFTS & KIKI Hang out with Teens 4 InQlusion’s delightfully queer craft circle! Ages 12-19 Learn More Event Children’s Library September 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm MUSIC TRIVIA Do you know your lyrics? Know your music trivia? Can you name some one hit wonders? Well, we’ll have it all at the Children’s Library! Designed for family teams. Learn More Event Virtual September 29 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm “NAVIGATING EL NUEVO SOUTH: THE GEOGRAPHIES OF INCLUSION, EXCLUSION, AND SAFETY FOR HISPANIC YOUNG ADULTS” Speaker: Maria Escobar Grounded in her own experience growing up as the child of Mexican immigrants in northwest Arkansas, Escobar examines how Hispanic and Latinx young adults in a “new immigrant destination” and “second-generation sundown towns” seek belonging and safety in public spaces and institutional settings that sometimes exclude them. Register for Webinar Maria Escobar is a sociology professor at Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was raised in northwest Arkansas and graduated from Springdale High School in 2014. Learn More Event Zoom September 29 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm GARDENING FOR BEES What do native bees need from us? Listen to Leslie Cooper, Arkansas Monarch and Pollinator Coordinator with Quail Forever, and host Lynn Foster discuss what you can do in your yard to provide food and habitat for the many species of native bees in central Arkansas. Did you know that more than 90% of bee species are solitary? That 70% of bee species live in the ground? And that honeybees aren’t native to North America? Get to know our 4000 species of North American native bees and bring your questions! Learn More Event Main Library September 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am DROP-IN TECH HELP Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your devices. Learn More Event Children’s Library September 30 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ART IN THE GARDEN Create your own sun-sational print using plants from the teaching garden! Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater September 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm HOCUS POCUS (1993, PG) Before you stream the sequel… watch the original on the big screen! After moving to Salem, Massachusetts, teenager Max Dennison explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani and their new friend, Allison. After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ Learn More Event Nixon Library October 1 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) Excludes closings 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 for curbside pick-up. Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater October 1 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm 2022 GENEALOGY WORKSHOP CALS BUTLER CENTER FOR ARKANSAS STUDIES PRESENTS ANNUAL GENEALOGY WORKSHOP FEATURING LORI THORNTON This event will be hybrid. Participants can attend in person or participate virtually via Zoom the day of the event. THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE RECORDED AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO VIEW LATER. 9:30 – 9:45 Welcome & Announcements 9:45 – 10:45 Online Resources for Southeastern States Research 10:45 – 11:45 Descendant Research: Finding DNA Matches and Other Contemporary Cousins 11:45 – 1:00 LUNCH (on your own) 1:00 – 2:00 Left Behind: Wills and Probate for the Genealogist—Learn what records are available 2:15 – 3:15 Social Media for Genealogists 3:15 – 3:30 Closing Remarks How to participate In-person: This event will be held in the CALS Ron Robinson Theater located at Library Square in downtown Little Rock. Learn More Event Nixon Library October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm VOTER REGISTRATION PARTY Did you know the library has voter registration applications? Come register to vote or update your voter registration with us! Learn More Event Virtual October 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, happening 4 times CALS WRITING CIRCLE: MEMOIR WRITING FOR SENIORS This ongoing class meets once each week and takes attendees aged 55+ through the steps of writing their own life stories. Students are given tools and techniques to help learn to write regularly and productively. Everyone is welcome; no writing experience is required. Contact dmoore@cals.org. Register for Memoir Writing for Seniors Learn More Event Nixon Library October 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am |Recurring Event (See all) An event every 2 weeks that begins at 10:30 am on Wednesday, repeating until October 19, 2022 STORYTIME Read books and move around to music with Ms. Terry! Storytime will be on 10/5 and 10/19. For toddlers and preschoolers. Call 457-5038 to sign up! Learn More Event Sanders Library October 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until December 1, 2022 PAGE TURNERS Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. Members read a single book for discussion at the meeting. Contact Ginann at gswindle@cals.org for more information. Learn More Event Nixon Library October 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, repeating until October 28, 2022 TWEEN TIME Hang out, play video games, and eat snacks in the meeting room after school. For ages 9-18 years. Kids under 11 years must have someone 16+ to accompany them. Learn More Event Virtual October 8 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every 2 weeks that begins at 12:00 pm on Saturday, happening 2 times CALS WRITING CIRCLE: WRITING ALL YEAR WORKSHOP GROUP After you’ve written the first draft, what then? A good workshop group can help you figure out what about your nonfiction needs improving, and the process of critiquing other writers helps you become a better writer yourself. Share your work-in-progress with other writers to give and receive encouragement, insight, and feedback in a safe and respectful environment. Contact dmoore@cals.org. Register for Writing all Year Workshop Group Learn More Event McMath Library October 8 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm HALLOWEEN COSTUME CLOSET SHOPPING Shop for a free, gently used Halloween costume. First come, first served. Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm RODNEY CROWELL: WORD FOR WORD TOUR Audience members are invited to a rare experience as Rodney reads from his brand new book, Word For Word, shares stories, and performs the songs that have made him a renowned and prolific songwriter. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the event starts at 8:00 p.m. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available. General admission tickets are $45. Tickets will also be available for purchase when doors open. To buy your tickets online, Learn More Event Central Arkansas Library System October 10 CALS CLOSED FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY All branches and buildings of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed Monday, October 10 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, October 11. Please call 918-3000 for further information. Learn More Event October 11 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm AVOIDING IDENTITY THEFT & STAYING CYBER-SECURE Avoiding identity theft/cyber security (Presented by Lee Watson, Chairman & CEO of Forge Institute) · October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month · Tips for staying safe online Register Now Co-sponsored by the Arkansas Financial Education Commission. Learn More Event Nixon Library October 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every 2 weeks that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until October 26, 2022 FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Watch a family friendly movie after school. 10/12 – The Addams Family (2019) 10/26 – The Addams Family 2 Learn More Event Virtual October 13 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm NOT NICE: STOP PEOPLE PLEASING, STAYING SILENT, & FEELING GUILTY – AUTHOR TALK WITH DR. AZIZ GAZIPURA We invite you to join us for a talk with Dr. Aziz Gazipura, one of the world’s leading experts on social confidence as he discusses how to stop being too nice and worrying about what others might think. Are you too nice? Do you find it hard to be assertive and ask for what you want? Did you know millions of people struggle with being “too nice”? Being nice can make it hard to speak up, say “no,” or do something that might upset someone.This talk will teach participants that the opposite of nice is not mean but rather real. Learn More Event Virtual October 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm WHERE THE CHILDREN TAKE US – AUTHOR TALK WITH ZAIN E. ASHER Join us in conversation with popular CNN Anchor, Zain E. Asher, as she discusses her moving and inspiring memoir Where the Children Take Us. In Where the Children Take Us, Zain E. Asher, tells the story of her mother’s harrowing fight to raise four children as a widowed immigrant in South London. There is tragedy in this tale, but it is not a tragedy. Drawing on tough-love parenting strategies, Obiajulu Ejiofor teaches her sons and daughters to overcome the daily pressures of poverty, Learn More Event Virtual October 19 @ 10:00 am VIRTUAL STORYTIME Learn ASL signs and read through books with Ms. Linda! Available on the CALS Kids YouTube channel. Learn More Event Children’s Library October 20 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every day that begins at 9:00 am, repeating until December 29, 2022 OLIVER JEFFERS: 15 YEARS OF PICTURING BOOKS Wow. You’re in for a treat with this amazing exhibition of more than 80 pieces of original art by the world-renowned children’s author and illustrator. Jeffers is a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance, and sculpture. Curiosity and humor are underlying themes throughout Oliver’s practice as an artist and storyteller. While investigating the ways the human mind understands its world, his work also functions as comic relief in the face of futility. Jeffers’ engagements and practice are truly international in scope. Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm FALSE NEGATIVE: AN EVENING WITH JOHN WATERS Buy Tickets – $40 Front & Center Buy Tickets – $35 First Floor Buy Tickets – $30 Balcony CALS Six Bridges Book Festival has announced that tickets are now on sale for False Negative: An Evening with John Waters, Saturday, Oct. 22. Waters’ rapid-fire one man “vaudeville” act is updated and expanded from the original film version that enjoyed critical success at the Edinburgh, Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CALS SPEAKER SERIES: KIMBERLY WEHLE, HOW TO THINK LIKE A LAWYER AND WHY HONORING RABBI IRA SANDERS What does the average person have in common with lawyers? From the mundane to the game-changers, decisions need to be made every day. But a key way in which the everyday person differs from a lawyer is how each goes about making decisions. A non-lawyer often searches for answers to validate or solidify a pre-conceived decision, while a lawyer looks for questions. Based on her book, How to Think Like a Lawyer and Why: A Common-Sense Guide to Everyday Dilemmas, Learn More Event Nixon Library October 24 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm TEENS 4 INQLUSION @ NIXON A GSA type program providing a space for discussion and promoting inclusion for teens. Learn More Event Virtual October 29 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CALS WRITING CIRCLE: NANOWRIMO KICK-OFF PARTY Every November, thousands of writers around the world participate in National Novel Writing Month. Join us as we kick off this year’s NaNoWriMo with writing games and goodies! Pay your own lunch buffet. Contact jjobe@cals.org with questions and to register. Register for NaNoWriMo Kickoff Party Learn More Event Main Library October 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm THE POWER OF MIND The Power of Mind is a modern guidebook based on ancient Buddhist techniques for transforming suffering into complete well-being that benefits us and the people around us. We’ve heard platitudes about cultivating love and compassion, but how can we genuinely develop these qualities and share them in our world? As Khentrul Rinpoche states, “Peace and happiness can be attained, but not by searching for something in the outside world—they start within us and then extend out to the entire globe.” Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche, Learn More Event Nixon Library October 29 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm CALS WRITING CIRCLE: ART JOURNALING AT NIXON Journaling is the perfect tool for exploring and better understanding our emotional health. This low-stress course provides journals and art supplies to decorate and personalize, as well as a wide assortment of journaling prompts to explore. Contact jjobe@cals.org or omitchell@cals.org to register or for more details. Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater October 29 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm GEORGE MICHAEL REBORN FEATURING ROBERT BARTKO On Oct. 29, the night before the 35th anniversary of the historic Faith album, the Six Bridges Book Festival transports you to The Edge of Heaven for a one-night-only performance of George Michael Reborn. This amazing must-see tribute to Wham! & George Michael stars Robert Bartko, who exudes the energy of passion of the superstar in the 80s and 90s. Robert’s spot-on looks, wardrobe, vocal range (no Lip-Syncing), dance moves, crowd interaction, and charisma leaves audiences cheering for an encore. Close your eyes and you’ll swear you’re listening to the real deal. Amazing. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 pre-event and $30 night of the show. Seating is general admission, so arrive early for the Freedom to choose the best seats. This tribute is sponsored by Meadors, Adams & Lee. Learn More Event Nixon Library October 31 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm HALLOWEEN TREAT BAGS Halloween is on a Monday this year? Gross. Don’t let a spooky Monday get you down! Pop by the Nixon Library and get yourself a Halloween Treat Bag. Learn More Event Virtual November 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm SUSAN, LINDA, NINA & COKIE: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE FOUNDING MOTHERS OF NPR – AUTHOR TALK WITH LISA NAPOLI You’re invited to an enlightening hour with highly acclaimed writer, journalist, broadcaster, and speaker Lisa Napoli as she discusses her group biography of the four women whose voices defined NPR, Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR. In the years after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, women in the workplace still found themselves relegated to secretarial positions or locked out of jobs entirely. This was especially true in the news business, Learn More Event November 8 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT Planning for retirement (Presented by Cheryl Daughenbaugh, Investment Manager with Stephens Capital Management) · How much should I be saving · Basics about 401(k), Roth IRAs and more Register Now Co-sponsored by the Arkansas Financial Education Commission. Learn More Event November 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY – AUTHOR TALK WITH BONNIE GARMUS Join us for a dazzlingly entertaining virtual chat with author Bonnie Garmus as she discusses her debut New York Times bestselling novel Lessons in Chemistry. Lessons in Chemistry is set in 1960s California and features the singular voice of Chemist Elizabeth Zott, a scientist whose career takes an unexpected detour. Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. Learn More Event Central Arkansas Library System November 10 @ 6:00 pm - November 11 @ 8:00 pm CALS CLOSED FOR VETERAN’S DAY All branches and buildings of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 10 and all day Friday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day. The Galleries & Bookstore at Library Square will be open Friday, November 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Regular hours will resume Saturday, November 12. Please call 918-3000 for further information. Learn More Event Virtual November 14 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm FINDING FAMILY FACTS (NOVEMBER 14) 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. Register for Finding Family Facts Learn More Event November 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PHIL PLAIT PRESENTS ECLIPSE ACROSS AMERICA Join Central Arkansas Library System and the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium for this special event! On Friday, November 4, Dr. Phil Plait takes the CALS Ron Robinson Theater stage to present “Eclipse Across America.” This event is FREE! Reservations are NOT required. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the event begins at 7:00 p.m. A book signing will follow. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available. On April 8, 2024, the United States will be treated to one of the rarest and most spectacular of celestial events: a total solar eclipse. Learn More Event Virtual November 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm HOW TO HAVE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE: PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR NECESSARY CHANGE IN THE WORKPLACE AND BEYOND – AUTHOR TALK WITH KWAME CHRISTIAN Join us for an enlightening hour with bestselling author Kwame Christian as he chats about his new book How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond. How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race helps readers gain the confidence to not only talk about race, but actually make a difference when you do. Negotiation expert Kwame Christian’s motto is: “The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations.” Learn More Event November 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm ISSUES THAT MATTER: PROTECTING ARKANSAS’S WATERWAYS: RIVERS AS ROADS Arkansas’s rivers are vital components in the movement of goods and materials in the state. This programs will discuss the challenges faced in maintaining them as viable travel routes. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Pulaski County and KUAR. Learn More Event Dee Brown Library November 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm LAWYERS IN THE LIBRARY – RECORD SEALING CLINIC The Central Arkansas Library System and the Center for Arkansas Legal Services have once again teamed up to offer Lawyers in the Library! Come listen to legal presentations and an opportunity to ask a lawyer your civil legal question. Topics include Criminal Record Sealing and Public Benefits like SNAP and SSI, and will end with a record-sealing clinic. Record Sealing – Center for Arkansas Legal Services will hold a record sealing clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn More Event Central Arkansas Library System November 23 @ 6:00 pm - November 27 @ 8:00 pm CALS CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING All branches and buildings of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 23 through Sunday, November 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Galleries & Bookstore at Library Square will be open Friday and Saturday, November 25 and 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Regular hours will resume Monday, November 28. Please call 918-3000 for further information. Learn More Event Sanders Library December 1 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until December 29, 2022 FIDDLESTICKS Bring your needles or hooks. Any kind of craft is welcome. Learn a thing or two or just enjoy the company Learn More Event Virtual December 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm HORSE – AUTHOR TALK WITH GERALDINE BROOKS Join us for an exciting virtual chat with the highly-acclaimed and award winning novelist, Geraldine Brooks in conversation about her most recent New York Times Bestselling novel Horse. Brooks braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history. Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, Learn More Event Virtual December 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm COVERED WITH NIGHT: A STORY OF MURDER AND INDIGENOUS JUSTICE IN EARLY AMERICA – AUTHOR TALK WITH NICOLE EUSTACE You’re invited to explore early-American history during an online afternoon conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning historian Nicole Eustace as she discusses her 2022 award winning book Covered With Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America. On the eve of a major treaty conference between Iroquois leaders and European colonists in the distant summer of 1722, two white fur traders attacked an Indigenous hunter and left him for dead near Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn More Event Central Arkansas Library System December 22 @ 6:00 pm - December 27 @ 8:00 pm CALS CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS All branches and buildings of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed Thursday, December 22 at 6 p.m. until Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas. The Galleries & Bookstore at Library Square will be open Friday, December 23, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, December 27. Please call 918-3000 for further information. Learn More Event Central Arkansas Library System January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2023 CALS CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY All branches and buildings of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed Sunday, January 1 and Monday, January 2 in observance of New Year’s Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, January 3. Please call 918-3000 for further information. Learn More Event Ron Robinson Theater June 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm CALS ARKANSAS SOUNDS PRESENTS: LUENELL Due to unforeseen circumstances, the two Luenell performances originally scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater have now been postponed to Saturday, June 10, 2023. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the two new performances at 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, or they can be fully refunded. For more information or refunds, please contact John Miller at 501-320-5728 or jmiller@cals.org. Learn More EVENTS LIST NAVIGATION * Previous Events NAVIGATION * About CALS * Careers * Help * eNewsletter * Privacy Policy Happening at CALS BACK TO SCHOOL WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATE COULTER Recently I dropped in on an event where CALS Library staff handed out new backpacks and school supplies to young students who were anticipating their new school year. Back to school is really where the Library shines; in the classrooms, sharp pencils and fresh notebooks meet to record nuggets of knowledge. And here in our branches, Learn More 100 Rock Street Little Rock, AR 72201 askcals@cals.org © 2022 Central Arkansas Library System. All Rights Reserved. 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