Central Arkansas Library System

10/21/2026

Her husband doesn’t understand her, but her lover does. 💅🌹
Join us for Día de Mu***os at CALS Main Library on Saturday, October 24, from 11AM - 2PM for a celebration of music, art, and tradition. Free. Unforgettable. Slightly scandalous. 💀🌹

(Video description-A woman is upset that her husband doesn't take her anywhere. Her lover arrives and says he will take her to the Día de Mu***os celebration. They leave together.)
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10/21/2026

We are days away from the Día de Mu***os Celebration at CALS Main Library on Saturday, October 24 from 11AM -2PM! Free and open to all.

Earlier this week, Tameka Lee and Maria Aguilar from CALS talked with the hosts of Good Morning Arkansas to share what you can expect to see and do.
Watch the interview here:
https://youtu.be/J7la4jidDJs
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Tameka Lee and Maria Aguilar from CALS stopped my Good Morning Arka...

10/20/2026

Missed a session, or want to hear your favorites again?
Watch recordings from the 2026 Six Bridges Book Festival at the CALS Ron Robinson Theater on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAg7AR8npYb8]

10/19/2026

Young readers, here’s your chance to share what makes your story so fun! 📚

Bring or borrow a book and join us for Pages and Pals at the CALS Children's Library and Learning Center on Monday, October 26, from 4PM -5PM. It’s like a book club, but nobody is reading the same book!

10/19/2026

It was a busy weekend at CALS for families! 🎉

On Saturday, the CALS Main Library hosted the Renaissance Faire, with storytime, hands-on activities, and performances. Over at the CALS Rooker Library, the Health Fair Fall Festival offered live demonstrations, nutrition tips, and information on healthy aging. And at the CALS Dee Brown Library, participants took part in a Day of the Dead acting class.
On Sunday, the CALS Dee Brown Library hosted International Repair Day, where people fixed items or swapped things they no longer wanted.

Which event did you attend? Let us know in the comments!

10/18/2026

Today is International Repair Day! 🔧 Bring your broken items to be fixed, or swap items you no longer need. It’s all free!
Join us now until 4PM at the Southwest Community Center, across from Dee Brown Library.

10/18/2026

Early vote for your favorite quilt 📥
The Arkansas Quilters Guild is back at CALS Terry Library with a display of beautiful quilts. See them up close and cast your ballot for the winner. On display through December 7. (Video description-quilts)

10/17/2026

The Renaissance Faire is happening right now at Main Library! Maidens, knights and young squires are listening to stories, playing in a castle coloring and more. Join us until 2:30PM.

10/17/2026

Spooky season is in full swing at CALS! From skull science to spooky snacks, there’s something for every curious kid, crafter, and creative next week.
Check out the lineup below.

Tuesday, October 20
3:30PM | Whose Skull? | Fletcher Library
5PM | Period Education and Packing Party | Nixon Library

Wednesday, October 21
4PM | Universal (Yums) | McMath Library
4PM | Horror Treats | Sanders Library

Thursday, October 22
3:30PM | Kids in the Kitchen | Sanders Library

Friday, October 23
10AM | Fiber Arts Friday | Fletcher Library

Saturday, October 24
10:30AM | Brian and Terri Kinder | Sanders Library
1:30PM | Spellcasters' Studio | Fletcher Library

For a full list visit cals.org.

10/16/2026

Take a second to save the date of October 24 because Día de Mu***os (Day of the Dead) returns to Main Library. Come out to the lively and colorful celebration of culture and heritage from 11AM-2PM. We will have art installations, food, activities for kids, altars, and more. This is a free event. ☠️