Arkansas State Library

08/11/2026

WHAT: Arkansas State Library Board Meeting
WHEN: 10 a.m. August 14, 2026
WHERE: The Arkansas State Library, 900 West Capitol Ave. Little Rock, AR 72201. The Bessie Moore Conference Room, 2nd Floor.
The board packet and zoom link are available at https://library.arkansas.gov/about-us/arkansas-state-library-board/arkansas-state-library-board-meetings/
Members of the public who want to comment on agenda items should email State Librarian Jennifer Chilcoat at [email protected] by 10:00 a.m. on the day before the meeting.

07/02/2026

The Arkansas State Library has announced upcoming professional development opportunities for library staff and educators in Arkansas. The sessions will provide an overview of the Traveler Program. Topics include how the program is funded, authentication, staff training, and marketing. The session will highlight current database offerings and offer tips on how these valuable digital resources can be used to support classroom instruction.

Registration is required.

Sessions are scheduled for:
Tuesday, July 14, 1:00-3:00 PM
Thursday, July 16, 1:00-3:00 PM
Monday, July 20, 1:00-3:00 PM
Wednesday, July 22, 1:00-3:00 PM
Friday, July 24, 1:00-3:00 PM

Registration link:
https://forms.gle/Y6BTan8vXsfj2sFs9

For more information about the traveler program: https://library.arkansas.gov/resources/traveler-statewide-resources-by-subject/frequently-asked-questions-about-traveler/

06/29/2026

The Arkansas State Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, to observe Independence Day.

06/11/2026

Second Lady Usha Vance invites students in grades K-8 to participate in her Summer Reading Challenge. From June 1 through September 4, students are encouraged to read 12 books and keep their minds active all summer long. Participants will be eligible for prizes and a chance to visit Washington D.C. The challenge aims to foster a lifelong appreciation for reading, build strong literacy skills, and help students head back to school confident and prepared. To sign up and learn more, visit WH.gov/read.

06/04/2026

The Arkansas State Library and Arkansas TV teamed up to celebrate America 250 by hosting Transcribe-a-Thons throughout the state. Transcribe-a-Thons connect volunteers to digital images of handwritten correspondence and documents of the Library of Congress and crowdsource the transcription of historical documents so that the stories of Americans and American history can be preserved and accessed by all. The events are coordinated through the Arkansas State Library's Center for the Book.

For upcoming events, https://www.arkansastv.gov/pressroom/arkansas-tv-partners-arkansas-center-book-transcribe-thons-june

For information about Library of Congress transcription opportunities, https://crowd.loc.gov/

For information about the Arkansas Center for the book, https://library.arkansas.gov/programs/arkansas-center-for-the-book/

Harding University’s Transcribe-a-Thon gave guests a chance to trav...

05/21/2026

In an effort to support Arkansas families and grow strong readers, is providing resources for understanding your child’s progress, as well as tips to keep the learning going over the summer months.

One way to help your reader grow is by visiting the library! 📚 Check out https://gobeyondgrades.org/arkansas/ for an interactive tool to connect to your local public library.

05/21/2026

The Arkansas State Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/15/2026

A focus of the Arkansas LEARNS Act is to increase literacy and develop strong readers. 📖 That means providing support for students and their families.

If you need help understanding your child’s grades, visit GoBeyondGrades.org/Arkansas/ for free tips and resources.

05/11/2026

The Arkansas LEARNS Act provides tailored support for third-grade students, including expanded daily reading instruction, customized reading plans, and access to tutoring. 📚

Check out https://gobeyondgrades.org/arkansas/ to find free resources to help you navigate your child’s learning.