CALS Main Library

05/21/2026

Celebrate National Magazine Day with the Central Arkansas Library System. CALS has thousands of magazines with no waitlists, no loan limits, and no due dates. You can browse our digital magazine collection by downloading the Flipster or Libby apps on your mobile device. All you need is your library card. Check out all of the other wonderful digital resources we offer at https://cals.org/research-tools/.

05/08/2026

Weekend Highlight at CALS Main Library ✨☕️

Join us this Saturday for our special Mother’s Day Tea Party — an afternoon of tea, conversation, community, and celebration for the amazing women in our lives. 🌸

🫖 Mother’s Day Tea Party
📍 CALS Main Library
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ 3–5 PM

Come enjoy a warm and welcoming Adult Event experience filled with connection, laughter, and memorable moments.

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04/25/2026

🎵 The Midday Mix is BACK — and this one's extra special!

Join us Friday, May 1 for the Midday Mix 501 Edition on the Rooftop Terrace of CALS Main Library. Bring your lunch and soak up the vibes from 12–2 PM as DJ AJ spins your favorite hits.

It's the perfect way to celebrate 501 Day with your community. See you up top! ☀️

📍 CALS Main Library Rooftop Terrace
🕛 12–2 PM | Friday, May 1
🎧 Music by DJ AJ
🍽 Bring your own or grab a bite at Boulevard Bread Company
Free & open to the public

04/25/2026

04/14/2026

Starting this month, the Main library will have a monthly job search help program! We will discuss 2 databases available to you to help you out on your job search journey. There will be time after the brief presentation where there will be resume assistance.

This month the program will be held on the 3rd level, room 301 at the Main library. This Friday, April 17 from 2pm-4pm.

03/12/2026

Discover Creativebug! After a brief introduction, create your own flower greeting card to welcome the first day of Spring! This program will be held at the lower level, room 012 at Main library. Next Friday, March 20 from 2pm-4pm.

02/12/2026

🎨 Everyone is welcome!
Come join the fun at 2nd Friday Art Night! 🎉
Friday, February 13 • 5:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 CALS Roberts Library — 401 President Clinton Ave.
Experience a vibrant evening of art, creativity, music, and community at this month’s 2nd Friday Art Night

✨ Free admission
✨ Free parking with validation in the library deck (as available)
✨ Street parking is free after 6:00 p.m.
✨ Supported by the CALS Foundation & the Windgate Foundation

02/07/2026

February Adult Events Calendar -
CALS Main Library

02/06/2026

Celebrate Black History Month by joining our Database Scavenger Hunt! Explore the achievements of Black women who have shaped history in their fields using the Oxford Reference: Black Women in America database.

Want a chance to win a gift card? Be sure to fill out the contact section at the bottom of the scavenger hunt form. Completed forms must be turned in at the Main Library Computer Lab desk by March 7.

Be sure to pick up scavenger hunt forms at the Lower Level in Main on the table by the stairs. Two gift card winners will be chosen and contacted on March 9!

02/05/2026

Discover Creativebug! After a brief introduction, create your own Valentine themed zine. Celebrate the things you love like your favorite book titles and take your creation home to show off.

This program will be held on the lower level at Main library, Wednesday, February 11; from 2pm-4pm!