CALS Children's Library and Learning Center

08/15/2026

Don't forget! The Central Arkansas Repair Cafe is coming to Children's Library to come fix Gizo One, our kinetic sculpture, today at 2 pm! We hope to see you there!

08/13/2026

Central Arkansas Repair Cafe is coming to Children's Library this Saturday at 2 pm to help us fix Gizo One, our kinetic sculpture! Please come out to watch the repair happen live and learn a little bit about the art of repair!

08/07/2026

Reminder: All CALS locations are closed today. We reopen tomorrow at 9 am!

08/05/2026

We will be open and ready for Back-to-School on Saturday, but we will be closed on Friday!

08/04/2026

Come check out our storywalk this month, featuring Arkansas Author and Artist Cathy Melvin's Cypress Knees and Tupelo Trees! Et Alia Press

08/01/2026

Come see us on Saturday, August 8th for our Bibbity Bobbity Back-to-School Bash! We will have lots of fun activities, free haircuts, and school supplies to give away!

Join us here at the Children's Library for a back to school fantasy adventure. We'll have themed crafts, free haircuts, school supply giveaways and more!. Event starts at August 8, 2026 10:00 AM CDT

07/18/2026

Come see Scott Davis' Comedy Magic Show today at 2 pm in our theater!

06/10/2026

Check out all the activities we have planned for the rest of the month!

06/02/2026

WHOOPS!
We noticed a slight error on website! Cultured Kitchen Chronicles will be this Friday, June 5th at 2pm!
During this session of Cultured Kitchen Chronicles, we will be making cream cheese stuffed mini bell peppers! Feel free to join us.

05/10/2026

ʚ 🌱 ₊˚✧ﾟThese are the Programs this week at the Children's Library!

₊˚ʚ 🌱 ₊˚✧ﾟ. May 11th - May 16th

💃🕺 Monday, May 11th
•Wiggle Worms (ages 0-5) — 10:00 AM
Get your wiggles out with Ms. Rachel!

🌈🌱 Tuesday, May 12th
• Sensory Hour (ages 0–5) — 10:00 AM
A calm, hands-on sensory experience for little learners.
• Kids' Garden Club (ages 6-11) -- 4:00pm
Blackberries, strawberries, and blueberries are starting to ripen at the Children’s Library Teaching Garden! We will look for ripe berries to share together and learn how these plants grow differently with Mr. Chris!

📖✨ Wednesday, May 13th
• Storytime (ages 0–5) — 10 AM
Enjoy stories, songs, and smiles with our youngest readers.
• Preschool Process Art (ages 0–5) — 10:30 AM
Come join us for a special craft designed just for your little ones!
• National Apple Pie Day (ages 6-11) — 4:00pm
Happy National Apple Pie Day! Let's make apple pies together while learning about nutrition and important kitchen skills with Mr. James!

💖💎 Thursday, May 14th
• NO PROGRAMS

🎨💡Friday, May 15th
• Malcolm X and Pizza Day (ages 6-11) — 4:00pm
Did you know Malcolm X Day and National Pizza Party Day are on the same day?! Let's Celebrate by making pizza's together while learning facts about Malcolm X!

💃🕺 Saturday, May 16th💃🕺
•Toddler Rumble Tumble (ages 0-6) — 10am
Get ready to move, groove, and burn off some energy! Toddles can jump, crawl, stretch, and play through fun obstacles.
•Walk U Thru It Line Dancing (all ages) — 2pm
Step, slide, and dance your way into fun with Walk U Thru It! This line dancing class breaks down the moves so everyone can follow along, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers.

🍎 Meal service will be from 4pm - 5 PM!

✨ All programs and meal service are FREE — come learn, play, and create with us!