Central Arkansas Library System

Youth Services Closure UPDATE

Due to unforeseen renovation delays, the Youth Services Department will now be open August 31 - September 4. However, services will be limited. There will be no programming and the public computers will be unavailable.

The Youth Services Department will close Sunday, September 5 and remain closed through Friday, September 10. Please call 501.918.3050 to confirm reopening information.

CALS Closed for Labor Day

All locations of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed Sunday, September 5 and Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours will resume at all branches Tuesday, September 7.

CALS Centennial Bookplate Promotion

Donating a book in someone’s honor is a wonderful way to honor them. In celebration of 100 years of service to our community, CALS has designed a special centennial book plate.

For more information or to purchase a bookplate, click here »

Maumelle Branch To Close for Upgrades

Two Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) libraries have scheduled conversion to a system utilizing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The Maumelle Branch will be closed August 30 - September 4 for the change. While the Maumelle Branch is closed, patrons may use any other CALS location for checking out or returning items, placing or picking up holds, or computer access.

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Get a library card?

Pulaski or Perry County residents can request a library card by completing an online application or at any CALS library. Your library card will be mailed to your home address and photo identification must be presented to complete the application process. A parent or legal guardian should accompany minors who do not have photo identification. If you live in a nearby county ask about the Gateway Project. Read more »

Access my online account?

To access your account, you'll need a library card barcode number and Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you do not have a Personal Identification Number (PIN), you may establish one the first time you login to your account. If you have forgotten your PIN, please visit your local library or call (501) 918-3040 to have your old PIN removed. You will then be able to re-establish your PIN. Click here to log in to your account.

Place a hold on a book?

Once you have identified an item in the online catalog that you would like to hold, simply click the "Request" button located under the the title of the item. If you are not already logged in to your online account, you will be prompted to do so.

Renew materials?

Materials may be renewed by phone or online. To renew by phone, call the circulation desk of your local branch. To renew online:

Log in to your online account.
You will see a link marked "Items currently checked out" with the number of items you have checked out. Click the link to view the materials you have checked out.
Select the materials you want to renew by checking the boxes in the RENEW column and then click the Renew Selected button. If you want to renew everything, click the Renew ALL button.
If you cannot renew items, a message will appear on the screen. If you are successful, a new due date will appear in the "STATUS" column. Always check the STATUS column for information on the success or failure of your renewal.

Seek employment at CALS?

Simply visit our employment opportunities page. PLEASE NOTE: CALS in an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted for advertised positions ONLY.

Renew my online registration?

For security purposes, online registration expires every 12 months. Simply call 501.918.3000 or visit your local branch of CALS, confirm your current address and phone number, and your online registration will be renewed.

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CALS events for the next 7 days…

Mon - Aug 30 -- Sat - Sep 04		Maumelle Library Closed Location: Maumelle Library Maumelle Library will be closed to the public August 30-September 4 for technology upgrades. No events will be scheduled.
Mon - Aug 30 -- Fri - Sep 10		Youth Services Department Closure Information Location: Youth Services (Main Library) Due to unforeseen renovation delays, the Youth Services Department will be now be open August 31 - September 4. However, services will be limited. There will be no programming and the public computers will be unavailable. The Youth Services Department will close Sunday, September 5 and remain closed through Friday, September 10. Please call 501.918.3050 to confirm reopening information.
Thu - Sep 02 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM		Itty Bitties Location: Fletcher Library Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts for toddlers.
Thu - Sep 02 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM		Fiddle Sticks Location: Sanders Library Bring your knitting and join us.
Thu - Sep 02 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM		Online Gaming Location: Williams Library AdventureQuest. Registration is required
Thu - Sep 02 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM		Movie: The Last Song Location: McMath Library
Thu - Sep 02 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM		Pizza Plus a Paperback Location: Terry Library Join us for book discussions, trivia games, scavenger hunts, creative activities, and pizza. Suggested for anyone in grades 4 through 8 - ages 8 to 15. Call 228-0129 to learn the book for the month.
Thu - Sep 02 6:00 PM		Family Game Night Location: Williams Library
Fri - Sep 03		Exercise Club Location: Williams Library Work out to Leslie Sansone Walk Aerobics DVD
Fri - Sep 03 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM		Pinnacle Piecemakers Quilting Circle Location: Thompson Library A Quilting Circle at the Thompson Library. All quilters and crafters welcome.
Fri - Sep 03 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM		Wii Play Day Location: Williams Library
Fri - Sep 03 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM		Friday Video Games Location: McMath Library
Sat - Sep 04 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM		Pirate Party! Location: Fletcher Library Join us for pirate-themed stories, crafts and snacks!
Sat - Sep 04 2:30 PM		MOVIE: Matilda (PG) Location: Terry Library Celebrate Roald Dahl month with us by watching this movie version of his well-known book. You may bring snacks and drinks.
Sat - Sep 04 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM		Movie: Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married (PG-13) Location: McMath Library
Sat - Sep 04 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM		Adult Video Game Club Location: McMath Library
Sun - Sep 05 -- Mon - Sep 06		CALS CLOSED -- Labor Day All branches of the Central Arkansas Library System will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Tue - Sep 07		Storytime Registration Location: Sanders Library Registration for Fall Storytimes begin Tuesday, Sept 7, 2010
Tue - Sep 07 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM		Itty Bitties Storytime Location: Fletcher Library Storytime for ages 0-2 years.
Tue - Sep 07 9:30 AM		Toddler Tales Location: Terry Library Storytime for beginners - ages 2 to 4 - with stories, fingerplays, songs, action rhymes, and playtime.
Tue - Sep 07 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM		Scholastic Book Fair at Thompson Location: Thompson Library A Book Fair at the Thompson Library for Children and Teens. The Book Fair will be open one hour before and one hour after each SRC program.
Tue - Sep 07 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM		Tiny Tots Storytime Location: Fletcher Library Storytime for ages 2-3 years.
Tue - Sep 07 10:30 AM		Maumelle Mother Goose on the Loose Baby Storytime (ages 0-36 months) Location: Maumelle Library Lap-sit baby storytime for ages 0-36 months. Free. No registration required.
Tue - Sep 07 10:30 AM		Preschool Storytime Location: Milam Library Join Ms. Denise for Preschool Storytime each Tuesday morning. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs and more.
Tue - Sep 07 11:15 AM		Maumelle Mother Goose on the Loose Baby Storytime (ages 0-36 months) Location: Maumelle Library Lap-sit baby storytime for ages 0-36 months. Free. No registration required.
Tue - Sep 07 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM		It's Always Something Location: Main Library Every first Tuesday of the month a teacher continues a yearlong art tutorial. Bring your lunch to the East Room; drinks and cookies provided. There is always something for you at the Main Library on Tuesdays.
Tue - Sep 07 2:00 PM		Homeschool Storytime Location: Milam Library Library time for homeschool children with Ms.Trinity
Tue - Sep 07 4:00 PM		Maumelle YA Gaming (grades 6-12) Location: Maumelle Library Teens come play games and Wii! Free. No registration required.
Tue - Sep 07 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM		Outdoor Games and Scavenger Hunt (Weather Pemitting) Location: McMath Library
Tue - Sep 07 6:00 PM		Teen Time Location: Nixon Library First meeting after summer break! All teens welcome to come help discuss and plan upcoming Fall events.
Tue - Sep 07 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM		Evening Book Discussion Location: Fletcher Library Come for a fun and lively book discussion the first Tuesday of each month! For September 7, the selection is "Here on Earth" by Alice Hoffman. Ask a Fletcher staff member for a copy of the book.
Wed - Sep 08 2:30 AM		Book a Trip with Dewey Location: Terry Library Special program for homeschoolers blending storytime and educational facts for kids ages 6 and up (including tweens and teens).
Wed - Sep 08 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM		Preschool Storytime Location: McMath Library
Wed - Sep 08 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM		Wonderful Wednesdays Storytime Location: Fletcher Library Songs, stories and crafts for ages 3-5.
Wed - Sep 08 10:30 AM		Krayola Kids Location: Terry Library Storytime for preschoolers - ages 3 to 5 - with stories, fingerplays, action rhymes, songs, and crafts
Wed - Sep 08 10:30 AM		Tyke Tales Location: Nixon Library Storytime for ages 3-5 years.
Wed - Sep 08 11:15 AM		Maumelle Pre-School Storytime (ages 3-6) Location: Maumelle Library Come listen to stories and make cool crafts! Free. No registration required.
Wed - Sep 08 4:00 PM		Book Bunch Location: Nixon Library Afterschool storytime for ages 6-8 years.
Wed - Sep 08 4:00 PM		Maumelle K-5 Board Games Location: Maumelle Library Grades K-5 come play fun board games at the library! Free. No registration required.
Wed - Sep 08 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM		Movie: Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Angels Location: McMath Library
Wed - Sep 08 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM		Exercise Club Location: Williams Library Work out to Leslie Sansone Walk Aerobics DVD

CALS Catalog Goes Digital

What if you could check out an armload of your favorite books and carry them around in your pocket? Or, how about checking out, reading, and returning the latest volume from your favorite author without going to the library?

Cardholders at the Central Arkansas Library System may download their favorite books, in either ebook or audiobook format. The service is free, though it does require downloading software to your computer. So, what are you waiting for?

Begin browsing for an ebook or audiobook now! »

Apply Online for a Library Card

Pulaski or Perry County residents can request a library card by completing an online application or at any CALS library. Your library card will be mailed to your home address and photo identification must be presented to complete the application process. A parent or legal guardian should accompany minors who do not have photo identification. If you live in a nearby county ask about the Gateway Project. If you are not a resident of Pulaski or Perry County or of any of the counties that participate in the Gateway Program, you may purchase a nonresident library card for the fee of $60 per year.