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—C e n t r a l A r k a n s a s L i b r a r y S y s t e m —
APRIL 2022
Go Green with CALS
April is all about the planet, so we’re discussing bees and gardening,
cleaning up our parks, and focusing on all things “Naturally Arkansas.”
Check out our new after-school series
Rock the Vote: CALS Women’s Suffrage Book Club
Locations & Hours LIBRARY SQUARE
100 Rock Street | Little Rock | 72201
Main Library Bobby L. Roberts Library
(501) 918-3000 of Arkansas History & Art
Mon-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM Butler Center for Arkansas Studies Research Room
(501) 320-5700
Ron Robinson Theater Tue-Fri | 10 AM-5 PM | Sat | 12-4 PM | No Curbside
Call for availability | (501) 320-5748
The Galleries & Bookstore at Library Square
Rock It! Lab (inside Roberts Library)
(501) 320-5748 (501) 320-5790
501 Makers & The Village | Mon-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM Tue-Sat | 10 AM-5 PM
The River Shop | Sat | 10 AM-4 PM
CALS BRANCHES
Millie M. Brooks MicroLibrary Esther Dewitt Nixon Library
13024 Highway 365 South 703 West Main Street
Wrightsville | 72183 | (501) 537-3186 Jacksonville | 72076 | (501) 457-5038
Tue/Thu | 9 AM-4:30 PM | Wed | 11:30 AM-4:30 PM | No Curbside Mon/Wed-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM | Tue | 9 AM-8 PM
Dee Brown Library Oley E. Rooker Library
6325 Baseline Road 11 Otter Creek Court
Little Rock | 72209 | (501) 568-7494 Little Rock | 72210 | (501) 907-5991
Mon | 9 AM-8 PM | Tue-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM | Sun | 1-5 PM Mon-Wed/Fri-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM | Thu | 9 AM-8 PM
Hillary Rodham Clinton Amy Sanders Library
Children’s Library & Learning Center 10200 Johnson Drive
4800 West 10th Street Sherwood | 72120 | (501) 835-7756
Little Rock | 72204 | (501) 978-3870 Mon | 9 AM-8 PM | Tue-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM | Sun | 1-5 PM
Mon-Wed/Fri-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM | Thu | 9 AM-8 PM
Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library
John Gould Fletcher Library 2015 Napa Valley Drive
823 North Buchanan Street Little Rock | 72212 | (501) 228-0129
Little Rock | 72205 | (501) 663-5457 Mon | 9 AM-8 PM | Tue-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM | Sun | 1-5 PM
Mon | 9 AM-8 PM | Tue-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM
Roosevelt Thompson Library
Maumelle Library 38 Rahling Circle
10 Lake Pointe Drive Little Rock | 72223 | (501) 821-3060
Maumelle | 72113 | (501) 851-2551 Mon/Wed-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM | Tue | 9 AM-8 PM
Mon-Wed/Fri-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM | Thu | 9 AM-8 PM
Sue Cowan Williams Library
Sidney S. McMath Library 1800 Chester Street
2100 John Barrow Road Little Rock | 72206 | (501) 376-4282
Little Rock | 72204 | (501) 225-0066 Tue/Thu | 9 AM-8 PM | Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat | 9 AM-6 PM
Mon | 9 AM-8 PM | Tue-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM | Sun | 1-5 PM
Max Milam Library Curbside Service is available unless otherwise noted.
609 Aplin Avenue Hours are subject to change. Please check our website for
Perryville | 72126 | (501) 889-2554 the most current information, including holiday closures.
Mon/Wed-Sat | 9 AM-6 PM | Tue | 9 AM-8 PM
Library News
FROM THE ARTIST: ELOA JANE PEREIRA
ON THE COVER: Greenbelt, Recycled Paper Relief, $500
TABLE OF
APRIL
I create art out of recycled paper. I reuse office paper, magazines,
newspapers, phone books, and even coffee filters in order to
CONTENTS
COVER create wall reliefs, sculptures, vases, and wearable art. To achieve LOCATIONS & HOURS 2
ARTIST that, I carefully sift and sort through a variety of paper to create
a color palette. I then roll the paper into tubes, which are the ART EXHIBITIONS 4
building blocks of my work. Through coiling and weaving, I can
construct different shapes and varying levels of relief.
CHILDREN, FAMILY &
When I started my artistic career, I looked to the most immediate ALL AGES PROGRAMS 5
and most abundant resource I had at my disposal, namely,
junk mail. The prospect of reusing what was to become trash MEAL SCHEDULE 10
appealed to my concern for the environment. Moreover, the
transformation of that which is worthless into something valuable
resonated with my own journey of reinventing my life. The result TEEN PROGRAMS 11
is a series of artworks that showcase not only technique but also
meaningful personal experiences. RON ROBINSON
THEATER PROGRAMS 14
ADULT PROGRAMS 15
DIGITAL LITERACY
PROGRAMS 19
CALS WRITING CIRCLE
PROGRAMS 20
CONNECT
WITH US CALS.org CALibrarySystem CALS | CALS Kids | CALS Teens
THE GALLERIES & BOOKSTORE
AT LIBRARY SQUARE
(inside Roberts Library)
TUE-SAT | 10AM-5PM
Donna Dunnahoe, Moon Caves Photographer David Ankeny Sulac, Acrylic on Canvas
2ND FRIDAY ART NIGHT ON VIEW NOW
FRIDAY • APRIL 8 • 5-8PM
FEATURED ARTIST:
Donna Dunnahoe (mixed media artist)
ARKANSAS LEAGUE OF
ARTISTS’ 2022 EXHIBITION
FEATURED AUTHOR: Janis F. Kearney UNDERGROUND GALLERY,
Once Upon a Time… there was a Girl GALLERIES & BOOKSTORE
AT LIBRARY SQUARE
Troubles at Blue Bayou OPEN THROUGH MAY 28
MUSIC: Rodger King & Company NEW WORKS BY SULAC
Art is available for purchase at the Galleries & Bookstore. THE LANDING GALLERY,
GALLERIES & BOOKSTORE
AT LIBRARY SQUARE
OPEN THROUGH MAY 28
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY DAVID ANKENY
LOFT GALLERY,
GALLERIES & BOOKSTORE
AT LIBRARY SQUARE
OPEN THROUGH APRIL 30
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Children, Family
& All Ages
programs
FB: FACEBOOK • YT: YOUTUBE • IG: INSTAGRAM
MOVIN’ AND GROOVIN’ TODDLER TIME UPCYCLED BOTTLE CRAFTS -
WED • APR 1-30 • 11:15A WED • APR 6-27 • 10:30A PAINTED FLOWERS
SANDERS LIBRARY • IN-PERSON SANDERS LIBRARY • IN-PERSON SAT • APR 2 • 10A
INFANTS/TODDLERS INFANTS/TODDLERS DEE BROWN LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ALL AGES
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Move to the beat and play with sensory toys. Enjoy listening to stories and singing songs. Transform an empty water bottle into a work
of art! Learn to cut and make a flower out of
MILAM BACK PORCH STORYTIME plastic and paint it yourself. Add yours to our
STORYTIME FRI • APR 1-29 • 10:30A collective art installation or take yours home.
TUE • APR 1-30 • 10:30A SANDERS LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • PRESCHOOL
MILAM LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • PRESCHOOL RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: YES Enjoy listening to stories and singing songs. MON • APR 4, 18 • 3:30P
Outdoor in-person storytime, weather TERRY LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ALL AGES
RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: NO
permitting. Patrons will bring blanket or chairs OUR PLANET
to distance family groups. WED • APR 1-30 • 6:30P Practice reading with a certified therapy dog.
KOSMI • VIRTUAL • ALL AGES
STEAM POWER RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
MOTHER GOOSE ON
TUE • APR 1-30 • 3:30P Watch episodes 4-8 in this eight-part series THE LOOSE STORYTIME
SANDERS LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • KIDS that explores the unique and precious wonders
WED • APR 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10:30A
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO of our natural world from the creators of the MAUMELLE LIBRARY • IN-PERSON
Science, technology, engineering, art, math, award-winning series Planet Earth. INFANTS/TODDLERS
and you. Narrated by David Attenborough. RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
https://app.kosmi.io/room/xq89in
Join Miss Kathy for fingerplays, songs, and stories.
TINKER TIME
FRI • APR 1-29 • 11:15A BICYCLE WORKSHOP A BUZZING GOOD
SANDERS LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • PRESCHOOL SAT • APR 2, 9, 23 • 9:30A-12P
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO DEE BROWN LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ALL AGES STORYTIME
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO WED • APR 6 • 10A
Expand growing minds with creative play, CHILDREN’S LIBRARY
exploration, and tinkering! Child attends with Give your bike the attention it deserves! An
IN-PERSON • INFANTS-PRESCHOOL
caregiver, siblings may attend. experienced bicycle mechanic will be on hand to RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
guide patrons through a safety checklist on their
own bicycle, answer general questions about A buzzing good in-person storytime to learn all
MASTER BUILDERS cycling, and allow patrons to borrow some of the about bees!
THUR • APR 7-28 • 3:30P specialized tools that may be required to work
SANDERS LIBRARY • IN PERSON • AGES 5-11
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
on their bike. LEGACIES & LUNCH - ANGELA
Discover, build, and create using various materials.
CHANDLER: “GEOLOGY OF
PARK CLEANUP THE BIG AND LITTLE ROCKS
AT BOYLE PARK IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS”
SAT • APR 2 • 9A-12P WED • APR 6 • 12A
BOYLE PARK, PAVILION 1 • IN-PERSON • ALL AGES ZOOM • YT • VIRTUAL • ALL AGES
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: YES
Show your love of Little Rock Parks and Chandler will discuss how these notable
help clean up Boyle Park. Questions? Email landmarks were originally described by French
cedwards@cals.org. Boyle Park is the third oldest explorer Jean-Baptiste Bénard de La Harpe and
Little Rock park, and is on the National Register naturalist Thomas Nuttall, explaining the rocks’
of Historic Places. This 250-acre park is home economic use and the basic geology of the area.
to eight Rustic style Civilian Conservation Corps
structures built in the 1930s.
APRIL 2022 // 5
2ND FRIDAY ART NIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT
FRI • APR 8 • 5P MON-SAT • APR 11 • OPEN HOURS
ROBERTS LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ALL AGES THOMPSON LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ALL AGES
RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: NO RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
On the second Friday of each month, the This is a passive program within the library for all
Galleries & Bookstore at Library Square in ages. Egg finders will receive a prize. Prizes will
CALS Roberts Library participate in 2nd Friday vary based on the age of the patron.
Art Night (2FAN). Galleries, museums, and
businesses in downtown Little Rock are open
from 5-8 p.m. for an after-hours gallery walk.
BUNNY DOT PAINTING
MON • APR 11 • 3P
This event is FREE and open to the public.
MCMATH LIBRARY • IN-PERSON EARTH DAY ART CLASS
PRESCHOOL-2ND SAT • APR 16 • 10:30A
CRAFTING WITH MS. BRANDY RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO MAIN LIBRARY • YOUTH SERVICES
IN-PERSON • K-5TH
SAT • APR 9 • 1P Create a spring bunny silhouette with a simple RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • IN-PERSON dot painting technique. Grab and go kits will be
3RD-5TH/KIDS/TWEENS available. Create a work of art using various recyled
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO materials. Registration required. Please email
A tulip watercolor craft teaching art ndainsworth@cals.org for any questions and
composition. Attendees will be introduced to
EASTER WREATHS reservations.
the famous painter Paul Cezanne and leave with WED • APR 13 • 2P
BROOKS MICROLIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ALL AGES
a masterpiece!
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO DEE BROWN VEGETABLE
Patrons will make personal door wreaths for OF THE MONTH: PEAS
DIG IT GARDEN CLUB Easter with the assistance of library staff. TUE • APR 19 • 2P
SAT • APR 10 • 10:30A DEE BROWN LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ALL AGES
MCMATH LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ALL AGES RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO GROWING COMMUNITY At Dee Brown, every month there is a new
Join us for our first garden club meeting! We’ll WORKDAY/WORKSHOP & reason to celebrate... vegetables! Did you know,
work in McMath’s new garden, share resources, FREE PLANT GIVEAWAY eating local and seasonal vegetables is the BEST
and make friends. SAT • APR 16 • 10A way to experience healthy, fresh and nutritious
CHILDREN'S LIBRARY TEACHING GARDEN • IN- foods? Want to try?
PERSON • ALL AGES RECURRING: NO •
REGISTRATION: NO
STORYTIME
Garden workday/workshop for all ages. Pick out
TUE • APR 19, 26 • 10:30A
free plants from our greenhouse--tomatoes, ROOKER LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • PRESCHOOL
herbs, and flowers--and learn how to plant RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
them. Kids Garden Club activity at 10; Garden
Workshop for Teens/Adults at 11. Co-hosted We will dance and sing and read stories with
with Be Mighty Little Rock. Ms. Sarah.
FLETCHER NEIGHBORHOOD CHIRP CHIRP STORYTIME
WED • APR 20 • 10A
CLEAN-UP CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • IN-PERSON
EASTER EGG HUNT SAT • APR 16 • 10A INFANTS-PRESCHOOL
FLETCHER LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ALL AGES RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
MON-SAT • APRIL 11-16 • 9A RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES
THOMPSON LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ALL AGES Peep into this story time to see what is up with
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO Join us as we partner with Keep Arkansas our feathery friends!
Beautiful to do a neighborhood cleanup around
This is a passive program all ages can participate Fletcher library! Gloves and bags will be provided,
in. Egg finders will receive a prize. Prizes to this is an all ages event. Sign up ahead of time to
select will vary based on patron ages. receive a free t-shirt on the day of the cleanup.
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GET CREATIVE MAKER MONDAYS
THU • APR 21 • 3:30P MON • APR 25 • 4P
FB • VIRTUAL • K-5TH MAIN LIBRARY • YOUTH SERVICES
RECURRING: BIWEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO IN-PERSON • K-5TH/KIDS
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
Have an interest in creating? Join Natalee to
learn basics about painting and working with Every Monday we will do a craft together.
different mediums while creating a work of art.
YARN PAINTING
FRIDAY FAMILY TRIVIA MON • APR 25 • 3P
FRI • APR 22 • 7P MCMATH LIBRARY • IN-PERSON
ZOOM • VIRTUAL • ALL AGES PRESCHOOL-2ND
RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: NO RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Monthly family trivia night program for all ages. Make a yarn “painting” with colorful scraps of
yarn and contact paper. What will you design?
Grab and go kits will be available.
FAIRY GARDENS
IN THE GARDEN TV TALK WITH DAVID
SAT • APR 23 • 10:30A
TUE • APR 26 • 4P FRIDAY STORYTIMES
MAIN LIBRARY • GARDEN
FB • VIRTUAL • K-5TH/KIDS FRI • APR 29 • 10:30A
IN-PERSON • PRESCHOOL/K-5TH
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO MAIN LIBRARY • YOUTH SERVICES
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES
IN-PERSON • INFANTS-PRESCHOOL
Using the garden and open air we will do a fairy Mr. David has a love of television so lets talk RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
garden making program for families to come build together live on facebook about our favorite
shows. Join us in person for storytime!! Includes
their gardens before enjoying the day. books, music, crafts, and fun activities.
BREAKFAST & LIBROS FEED YOUR BRAIN:
FAMILY LITERACY STORY WALK & ACTIVITY
SAT • APRIL 23 • 10A SAT • APR 30 • 10A
DEE BROWN LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • FAMILIES TUE • APR 26 • 6:30P DEE BROWN LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • KIDS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES VIRTUAL • ZOOM • FAMILY/ALL AGES RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
PROGRAM IN BOTH SPANISH & ENGLISH
This is a program dedicated to celebrate the Día Walk with staff along the deck to read the story
del Niño (Kid’s Day). This celebration emphasizes Feed Your Brain: Family Literacy program with of “planting a rainbow” by Lois Ehlert and learn
the importance of literacy for children of all Papa Rap Alvin Lopez via Zoom. This program about gardening by making your own potted
linguistic and cultural backgrounds. We are will be in both Spanish & English. Contact plant to take home!
having a Yoga Class, Cooking Class and exhibit mdaguilar@cals.org or jburrus@cals.org for the
of solar panels. We are registering two groups Zoom link.
of 12 children so around 24 people. All of the CHILDREN’S DAY
presentations will be in Spanish and English. APPOINTMENT STORYTIME SAT • APR 30 • 11A
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • FAMILIES
WED • APR 27 • 10:30A RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES
MAIN LIBRARY • YOUTH SERVICES
IN-PERSON • INFANTS-PRESCHOOL This is a program dedicated to the LatinX
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: YES community. We are presenting early literacy
techniques and information about the Library in
We miss doing Storytimes so we are dipping
Spanish. There is going to be a garden activity,
our toes back in the in person pool with by
garden tour, and a Spanish/English book in
appointment only storytimes. Limited to 10
the book walk. We are registering two groups
people Join Mr David for a good old fashioned,
of 12 children so around 24 people. All of the
but masked and socially distanced storytime.
presentations will be in Spanish and English.
FLUTTER ON BY STORYTIME
WED • APR 27 • 10A
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • IN-PERSON •
EARTH DAY TRAIL CLEAN UP PRESCHOOL/K-2ND/INFANTS/TODDLERS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
WITH THE OZARK SOCIETY
Join Ms. Kelly for a storytime about our
PULASKI CHAPTER fluttering friends, the butterflies!
SAT • APR 23 • 10A
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ALL AGES
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Join members of the Ozark Society Pulaski
Chapter for a fun morning of service and
learning as we clean up the library trails and
learn about their efforts to preserve the wild
and scenic rivers, wilderness, and unique natural
areas of our state.
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Grab & Go All grab & go activities
are available while supplies last
CELEBRATE SPRING
GRAB & GO
TUE • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS
THOMPSON LIBRARY • K-5TH
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
Celebrate Spring, Easter, Earth Day and Arbor TERRY LIBRARY
Day with GRAB & GO Crafts SIDEWALK ART
MON-SAT • APR 4-9 • OPEN HOURS
A.O.K KITS TERRY LIBRARY • ALL AGES
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
MON-SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS
MAIN LIBRARY • 2ND FLOOR • ALL AGES Come celebrate National Library Week at the
DECORATE A KITE RECURRING: DAILY • REGISTRATION: NO Terry Library! We provide sidewalk chalk and
MON-SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS Send a little kindness out to Little Rock! Come design ideas.
MILAM LIBRARY • 5-10 YEARS OLD
pick up this month’s Act of Kindness Kit on the
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
2nd floor of Main Library. Questions: Bekah, GROW GREEN!
Decorate a paper kite with simple craft supplies rasmith@cals.org | 501-918-3015 MON-SAT • APR 4-9 • OPEN HOURS
such as colored paper, pipe cleaners, string, etc. ROOKER LIBRARY • KIDS
Return your kite to the library for display and
be entered into a drawing for a gift card and a WEEKLY GRAB & GO RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
childs kite. Drawing to be held on April 29. CRAFT BAGS Seeds & soil to grow your own salad. While
supplies last.
MON-SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS
MAIN LIBRARY • YOUTH SERVICES • K-5TH
PRESCHOOOL GRAB & GO
MON-SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO GRADE SCHOOL GRAB & GO
NIXON LIBRARY • PRESCHOOL Come by weekly for a new grab & go craft for kids. MON • APR 4, 11, 18, 25 • OPEN HOURS
RECURRING: DAILY • REGISTRATION: NO WILLIAMS LIBRARY • KIDS
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
Various crafts every week GRAB & GO CRAFTS
Grab & Go kits for grade school-aged patrons.
MON-SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS
TERRY LIBRARY • ALL AGES
SCHOOL AGE GRAB AND GO
MON-SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO HATCHING CHICK CRAFT
NIXON LIBRARY • K-5TH/KIDS/TWEENS New craft every week! MON • APR 4 • OPEN HOURS
RECURRING: DAILY • REGISTRATION: NO MCMATH LIBRARY • PRESCHOOL
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Various crafts every week APRIL FOOLS’ DAY
Craft paper chick puppets that “hatch” from
GRAB & GO their eggs.
GRAB & GO FOR DINNER MON-SAT • APR 1 • OPEN HOURS
TUE • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • K-2ND
THOMPSON LIBRARY • PRESCHOOL RECURRING: DAILY • REGISTRATION: NO RECYCLED WATERING CAN
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO Pick up an April Fools’ Day Grab & Go that MON-SAT • APR 4 • OPEN HOURS
MAUMELLE LIBRARY • ALL AGES
Celebrate Easter, Earth Day and Arbor Day includes a knock-knock joke craft full of literacy
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
with a Grab & Go Craft. and humor!
Celebrate Earth Month and make a recycled
water bottle craft. While supplies last.
RECYCLED CRAFT HAND MADE CARDS
GRAB & GO GRAB & GO BUZZ KIT!
MON-SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS SAT • APR 2 • OPEN HOURS
WILLIAMS LIBRARY • ALL AGES MON-SAT • APR 6 • OPEN HOURS
DEE BROWN LIBRARY • ALL AGES CHILDREN’S LIBRARY
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
K-2ND/PRESCHOOL/INFANTS/TODDLERS
Learn about different materials to upcycle into Grab & Go kit to create a handmade card in RECURRING: DAILY • REGISTRATION: NO
unique crafts.” Handouts with some materials observance of National Handmade Day.
A bee themed grab and go that pairs with our
provided. buzzing good storytime!
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FAMILY TREES FOR EARTH MONTH: UPCYCLED
EARTH MONTH RECYCLED LANTERNS EARTH DAY PUZZLE
WED • APR 6 • OPEN HOURS SAT • APR 12 • 10A MON • APR 18 • OPEN HOURS
BROOKS MICROLIBRARY • ALL AGES MILAM LIBRARY • AGES 12 & UP MCMATH LIBRARY • K-5TH/KIDS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Patrons will pick up a tree seedling to plant for Create a lantern using recycled materials. Also Recycle old magazines, calendars, and cardboard
earth month, and they will pick up a paper bag virtual: video posted on Facebook. to make puzzles celebrating our amazing planet.
with supplies to draw their family tree.
TERRARIUM ACTIVITY RABBIT CRAFT
PAUL CEZANNE TULIP WED • APR 13 • OPEN HOURS MON-SAT • APR 18 • OPEN HOURS
GRAB & GO CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • K-2ND MAUMELLE LIBRARY • KIDS
RECURRING: DAILY • REGISTRATION: NO RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
FRI • APR 8 • OPEN HOURS
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • KIDS/TWEENS/3RD-5TH Make a new home for your new friend - a Stop by the library to grab a fun rabbit craft kit
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO terrarium themed grab & go. for kids. While supplies last.
A tulip watercolor craft grab and go teaching
art composition. Kits are paired with a guided WOODEN BLOCK BUNNIES SPRING NECKLACES AND
storytime learning about the famous painter,
Paul Cezanne.
THU • APR 14 • OPEN HOURS EASTER GOODY BAGS
MILAM LIBRARY • ALL AGES WED • APR 20 • OPEN HOURS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO BROOKS MICROLIBRARY • ALL AGES
UPCYCLE! Create a set of bunnies using wooden blocks. RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
MON-SAT• APR 11-16 • OPEN HOURS Patrons will make a beaded necklace to take
ROOKER LIBRARY • KIDS
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
HAIKU POETRY GRAB & GO with them, and “goody bags” containing candy/
FRI • APR 15 • OPEN HOURS snacks will be provided.
Upcycle plastic water bottle bottoms into CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • 3RD-5TH/KIDS/TWEENS
flowers. While supplies last. RECURRING: DAILY • REGISTRATION: NO APRIL CELEBRATE
Inspired by National Haiku Day, a grab & go to EARTH DAY
assist in creating your own. Activity includes a FRI • APR 22 • OPEN HOURS
cherry blossom craft to display your finished haiku. MILAM LIBRARY • PRESCHOOL
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
COFFEE FILTER CRAFT Kit will include a craft and other activities for
MON-SAT • APR 18-23 • OPEN HOURS preschoolers to help even the youngest patrons
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST learn about and celebrate Earth Day.
ROOKER LIBRARY • KIDS
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
Create one of a kind Earth Art using coffee
filters.
Rides to Reads offers
GARDENING GRAB & GO active library program
MON-SAT • APR 18-23 • OPEN HOURS participants a chance
FLETCHER LIBRARY • ALL AGES/ADULTS to obtain a free bus
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO pass from Rock Region
LIGHT AND SHADOW Celebrate Earth Week by picking up a grab
METRO.
EXPERIMENTS and go gardening kit! This kit includes all the See a list of library
TUE • APR 12 • OPEN HOURS supplies needed to grow you own plant, which programs on the CALS
MILAM LIBRARY • AGES 5-10 could be a flower, herb or vegetable. Included website or in this monthly
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO supplies mean this kit can be used whether or program guide.
On a sunny day in April grab your kit and not you have a yard at home. Kit also contains
head outdoors to discover shadows in a whole information about sustainable farming practices. For full details, visit the
new way. CALS Rides to Reads webpage at
cals.org/rides-to-reads-program.
APRIL 2022 // 9
FLOWER MAKING
FRI • APR 22 • OPEN HOURS
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • K-5TH/PRESCHOOL/KIDS
RECURRING: DAILY • REGISTRATION: NO
It’s not trash!!! Learn how to make a flower
using recycled goods.
APRIL FEED THE BEES
Meal Schedule
FRI • APR 22 • OPEN HOURS
MILAM LIBRARY • AGES 5-10
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
You will learn how planting flowers helps our
bee population and in turn the bees help us.
Wildflower seeds will accompany this kit as well
as activities to help celebrate Earth Day. Two meals are served on Saturdays.
EARTH MONTH:
RAIN CLOUDS CHILDREN’S LIBRARY ROOKER LIBRARY
SAT • APR 23 • 10A MON-FRI ∙ 4-5:30P MON-FRI ∙ 4-5:30P
MILAM LIBRARY • AGES 8-12 SAT ∙ 11A-12:30P SAT∙ 11A-12:30P
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Learn about rain with this weather science
experiment. Virtual element: photo collage on
MAIN LIBRARY WILLIAMS LIBRARY
Facebook. MON-FRI ∙ 4-5:30P MON-FRI ∙ 3:30-4:30P
SAT∙ 11A-12:30P SAT∙ 11A-12:30P
UPCYCLE A BOOKMARK
MON-SAT • APR 25-30 • OPEN HOURS NIXON LIBRARY FLETCHER LIBRARY
ROOKER LIBRARY • KIDS
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
MON-FRI ∙ 4-5:30P MON-FRI ∙ 4-5:30P
We’re going to create new bookmarks using old
SAT∙ 11A-12:30P SAT∙ 4-5:30P
cereal boxes.
TERRY LIBRARY MCMATH LIBRARY
JAZZ DAY GRAB & GO MON-FRI ∙ 4-5:30P MON-FRI ∙ 4-5:30P
FRI • APR 29 • OPEN HOURS SAT∙ 11A-12:30P SAT∙ 12-1P
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • K-5TH/KIDS
RECURRING: DAILY • REGISTRATION: NO
Celebrate National Jazz Day with this grab and DEE BROWN LIBRARY SANDERS LIBRARY
go created to help identify instruments and the MON-FRI ∙ 2:45-4:30P MON-FRI ∙ 4-5:30P
basic elements of jazz. QR codes with jazz music SAT∙ 11A-12:30P SAT∙ 11A-12:30P
will be included along with activity sheets.
EARTH MONTH: MAUMELLE LIBRARY
MON-FRI ∙ 4-5:30P
GARDEN IN A GLOVE
SAT • APR 30 • 10A SAT∙ 11A-12:30P
MILAM LIBRARY • AGES 8-12
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Start your own garden using a plastic glove, cotton
ball, and seeds. Virtual element done by Allen.
10 // CALS.ORGTween & Teen
programs
FB: FACEBOOK • YT: YOUTUBE • IG: INSTAGRAM
JOB ASSISTANCE TEENS 4 INQLUSION
THU • APR 1-30 • 3P GENERAL MEETING
MAIN LIBRARY • COMPUTER LAB THU • APR 7 • 4-5P
IN-PERSON • TEENS/ADULTS LEVEL 4 PROGRAM ROOM • VIRTUAL • DISCORD
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: YES IN-PERSON • AGES 12-18
Looking for a new job can be overwhelming, but Join us every first Thursday of the month for
we’re here to help! Call 501-918-3015 or email Teens 4 InQlusion, a community space centering INQLUSIVE
jobassistance@cals.org to set your one-on-one
appointment.
on LGBTQIA+ teens. Teens of all sexualities READING LOUNGE
and gender identities, ages 12-18, are welcome! THU • APR 14 • 4-5P
Email Jet at jbutler@cals.org to sign up. LEVEL 4 PROGRAM ROOM
DEADLANDS Bring a book, creative project, or just kick back
FRI • APR 1-30 • 4P TEEN TRIVIA and chill! Whether you’re reading Teens 4
SANDERS LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • TEENS
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: YES
THU • APR 7, 14, 21, 28 • 3:30P InQlusion’s Book of the Month or doing your
WILLIAMS LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • TWEENS/TEENS own thing, join us while we read alone, together.
Deadlands is a western themed table-top role RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO Open to all teens, ages 12-18.
playing game. Spots are limited, so make sure Teen patrons can pick up trivia sheets to win
to register with your name, age and experience
level, by emailing Emery at ejohnson@cals.org
candy. PROQUEST LEARNING:
LITERATURE TUTORIAL
MIDDLE GRADE GAME CLUB FRI • APR 15 • 10A
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THU • APR 7 • 4P YT • RECORDED • TEENS/ADULTS
WED • APR 1-30 • 4P FLETCHER LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • TWEENS RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
SANDERS LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • TEENS RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: YES
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO This program is a step by step tutorial of where
Tweens collaborate and compete in board, card, to find the ProQuest Learning: Literature on
Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop role- and video games. Space is limited, and masks are the CALS website and how to use it for research
playing game using pen, paper, dice, and your
required. Call ahead to reserve a spot or sign up purposes. Available on the CALS YouTube Channel.
imagination. The game is open to anyone within
at our lobby registration table.
age, no experience is necessary, but you will
need to be able to learn on your own. YA CAFÉ BOOK
DIY CITRUS BATH BOMBS & CULTURE CLUB
TEEN TIME TUE 8 • APRIL 26 • 6:30-7:30 P THU • APR 21 • 4P
THOMPSON LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • TEENS/ FLETCHER LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • TEENS
MON-FRI • APR 1-30 • 4P ADULTS
SANDERS LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • TEENS RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: YES
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO Teens get together to recommend books,
Come create bath bombs with an uplifting
Stop by the library after school and have book movies, shows, and music. Space is limited, and
grapefruit and sweet orange scent. We will
chats, create crafts, play games, and nerd out. masks are required.
be making a big batch and any extras will be
available as a grab & go. Call ahead to reserve a spot or sign up at our
FRIDAY FUNDAYS lobby registration table.
FRI • APR 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 3:30P PLANT PARTY
WILLIAMS LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • TWEENS/TEENS
WED • APR 13 • 3:30P NATIONAL DAY OF SILENCE:
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
MAIN LIBRARY • LEVEL 4 • IN-PERSON • TEENS LOUD & PROUD OPEN MIC
These programs will be in-person but not in a RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES FRI • APR 22 • 4–5:15P
group. Each person will be able to pick up the Come adopt a new plant friend w/ Mrs. K! Email WRITER’S GARDEN (WEATHER PERMITTING);
activity at the front desk and work independently. LEVEL 4 PROGRAM ROOM (BAD WEATHER).
Kbush@cals.org to register
Join Teens 4 InQlusion as we take a stand against
NINTENDO POWER HOUR PLARN PARTY the bullying & erasure of LGBTQIA+ students and
TUE, THU, FRI • 4P youth. Share an original poem around this year’s
WED • APR 13 • 3:30P National Day of Silence theme: my silence, my
APR 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 MCMATH LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • TEENS/
NIXON LIBRARY • IN-PERSON TWEENS
story. Prizes for best poem & best performance!
TWEENS/TEENS/KIDS RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO Email Jet at jbutler@cals.org for more info!
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Experiment with using plarn, a weaving material
Play on one of the DS’, 3DS’, or PSP X6’s and made out of plastic bags.
compete for the weekly high score on the mini
arcade games to win a $10 gift card! All games
and systems must stay in the library.
APRIL 2022 // 11CLAY PETAL PLANT POT POETRY PICNIC
SAT • APRIL 23 • 10-11A WED • APR 27 • 3:30P
THOMPSON LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • TEENS/ MAIN LIBRARY • GARDEN • IN-PERSON • TEENS CALS After-School Series
ADULTS RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO We are hosting 8-week courses during
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES April and May for kids and teens on a variety
Relax on the grass in the Writers Garden and
Decorate a planter with clay to get ready for hear some spoken word poetry, and maybe of topics at branches across our system.
spring planting. create some of your own! Space is limited; registration is required.
COTTAGECORE CALS PAPER MAKING ART
SAT • APR 23 • 3:30P THU • APR 27 • 4PMP GRADES 2ND-12TH
MAIN LIBRARY • GARDEN • IN-PERSON • TEENS THOMPSON LIBRARY TUE • APR 5-MAY 24 • 4P
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO IN-PERSON • TWEENS/TEENS CHILDREN’S LIBRARY (GRADES 2ND-5TH)
Come have fun in the garden with Ashley! Make your own beautiful, recycled paper. MAIN LIBRARY (GRADES 6TH-12TH)
TEEN THYME KITCHEN- SOMETHING ABOUT THE YOGA
“SCANDINAVIA” AUTHOR ONLINE TUTORIAL GRADES 2ND-12TH
TUE • APR 26 • 2P FRI • APR 29 • 10A
FB • RECORDED • TWEENS/TEENS YT • RECORDED • TEENS/ADULTS
TUE • APR 5-MAY 24 • 4P
MAIN LIBRARY (GRADES 2ND-5TH)
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Recipe for this month’s World Culture/Country. This program is a step by step tutorial of where THU • APR 7-MAY 26 • 4:30P
to find the Something About the Author CHILDREN’S LIBRARY (GRADES 2ND-12TH)
THRIFT STORE Online on the CALS website and how to use it
for research purposes. Available on the CALS
PICTURE PAINTING YouTube Channel. COOKING
WED • APR 27 • 3:30P AGES 8-12
MCMATH LIBRARY • IN-PERSON WED • APR 6-MAY 25 • 4P
TEENS/TWEENS THOMPSON LIBRARY
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Create your own masterpiece by
painting over framed thrift store art.
PHOTOGRAPHY
GRADES 6TH-12TH
MON • APR 4-MAY 23 • 4:30P
WILLIAMS LIBRARY
POETRY
GRADES 6TH-12TH
SAT • APR 9-30 • 11A
MAIN LIBRARY (4 WEEKS)
SAT • MAY 7-28 • 11A
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY (4 WEEKS)
Sign up at https://cals.rocks/after-school
12 // CALS.ORGGrab & Go All grab & go activities are available
while supplies last
JUST SPRING THINGS PAINT CHIP POETRY
APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS GRAB & GO
MAIN LIBRARY • LEVEL 4 • TEENS TUE • APR 5 • 3:30P
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO WILLIAMS LIBRARY • TEENS/TWEENS
Get new spring-themed activities each week! RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Grab & Go kit to create poems using paint
POETIC LICENSE chip cards.
MON-SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS WORLD CULTURE DAY:
MAIN LIBRARY • LEVEL 4 • TEENS EASTER EGGSHELL PLANTER SCANDINAVIA
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
THU • APR 7 • OPEN HOURS
Craft your own poetry with these fun activities! THOMPSON LIBRARY • TWEENS/TEENS TUE • APR 19 • OPEN HOURS
MAUMELLE LIBRARY • TWEENS/TEENS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TEEN ART PROJECT Teens and tweens can pick up a themed bag that
STARTER KIT SAT • APR 9 • OPEN HOURS includes a craft and information packet to learn
MON-SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS ROOKER LIBRARY • TWEENS/TEENS more about a country or culture. Featuring
MAIN LIBRARY • LEVEL 4 • TEENS RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: NO Scandinavia (Denmark, Sweden, Finland) for
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO Upcycle a craft for teens. CALS Earth Month.
Not sure where to start with D&D? Check out
these starter kits! Includes characters, maps, GROW IT! K- CUP CRAFT
mini figures and more. TUE • APR 12 • OPEN HOURS GRAB & GO KITS
MAUMELLE LIBRARY • TWEENS/TEENS WED • APR 20 • 3:30P
TEEN GREEN ACTIVITY BAGS RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO WILLIAMS LIBRARY • TWEENS/TEENS
MON-SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS Teens and tweens can pick up a grab & go bag RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
SANDERS LIBRARY • TEENS for CALS Earth Month which includes 2 plant- Grab & Go Kits with materials to create a craft
RECURRING: DAILY • REGISTER: NO able pots, dirt, and 2 types of seeds. Bonus using K-cups.
Bags include environment-friendly craft, points if they keep it alive!
available while supplies last.
SEED BOMBS
SPRING CARROT GRAB & GO THU • APR 21 • OPEN HOURS
PEEPLES CHOICE: TUE • APR 12 • OPEN HOURS THOMPSON LIBRARY • TWEENS/TEENS
MILAM LIBRARY • TEENS
PEEPS DIORAMA CONTEST RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
WED • APR 4-23 • OPEN HOURS
Celebrate Spring with a cute carrot sign.
GRAB & GROW
PICK UP STARTING APR 4, PIZZA GARDEN
SUBMISSIONS DUE APR 23 FRI • APR 22 • OPEN HOURS
MCMATH LIBRARY • TWEENS/TEENS TEEN SNACK MAKE & TAKE MCMATH LIBRARY • TEENS/TWEENS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO WED • APR 13, 27 • 3:30P RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Create a diorama using Peeps. Kits may WILLIAMS LIBRARY • TWEENS/TEENS
RECURRING: BIWEEKLY • REGISTER: NO Discover what plants are in season. Pick up a kit
be picked up starting 4/4. Entries must be to grow your own pizza garden.
submitted by 4/23. Winners will be chosen 4/25. Teens can pick up a grab & go kit to create a
delicious snack at home.
CLAY LEAF COASTERS
MON-SAT • APRIL 4 RAMADAN MOON CRAFT
THOMPSON LIBRARY • TEENS/ADULTS THU • APR 14 • OPEN HOURS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO THOMPSON LIBRARY • TWEENS/TEENS
Take some clay home with you and follow the
instructions on how to make a coaster using BLACK OUT ART
plants you find in the wild. TUE • APR 19 • 3:30P
WILLIAMS LIBRARY • TWEENS/TEENS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Grab & Go Kits with everything you
need to create black-out poetry.
APRIL 2022 // 13Ron Robinson Theater
programs*
WELLRED COMEDY TOUR join the fellers as they celebrate maintaining
FRI-SAT • APR 1 & 2 • 8P sanity (or not), putting yourself back out there,
and learning how to party again…all with the
DOORS OPEN AT 7P
RON ROBINSON THEATER • IN-PERSON • ADULTS
syrupy sorghum drawl you know and love. Also
RECURRING: DAILY • REGISTRATION: YES much trash will be talked about the myriad
lunacies that have consumed our culture since
Trae Crowder (The Liberal Redneck), Corey the boys last took the stage. You ain’t gonna
Ryan Forrester (The Buttercream Dream), and wanna miss it, y’all!
Drew Morgan (The Ginger Ninjer) are stand-up
comedy and writing partners. The trio has been Seating is general admission (first-come, first-
SOLD OUT!
touring nationally to sold out clubs and theatres served) and each show features a Meet & Greet
for years pre-apocalypse and by god, they’re ticket option for after the performance. Some
gonna do it again. ticket options are sold out but a few tickets
remain! Visit RonRobinsonTheater.org for more
This year’s tour, wellRED: OUT THE information.
HOUSE, is about gettin’ outta the house, y’all!
Lawdamercy, what was all THAT about?! Please Presented by Arkansas Sounds.
FREE SCREENING: anniversary of the Buffalo River’s designation as
the country’s first national river, at CALS Ron
FIRST RIVER: HOW Robinson Theater on Thursday, April 7. Stewart
ARKANSAS SAVED A Noland and Marvin Schwarz of the Ozark
NATIONAL TREASURE Society, which led the effort to prevent the
THU • APR 7 • 7P Buffalo from being dammed, will lead a question
DOORS OPEN AT 6P and answer session following the one-hour
RON ROBINSON THEATER • IN-PERSON • ADULTS documentary.
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.
The Central Arkansas Library System and the The Ozark Society will offer information on the
Ozark Society will present a free showing of organization and will have books for sale at the
First River: How Arkansas Saved a National event. This event is FREE. Seating will be first-
Treasure, a new documentary directed by come, first-served; registration is NOT required.
Michelle West in celebration of the 50th
THE CATE BROTHERS twin brothers from Fayetteville, Arkansas,
SAT • APR 30 • 8P who in the mid-1960s began performing soul
music throughout the South. Both brothers
DOORS OPEN AT 7P
RON ROBINSON THEATER • IN-PERSON • ADULTS
are singers, with Earl on guitar and Ernie on
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES piano. Since the mid-1970s, they have been
prolific performers and recording artists of their
Arkansas Sounds presents The Cate Brothers signature country soul-rock.
Band! ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.
Arkansas music legends, The Cate Brothers Tickets are $20 for general admission seating
Band, reunite for a special performance of the (first come, first served) and are available on
biggest hits and most beloved songs from their RonRobinsonTheater.org.
storied five-decade career, including their Top
25 hit “Union Man.” The Cate Brothers are the Presented by Arkansas Sounds.
singer-songwriter duo of Earl and Ernie Cate,
*
COVID POLICY: This policy All patrons 13 years of age or older will be a negative COVID-19 test completed within 48
required to present proof of vaccination with hours of the start time for the event.
applies to patrons attending CALS the final vaccine dated at least 14 days or more All patrons 2 years of age and older will be
programs at the Ron Robinson before the event date in the form of a physical required to wear a face mask covering mouth
Theater and is subject to change. vaccination card, a photo of a physical card, or a and nose while in the building, except while
digital confirmation of a vaccination; or proof of actively eating or drinking.
14 // CALS.ORGAdult
programs
FB: FACEBOOK • YT: YOUTUBE • IG: INSTAGRAM
CONVERSATION CAFÉ DIY FLOATING
FRI • APR 1-30 • 9A HERBARIUM PEN
ZOOM • VIRTUAL • ADULTS THU • APR 7 • 6P
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: YES ROOKER LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ADULTS
Do you want to practice your English? Sign up RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES
for a 30-minute conversation and let’s learn
MEDITATION AT MAIN
Make your own decorative pen using dried
together. Questions: Bekah, rasmith@cals.org flowers. Please email sturner@cals.org to
ONLINE
register. MON • APR 11, 25 • 12P
ZOOM • VIRTUAL • ADULTS
JOB ASSISTANCE RECURRING: BIWEEKLY • REGISTER: NO
TUE • APR 1-30 • 1P SPRING Cory Jones of Compassion Works for All leads
MAIN LIBRARY • COMPUTER LAB
IN-PERSON • TEENS/ADULTS PLANTSTRAVAGANZA! us in an online guided meditation. This program
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: YES SUN • APR 10 • 1P meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
DEE BROWN LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ADULTS
Looking for a new job can be overwhelming, but RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
we’re here to help! Call 501-918-3015 or email BRAVER ANGELS OF
It’s planting time! Tomato and pepper seedlings,
jobassistance@cals.org to set your one-on-one
various seeds, information, and other supplies will
CENTRAL ARKANSAS
appointment.
be available for patrons to take home. More of an TABLE TALK
inside person? Bring your overgrown houseplants MON • APR 11 • 6:30P
INQLUSION AT CALS in for a new pot and leave the old one! Swapping VIRTUAL • ZOOM • ADULTS
WED • APR 1-30 • 5P of houseplants, divisions, or cuttings encouraged. Braver Angels of Central Arkansas Table Talk
ZOOM • VIRTUAL • 19-25 Feel free to bring gently used pots, plants, and (via Zoom). We will be discussing individual
RECURRING: BIWEEKLY • REGISTRATION: YES accessories for trade or donation. While supplies rights versus public health safety. Participants
Need an inclusive community? New adults last. inquiries: jvess@cals.org must register via Eventbrite (click here):
(19-25) of all genders and sexualities are invited
to join InQlusion at CALS. We’ll start with bi- MICROSOFT EXCEL
weekly virtual meetups, and plan the future of
our GSA together. To register contact Bekah: PART 4: PIVOTTABLES,
rasmith@cals.org | 501-918-3015. PIVOTCHARTS, AND LOOKUP
MON • APR 11 • 9:30A
VIRTUAL • ZOOM
TAI CHI AT MAIN RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES
SAT • APR 2 (& EVERY SAT
Microsoft Excel offers a powerful feature that’s
THEREAFTER) • 10A feared and misunderstood, even by some who
MAIN LIBRARY • 5TH FLOOR PARKING DECK*
IN PERSON • ADULTS use Excel regularly: PivotTables! But once you
know a few of the basics, you’ll find PivotTables
Tai Chi at Main taught by certified Tai Chi aren’t so scary; they’re an incredibly useful,
instructor Taylor Novay. We will meet on the flexible way to analyze your data!
5th floor of the multi-story parking deck. *In
the case of inclement weather, we will meet in
the multi-purpose programming room outside FINDING FAMILY FACTS
the Harper Lee Room on the 5th floor of the MON • APR 11 • 3:30P
One-on-one
Main Library. ZOOM • VIRTUAL • ADULTS
RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: YES
job assistance is
TECH HELP The Butler Center offers a beginner’s genealogy
class the second Monday of every month,
TUE • 10A / THU • 3P
available by
taught by Rhonda Stewart, the Butler Center’s
APR 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 local history and genealogy expert. Participants
NIXON LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ADULTS
will learn how to use online databases and city
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
Come by and bring your tech questions or your
directories, as well as how to archive family
documents. Jump-start your genealogy
appointment.
devices for a staff member to walk you through. research with this fun and creative way to learn
about the past. Email rasmith@cals.org
for details and to
schedule an appointment.
APRIL 2022 // 15LEARN WITH US. PROGRAMS THE GENIUS OF PLACE
FOR OLDER ADULTS THU • APR 14 • 6:30P
TUE • APR 12 • 12P ZOOM • VIRTUAL • ADULTS
DEE BROWN LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ADULTS RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES
RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: NO Celebrate the 200th birthday of Frederick Law
Working in partnership with UAMS’ Arkansas Olmsted with a panel discussion about public
Geriatric Education Collaborative, this monthly landscape architecture.
event focuses on a topic that affects older
adults. Presented online via Zoom, but can be TRUE STORIES BOOK CLUB
viewed at Dee Brown for those who don’t have
access. April’s topic is Become a Dementia
THU • APR 14 • 2P LIBRARY LIVING ROOM
NIXON LIBRARY • ADULTS
Friend. Find Zoom link at agec.uams.edu/ ZOOM • VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON
MON • APR 18 • 10A
community-events. MAIN LIBRARY • COFFEE NOOK
RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: YES
IN-PERSON • ADULTS
We will be discussing “Sapiens: A Brief History RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
BUDGETING AND PLANNING of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari. If you have ideas for ways the library can better
TUE • APR 12 • 6:30P This book club reads non-fiction books including serve you and our community, come join us for
ZOOM • VIRTUAL • ADULTS true crime, biographies/memoirs, self-help, coffee and conversation. We’re here for your
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES current events, social sciences/politics. thoughts and ideas!
CALS and the Arkansas Financial Education Please call (501)457-5038 if you would like to Questions: Bekah, rasmith@cals.org or 501-
Commission present information on spending participate in this program. 918-3015.
and planning wisely.
YOGA CLASS PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB
CRAFTING WITH OPAL SAT • APR 16 • 10A TUE • APR 19 • 6:30P
THU • APR 14 & 28 • 4P MAIN LIBRARY • ROOFTOP CALS PARKING LOT ZOOM • VIRTUAL • ADULTS
NIXON LIBRARY • ADULTS IN-PERSON • ADULTS RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: YES
FB • VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON RECURRING: YES (MAY 14) • REGISTRATION: NO
RECURRING: BIWEEKLY • REGISTRATION: YES Join the book club run by your fellow Fletcher
Exercise your body and mind at the library patrons! Pick up a new book each month, then
April 14-How to make DIY laundry soap tablets with yoga. Join instructors Lydia Bush on the join us for a discussion about it. Club meetings
April 28-Introduction to Hydroponic Gardening Rooftop CALS Parking Lot. Free. Open to will be held virtually for the time being.
yogis of all levels.
Email wjgross@cals.org to join.
DIY SIMPLE ORIGAMI BOX
MON • APR 18 • 3P
FB • RECORDED • ADULTS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Ms. Sarah will demonstrate how to make a
simple origami box for your organizing needs.
Author Talk
SIX BRIDGES PRESENTS:
SONYA SINGH, SARI, NOT SARI
THU • APRIL 21 • 6:30-7:30P
VIRTUAL • ZOOM • ADULTS
This fresh, swoony, laugh-out-loud debut rom-com follows the adventures of a
woman trying to connect with her South Asian roots—and finding love in the
process. It is perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory and Uzma Jalaluddin. Singh is a
former entertainment reporter turned communications professional who has
followed her dream of telling stories in front of the camera and now behind the
scenes. Sari, Not Sari, is an ode to her own personal dating experiences, during
which she honed the art of writing the perfect break-up email/text.
Singh lives in Toronto, Canada. You can follow her at SonyaSinghBooks.com and
on Instagram @SonyaSinghWrites.
Ginger Young moderates. Registration available at SixBridgesBookFestival.org.
16 // CALS.ORGSM I L E!
NIXON BOOK BUDDIES
BOOK CLUB
THU • APR 21 • 1P
NIXON LIBRARY • ADULTS
ZOOM • VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON
RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: YES
We will be discussing “The Music Shop” by
Rachel Joyce. This book club reads fiction &
non-fiction books.
CALS WOMEN’S
Please call (501)457-5038 if you would like to SUFFRAGE BOOK
participate in this program.
CLUB – A WOMAN’S HOUR
TUE • APR 26 • 6:30-8P
VIRTUAL • ZOOM
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES
The CALS Women’s Suffrage Book Club is a
book discussion series focusing on texts about
the Women’s Suffrage Movement in the
United States.
BOOK: A Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to
Win the Vote by Elaine Weiss
SCHOLAR: Stephanie Haught Wade, Historic
MINDFUL USE Arkansas Museum
OF SOCIAL MEDIA WHAT? The CALS Women’s Suffrage Book
SAT • APR 23 • 11A Club is a book discussion series focusing on
MAIN LIBRARY • HARPER LEE ROOM, 5TH texts about the Women’s Suffrage Movement in
FLOOR • IN PERSON • ADULTS the United States. Each discussion will include a
brief presentation by a local scholar followed by
Mindful Use of Social Media will be discussed
a discussion of the book.
by Sister Deborah Troillett, Mike Mueller, and
Cory Jones. The series will run from April 2022 through
August 2022. Each discussion will be held on CALS Roberts Library is creating
the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. a DIY Memory Lab so patrons can
BYO BOOK CLUB
MON • APR 25 • 6P To register: https://cals.org/event/cals- digitize their family photographs,
womens-suffrage-book-club-a-womans-hour
FLETCHER LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ADULTS personal VHS/Beta video
RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: YES
COMING TO AMERICA cassettes, and audio cassettes.
Join the only book club where you can read
whatever you want! Bring a book (or several) BOOK CLUB The Memory Lab will be available
that match this month’s theme and share it WED • APR 27 • 12P
with other like-minded readers. Themes will be ZOOM • VIRTUAL • ADULTS for patron use Tuesday through
voted on the month before by club members, RECURRING: MONTHLY • REGISTRATION: NO Friday 10am to 4:30pm, and
contact the Fletcher Library to find out what
Monthly book club discussing the immigrant on Saturday by appointment.
this month’s theme is.
experience of Coming to America.
It is intended to be
CLAY PETAL PLANT POT NATURALLY ARKANSAS:
TUE • APR 26 • 6:30P DO-IT-YOURSELF with a
THOMPSON LIBRARY • IN-PERSON • ADULTS YOU AND NATURE AT NIGHT little training, but staff will
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO THU • APR 28 • 6:30P
ZOOM • VIRTUAL • ADULTS be available to assist you.
Decorate a planter with clay designs to get RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES
ready for spring planting.
Bruce McMath of the Arkansas Night Sky
Association and Lynn Foster discuss how to The Memory Lab will be open
SHORT FORM enjoy the night sky. to everyone; a CALS Library
TUE • APR 26 • 6:30P
ZOOM • VIRTUAL • ADULTS Card will NOT be required.
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: YES
Join us to discuss short stories every
month. Register at https://us02web. More information is available at
zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuc- RobertsLibrary.org/MemoryLab,
2rpz8oHNy5c7GthrEmVGIFClWyaJ9s
or call the Roberts Library
Research Room (501-320-5700)
or email (memorylab@cals.org).
APRIL 2022 // 17Grab & Go All grab & go activities are available
while supplies last
ADULT CRAFT BAGS NAIL POLISH POUR ART
MON-SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS WED • APR 6 • OPEN HOURS
SANDERS LIBRARY • ADULTS WILLIAMS LIBRARY • ADULTS
RECURRING: DAILY • REGISTER: NO RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Adult Craft Bags are available while supplies last. Grab & Go Craft Kits to create art using nail SOAP NUT GRAB & GO
polish. MON-SAT • APR 18 • OPEN HOURS
RADICAL REPAIRS TERRY LIBRARY • ADULTS
GRAB & GO EMBROIDERY KIT RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
MON-SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS GRAB & GO For Earth Month, learn about soap nuts and
how to use them as an alternative to store-
MAIN LIBRARY • ADULTS MON-SAT • APR 11 • OPEN HOURS
PATRON SERVICES-1ST FLOOR TERRY LIBRARY • ADULTS bought soaps and detergents. While supplies
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO last.
Breathe new life and stitch one-of-a-kind style Pick up a beginner embroidery kit that
into your time-worn favorite clothes. This kit includes instructions for a bluebird design. MINI BOOK CRAFT
includes materials and a guide to stitch your way While supplies last. MON • APR 25 • OPEN HOURS
to a more sustainable wardrobe. MAUMELLE LIBRARY • ADULTS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
PAPER BOWL CRAFT KIT
SEED BOMBS TUE • APR 12 • OPEN HOURS Stop by the library to grab the Adult craft kit of
SAT • APR 1-30 • OPEN HOURS WILLIAMS LIBRARY • ADULTS the month. You can make your own mini book.
MILAM LIBRARY • ADULTS RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO While supplies last.
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Grab & Go kit with supplies to create a paper
Celebrate Earth Day with you own Seed Bomb. mache bowl. PILL BOTTLE PLANTERS
Make you bombs with recycled newspaper and GRAB & GO KITS
flower seed. Kit will include directions with the
needed materials. SWEET INSPIRATIONS TUE • APR 26 • OPEN HOURS
WILLIAMS LIBRARY • ADULTS
BOARD RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
FRI • APR 15 • OPEN HOURS
MAKE A BOTANICAL MCMATH LIBRARY • ADULTS Grab & Go Kits with materials to create a
COASTER USING CLAY RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO planter using recycled pill bottles.
MON • APR 4 • OPEN HOURS This sweet kit will inspire you to reach your goals
THOMPSON LIBRARY • ADULTS and live your dreams.
RECURRING: WEEKLY • REGISTRATION: NO
Take some clay home with you and follow the
instructions on how to add a stem from an DIY SIMPLE ORIGAMI BOX
outdoor plant to make a Botanical Coaster for MON • APR 18-23 • OPEN HOURS
your home. ROOKER LIBRARY • ADULTS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
DIY Origami Box kit with instructions.
UPCYCLED TOTE BAG
MON • APR 4 • OPEN HOURS
MILAM LIBRARY • ADULTS GARDENING GRAB & GO
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO MON-SAT • APR 18-23 • OPEN HOURS
This tote will be made from animal feed bags. FLETCHER LIBRARY • ALL AGES/ADULTS
RECURRING: NO • REGISTRATION: NO
Patron will receive a bag and instructions to
make their own tote. If patron does not have Celebrate Earth Week by picking up a grab
access to a sewing machine, we will have one & go gardening kit! This kit includes all the
set up for them to complete the bag in the supplies needed to grow you own plant, which
library. One person at a time using the machine. could be a flower, herb or vegetable. Included
Instructions for a no-sew bag using duct tape supplies mean this kit can be used whether or
will also be included in the kit. Great activity for not you have a yard at home. Kit also contains
Earth Day to keep them out of the landfill. information about sustainable farming practices.
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