A donation to the CALS Foundation on April 7 will support educational and cultural programming for the patrons, communities, and neighborhoods being served by the Central Arkansas Library System and its branches.

Financial support for the library is more important than ever. CALS has been an essential resource throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, offering vital resources such as:

175,367 meals served to children through the Be Mighty Little Rock program

Curbside library services offered across the system

Children's storytimes presented virtually at branch library Facebook pages and on the CALS Kids YouTube channel

Virtual group cooking classes showcasing healthy, affordable meals

Presentations from more than 70 authors during the virtual Six Bridges Book Festival

Grab-and-Go activity bags and crafts for kids

Math tutoring for K-12 students via the Count UP Math Tutoring Program

Access to the Internet and public computers for all patrons

Technology classes, genealogy workshops, and much more!

The Central Arkansas Library System is part of a coalition of libraries joining forces to raise funds through a Library Giving Day campaign. Help your library offer innovative programs that promote lifelong learning, connect patrons to technology, and advance knowledge by making a donation from now until April 7.