Legacies & Lunch: Mapping Little Rock History, November 6 @ Noon

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Imagining Black Futures: Young Artists Envision Afrofuturism

Submission Deadline: Dec. 2

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DIY Memory Lab Now Open

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Community History Projects

 

Recent Blog Posts

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A New Quiz Feature for the EOA—and More!

The online Encyclopedia of Arkansas (EOA), a project of the Central Arkansas Library System, has launched two major interactive features aimed at making Arkansas history more fun and accessible,

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Spirits in the Material World of Arkansas

Spiritualism has a long history in Arkansas, intertwined with the profound impacts of the Civil War and subsequent societal changes. Originating as a belief system that suggests the dead can communicate with the living,

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The Rise and Fall and Rise and Fall of the Magazine

Recently, I undertook some freelance work for the Arkansas Times, sifting through their back issues to find some articles to be republished in their fiftieth anniversary special—both some oddities of the past and some article still relevant today.

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Art Exhibitions

Art on Exhibit at CALS

The CALS Art Exhibitions highlight art by Arkansas artists and showcase exhibitions that promote Arkansas history and culture. The CALS Permanent Collection is displayed in our branches and rotating exhibitions are featured in the Underground Gallery at CALS Roberts Library.

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Archival Collections

Archival Collections

The CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies archival collection offers unique glimpses into the state’s history through documents and photographs. Many of the collections depict the daily life in Central Arkansas by preserving the cultural, political, literary, military, and environmental history of Pulaski and Perry Counties.

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Genealogy

Genealogy Help & Resources

Whether you have been on your family history journey for years or are just beginning, the CALS Roberts Library offers resources for genealogists and researchers at all skill levels.

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CALS Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art (including Mini-Main Library, Underground Gallery, CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture and DIY Memory Lab) is open to the public the following days and times:  

Mini-Main Library ~ Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m

2nd Floor Research Room (Butler Center/UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture)

    • Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    • Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

DIY Memory Lab & Recording Room (by appointment only)

Masks are recommended for those who have not been fully vaccinated. If you are feeling unwell or experiencing COVID-related symptoms, please use our online digital resources. (as of March 1, 2022)