Welcome to CALS Roberts Library
The Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art is the special collections branch of the Central Arkansas Library System.
CALS Roberts Library houses the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, Encyclopedia of Arkansas, DIY Memory Lab, CALS Art Program, and UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture. The mission of the Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art is to engage the people of Central Arkansas in meaningful conversations about our rich history and artistic heritage and its impact on our present.
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2026 Genealogy Workshop
Saturday, November 7, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
CALS Main Library | Darragh Center (5th floor)
Discover your family’s history in this free immersive, full-day workshop led by Dr. Margarita Rosa. Learn how to uncover hidden records, build a meaningful family tree, and interpret historical documents that bring your ancestors’ stories to life.
Upcoming Events & Programs
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Writing All Year Long Workshop Group
Join us twice a month to give and receive writing feedback in a safe and respectful environment.
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Journaling Club
Join us once a month and enjoy camaraderie without the small talk–instead, dive in and explore yourself on the page with thoughtful prompts from Suleika Jaouad’s The Book of Alchemy and engage in meaningful conversation with others doing the same.
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Personal Archiving
Learn the basics of saving your family papers, photos, and more.
Recent Blog Posts
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The 2026 Community History Seminar is officially underway! On August 12, CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies community outreach archivist…
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We are enjoying the cooler air and looking forward to some fun (and free!) art experiences at CALS this fall!…
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Looking through old collections of documents often reveals a thread or two about a location that has personal meaning or…
