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.
Upcoming Events & Programs
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Community History Seminar 2026: Info Session
Learn about the application requirements and benefits of applying for the 2026 Community History Seminar cohort designed especially for preserving the history of community-based organizations in Central Arkansas.
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Walter Pryor: This Leaves Me Okay - Legacies & Lunch
Walter Pryor will be joined in conversation by Martie North to discuss his reflective memoir This Leaves Me Okay, exploring the Arkansas Black rural experience.
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2nd Friday Art Night
Join us inside the CALS Main Library! We’re excited to show off some of the library’s newly renovated space. Boulevard Bread Company's location inside the library will also be open with a limited menu, so you can purchase your favorite snack, treat, or coffee.
Recent Blog Posts
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Running the DIY Memory Lab is genuinely a great joy and honor in my life. The work that I get…
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It’s the time of year when I consciously review, remember, and recognize significant portions of my life that focus on…
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People often ask me what I’m working on. It’s one of those questions like, “What do you do?” You know…
