NLRPLS Blog

We’re collecting new and gently used winter clothing and supplies for adults and children, including sweaters, coats, hats, gloves, pants, socks, shoes, and other cold-weather essentials. All donations will be distributed locally to our unsheltered neighbors through our community partner, The Van. The Mr. Rogers’ Sweater Drive runs November 1-30, but we will continue to gather cold-weather items for The Van through January 31.

Argenta Public Library has been selected for another year of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program, which means another year of Yiddish literature finding its way onto our shelves, into our reading groups, and into the conversations we have with one another.

Early voting in Pulaski County runs October 19 through November 2, and William F. Laman Public Library is one of 12 early voting sites in the county. Laman's last day as an early voting site is Saturday, October 31. 

Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15, and NLRPLS has programs happening across the whole month for every age. The centerpiece is Saturday, September 26, when the Laman Lecture Hall hosts two very different celebrations in a single day.

Shave My Head, North Little Rock. I Dare You. Hello! I'm Susie Kirk, I have been the Communications Director for North Little Rock Public Library System for around four years now. I have never once been more serious about a call to action than I am right now: get or update your library card this September, and I will shave my head! We'll film it and everything! Last year my team poured our hearts into a string of silly videos for Library Card Sign Up Month, and one of them actually went a little viral. We watched the views climb and thought, this is it, this is the one that finally moves the needle. And it was genuinely one of...

Starting September 1, get a limited-edition Laufey Book Club library card free at any NLRPLS location. Twenty-five cards are reserved for A Very Laufey Tea Party at Laman Library on September 12. Cards available while supplies last!

Explore Stories From Yesteryear with the North Little Rock Public Library System Challenge The North Little Rock Public Library System continues its 2026 Digging Up the Past Challenge with August's theme: Stories From Yesteryear. This month, we invite readers and viewers to explore the classics, stories that have endured across generations because they speak to something timeless in the human experience. Whether you choose ancient epic poetry, golden age mystery, or beloved children's literature, August's challenge is an opportunity to (re)discover the works that started it all. Books and films both count toward the challenge. What Is the NLRPLS 2026 Challenge? The NLRPLS 2026 Challenge is a year-long program encouraging the community to explore a new theme each month through...

Explore Pivotal Moments in American History with the North Little Rock Public Library System Challenge The North Little Rock Public Library System continues its 2026 Digging Up the Past Challenge with July's theme: Stories of American Revolutions: Pivotal Moments in American History. This month, we invite readers and viewers to explore the turning points that shaped the nation — stories of upheaval, courage, injustice, and transformation. Whether you choose nonfiction, history, or film, July's challenge is an opportunity to reckon with the moments that changed everything. What Is the NLRPLS 2026 Challenge? The NLRPLS 2026 Challenge is a year-long program encouraging the community to explore a new theme each month through books and movies. Inspired by this year's overarching theme,...

The North Little Rock Public Library System has reorganized its website header to make it easier to find events, services, digital resources, and more.(Find the video tour here.) Noticed some changes to our website? We’ve been making some small improvements to update our webpages and improve your experience with nlrlibrary.org. The biggest change is the reorganization of our header, which is the blue bar at the top of the page. Here’s a rundown of how things are organized and how you can find the information you need!   About Us  Want to learn about what the library does, where you can find us, and how you can get involved? Head to the About Us tab! You can do things like learn about our history and policies, sign...