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Spring means prom season, and for many teens that also means searching for the perfect dress. The William F. Laman Public Library is making that search easier and more affordable with its Prom Shop, a special event where Arkansas teens can browse more than 300 free formal dresses and take home the one they love.

This month, we invite readers and viewers to explore narratives that celebrate the lives, achievements, and experiences of women throughout history and in contemporary times. Whether you choose biography, historical fiction, memoir, essays, or film, March's challenge offers an opportunity to discover powerful stories of resilience, ambition, and triumph.

The North Little Rock Public Library System continues its 2026 Digging Up the Past Challenge with February’s theme: Stories of Black Americans. This month, we invite readers and viewers to explore narratives that highlight Black history, African American culture, resilience, achievement, and joy through books and films. Whether you choose historical nonfiction, contemporary fiction, memoir, biography, essays, or film, February’s challenge offers an opportunity to deepen understanding and celebrate powerful storytelling.

Vote early in Pulaski County at William F. Laman Public Library and other locations from February 17–March 2. Check hours, locations, and voter registration information. Laman Library Early Voting will from from February 17 to February 28. 

Warm up with Cozy Night at North Little Rock Library. Free hands-on activities, crafts, and movies for the whole community every fourth Thursday.

A NLR Public Library System Reading Challenge Exploring Family Secrets in Books and Films The North Little Rock Public Library System is kicking off 2026 with a brand-new Reading Challenge theme, Digging Up the Past, inspired by our Summer Library Adventure theme, Unearth a Story. Each month in 2026, readers are invited to explore a different storytelling theme through books and films that uncover history, memory, and hidden truths.  January’s Theme: Stories of Family Secrets  From long-buried truths to complicated family legacies, January’s challenge focuses on stories where secrets shape lives and reveal the past in unexpected ways.  What Is the NLRPLS 2026 Reading Challenge?  The NLRPLS Reading Challenge is a year-long program that encourages readers of all ages to explore new...

Digging Up the Past: Join the NLRPLS 2026 Reading Challenge At the North Little Rock Public Library System, we believe every story has layers. In 2026, we invite readers of all ages to grab a metaphorical shovel and dig a little deeper with our new Reading Challenge theme, Digging Up the Past. This year-long challenge pairs perfectly with our 2026 Summer Library Adventure theme, Unearth a Story, and encourages readers to explore histories that are personal, cultural, ancient, and imagined. From long-buried family secrets to reimagined literary classics, each month offers a new way to uncover stories that shaped who we are and who we are becoming. How the Reading Challenge Works Each month, read a book or watch a movie that...

Donate Formalwear for a Free Prom Shop at Laman Library in North Little Rock Cleaning out your closet this winter? Your gently used formalwear can make a meaningful difference for local teens in North Little Rock. Laman Loft at the William F. Laman Library is now accepting donations of prom dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories for our Free Prom Shop, taking place April 10 and 11 and April 13 and 14. This annual event helps ensure that every teen has access to formalwear for prom, regardless of financial circumstances. A Free Prom Shop for North Little Rock Teens For the past two years, the North Little Rock Public Library System has proudly offered a free prom shopping experience for community teens....

How a Yiddish Book Center Workshop Is Shaping Community Conversations in 2026 - By Colby Sansom In 2026, NLRPLS invites you to navigate between the many worlds in which we exist and to witness the dynamic threads weaving the tapestry of our co-existence. Next year, join me and your community for a splendid dive into the world of Yiddish literature, presented as part of the Yiddish Book Center's Public Libraries Program, in partnership with the ALA and funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc.    Sholem aleykhem, hello! It is lovely to have you join me on this journey to Yiddishland, a place that preserves and maintains Yiddish language and culture. My name is Colby, and I am a Community Educator at NLRPLS’s Argenta Branch. In...