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Paws to Read

2026-10-06 16:00:00 2026-10-06 17:00:00 America/Chicago Paws to Read Read to certified therapy dogs and improve your reading skills! Ages 6-12. Thompson Library - Children's Program Room

Tuesday, October 06
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thompson Library

Children's Program Room

Read to certified therapy dogs and improve your reading skills! Ages 6-12.


CALS welcomes children and families of all ages to use its resources, services, and facilities. Responsibility for children using the library rests with the parent or caregiver. Children under 11 must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver over the age of 16 at all times. 
 
All abilities are welcome. To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations, call 501.918.3069 or email hzbinden@cals.org 7 business weekdays before a program. 

Questions about this program? Please contact the CALS location directly using the contact information by scrolling to the bottom of this page or emailing askcals@cals.org. 

Thompson Library

Phone: 501.821.3060

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Thompson Library

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Address
38 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223
Tel: 501.821.3060

About the branch

The Roosevelt Thompson Library offers patrons more than 62,000 books, magazines and audiovisual items. The 13,500-square-feet facility also includes public meeting rooms, a state-of-the-art audiovisual system, activity areas for children, study rooms, nine public computers (including 3 laptops and a Chromebook), and wireless internet access.

Upcoming Events

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Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, dancing, and games for ages 2-5. We'll use instruments, move around, sing then afterwards have free play and socialization time!

Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Build your own LEGO creation!

Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Join us for a themed storytime and craft on Wednesday mornings! We will read, sing, and have an accompanying craft to engage children in what we’re reading and learning about!

Fri, Sep 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
4-hour workshop that provides important information to family caregivers of people living with dementia.

Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Create an abstract piece of art using acrylic paints in this guided class. Registration required.

Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, rhymes, a read aloud story, and play time with developmental toys for ages 0-24 months.

Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, dancing, and games for ages 2-5. We'll use instruments, move around, sing then afterwards have free play and socialization time!

Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Celebrate Teddy Bear Month with a fun felt collage.

Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Paint two bookends for your shelves with various paints and appliques.
This event is full

Wed, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Join us for a themed storytime and craft on Wednesday mornings! We will read, sing, and have an accompanying craft to engage children in what we’re reading and learning about!

Thu, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Adult book club based on monthly themes or popular vote!

Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room
This Family Literacy Week, we invite families with young children to join this special read-along! We will have a storytime focused on early literacy skills, followed by free reading time between guardian and child.

Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, rhymes, a read aloud story, and play time with developmental toys for ages 0-24 months.

Mon, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Beaded book chain bookmarks.
This event is full

Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, dancing, and games for ages 2-5. We'll use instruments, move around, sing then afterwards have free play and socialization time!

Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Work on a puzzle or see who can win a board game!

Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Join us for a themed storytime and craft on Wednesday mornings! We will read, sing, and have an accompanying craft to engage children in what we’re reading and learning about!

Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate banned books week by making your own publication!

Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, rhymes, a read aloud story, and play time with developmental toys for ages 0-24 months.

Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, dancing, and games for ages 2-5. We'll use instruments, move around, sing then afterwards have free play and socialization time!

Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an hour of drawing in sketchbooks. This week, we will focus on drawing a still life.

Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Monthly paint night using acrylics on canvas.
This event is full

Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Join us for a themed storytime and craft on Wednesday mornings! We will read, sing, and have an accompanying craft to engage children in what we’re reading and learning about!

Thu, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
Paint a pot inspired by the rich history of ceramics to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, rhymes, a read aloud story, and play time with developmental toys for ages 0-24 months.

Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room
Songs, dancing, and games for ages 2-5. We'll use instruments, move around, sing then afterwards have free play and socialization time!

Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Read to certified therapy dogs and improve your reading skills! Ages 6-12.

Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Mola-inspired art on wooden canvas and acrylic.