The Galleries & Bookstore at Library Square

05/26/2023

The end is near! To make it a little more fun all the books are $1 today, tomorrow, Tuesday and our final day, Wednesday. Merchandise is still 50%. Stop by, say goodbye, and take some books with you!

05/11/2023

Still searching for a Mother’s Day gift? We’re here for you! We are open Friday from 10-8 😱 and Saturday from 10-5 🥳 Our gently read books are still $2 hardbacks, $1 paperbacks, and 50% off merchandise 😍

05/09/2023

NEW LOCATION!!!!

Did you know Roberts Library will host the Main Library services while it is closed for renovation (fall 2023 to late 2024)? During the renovation of the Main Library, Roberts Library's 1st floor will house services such as circulating collection holds, computer lab, and children's and teen sections.

So we are moving Legacies & Lunch to UA LITTLE ROCK Downtown (333 President Clinton Ave) starting June 2023! It's just across the street from Roberts - on the first level of the CALS Parking Deck! We will still be hybrid so you can join us in person or virtually.

In June Blake Wintory will be in person to talk about The Unionist Demby Family. Register here - https://cals.org/event/unionist-demby-family - to join us virtually or just show up in person!

05/02/2023

Good morning and happy May! It’s that time to announce our final sale for the month. Nearly ALL gently read titles (there is one bookshelf of exclusions!) are going for basement sale prices, so $1 per paperback and $2 hardbacks. We’ve still got a lot left, so come on down this month and snag some truly spectacular deals. 🎉📚

04/28/2023

Come update your bookshelves! We’ve got signed books, rare books, pretty books and more! Last weekend to take advantage of of April 50% sale! Hope to see you in. 🎉📚

04/20/2023

Your friendly reminder that ALL gently read books are 50% off during the month of April! Start your summer reading journey early and cheaply! 📚🎉

04/14/2023

Open till 8, shopping will be great ...bring a friend or a date!😉
Half off of merchandise and gently read books.🤩

04/14/2023

What something fun to do tonight!?!?!?

How about joining us for 2nd Friday Art Night at CALS Roberts LIbrary???

3 GREAT 🖼️ exhibitions + 📚️ signing/👩‍🎨 demo/live 🎶

04/06/2023

Great news! Not only are the gently read books 50% off, but from now until May 31st so are all of our gifts! (this does not include handmade art-gift items only) Get a real big head start on Christmas shopping, birthdays, a just because gift or a treat yourself occasion! 🎉🎁🎉📚

04/01/2023

Our April Sale starts today and lasts all through the month of April! 50% OFF ALL GENTLY READ BOOKS! No April Foolin’ here, come on down and stock those bookshelves up. 🎉📚

03/29/2023

Lili's is here! They tend to sell out fast so come on over sooner rather than later! 🌮🥳

03/24/2023

We’re moving things around and putting out some rare finds! You never know what you might find on - or under - the restocked New Arrival shelf.

03/23/2023

Arkansas artist Mark Rademacher’s earthy and exquisite pottery is 40% off! Come check it out while we still have a great selection.

03/15/2023

award winning staff picks

03/15/2023

Goldfingers Woodfired Pizza (GoldFingers LLC) will be outside our west doors on Rock Street today from 11:00am to 2:00pm. In addition to the posted menu, they will have flatbread with toppings available. We hope to see you!

03/09/2023

It’s that time! It’s the Friend’s 50% Sale at The Galleries and Bookstore! All gently read books are 50% off for Friend’s members today only! If you’re not a member, no worries you can sign up in person to start shopping this great deal! Hope to see you in today, we are open until 5! 🥳📚📚🎉

03/07/2023

Local artist will be our featured artist and author during this week’s 2nd Friday Art Night from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. She will be doing a digital painting demonstration, and she will have prints and coloring books for sale. We hope to see you!

03/01/2023

food truck is outside our west doors on Rock Street until 2:00pm today. We hope to see you!

02/28/2023

We hope you can join us at one of our food truck events in March. We are excited to have Tamalcalli The Tamale House Grilled Sandwich Company GoldFingers LLC The Prickly Pickle Lili's Mexican Street Food with us. Each truck will be outside our west doors on Rock Street between 11:00am and 2:00pm on their scheduled days. We hope to see you!

02/25/2023

We just processed a bunch of recently donated books. Here’s a few favorites. You can find these and many more on the “new arrivals” cart. We are here today until 5:00pm. Come see us!

02/24/2023

Congratulations to the young couple who got engaged in our Concordia Gallery today. We wish you a lifetime of happiness and, of course, a home filled with great art! 💍🥂❤️

02/22/2023

PopPop & YumYam food truck is outside our west doors on Rock Street until 2:00pm today. We hope to see you!

02/21/2023

We have some terrific new art books in the bookstore. All are currently located on the “new arrivals” cart. Come see us!

02/16/2023

Local artist .ahn.pottery left us some new pieces when she visited for art night last week. These mugs, cups, and shot glasses are heart shaped, with a creamy white and warm earth-toned glaze. So pretty! $15-35.

02/16/2023

~staff picks~

02/15/2023

S & K Wings food truck is outside our west doors today until 2:00pm. We hope to see you!

02/14/2023

It’s a rainy Valentine’s Day, but we’re open and ready for your last minute shopping. Soyoon Ahn Pottery brought us these amazing pieces of pottery in the shapes of hearts. Prices are just $15 - $35. We have mini shot glasses, espresso cups, cappuccino or tea cups, and mugs. Come see us!

02/13/2023

We proudly carry work by award-winning artist, L.S. Eldridge, in our Concordia Gallery. Stop by and see her stunning works of art in person!

This week we're featuring artist L. S. Eldrige from our Juried Artist Registry!

To quote the artist, "I am drawn to many subjects, but my favorites for reinterpretation involve bold elements that I find intrinsically charismatic. I find the timeless, compelling subject matter conjoined with the fluid medium riveting."

We encourage you to view more works by the artist here: https://acnmwa.org/project/l-s-eldridge/

02/12/2023

Great job, Soyoon! We still have some of the heart shaped pottery for sale. We’ll be open Tuesday from 10:00am to 5:00pm for your last minute Valentine’s Day shopping. We hope to see you! 💕💕💕

02/11/2023

Whether you’re in the market for a squishy handmade plush heart, everlasting Arkansas strawberries, or a handcrafted bowl to catch it all, we’ve got you covered! These items, and many more, are in stock to get you ready for V-Day. Pictured items priced $12-58. Come see us!

02/11/2023

Local artist Tim Jacob just brought in three brand new paintings. They are on view in our Concordia Gallery. We hope to see you soon!

02/11/2023

This awesome kid attended 2nd Friday Art Night and learned to make pottery with Soyoon Ahn Pottery. Great job, kiddo!

02/10/2023

2nd Friday Art Night is in full swing. Come see us! Soyoon Ahn Pottery Janis F. Kearney

02/09/2023

Hey B98.5 Radio in Little Rock, thanks for the shout-outs on the radio today. We appreciate your support of Soyoon Ahn Pottery and Janis F. Kearney, our featured artist and author for tomorrow night’s 2nd Friday Art Night, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm!

02/09/2023

Join us this Friday (February 10) for 2nd Friday Art Night when Soyoon Ahn Pottery will be our featured artist. Soyoon will be doing a pottery wheel demonstration, and she will have lots of new work for sale just in time for your Valentine’s Day shopping. She will be here from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, and we hope to see you!

02/09/2023

Join us tomorrow (February 10) for 2nd Friday Art Night, when Janis F. Kearney will be our featured author. Janis will be on hand to sign copies of her new book, “Only on Sundays: Mahalia Jackson’s Long Journey.” She will also have many of her other titles available as well. She will be here from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, and we hope to see you!

02/08/2023

G&J Soulfood food truck is outside our west doors until 2:00pm today. We hope to see you!

02/07/2023

Local artist Kelly Edwards just brought in these adorable hanging heart boxes. Inside each Raku box is a 3-dimensional heart wrapped in copper wire with a key. The perfect gift for that special someone who holds the key to your heart this Valentine’s Day. We only have three of these. We hope to see you soon!