Carnegie Chronicle
November 2025
Note from the Director
Greetings neighbors,
Once again, we have so much great news to share! The most exciting is the unexpected news we received at the end of last month: we will receive a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York in honor of America’s 250th anniversary next year! We're proud to be one of the Carnegie libraries still serving our community as intended. 115 years and going strong!
Please read on and mark your calendars for our continuing DocFest this month, as well as our holiday events in December.
With gratitude,
Christina Danos
Holiday Children's Concert
The Berryville Woodwind Quintet will present a program featuring fun holiday music and a chance for kids to hear and learn about different musical instruments. This free performance for the community's enjoyment will be on Saturday, December 13th at 5PM in the Library Boulevard Bookend (209 Spring Street).
The Friends Book Sale Room is preparing to undergo some much-needed renovations, thanks to a grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. In order to clear out as many books as possible before the work begins, all books will be $1 each and we will not be accepting donations until after the work is complete sometime this winter. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Carroll County Community Foundation, we have a new AWE Learning children's computer in the Media Center!
In addition to the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive, we are having a Food Drive until the end of the year. Collection boxes are located in both library buildings. Please help your fellow community members stay warm and fed this season.
Window Restoration Workshop
I'm sure you've noticed that the window at the main circulation desk has been peeling and in need of help for many years. Thanks to a Preservation Bootcamp by the Main Street Eureka Springs organization, it was restored for free, and attendees learned a new skill. Shout out to instructors Paul, Trevor, and Pete for a job well done!
In progress
Finished exterior
Finished interior
Science + Philosophy Discussion Groups
Join us in Meeting Room 1 on Wednesdays at 2:30 PM for a chapter of D.C. Shindler's Plato's Critique of Pure Unreason or Republic and discussion.
Thursdays at 12:30 PM we are listening to Robert Nozick's Anarchy, State, and Utopia. * No meetings Thanksgiving week
For more info: Gary.Milczarek@gmail.com.
First Friday Book Club
Join us on Friday, December 5th at 10:30am in Meeting Room 1 to discuss Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, and pick up next month's book, Educated by Tara Westover. One of the most acclaimed books of our time: an unforgettable memoir about a young woman who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University. Educated will be discussed on Friday, January 2nd.
Spanish Classes
Every Tuesday, native speaker Carmen Rose facilitates two back-to-back Spanish programs in Meeting Room 1. Beginner Spanish meets at 4pm. If learning Spanish is something you've always wanted to do, now is your chance! Newcomers are welcome at any time. (Ages 16+)
Conversational Spanish Group meets at 5pm. This group is for anyone who is comfortable speaking more advanced Spanish or wants to enjoy an immersive experience. Practice Spanish with other language learners of varying abilities in this informal atmosphere. (Ages 16+)
Menopause Support Group
Eureka Springs Beekeepers
This group normally meets on the first Monday of each month, but it is on pause for the winter. We'll resume in the spring.
Soulful Tunes with Don & Scott
Alpha-Gal Syndrome Support Group
LEGO Club
Preschool song and story time
Story time meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:30am in the children's room. Families with young children are invited to join Mr. David for some circle time songs, a snack, stories, and the opportunity to meet new friends!
Bookwyrms Anonymous
Teens aged 11-18 gather every Friday at 3:30pm in the basement of the Boulevard Bookend for a variety of activities each week. Zine Club, D&D, Gaming, oh my! (Follow the path on the right side of the building around to the lower side door)
Snacks are provided and friends are always welcome.
Email: info@eurekalibrary.org
Website: eurekalibrary.org
Phone: (479) 253-8754