March 23, 2026
Arkansas TV invites families to story time, offers family literacy resources
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas TV) — Arkansas TV will host free, fun reading events starting in April and continuing through August as part of Read to Succeed, an initiative to provide literacy resources and encourage family engagement through educational activities. The first event will be held Thursday, April 2, in Mabelvale and is open to students of Mabelvale Elementary.
Events are scheduled for the following cities and dates in April:
- Mabelvale – Mabelvale Elementary School, 9401 Mabelvale Cut Off Rd, Thursday, April 2, at 5:30 p.m. (open to Mabelvale Elementary School students only.)
- Springdale – Springdale Public Library, 405 S Pleasant St, Wednesday, April 8, at 11 a.m.
- Hampton – Calhoun County Library and Museum, 115 S 2nd St, Tuesday, April 21, 5 p.m.
- North Little Rock – Laman Library, 2801 Orange St, Thursday, April 30, at 5 p.m.
Each community event is open to the public and will include a free meal and story time, followed by a discussion and activity. For a full list of event locations throughout the state, visit arkansastv.gov/events.
Families who attend will receive an Arkansas TV literacy resource bag – including a book, family engagement activities, a journal and a snack bag to take home. Spanish versions of materials will be provided as needed.
Read to Succeed is made possible by the Joan R. and Charles M. Taylor II Memorial Endowment Fund. These and other upcoming events can be found at arkansastv.gov/events.
About Arkansas TV
Arkansas TV, Arkansas’s only statewide public television network, informs and inspires learners of all ages through local storytelling, educational resources and meaningful community partnerships. Local programs can be livestreamed at arkansastv.gov/live and accessed on-demand at youtube.com/@arkansastv, and the distinct channels Arkansas TV and AIRS on SAP. Arkansas TV depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering locally produced, Arkansas-focused programming. Additional information is available at arkansastv.gov. Arkansas TV is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Russellville), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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