Park Plaza, Central Arkansas Library System Announce New Community Partnership

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 26, 2025) – Park Plaza, Little Rock’s premier shopping and retail destination, announces a new partnership with the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) to bring expanded educational programming to the community.   

 

The collaboration will extend CALS’ extensive reach through a variety of programs and activities hosted at Park Plaza, creating exciting opportunities for families and children to engage with reading and learning. 

 

“The Central Arkansas Library System brings knowledge, imagination, and connection to every corner of Little Rock and communities across central Arkansas,” Second Horizon Managing Partner and Co-Founder Howard Levine said. “We are thrilled to welcome them as community partners at Park Plaza and to support initiatives that inspire learning and literacy for all ages.” 

 

The partnership will introduce year-round programming from CALS at Park Plaza, including pop-up used book sales, visits from the popular CALS Cruiser bookmobile, story walks, author talks, interactive story times, and activities designed for children. These events aim to make reading accessible, fun, and integrated into daily life for the Little Rock community. 

 

“This partnership with Park Plaza will allow CALS to reach more people in new and exciting ways,” Central Arkansas Library System Executive Director Nate Coulter said. “We are committed to making literacy and educational resources more accessible, and we are excited to extend our programming into Park Plaza and join their robust calendar of community events.”  

Upcoming Park Plaza events with CALS include the Park Plaza Kids Club, a weekly summer event held every Wednesday in June and July. Kids Club is a free community event hosted in conjunction with the Museum of Discovery, offering creative classes, book readings, special entertainment, academic activities and more. Park Plaza will also partner with CALS on Saturday, Aug. 2, for Park Plaza’s annual Back to School Bash, which will include hands-on activities for kids and information on participating in their free after-school community programs. 

 

More event details and announcements will be shared throughout the year. For more information on Park Plaza and the Central Arkansas Library System, visit parkplazamall.com and cals.org. 

   

About Park Plaza 

Park Plaza is Little Rock’s premier retail and shopping destination in the heart of Little Rock. The center hosts more than 60 retailers with offerings including men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, jewelry, specialty goods, home furnishings, dining and personal care and services. Park Plaza is also the exclusive location for Dillard’s flagship store. Park Plaza is owned by Second Horizon Capital with leasing and management services provided by JLL. To learn more about Park Plaza, visit them on Facebook at Shop Park Plaza, on Instagram at Park Plaza Mall, or online at www.parkplazamall.com. 

 

About Second Horizon Capital  

Second Horizon Capital is an impact investment firm that partners with communities to transform large-scale, underinvested commercial properties into vibrant destinations and local economic engines. The firm honors its role by investing in, supporting, and stewarding each community that it joins. Second Horizon Capital focuses on bringing community stakeholders, including municipalities, business owners, community groups, tenants, and end-users to the forefront in reinvigorating community hubs. By driving long-term value enhancement, seeking more equitable outcomes, and partnering with local stakeholders, Second Horizon Capital works to enhance its communities, as well as the properties themselves. Additional information on Second Horizon Capital can be found on the company’s website at www.secondhorizon.com. 

 

About JLL 

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com. 

 

About the Central Arkansas Library System 

The Central Arkansas Library System includes 15 branch libraries located in Little Rock, Perryville, and throughout Pulaski County. CALS has the largest public library collection in Arkansas, including circulating collections of toys, telescopes, tools, hotspots, and more. CALS also provides a wide variety of programs and resources, such as the annual Six Bridges Book Festival and the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, the only state encyclopedia in the country to be produced by a library system. Library Square, the library system’s downtown Little Rock campus, includes the Main Library, Ron Robinson Theater, Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art, and the Rock It! Lab, a resource for local and aspiring entrepreneurs.