# Central Arkansas Library > Mobile library catalog and account management tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Central Arkansas Library System.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-arkansas-library/id976683611 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Central Arkansas Library System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517863427) - Category: Reference, Books - Price: Free - Rating: 3.60/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 22 MB - Languages: American English, Filipino, French (France), Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Vietnamese - Released: 2015-11-03 - Data updated: 2026-07-17 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-arkansas-library/id976683611/reviews.md ## What is Central Arkansas Library? Use the NEW Central Arkansas Library System app to find materials, manage your account, place holds and view suggested reading instantly. Features: - Quickly search the collection with instant, accurate results - Place and manage holds - Renew items - Browse bestsellers and new material • Check branch hours & locations - Manage your library shelves ## Key features - Search library collection - Manage account - Place and manage holds - Renew items - Browse bestsellers and new materials - Check branch hours and locations ## Recent user reviews (10 of 29) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-arkansas-library/id976683611/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Please fix *2024-06-30, version 2013.2.14* This is a clunky app. The app is extremely frustrating to use! It frequently takes me to a log in screen, when I’m already logged in. It sometimes says I’m logged in to another device which I’m not. I’m just trying to use the library. It’s not smooth or easy to use. I’m surprised more people aren’t complaining. ### 3/5 — Please fix *2023-11-24* This is a clunky app. I can manage, tho. Lately, the app has been extremely annoying. It frequently takes me to a log in screen, when I’m already logged in. It sometimes says I’m logged in to another device which I’m not. Please update your app and fix these glitches. I use the library on a regular. Thank you ### 5/5 — Hooray *2023-03-24, version 2023.2.10* Thank you thank you thank you for returning this APP to us! I missed having MY SHELVES!! And all of the other excellent features!!! ### 1/5 — Bad app *2022-12-11, version 2022.1.6* App won’t even open. ### 1/5 — Utter junk *2022-12-01, version 2022.1.6* Like almost everyone else here, I’ve been unable to even get the thing to launch for as long as I’ve had it. Bad move CALS. ### 1/5 — Central Arkansas Library *2022-12-01, version 2022.1.6* App shuts down immediately Worthless ### 1/5 — Useless, doesn’t function *2022-11-20, version 2022.1.5* As soon as I try to open it crashes. Don’t understand why CALS hasn’t made fixing this issue a priority. ### 1/5 — App crashes *2022-10-19, version 2022.1.5* What’s wrong with this app? I can’t even get past OPEN and it crashes. I see lots of people having this issue, is anything being done about it? ### 1/5 — Please go back to Bibliocommons! *2022-10-14, version 2022.1.5* Please, please, PLEASE go back to Bibliocommons! The new app is useless (and that’s if I can even access it…constantly crashing) and the web site isn’t as user friendly or helpful either. I love CALS but not a fan of this change at all. ### 1/5 — Not Functional *2022-10-13, version 2022.1.5* I can’t even get the new app to open! No matter what I do it continually crashes. ## Frequently asked questions about Central Arkansas Library ### What can I do with the Central Arkansas Library app? The app allows you to search the library's collection for materials, manage your library account, place and manage holds on items, and renew borrowed materials. You can also browse bestsellers and new arrivals, and check branch hours and locations. ### Is the Central Arkansas Library app free to use? Yes, the app is completely free to download and use. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required to access its features. ### How do I search for books or other materials? The app features a quick search function that provides instant and accurate results from the library's collection. Simply enter your search terms to find available materials. ### Can I manage my library account through the app? Yes, you can manage your entire library account directly through the app. This includes placing and managing holds, renewing items, and organizing your personal library shelves. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2026.2.23 — 2026-07-15 Improved VoiceOver support for library carousels Enhanced device security detection Security and networking improvements Bug fixes and stability improvements ### 2025.2.20.1 — 2025-10-14 Fixed loading issue on some iPads. Fixed occasional crashes on My Borrowing and Location Details screens. ### 2025.2.20.0 — 2025-09-16 Improved accessibility, guided by WCAG 2.2 (Level AA) standards. New and updated format icons now appear in search results. General bug fixes and small design improvements. ### 2025.2.19.0 — 2025-06-24 Added audience, genre, and language filters to the ‘New at the Library’ carousels. The minimum supported version of iOS has been updated to iOS 16.0. Includes bug fixes. ### 2025.2.18.0 — 2025-03-18 Includes minor UI improvements and bug fixes. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-17.*