Mahony Family Library
Innovative Lifelong Learning.
Soup season has entered the chat. 🥣🍂
Join us for Soup’s On! with Lea Thomasson and add three seriously delicious recipes to your cold-weather rotation:
🦞 Crawfish Chowder
🍅 Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
🥟 Potsticker Stew
DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 3
TIME: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
FEE: $35.00
Come hungry, pick up some new tips and techniques, and discover which one earns a permanent spot in your recipe box. (We’re already predicting some strong opinions. 👀)
Spots are limited, so grab yours and come get cozy with us!
🎟️ https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Join us for Soup’s On! with Lea Thomasson and add three seriously delicious recipes to your cold-weather rotation:
🦞 Crawfish Chowder
🍅 Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
🥟 Potsticker Stew
DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 3
TIME: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
FEE: $35.00
Come hungry, pick up some new tips and techniques, and discover which one earns a permanent spot in your recipe box. (We’re already predicting some strong opinions. 👀)
Spots are limited, so grab yours and come get cozy with us!
🎟️ https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Fall Fest 2026 was one for the books! With record attendance and so much fun, SouthArk showed up and made it an incredible day!
Congratulations to our chili cookoff winner, Angie Parker, and to our lucky student laptop winner!
Thank you to everyone who joined the fun and helped make it happen. We’re already looking forward to next year!
Congratulations to our chili cookoff winner, Angie Parker, and to our lucky student laptop winner!
Thank you to everyone who joined the fun and helped make it happen. We’re already looking forward to next year!
🍿 Three days. Three dark tales. One very good excuse to pop in. 🧛🎨
This Halloween week, Pop In & Learn is taking a turn for the spooky with three lunchtime lectures exploring monsters, myths, history, and the art of being afraid.
🧛 Tuesday, Oct. 27 — Count Dracula & the Birth of a Myth
Join playwright Gary Hall to explore Bram Stoker’s original Dracula, the legend it created, and what it takes to bring the Count from page to stage.
🩸 Wednesday, Oct. 28 — The Man Behind the Myth: Vlad the Impaler
Dr. Jessica Brown introduces us to the very real—and notoriously brutal—15th-century ruler whose bloody reputation became the stuff of legend.
🎨 Thursday, Oct. 29 — Beautiful Nightmares: Exploring Fear in Art History
Emily Turner & Casey Rapp take us through the monsters, madness, macabre, and haunting imagery artists have used to capture our fears throughout history.
⏰ All three begin at noon
📍 Mahony Family Library Auditorium
🍿 And yes, there’s a popcorn bar for registered attendees.
Come for one, two, or make a week of it and join us for all three. Registration is required, so pop in and save your seat! 👻🍿
Register: https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Today, Criminal Justice students visited the Mahony Family Library makerspace to build models of prisons and cells, turning what they’ve learned about correctional facilities into something they could design, discuss, and see from every angle. It was a creative way to think through how these spaces are organized and how design affects the people inside them.
Take a look at their work!
Take a look at their work!
STUDENTS: Your Sunday study spot is ready!
The Mahony Family Library is now open Sundays from 1–5 p.m. Whether you need to catch up on assignments, get a head start on the week, or find a quiet place to focus, we’d love to see you.
We’re trying Sunday hours as a pilot this semester to give SouthArk students more time to use the library as our campus grows. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome during all library hours. Community use ends at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is not available on Sundays.
We hope to see you this Sunday!
The Makerspace is THE space to be for you all your project needs!
Chelsey Turner and Angie Parker get creative with study tactics for these A&P1 students!
When learning meets adventure, you get engaging breakout boxes! 🙌🏻
When learning meets adventure, you get engaging breakout boxes! 🙌🏻
Turns out, we’re pretty good at getting To the Point. 😉🪡
Last night, our Community Ed crew learned the basics of needlepoint—from stitches and supplies to getting started on a project of their own!
A huge thank you to Sylvia and Susan for sharing their skills, patience, and love of the craft with us. We loved seeing everyone settle in, learn something new, and get stitching. 🧵✨
And judging by the progress we saw last night… we may have created a few new needlepoint obsessions. 👀
Thanks to everyone who joined us!
Special thanks to the Union County Community Foundation for helping make this class possible through grant funding. 💛
Last night, our Community Ed crew learned the basics of needlepoint—from stitches and supplies to getting started on a project of their own!
A huge thank you to Sylvia and Susan for sharing their skills, patience, and love of the craft with us. We loved seeing everyone settle in, learn something new, and get stitching. 🧵✨
And judging by the progress we saw last night… we may have created a few new needlepoint obsessions. 👀
Thanks to everyone who joined us!
Special thanks to the Union County Community Foundation for helping make this class possible through grant funding. 💛
Dear Stars,
your math support is waiting for you in the library. ✨
Set up your appointment with Dunte Maker today!
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/be699555/appointment/81255007/calendar/14503599?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=81255007
Check this out, mate!😉
Students are loving the library!
Students are loving the library!
You asked. We listened. AI is back. 🤖✨
Join Caroline & Chelsey for a practical, beginner-friendly look at how you can use AI to make everyday life a little easier.
No experience necessary. If you can type a question, you can do this. 😉
📅 September 16 at noon
📍 Mahony Family Library Auditorium
🥪 Lunch provided for registered attendees!
Register today!
https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Let's keep the creativity growing on campus!
From class projects, personal projects and class discussions, the Makerspace has been well loved this week!
💫⚙️
Your fall craft night plans just got cute. 😉
Join us for Felt Cute, Might Craft Later, a beginner-friendly felting workshop where you’ll create charming handmade ornaments while learning a fun new craft.
🪡 No experience necessary
✨ All materials provided
🏠 Cute ornaments go home with you
📅 September 24 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Mahony Family Library
Save your spot today!
https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Made possible with grant funding from the Union County Community Foundation. 💛
Ready to get To the Point? 🪡✨
Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the basic stitches, tools, and techniques you need to start stitching with confidence.
Whether you’ve always wanted to try needlepoint or you’re simply looking for a new creative hobby, this is the perfect place to start—no experience necessary!
📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Mahony Family Library
💲30
Spots are limited, so register today and come stitch with us!
https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Special thanks to the Union County Community Foundation for helping make this class possible through grant funding. 💛
📚🌳 A story is waiting around every bend...
Introducing arborREADING, a brand-new interactive book walk at the South Arkansas Arboretum!
Take a stroll through the Arboretum and experience a children's book one page at a time as you explore the trails. Along the way, simply scan the QR code to hear SouthArk Education student Heidi Kolb read the story aloud, making this a fun adventure for readers of all ages.
This project was made possible through an Arts Programming grant from the Union County Community Foundation and in partnership with 1988 Bookstore.
✨ Free
🌿 Self-guided
📖 Perfect for families, classrooms, and anyone who loves a good story.
Come take a walk... and turn the page.
Introducing arborREADING, a brand-new interactive book walk at the South Arkansas Arboretum!
Take a stroll through the Arboretum and experience a children's book one page at a time as you explore the trails. Along the way, simply scan the QR code to hear SouthArk Education student Heidi Kolb read the story aloud, making this a fun adventure for readers of all ages.
This project was made possible through an Arts Programming grant from the Union County Community Foundation and in partnership with 1988 Bookstore.
✨ Free
🌿 Self-guided
📖 Perfect for families, classrooms, and anyone who loves a good story.
Come take a walk... and turn the page.
A little late, but too much fun not to share!
SouthArk was proud to be part of this year's America 250 Walking Parade! Faculty, staff, and SouthArk family members came together to represent the college, celebrate our community, and enjoy a wonderful evening. It was an honor for the Mahony Family Library to organize our walking group. Thank you to everyone who walked with us and helped make it such a memorable celebration!
https://youtu.be/ex2Nu6XFF34
SouthArk was proud to be part of this year's America 250 Walking Parade! Faculty, staff, and SouthArk family members came together to represent the college, celebrate our community, and enjoy a wonderful evening. It was an honor for the Mahony Family Library to organize our walking group. Thank you to everyone who walked with us and helped make it such a memorable celebration!
https://youtu.be/ex2Nu6XFF34
Heritage Plaza is in full bloom! ✨
Ever wish you knew the secret recipe? 👀
In Copycat Kitchen, we're spilling it.
Join Lea Thomasson as she shares how to recreate restaurant favorites like:
🥗 Grape Chicken Salad
🥬 Chicken Lettuce Wraps
🍋 Italian Lemon Cream Cake
You'll leave with new recipes, new techniques, and the confidence to make these crowd-pleasers in your own kitchen.
🗓️ Monday, August 10
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 McGehee Kitchen
Seats are limited—register today!
🔗https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
This class is made possible through generous grant funding from the Union County Community Foundation. 💚
In Copycat Kitchen, we're spilling it.
Join Lea Thomasson as she shares how to recreate restaurant favorites like:
🥗 Grape Chicken Salad
🥬 Chicken Lettuce Wraps
🍋 Italian Lemon Cream Cake
You'll leave with new recipes, new techniques, and the confidence to make these crowd-pleasers in your own kitchen.
🗓️ Monday, August 10
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 McGehee Kitchen
Seats are limited—register today!
🔗https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
This class is made possible through generous grant funding from the Union County Community Foundation. 💚
Your Cricut era starts here. ✨
Join us for Cricut 101 and learn the basics of designing, cutting, and applying adhesive vinyl while creating a personalized glass you'll be proud to take home.
Whether you're Cricut-curious or finally ready to dust off the machine sitting in your craft room, this beginner-friendly class is for you!
📅 Tuesday, Aug. 4
⏰ 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 Mahony Family Library
💵 $20.00
Registration is required and spots are limited -- get your ticket ASAP!
🎟️ https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
This class is made possible in part by UCCF grant funding.
Join us for Cricut 101 and learn the basics of designing, cutting, and applying adhesive vinyl while creating a personalized glass you'll be proud to take home.
Whether you're Cricut-curious or finally ready to dust off the machine sitting in your craft room, this beginner-friendly class is for you!
📅 Tuesday, Aug. 4
⏰ 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 Mahony Family Library
💵 $20.00
Registration is required and spots are limited -- get your ticket ASAP!
🎟️ https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
This class is made possible in part by UCCF grant funding.
WOAH!! This was awesome!!
We are so thankful for everyone who came out to support the library and BRAND NEW makerspace!
#Innovative.Lifelong.Leaning! ✨
