Mahony Family Library
Innovative Lifelong Learning.
🧠✨ Learning Comes to Life at East Campus!
Our Library Director recently took SouthArk’s Merge Cubes to the East Campus for a hands-on visit with a Criminal Justice class, and the brainpower was on full display!
Using augmented reality technology, students explored detailed 3D models of the brain, examining structures they are currently studying in class. Instead of just reading about the frontal lobe and amygdala, they were able to interact with them, rotate them, and see how different regions connect and function together. It’s one thing to study the brain from a textbook, but it’s another to hold it in your hands.
Experiences like this are part of our commitment to innovative, experiential learning across campuses.
A HUGE thank you to the SouthArk Foundation for supporting the purchase of this technology through an Innovation Mini Grant. Your investment is helping us bring dynamic, engaging tools directly into the classroom and expand what learning looks like for our students.
Our Library Director recently took SouthArk’s Merge Cubes to the East Campus for a hands-on visit with a Criminal Justice class, and the brainpower was on full display!
Using augmented reality technology, students explored detailed 3D models of the brain, examining structures they are currently studying in class. Instead of just reading about the frontal lobe and amygdala, they were able to interact with them, rotate them, and see how different regions connect and function together. It’s one thing to study the brain from a textbook, but it’s another to hold it in your hands.
Experiences like this are part of our commitment to innovative, experiential learning across campuses.
A HUGE thank you to the SouthArk Foundation for supporting the purchase of this technology through an Innovation Mini Grant. Your investment is helping us bring dynamic, engaging tools directly into the classroom and expand what learning looks like for our students.
Cyber Hygiene for Everyday Life
Staying safe online does not have to be complicated. Join us for a lunch lecture covering everyday cyber basics like passwords, phishing, scams, and social media safety.
Led by Scott Anderson, Instructor of Cybersecurity at Ouachita Baptist University, and his cybersecurity students, this session is designed to be practical, relaxed, and useful for real life.
Lunch provided for those who register.
Register Below:
https://www.southark.edu/o/mfl/page/community-education
Staying safe online does not have to be complicated. Join us for a lunch lecture covering everyday cyber basics like passwords, phishing, scams, and social media safety.
Led by Scott Anderson, Instructor of Cybersecurity at Ouachita Baptist University, and his cybersecurity students, this session is designed to be practical, relaxed, and useful for real life.
Lunch provided for those who register.
Register Below:
https://www.southark.edu/o/mfl/page/community-education
🚨 NEW CLASS ALERT 🚨
Ready for a fresh start this season?
Leave the clutter behind and step into spring with purpose. Anna Sellers will guide participants through simple, effective organization techniques designed to help you move from chaos to clarity — with a fresh notebook in hand and a plan in place.
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Mahony Family Library
Fee: $25.00
🔗 https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Ready for a fresh start this season?
Leave the clutter behind and step into spring with purpose. Anna Sellers will guide participants through simple, effective organization techniques designed to help you move from chaos to clarity — with a fresh notebook in hand and a plan in place.
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Mahony Family Library
Fee: $25.00
🔗 https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
She's kind of a big dill...
Join Faye Brown of Yes, I Can for a hands-on introduction to pickling basics! Learn simple, safe techniques, explore flavor combinations, and leave with a jar of something delicious.
📅 Tuesday, March 10
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 SouthArk East Campus Kitchen
💲 $35
Spots are limited — don’t dill-ay. 😉
https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Join Faye Brown of Yes, I Can for a hands-on introduction to pickling basics! Learn simple, safe techniques, explore flavor combinations, and leave with a jar of something delicious.
📅 Tuesday, March 10
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 SouthArk East Campus Kitchen
💲 $35
Spots are limited — don’t dill-ay. 😉
https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
CLASS RESCHEDULED!
From cover to cover, you’ll make it yourself 📖
Join us for Cover to Cover, a two-part beginner bookbinding class where you’ll learn the basics and create your own handmade journal. No experience needed—just curiosity and creativity!
Date: Feb. 17 & 19
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Mahony Family Library
Fee: $35.00
Registration is required and space is limited!
🎟️ https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Please help us welcome Heidi Kolb to the library team.
Heidi is an education major, a power user of library resources, and now the voice behind much of our social media. She knows the library well and is excited to share tips, highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments with you.
We are lucky to have her. Welcome Heidi!
Heidi is an education major, a power user of library resources, and now the voice behind much of our social media. She knows the library well and is excited to share tips, highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments with you.
We are lucky to have her. Welcome Heidi!
📚✨ Wondering what Lauri’s been reading lately?
Our very own Book Whisperer is always uncovering literary gems, and she’s sharing her latest favorites with you.
Scan the QR code or visit our website to find your next great read!
https://www.southark.edu/o/mfl/page/shelf-life
Our very own Book Whisperer is always uncovering literary gems, and she’s sharing her latest favorites with you.
Scan the QR code or visit our website to find your next great read!
https://www.southark.edu/o/mfl/page/shelf-life
🚨 NEW CLASS ALERT 🚨
From cover to cover, you’ll make it yourself 📖
Join us for Cover to Cover, a two-part beginner bookbinding class where you’ll learn the basics and create your own handmade journal. No experience needed—just curiosity and creativity!
Date: Feb. 17 & 19
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Mahony Family Library
Fee: $35.00
Registration is required and space is limited!
🎟️ https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
From cover to cover, you’ll make it yourself 📖
Join us for Cover to Cover, a two-part beginner bookbinding class where you’ll learn the basics and create your own handmade journal. No experience needed—just curiosity and creativity!
Date: Feb. 17 & 19
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Mahony Family Library
Fee: $35.00
Registration is required and space is limited!
🎟️ https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Feeling Sweet on You this Valentine’s 💕
Come decorate cookies, play with icing, and leave with treats worth swooning over 🍪✨
Register now: https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Come decorate cookies, play with icing, and leave with treats worth swooning over 🍪✨
Register now: https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
New year, new recipes 🥗✨
Join us for Hearty, Healthy, and Homemade, a Community Ed cooking class with Anna Sellers focused on simple, satisfying quinoa dishes that are as nourishing as they are delicious. Cozy, healthy, and totally doable.
Register now: https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Join us for Hearty, Healthy, and Homemade, a Community Ed cooking class with Anna Sellers focused on simple, satisfying quinoa dishes that are as nourishing as they are delicious. Cozy, healthy, and totally doable.
Register now: https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
We had an absolute blast at our Step It Up! Line Dancing class Tuesday night! 💃✨
Lots of laughs, lots of moves, and LOTS of stompin’, slidin’, and spinnin’.
Thank you to everyone who came out and danced with us — y’all brought the energy! 👢🎶
Special thanks to our instructor, Shemekia Morgan, who is always so fun and the Union County Community Foundation for providing grant funding that allows us to make this class more accessible to our community.
Lots of laughs, lots of moves, and LOTS of stompin’, slidin’, and spinnin’.
Thank you to everyone who came out and danced with us — y’all brought the energy! 👢🎶
Special thanks to our instructor, Shemekia Morgan, who is always so fun and the Union County Community Foundation for providing grant funding that allows us to make this class more accessible to our community.
Hot out of the kiln and cute as can be! 🎄🔥
Our Clay & Sleigh gnomes and trees are officially holiday-ready.
Our Clay & Sleigh gnomes and trees are officially holiday-ready.
Holiday magic incoming!
Our Clay & Sleigh creations are glazed and ready to shine. Can’t wait to see how these little gnomes and trees turn out. ✨❤️
SouthArk Community Education hopes everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday -- stay tuned for the final reveal of these festive creations!
Special thanks to The Pottery House for always being willing to work with us and the Union County Community Foundation for providing funding that makes our classes more accessible to our community!
Our Clay & Sleigh creations are glazed and ready to shine. Can’t wait to see how these little gnomes and trees turn out. ✨❤️
SouthArk Community Education hopes everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday -- stay tuned for the final reveal of these festive creations!
Special thanks to The Pottery House for always being willing to work with us and the Union County Community Foundation for providing funding that makes our classes more accessible to our community!
Ready to dance the night away? 💫
Join us for Step It Up! — a fun, beginner-friendly line dancing class led by Shemekia Morgan!
No partner needed, just bring your dancing shoes and your best moves! 👢🎶
📅 Tuesday, Dec. 9
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 El Dorado Conference Center
💲 Only $5 — space is limited, so sign up today!
https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Join us for Step It Up! — a fun, beginner-friendly line dancing class led by Shemekia Morgan!
No partner needed, just bring your dancing shoes and your best moves! 👢🎶
📅 Tuesday, Dec. 9
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 El Dorado Conference Center
💲 Only $5 — space is limited, so sign up today!
https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Our elves have been hard at work testing ornaments for the Clay & Sleigh Pottery Ornament Class! 🪄✨
From star-topped trees to sleepy little gnomes, we can’t wait to see what YOU create! 🎄
👉 Spots are filling fast — register today and join the holiday fun!
https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
From star-topped trees to sleepy little gnomes, we can’t wait to see what YOU create! 🎄
👉 Spots are filling fast — register today and join the holiday fun!
https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
🎖️ Stories from their Service | Veterans Celebration & Lunch
Join us as we honor the voices of those who’ve served our country. Hear firsthand accounts from WWII veteran Mr. Bill Howard and other local heroes, enjoy a Thanksgiving-style meal, and stay for Bingo and prizes!
📅 Monday, Nov. 10 at 11:30 AM
📍 Mahony Family Library Auditorium, SouthArk
🍽️ Lunch served at 12:30 for those who register
👉 Tap the link or scan the QR code to reserve your spot — seats fill fast!
https://www.southark.edu/o/mfl/page/community-education
Join us as we honor the voices of those who’ve served our country. Hear firsthand accounts from WWII veteran Mr. Bill Howard and other local heroes, enjoy a Thanksgiving-style meal, and stay for Bingo and prizes!
📅 Monday, Nov. 10 at 11:30 AM
📍 Mahony Family Library Auditorium, SouthArk
🍽️ Lunch served at 12:30 for those who register
👉 Tap the link or scan the QR code to reserve your spot — seats fill fast!
https://www.southark.edu/o/mfl/page/community-education
Let’s come together to honor our heroes in the best way we know how — good food, good company, and good stories.
Join us for Stories from Their Service with local veterans, a Thanksgiving-style lunch, and Bingo with prizes.
📅 Monday, Nov. 10 | 11:30 AM | Mahony Family Library
💻 Register at the link to make sure you’re on the lunch list!
https://www.southark.edu/o/mfl/page/community-education
Join us for Stories from Their Service with local veterans, a Thanksgiving-style lunch, and Bingo with prizes.
📅 Monday, Nov. 10 | 11:30 AM | Mahony Family Library
💻 Register at the link to make sure you’re on the lunch list!
https://www.southark.edu/o/mfl/page/community-education
There’s "snow" better way to get into the holiday spirit! ❄️
Join us for Clay & Sleigh, a two-part pottery ornament workshop where you’ll create and glaze your own festive masterpieces.
No pottery experience needed—just bring your festive spirit (and maybe a friend or two)!
🗓️ Tuesdays, Nov. 18 & 25
📍 Mahony Family Library
💲 $35 | Limited to 15 participants
Register now and make this holiday handcrafted! 🎁
https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Join us for Clay & Sleigh, a two-part pottery ornament workshop where you’ll create and glaze your own festive masterpieces.
No pottery experience needed—just bring your festive spirit (and maybe a friend or two)!
🗓️ Tuesdays, Nov. 18 & 25
📍 Mahony Family Library
💲 $35 | Limited to 15 participants
Register now and make this holiday handcrafted! 🎁
https://southarkansascollegear.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mfl/page/community-education
Things have been sizzling (and sealing!) at SouthArk Community Ed! 🔥🍝🥫
Our pasta pros mastered “Fast & Flavorful” dishes, and our canners said, “Yes, WE can!” to homemade goodness.
More fun, flavor, and learning coming soon — don’t miss out!
Our pasta pros mastered “Fast & Flavorful” dishes, and our canners said, “Yes, WE can!” to homemade goodness.
More fun, flavor, and learning coming soon — don’t miss out!
Stories That Help Us Grow
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson was once challenged for its tragedy. But beyond the heartbreak, it’s a story about imagination, friendship, and finding courage when life changes.
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson was once challenged for its tragedy. But beyond the heartbreak, it’s a story about imagination, friendship, and finding courage when life changes.
