Using The Encyclopedia Of Arkansas
Class | Registration opens Sunday, August 16, 2026 2:00 PM
Participants will join Kylee Cole, Long Range & Historic Preservation Planner for the City of Fayetteville, for an exploration of the Encyclopedia of Arkansas—the only state encyclopedia in the nation created and maintained by a public library system. This rich online resource contains thousands of entries illuminating Arkansas’s people, places, and stories.
Participants will learn how to access the Encyclopedia, navigate its themes and topics, and explore entries related to local history, culture, natural landscapes, and significant events. The session also introduces the process for contributing original research.
This program offers a welcoming entry point for history enthusiasts, curious residents, and lifelong learners interested in preserving and sharing Arkansas’s past.
This program will meet in person at OLLI Headquarters (HQ), located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
Class changes occasionally happen; please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.
Click on the link below for a Google map shot of our location:
OLLI HQ
Kylee Cole
Kylee Cole, AICP, holds a MA in History from Colorado State University, specializing in historic preservation and
environmental history. She serves as the Long Range & Historic Preservation Planner for the city of Fayetteville, with experience in preservation at the local, state, and federal levels. She is passionate about connecting people to old buildings, storied landscapes, and unusual tales. Kylee moonlights as a storyteller and stained glass artist.