Library Update

The Main Library is now open for brief visits, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  Appointments are required, and not all library resources are available.  Click here to request an appointment.  For more information on library reopening, including appointments, due dates, overdue fees, and new services such as curbside pickup and digital access-only library cards, click here.

Main Library

Main Library exterior during dusk

Branch Location, Contact, and Hours

Address:
3201 Rogers Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72903
 

Directions:
Google Maps

Phone:
(479) 783-0229


Fax:
(479) 783-5129

Hours:
Monday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Genealogy Department Hours

Holiday Closings

About Your Library

The Main Library is centrally located at 3201 Rogers Avenue, at the intersection of Rogers Avenue, Free Ferry Road, and Old Greenwood Road.  Construction on the 67,000-square-foot, two-story building began in 1999, and the building opened on February 23, 2001.  

The Main Library offers a full selection of books and videos for all ages, free Wi-Fi and a range of technology resources, a full schedule of programs and events, a top-notch genealogy and Arkansas history collection, and a café offering a full menu of premium coffee drinks, sandwiches, salads, and more.

For more about the Fort Smith Public Library’s history and the Main Library, see FSPL History and Art and Architecture at the Main Library.

Main library building with fountain in foreground

FSPL History
Statue of a boy and girl reading together on a bench

Art & Architecture
Library Sketch

Library Map
Two young boys and a woman check out their library books

Guidelines for Library Use

Upcoming Events & Classes at the Main Library

Virtual Story Break with Mrs. Tiffany

10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Custom Program Description:
Stop!  It's time for a story break!  Every Friday morning, Mrs. Tiffany will be sharing a story with a different animal or visiting an interesting location in our area.  You can watch Story Break with Mrs. Tiffany anytime on ...

STEAM Team - Invisible Ink

11:00am - 11:15am
Virtual
Location: Virtual
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, How-To, STEAM
Custom Program Description:
STEAM Team is a program for children who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Are you ready for a sneaky science project? Learn how to concoct invisible ink with just a few household supplies! www.facebook.com/fort...

Prologue to Publication: A Writing Workshop (Publishing)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Registration
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, How-To
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Custom Program Description:
Ryanne Harper of Tipsy Mockingbird Books will lead a workshop on publishing your written work. The virtual workshop (via Zoom) is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Please register here. After signing up, you will receive an ...

Virtual Laptime Storytime with Mrs. Tiffany (for ages 0 – 24 months)

10:30am - 10:45am
Virtual
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Custom Program Description:
Join Mrs. Tiffany every Monday morning for a laptime storytime!  Be sure and stay tuned until the end when, after she reads and acts silly, she'll share a simple craft that you can create at home. ...

Storytime With Matia: Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment

10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Writing, Storytimes
Custom Program Description:
Join Youth Services staff member Matia Stewart on Facebook or YouTube as she reads Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment by Parker Curry and Jessica Curry.  When Parker Curry was a toddler, she visited the National Portrait Gallery....

Lawyers in the Library: Family Law and Advanced Directives

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: How-To
Custom Program Description:
The Fort Smith Public Library has partnered with Center for Arkansas Legal Services to bring three Zoom online programs to our library users starting September 15. These presentations are conducted by legal experts and are funded by grants to provide...

Off-the-Cuff Cooking: Fair Food

10:00am - 10:15am
Virtual
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: How-To
Custom Program Description:
Watch Rachel and Jodie deep fry everything they can get their hands on!   You can watch "Off the Cuff Cooking" anytime on the Library's Facebook page or YouTube Channel. www.facebook.com/fortsmithlibrary & www.youtube.com/...

Ms. Robin's Favorites - Online Storytime!

10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes
Custom Program Description:
Help Ms. Robin open up the Library Surprise Bag this Thursday morning to see Fred--AND to see which favorite story you'll get to hear!  If YOU'VE got a favorite story, be sure to let Ms. Robin know!  You can see "Ms. Robin's Favorites" anyt...

Biography Break with Ms. Robin - Arkansas Diamond Style!

10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Location: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Writing, Storytimes
Custom Program Description:
It's time for a break--a Biography Break!  Real people are fascinating, and it is fun to learn more about them.  Join Ms. Robin online at Facebook or YouTube for this Arkansas Diamond Style biography break!  ...

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