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. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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.
Upcoming Events & Classes at the Main Library
BYOR Book Club will be a place where everyone can celebrate love in literature. From Amish bonnet rippers to dystopian Harlequin romances, we are here to see stories end happily ever after or have hearts torn and tears shed.
Kids, Tweens, and Teens are invited to the Main Library to design, create, and build unique creations with the LEGO Club! Everyone loves LEGOs; this event is free and supplies are provided – just bring your imagination!
Now at the Main Library! A love of reading starts early. Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Main Library for this special storytime geared toward children 0 to 24 months old. There will be rhymes, songs,
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
The Genealogy Department invites you to a series of FREE monthly classes to discuss, explore, and understand our DNA from a variety of webinars relating to genetic genealogy.
Join us for this hour of coloful fun while we create stunning abstract designs by dragging paint-covered string across paper, blending creativity with a touch of surprise.
Wonderful Wednesday with Officer Shoptaw and Pawfficer Fuzz
Make plans to join Officer Robyn Shoptaw and Pawfficer Fuzz for an afternoon adventure! In addition to learning about the job of a police officer, children will have a chance to meet Pawfficer Fuzz. It will be a purr-fect afternoon!
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children and their caregivers are invited to the Main Library for storytime every Thursday at 10:00 AM. Lasting about 35 minutes, storytimes feature stories, songs, puppetry, finger plays, manipulatives, and crafts.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Bring your snacks and covered drinks- or visit Dewey’s Café!- before watching a movie on the big screen. It’s free and fun for everyone! Today's movie is The Wild Robot.
Storytime with Riley the Therapy Dog - Main Library
Meet Riley the Therapy Dog at a special storytime this week! Children and their caregivers are invited to the Main Library for a special storytime on Sunday, June 15th at 2:00 PM. Not only is storytime fun, it's
