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. – 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.

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.

FSPL History

Art & Architecture

Library Map

Guidelines for Library Use

Upcoming Events & Classes at the Main Library

Dewey’s Café June Artist – Scott Smith

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Main
Location: Main
Room: Dewey's Café
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
The photography of Scott Smith will be on display at Dewey’s Café though the month of June.  The exhibit will feature concert shots, and will be available for viewing all hours the café is open.  ...

Teen Lounge

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Program Description:
You will “knot” want to miss this! Teens in grades 6th through 12th grades are invited to come to Teen Lounge. This month, teens will get creative by making friendship bracelets. This is a drop-in program where supplies and snacks will be provided. ...

Wonderful Wednesday with CB to YOU Mobile Art Lab

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To, Special Events
Program Description:
The CB to YOU Mobile Art Lab is visiting Fort Smith Public Library for Wonderful Wednesday! Partner artist Marie de Lourdes Valverde will be at the Main Library from 2 to 5 PM and will be introducing participants to a paper doll portrait activity &am...

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.

Storytime - Main Library

10:00am - 11:00am
Main
Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:
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. Not only is storytime f...

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.

If All Arkansas Read the Same Book — Ayana Gray discusses the Beasts of Prey series

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:
The Fort Smith Public Library is excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author, Ayana Gray, as she kicks off her If All Arkansas Read the Same Book tour.  Ms. Gray is the author of the Beasts of Prey series. Beasts of Prey, her debut...

STEAM Team

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEAM
Program Description:
STEAM Team is a program for children ages 8-12 who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The STEAM Team will have a chance to build fun stuff, be active, make art, and even make a mess! In June, STEAMers will learn abou...

Authors in the Afternoon with David Steen

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:
Local author David Steen will appear at the Fort Smith Public Library to promote and sign copies his latest book Almost Home: Setting Our Sights Toward Heaven. Join one family’s journey to find hope for the future as they pursue their heavenly home. ...

Socrates Cafe

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Description:
Come and participate in a monthly friendly philosophical discussion with other adults who are interested in learning through questioning and reflecting with others in open-minded dialogue, using the Socratic method. During our Socrates Cafe gather...

Storytime - Main Library

10:00am - 11:00am
Main
Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:
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. Not only is storytime f...

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.

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