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.

Upcoming Events & Classes at the Main Library

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Journey Back: A VR Experience

07/19/2025 @ 10:00am–08/02/2025 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Movies, Technology
Program Description:

The Genealogy Department at the Fort Smith Public Library is offering an immersive 360-degree experience that allows participants to use virtual reality technology to hear firsthand stories from Holocaust survivors - told in the very places where

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Main
Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Description:

The Library is teaming up with Fort Kids and the University of Arkansas Early Childhood Education Department for a hands-on event that focuses on development of early literacy skills.

This event is in the "School Age" group
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:

Rooted Movement Collective will be leading engaging hip hop dance classes to the library! Learn about the history of hip hop dance and have some fun along the way.  Be ready to move and show us some energy! Can't make this time?

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:

Rooted Movement Collective will be leading engaging hip hop dance classes to the library! Learn about the history of hip hop dance and have some fun along the way.  Be ready to move and show us some energy! Can't make this time?

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:

Rooted Movement Collective will be leading engaging hip hop dance classes to the library! Learn about the history of hip hop dance and have some fun along the way.  Be ready to move and show us some energy! Can't make this time?

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:

Rooted Movement Collective will be leading engaging hip hop dance classes to the library! Learn about the history of hip hop dance and have some fun along the way.  Be ready to move and show us some energy! Can't make this time?

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime - Main Library

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Main
Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Program Description:

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 Mufasa: The Lion King.