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

Drug Take Back Day at the FSPL Main Library

10:00am - 2:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Program Description:
Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at the Main Library on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as the library joins over 250 sites across Arkansas participating in Arkansas Drug Take Back Day.  ID is not required and no questio...

The Lovely Fruit Fairies Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing, Special Events, Storytimes
Program Description:
You are invited to a special storytime! Feel free to come dressed as your favorite fairy or fairytale character and enjoy a reading of "The Lovely Fruit Fairies" read by the authors. We'll have a fairy tea-time along with a craft for this free and fu...

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.

Día Celebration! Children's Day/Book Day

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:
You are invited to a celebration! El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly know as Día, is a celebration of children, families, and reading! It will be a fun evening with bilingual storytimes, crafts, and snacks. E...

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.

Season Ticket: Featured Spice Blend - Gullah Seasoning

All Day
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: How-To
Program Description:
Expand your taste buds with our Season Ticket kit. This month’s featured spice blend is Gullah seasoning. The kit, which will be available at the beginning of the month at the library, will feature a sample of the featured spice and along with a reci...

Storytime - Main Library

10:00am - 11:00am
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. 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.

First Friday Film: The Reluctant Debutante (NR 1958)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Program Description:
Join us for this month’s matinee showing of The Reluctant Debutante, a romantic comedy about a daughter visiting her father in England and being thrown into the debutante season. Starring Rex Harrison, Kay Kendall, and John Saxon, this film is not ra...

Friends of the Library Mostly Fiction Used Book Sale Preview for Friends' Members

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:
Mostly Fiction! Members of the Friends of the Fort Smith Public Library are invited to come to our exclusive Friends-only Preview Sale on Friday, May 3, from 4-7 p.m.  There will be a 25-book limit at the preview sale.  Friends of the Libra...

Friends of the Library Mostly Fiction Used Book Sale

10:00am - 5:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:
Mostly fiction! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults.  Hardbacks and paperbacks from your favorite authors will be available, along with a selection of videos a...

Friends of the Library Mostly Fiction Used Book Sale-1/2 Price Day

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:
Mostly fiction! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults.  Hardbacks and paperbacks from your favorite authors will be available, along with a selection of videos a...

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