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
Check out the Genealogy Department each month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection of Arkansas Heritage Cookbooks. This month's recipes are from the Dixie Cookbook from 1958..
It’s not every year that the United States of America turns 250 years old!
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.
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.
Homeschoolers, come join us as we kick off a new series on beginning drawing! Geared toward 4th grade and up, but younger siblings welcome with adult.
STEAM Team is a hands-on program for children ages 8-12 who are curious about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Participants will have a chance to build fun stuff, be active, make art, and even make a mess!
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.
Growing Little Readers: Everyday Literacy for Every Family, with Fort Kids
This is the first of a four-part series with Fort Kids: Rooted and Resilient Parenting, designed to support, encourage, and equip caregivers with practical tools for raising confident, connected kids. All sessions are free, family-friendly.
