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
Stop by the Genealogy Department each month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection of Arkansas heritage cookbooks.
Come learn how to draw some silly drawings! FSPL staff member Katelyn Smith will lead this fun and interactive event, designed for school aged children. Free and no registration or library card required.
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.
Get ready to spring into crafting! Families are invited to take part in this Spring Break Craft-a-thon. Make some bad art, create a beautiful collage, design a button or two, and help us with some “crafty” spring cleaning!
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!
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.
School age children and teens are invited to join the Once Upon a Stitch crochet club! Whether a beginner or an expert, join us to learn the basics of crochet and expand your skills.
Using polymer clay adults will learn to sculp a miniature book charm and transform it into a unique accessory of their choice, such as jewelry, a keychain, bookmark, or a magnet. All Materials will be provided.
Join us for a few rounds of trivia about your favorite wizards, and some Harry Potter specialty drinks. Play solo or up to 4 on a team. Families are welcome. The winner will receive a free drink from Dewey's!
