All library locations will be closed April 5th for Easter.

All library locations will be closed April 3rd for Good Friday.

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 "Adults" group

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

All Day 4/1–4/30
Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Program Description:

Stop by the Genealogy Department this month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection. Circ. 1910-1930.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Location: Main
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description:

All locations of the Fort Smith Public Library will hold a pet food and supply drive for Fort Smith Animal Haven during the month of April.  The shelter relies heavily on donations to better the care and treatment of all animals within their

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

Take and Make May Basket

All Day 4/1–4/30
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

The Genealogy Department invites you to stop by and pick up a Take and Make craft to help you celebrate the 19th and 20th-century tradition of May Day.  Make a basket of candy and flowers to leave at your&nb

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.

Library Closed for Good Friday

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Event - Bookmark Crafts

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for this teen volunteer event! Earn some volunteer time by making bookmarks from damaged books that we will hand out during National Library Week (April 19-25). Free and no library card or registration required.

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
School Age, Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

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!

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.