- Large Print materials/collections, books, magazines, references and other reading materials in a large type format are available on a loan basis to residents of the community who have visual impairments. Also available are local and regional newspapers, copy services, internet access and group meeting areas. Public libraries provide general services without charge to all residents of a given community, district or region.
LEPANTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
240 S. Greenwood, Lepanto, AR
475-6144 (2007)
Jay Ziolko, Director
(870) 762-2431
FAX: (870) 762-2442
The Board of Trustees meets at the Blytheville Library, 200 N. 5th St., on the 4th Thursday of each month at 3 PM. The public is invited to attend. (4/11/07)
All libraries in the system provide hardcover and paperback books on a variety of subjects and genres for checkout as well as magazines and
newspapers for leisure reading. Free computer use and Internet access is available. Print-outs and copies can be made for a small fee.
ADAMS/VINES LIBRARY (Arkansas Northeastern College)
Bronwyn Morgan, Librarian
2501 S. Division, Blytheville, AR 72315
870-762-3189 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Thursday and 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Fridays. Saturdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM while school is in session
FAX: 870-762-5534
Blind and handicapped accessible: Large print options available.
Copy service: 5 cents each
Meeting room for over 100 people for educational and civic programs. (Last modified 7/24/2003)
Includes the Burdette Center Library, Osceola Center at Osceola High School and the Paragould Center
BLYTHEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jay Ziolko, Librarian
200 N. 5th St., Blytheville, AR 72315-2709
(870) 762-2431
FAX: (870) 762-2442 (2-1-1 - 12/24/08)
Blind and handicapped accessible: Large print options available.
Copy service: 10 cents each
Meeting room: For over 100 people for educational and civic programs.
Wireless Internet access, Notary public services and test proctoring are also offered.
Hours: 9 AM - 8 PM Monday, Tuesday & Thursday; 9 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday & Friday; 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday and 1:00 - 4:00 PM Sunday
- K-6th Grade Children's Arts and Crafts Story Hour from 3:30 to 4:30 PM every Thursday. The programs are free and open to any child..
- Blytheville Bears Pajama Party at 10:00 AM every Tuesday. This reading and crafts program is geared toward pre-kindergarten children 3 to 5, is free and open to any child. (4/29/07)
- A Summer reading program for children 1 month old to high school age is conducted June to July with fun prizes and activities provided by the Memphis Grizzlies and McDonald's for participants. A new bicycle is given away at the end of the summer.
- Other activities include tae kwon do, Variety Hour, visits by the Little Rock Zoo, story hours, arts and crafts, a cheerleading clinic and more. (5/31/07)
DYESS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Brenda Barnes, Librarian
101 W. 4th St., Dyess, AR 72330-2107
(870) 764-2107
Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wed. (2-1-1 - 12/24/08)
KEISER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Janie Medford, Librarian
112 E. Main, Keiser, AR 72351-8800
(870) 526-2073 or (808) 723-5188 Toll Free
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 5 PM (2-1-1 - 12/24/08)
LEACHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Allison Milligan, Librarian
105 S. Main (P. O. Box 216), Leachville, AR 72438-0216
(870) 539-6485
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 5 PM (2-1-1 - 12/24/08)
LUXORA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Ray Cooper, Librarian
215 Washington (P. O. Box 160), Luxora, AR 72358-0160
(870) 658-2421
Hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri. - 1 - 5 PM (2-1-1 - 12/24/08)
MANILA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Jane Roths, Librarian
103 N. Dewey (P. O. Box 559), Manila, AR 72442-0569
(870) 561-3525
Hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri. - 12 - 5:30 PM (2-1-1 - 12/24/08)
OSCEOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Kevin Barron, Librarian
320 W. Hale, Osceola, AR 72370-2530
(870) 563-2721
FAX: (870) 563-6550
Email
Hours: Mon., Tue. & Thur. - 9 AM - 8 PM, Wed. & Fri. - 9 AM - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM and Sun. 1 - 4 PM (2-1-1 - 12/24/08)
WILSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Linda Dawson, Librarian
1 Park St., Wilson, AR 72395-1106
(870) 655-8414
Hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri. - 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8/10/08)
SHAWNEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Shya Winford, Librarian
151 S. Highway 61, Joiner, AR 72350-9611
(870) 537-4615
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5 PM Mon. - Fri. (2-1-1 - 12/24/08)