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Phillips County Library

WELCOME

TO THE PHILLIPS COUNTY LIBRARY

Phillips County Library

The Full Story

Originally known as the Helena Women’s Association in 1891 later becomes the Phillips County Library and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by then-Governor Bill Clinton in 1975. The Phillips County Library is known to be the longest continues running library west of the Mississippi. Starting with a book collection of 533 books to what is now 48,035 located in 3 different locations. Our stats can be found in Marvell, Elaine, and Helena. We also house Phillips Lee Monroe Regional Library funded through Arkansas State Library. Our location includes public computers, limited genealogy information, as well as a community room. You can find in June exciting children's programs including live animals, theater, and magicians. We also welcome local partnerships with other community agencies.

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Opening Hours

Mon: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Tue: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Wed: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Thu: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Weather Implement Policy
We follow local school closings

Get in Touch

702 Porter St, Helena, AR 72342, USA

(870) 338-3537

(870)338-8855

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Announcements

Summer Reading

Tuesday June 6, 2023, Melvino the Clown

@ 9am Phillips County Library

@ 11am Elaine Library

@ 2pm Marvell Library

Tuesday June 13, 2023, Tommy Terrific

@ 9am Phillips County Library

@ 11am Elaine Library

@ 2pm Marvell Library

Tuesday June 20, 2023, Mary Beth with Animalogy

@ 9am Phillips County Library

@ 11am Elaine Library

@ 2pm Marvell Library

Tuesday June 27, 2023, Lori Bailey with Arkansas Game and Fish

@9am Phillips County Library

@11am Elaine Library

@2pm Marvell Library

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