Alma Public Library

Alma Public Library The Alma Public Library provides FREE access to public computers, Wi-Fi, books, audiobooks, and DVDs Mrs. W.E. The original collection included 600 items.

The Alma Public Library was founded in July of 1965 when mayor Roy Comer appointed five area ladies to the Alma Library Board. Hunzicker operated the new library out of a small corner building at the end of Fayetteville Avenue. In 1969, the Alma Public Library became part of the Ozark Regional Library System. The Alma Public Library’s first move occurred in 1979 when the city of Alma built a city

complex with space for the library. As the Alma Public Library continues to grow it has since moved twice. In 1996, the Friends of the Alma Public Library was founded by local citizens. This organization was instrumental in the next 2 moves of the Alma Public Library. 1999 was an extraordinary year for the Alma Public Library. The Ozark Regional Library System dissolved, the Crawford County Library System was formed with a new library board and soon a new library director and the Alma Public Library began the remodeling of 624 Fayetteville Ave. With the assistance of many volunteers, the Alma Public Library opened the new larger library on March 13, 2000. Nearly 10 years later this expanded facility provides 9 public access computers, wireless internet access and over 40,000 items including books, audio books, DVD’s, a Young Adult collection for teens, an extensive children’s collection and downloadable audio books.

Beaded Plant- Friday, June 5th @ 6pm. Ages 16+ All supplies provided
05/05/2026

Beaded Plant- Friday, June 5th @ 6pm. Ages 16+ All supplies provided

This week at your Alma Public Library.
05/04/2026

This week at your Alma Public Library.

05/01/2026
We released our wonderful painted lady butterflies this afternoon. Thank you to all that came to watch this natural mar...
04/29/2026

We released our wonderful painted lady butterflies this afternoon. Thank you to all that came to watch this natural marvel and thank you to the City of Alma Arkansas for having such beautiful blooming plants for the butterflies to land on right outside our library!

We are super excited for these students and super grateful for a full year of their volunteering each school day at the ...
04/29/2026

We are super excited for these students and super grateful for a full year of their volunteering each school day at the library! Sophia and Morgan we can not wait to see all that you accomplish in your futures.
Thank you Crawford County Library Foundation for the opportunity to recognize the hard work our volunteers do for the library!

Congratulations to Sophie Floyd and Morgan English, seniors at Alma Public Schools, on being named the Crawford County Library Foundation Student Volunteer Award winners!

They were presented with a certificate and a $250 check during yesterday’s awards ceremony by President Viki Kilgore, Crawford County Library System Director Charlene McDonnough, and Reeca Montag, Branch Director of the Alma Public Library. 💚💛🎉👏

Summer 2026 Art Camp registration opens this Friday, May 1st @ 8:30am. Spots are limited and will fill up fast! Call o...
04/28/2026

Summer 2026 Art Camp registration opens this Friday, May 1st @ 8:30am. Spots are limited and will fill up fast! Call or come by first thing Friday!
479-632-4140

Mini Terracotta Painting Tuesday, May 19th @ 6pm. Ages 16+ All supplies will be provided
04/28/2026

Mini Terracotta Painting Tuesday, May 19th @ 6pm. Ages 16+ All supplies will be provided

Resin Page Holders Friday, May 15 @ 6pm. Ages 16+ All supplies will be provided
04/28/2026

Resin Page Holders Friday, May 15 @ 6pm. Ages 16+ All supplies will be provided

Please note the change in time for the craft!! Resin Plant Stakes Friday, May 8th @ 6pm. Ages 16+ All supplies will be p...
04/28/2026

Please note the change in time for the craft!! Resin Plant Stakes Friday, May 8th @ 6pm. Ages 16+ All supplies will be provided

Address

624 Fayetteville Avenue
Alma, AR
72921

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14796324140

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