Phillips County Library

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Originally known as the Helena Women’s Association in 1891, it later became the Phillips County Library. It 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-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. O

ur 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. We also have joined the Arkansas Digital Library Consortium to provide eBooks.

06/01/2026

Summer Reading is almost here, and we’re kicking things off with Tommy Terrific!
Join us on Tuesday, June 2 for a fun-filled day of magic, comedy, and entertainment for the whole family as Tommy Terrific visits Phillips County for our Summer Reading kickoff!

📍 Helena – 9:00 a.m.
📍 Elaine – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Marvell – 2:00 p.m.

Bring the kids and come celebrate the start of a summer full of reading, learning, and fun at the library! We can’t wait to see everyone there!

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

06/01/2026

Summer Reading is almost here, and we’re kicking things off with Tommy Terrific!
Join us on Tuesday, June 2 for a fun-filled day of magic, comedy, and entertainment for the whole family as Tommy Terrific visits Phillips County for our Summer Reading kickoff!

📍 Helena – 9:00 a.m.
📍 Elaine – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Marvell – 2:00 p.m.

Bring the kids and come celebrate the start of a summer full of reading, learning, and fun at the library! We can’t wait to see everyone there!

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Math Mondays at the Library is back this summer! We’re excited to once again partner with Great Rivers for a fun and eng...
05/28/2026

Math Mondays at the Library is back this summer!

We’re excited to once again partner with Great Rivers for a fun and engaging summer math program at the Phillips County Library! Each session will include stories, hands-on activities, and math fun designed to help children build confidence and keep learning over the summer.

Mondays in July
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Phillips County Library | 702 Porter St

This year’s sessions will feature books like Two Ways to Count to Ten, One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab, The Doorbell Rang!, and The Greedy Triangle.

We’re thankful for our partnership with Great Rivers and look forward to welcoming families back to the library for another great summer of learning and fun!

Had quite a big group at chess club today!! We are always looking to have additional members. Come to the library Wednes...
05/27/2026

Had quite a big group at chess club today!! We are always looking to have additional members. Come to the library Wednesdays@ 4pm- 5pm and Saturdays@ 12 pm- 1pm, to learn and be taught chess!!

Summer Reading is almost here! Remember to come and enjoy our summer programs at Phillips County Library!
05/26/2026

Summer Reading is almost here! Remember to come and enjoy our summer programs at Phillips County Library!

Honoring Queen Liliʻuokalani during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 🌺Queen Liliʻuokalani was the last...
05/21/2026

Honoring Queen Liliʻuokalani during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 🌺

Queen Liliʻuokalani was the last reigning monarch of Hawaiʻi, remembered for her strength, compassion, and dedication to her people and culture. Her legacy continues to inspire pride in Native Hawaiian history, resilience, and aloha spirit.

Congratulations to all of our Resource Fair drawing winners We hope you enjoy your prizes of cookware, gift cards, and m...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to all of our Resource Fair drawing winners We hope you enjoy your prizes of cookware, gift cards, and miscellaneous gifts.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Phillips County Community Resource Day such a success!We are incredibly gratef...
05/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Phillips County Community Resource Day such a success!

We are incredibly grateful to the many organizations, community partners, volunteers, and staff members who took the time to come together and serve our community. From health screenings and resource information to free groceries, cooking demonstrations, haircuts, giveaways, and children’s activities, the day was filled with support, connection, and care for Phillips County residents.

A special thank you to Arkansas Strong for partnering with us on this event and helping bring so many valuable resources together in one place.

We also want to thank every community member who came out, visited with organizations, asked questions, picked up resources, and spent time with us at the library. We were excited to welcome more than 150 visitors throughout the day!

Events like this remind us that the library is a place where community comes together. We look forward to continuing to build partnerships and opportunities that support Phillips County.

There are 40 food boxes still available for the community, until 6pm, at the Phillips County Library.
05/14/2026

There are 40 food boxes still available for the community, until 6pm, at the Phillips County Library.

Today is the big day! 🎉Join us at the Phillips County Community Resource Day tomorrow at the Phillips County Library.Wha...
05/14/2026

Today is the big day! 🎉

Join us at the Phillips County Community Resource Day tomorrow at the Phillips County Library.

What to expect:
✅ FREE health screenings
✅ Cooking demos & classes
✅ Civic engagement & voter status checks
✅ Assistance applying for SNAP & WIC
✅ Food drive-thru pick-up
✅ Free haircuts for kids
✅ Community organizations & resources from across the region

This event is all about bringing services, information, and opportunities together in one place for our community.

📍 Phillips County Library
📅 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow!

Address

702 Porter Street
Helena, AR
72342

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18703383537

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