Janett and Larry Crain Memorial Library
🏢 White County Regional Library System · Searcy, Arkansas
Janett and Larry Crain Memorial Library
Named for White County philanthropists Janett and Larry Crain, this flagship branch of the White County Regional Library System anchors public library service for central Arkansas from its spacious location on Beebe Capps Expressway.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1609 W. Beebe Capps Expressway, SEARCY, AR 72143
Phone: +1501-268-2449
Website: whitecountylibraries.org
Plus Code: 867C67W7+W5 (SEARCY, AR)
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📖 About Janett and Larry Crain Memorial Library
The White County Regional Library System serves Searcy and seven surrounding communities — Bald Knob, Judsonia, Beebe, Bradford, El Paso, Pangburn, and Rose Bud — through eight branches. The Janett and Larry Crain Memorial Library is the system's largest and best-equipped location, featuring two floors of collections, a computer lab, Teen Library, and an Exhibition Gallery with a walking track on the upper level. A note for visitors: the second floor closes 30 minutes before the posted closing time. The system's catalog is shared across all branches, so items borrowed anywhere in White County can be returned here. Passport acceptance services are offered at this location, making it a full-service civic hub for Searcy residents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Two-story building with computer lab, Teen Library, and Exhibition Gallery walking track on upper floor
- Extended Thursday hours until 8pm for after-work and evening visitors
- Passport acceptance services available — book an appointment via the library's website
- Meeting Room C hosts regular community and board events open to the public
- Local History and Genealogy collection supporting White County family research
- Materials Request service lets patrons suggest new titles for the shared system catalog
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free White County library card unlocks digital resources at home 24/7, including statewide databases through Arkansas Traveler:
📚 Services
- Free library card (White County residents; reciprocal borrowing for out-of-county)
- Passport acceptance services (photo and application processing)
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying, and scanning
- Meeting and study room reservations
- Local history and genealogy collection
- eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines via Arkansas Traveler and Libby
- Materials request / interlibrary loan
- Homebound delivery service
🎸 Programs
- Programs for kids including storytimes and summer reading
- Teen Library events and activities
- Community meetings and board sessions in Meeting Room C
- Student eCard resources for school-age patrons
📍 Nearby Libraries in White County & Central Arkansas
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours for the Janett and Larry Crain Memorial Library in Searcy?
The library is open Monday through Wednesday 9am–6pm, Thursday 9am–8pm, Friday 9am–5pm, and Saturday 10am–5pm. It is closed Sunday. Note: the second floor (computer lab, Teen Library, Exhibition Gallery) closes 30 minutes before the building's posted closing time.
Can I get my passport processed at the Searcy library?
Yes — the Janett and Larry Crain Memorial Library is a U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility. You can book an appointment through the White County Regional Library System website at whitecountylibraries.org/services/passport-services.
Does the White County library system serve towns outside of Searcy?
Yes. The White County Regional Library System operates eight branches serving Searcy, Bald Knob, Judsonia, Beebe, Bradford, El Paso, Pangburn, and Rose Bud. Items checked out at any branch can be returned to any other, and a single card works at all locations.
What genealogy resources does the Searcy library offer?
The Janett and Larry Crain Memorial Library houses a Local History and Genealogy collection for White County research. Staff can also assist with accessing statewide digital databases through Arkansas Traveler, which includes historical newspapers and genealogy tools.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
📚 This library has study rooms. See how library study rooms work — booking, time limits and quiet vs group rooms — and find other libraries with study rooms libraries with study rooms by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
🛂 This library offers U.S. passport services. See how library passport acceptance works — requirements, fees and appointments — and find other passport acceptance libraries by state.
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