Jim G. Ferguson Searcy County Library
🏢 Searcy County Library · Marshall, Arkansas
Jim G. Ferguson Searcy County Library
The Jim G. Ferguson Searcy County Library has preserved history and built community in the Ozark Mountain town of Marshall since 1961, offering free access to books, genealogy records, public internet, and document services.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5pm |
| Thursday | 10am–5pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 202 East Main Street, MARSHALL, AR 72650
Phone: +1870-448-2420
Website: searcycountylibrary.com
Plus Code: 8679W95C+J5 (MARSHALL, AR)
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📖 About Jim G. Ferguson Searcy County Library
The Jim G. Ferguson Searcy County Library is the public library serving Searcy County from a red-brick building on East Main Street in Marshall, the county seat nestled in the Arkansas Ozarks along U.S. Highway 65. The library has served the county since 1961, earning a motto of "Preserving the Past, Building the Future." Its genealogy and local history collection is a cornerstone resource for family researchers, housing historical records and archives alongside the circulating collection. Patrons can use public internet terminals for up to one hour per day (extendable if no one is waiting) by presenting a valid library card with no fines over $5. Services also include scanning, copying, faxing, and printing of documents such as tax forms and job applications. The online catalog on Biblionix lets cardholders search holdings and renew items remotely. A monthly book discussion group and monthly used-book sale round out the library's community programming.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Genealogy and local history collection — ideal for Ozark family research
- Free public internet (1 hour/day, extendable) and Wi-Fi
- Scan, copy, fax, and print documents on-site
- Monthly public book sale — used books at low prices
- Monthly book discussion group open to all patrons
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Searcy County card gives you access to the online catalog and Arkansas Traveler statewide digital resources.
📚 Services
- Book lending — fiction, nonfiction, children's & DVDs
- Genealogy and local history collection
- Public internet computers (1 hr/day) and free Wi-Fi
- Scanning, copying, faxing, and printing
- Voter registration assistance
- Online catalog via Biblionix
🎸 Programs
- Monthly book discussion group
- Monthly public used-book sale
- Summer Reading Program (annual)
📍 Nearby Libraries in North-Central Arkansas
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Jim G. Ferguson Searcy County Library have genealogy resources?
Yes. The library maintains a dedicated genealogy and local history collection with records and archives useful for family research in Searcy County and the surrounding Ozark region.
Can I use the internet at the Searcy County Library without a card?
Visitors may use public internet by presenting a valid driver's license or state ID and signing the user log. Cardholders without fines over $5 are also eligible. Each session is one hour, extendable if no other patron is waiting.
What are the Searcy County Library's hours?
The library is open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. It is closed on weekends.
Does the Searcy County Library host a book club?
Yes. A monthly book discussion group meets at the library and is open to all patrons. Check searcycountylibrary.com or call 870-448-2420 for the current meeting schedule.
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