Gentry Public Library
🏢 Gentry Public Library · Gentry, Arkansas
Gentry Public Library
Gentry Public Library anchors the heart of this Benton County Ozark town — a welcoming, patron-focused space offering free library memberships, fine-free borrowing, public computers, and a community meeting room on Main Street.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–4pm |
| Saturday | 9am–12pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 105 E Main St, GENTRY, AR 72734
Phone: +1479-736-2054
Website: gentrypubliclibrary.com
Plus Code: 86877G88+X4 (GENTRY, AR)
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📖 About Gentry Public Library
Gentry Public Library serves the city of Gentry, a Benton County community of roughly 4,900 residents in the northwest Arkansas Ozarks, best known today as the home of McKee Foods (maker of Little Debbie snack cakes) and the Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari. The library describes itself as 'a community hub' and leads with patron care and a beautiful, welcoming space. Memberships are completely free, borrowing is fine-free with a generous 60-day grace period, and patrons can check out books, DVDs, and puzzles. The library's McKee Community Room is available to rent for local meetings and events. Ten free black-and-white copies are provided each day, with additional copying and fax service available for a small fee.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Free library membership with no fees to join
- Fine-free borrowing policy with 60-day grace period before items are marked lost
- McKee Community Room available for rental by local groups
- 10 free black-and-white copies per day; additional copying and fax service available
- Free Wi-Fi and public computers on-site
- Complimentary scanning service for patrons
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Cardholders access digital resources beyond library walls:
📚 Services
- Free library membership
- Fine-free borrowing
- Free public computers and Wi-Fi
- Printing (10 free B&W/day; additional copies $0.25)
- Color copying available
- Fax service ($1/page)
- Complimentary scanning
- McKee Community Room rental
🎸 Programs
- Community and educational events in the McKee Community Room
- Statewide summer reading program participation
📍 Nearby Libraries in Northwest Arkansas
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is a library card at Gentry Public Library really free?
Yes — library membership is completely free for all patrons. There are no annual fees or sign-up costs.
Does the library charge fines for overdue items?
No. Gentry Public Library is fine-free. Items checked out have a 60-day grace period before they are considered lost, so there are no daily overdue fines.
Can community groups use the library's meeting room?
Yes — the McKee Community Room is available to rent for meetings and events. Contact the library at (479) 736-2054 or via bookmark@gentryarlib.gov for rental details and availability.
What is the library's connection to Little Debbie snacks?
Gentry is the home of McKee Foods Corporation, the maker of Little Debbie snack cakes, which opened its Gentry facility in 1983. The library's community meeting room is named the McKee Community Room in recognition of the company's local significance.
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