Bond Memorial Library
🏢 Benton County Library System · Ashland, Mississippi
Bond Memorial Library
Bond Memorial Library serves Benton County from its courthouse-square location on Court Street in Ashland, offering free access to books, computers, hoopla streaming media, and the statewide MAGNOLIA database network to all Mississippi residents.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 247 COURT STREET, ASHLAND, MS 38603
Phone: (662) 224-6400
Website: benton.lib.ms.us
Plus Code: 866GRRJF+CX (ASHLAND, MS)
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📖 About Bond Memorial Library
Bond Memorial Library is the main branch of the Benton County Library System, anchoring literacy and community learning in one of Mississippi's smallest counties. Situated at 247 Court Street just steps from the Benton County Courthouse, the library provides residents of Ashland and surrounding communities with public computers, a circulating collection for all ages, free Wi-Fi, and fax services. The branch is part of the Benton County Library System, which is funded in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Mississippi Library Commission. A Friends of Bond Memorial Library group meets monthly and supports the building through volunteer projects and equipment upgrades, having contributed new flooring and security cameras in recent years.
⭐ What makes this library special
- County seat library serving all of Benton County from a central courthouse-square location
- Free access to MAGNOLIA — Mississippi's statewide database consortium covering periodicals, encyclopedias, and research tools
- hoopla Digital for streaming movies, music, audiobooks, comics, and e-books with no waitlists
- Public computers, free Wi-Fi, and fax services on-site
- Active Friends group meeting monthly September through May to support library programs and improvements
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
All Mississippi residents can access these free digital resources with a Bond Memorial library card:
📚 Services
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Fax services (662-224-6304)
- Circulating collection for adults, teens, and children
- MAGNOLIA statewide database access
- Interlibrary loan
🎸 Programs
- Youth and children's programming
- Friends of Bond Memorial Library monthly meetings (Sep–May)
- Summer reading program
- Community literacy support
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MAGNOLIA database and how do I access it from Bond Memorial Library?
MAGNOLIA (Mississippi Alliance for Gaining New Opportunities through Library Information Access) is a statewide consortium of databases funded by the Mississippi Library Commission. It gives all Mississippi residents free access to periodicals, encyclopedias, newspapers, and academic databases. You can access MAGNOLIA online at home using your Bond Memorial library card number, or use it in-branch on public computers.
Does Bond Memorial Library offer digital borrowing for e-books and audiobooks?
Yes. The library provides hoopla Digital, which lets you stream or download e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, and comics instantly with no waitlists using your library card. Project Gutenberg and Free-eBooks.net are also available for public-domain titles at no cost.
Can I get a library card if I live outside Ashland but within Benton County?
Yes. Bond Memorial Library issues cards to all Benton County residents. Bring proof of your current address (such as a utility bill or state ID) to the library at 247 Court Street. Your card works at both branches of the Benton County Library System and unlocks online digital resources including MAGNOLIA and hoopla.
Is Bond Memorial Library open on weekends?
No. The library is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday. You can reach the library by phone at (662) 224-6400 during open hours.
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