Montgomery County Library
🏢 Ouachita Mountains Regional Library · Mt. Ida, Arkansas
Montgomery County Library
Deep in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas's Quartz Crystal Capital, Montgomery County Library has been the community's free research hub since 1959 — holding one of the region's most thorough genealogy collections alongside Libby digital titles and free 24/7 Wi-Fi for a county of about 8,500 residents.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30am–4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–4:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am–4:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 145A Whittington St, Mt. Ida, AR 71957
Phone: (870) 867-3812
Website: montgomerycountyarlibrary.org
Plus Code: 8668H948+GV (Mt. Ida, AR)
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📖 About Montgomery County Library
Founded in 1959, Montgomery County Library has served the residents of the Ouachita Mountains from its home at 145A Whittington Street in Mount Ida — the Quartz Crystal Capital of the World. The library is part of the Ouachita Mountains Regional Library, a two-county system linking it with Polk County Library in Mena since 2010. Its collection spans bestsellers, DVDs, audiobooks, Blu-rays, magazines, and newspapers alongside a dedicated genealogy corner stocked with Montgomery County census abstracts (1850–1920), cemetery records, will and marriage record books, deed records, local newspapers on microfilm, and the county history Montgomery County: Our Heritage — one of the most complete local-history research collections in the Arkansas Ouachitas. Free public computers, 24/7 Wi-Fi, and Libby digital access round out its services for a small but spirited rural county.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded 1959 — one of the longest-serving public libraries in the Arkansas Ouachita Mountains
- Genealogy corner with Montgomery County census abstracts (1850–1920), cemetery records, deed and will record books, and the county history Montgomery County: Our Heritage
- Part of the Ouachita Mountains Regional Library (est. 2010) — shared catalog and services with Polk County Library in Mena, AR
- Free 24/7 Wi-Fi plus public-access computers for a county with limited broadband options
- Libby/OverDrive digital lending through the Arkansas Digital Library Consortium — free eBooks, audiobooks & magazines with a library card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Montgomery County Library cardholders can borrow and research free through these resources:
📚 Services
- Free library card (valid photo ID required)
- Physical collection: books, large-print books, DVDs, Blu-rays, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers
- Genealogy collection (Montgomery County census, cemetery, deed, will & marriage records; local newspaper microfilm 1951–1994; Civil War pension records)
- Public computers with internet access and free 24/7 Wi-Fi
- Photocopy and fax service (nominal charge)
- Interlibrary loan (ILL) — statewide borrowing; requesting patron covers return postage
- Federal tax forms (seasonal)
- Children's Early Literacy Station computer
- Daily book sales
🎸 Programs
- Children's early literacy resources via dedicated Early Literacy Station computer
- Libby digital borrowing orientation (call library for assistance setting up the app)
- Genealogy self-service research (staff can assist with Montgomery County records)
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Arkansas Ouachitas
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Montgomery County Library, and where is it located in Mt. Ida?
The library was founded in 1959 and has operated for more than six decades in the Civic Center area of Mount Ida at 145A Whittington Street, the county seat of Montgomery County. It is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
What genealogy records does the library hold for Montgomery County research?
The genealogy corner holds federal census abstracts for Montgomery County covering 1850–1920 (with indexes for 1830, 1840, and 1900), mortality schedules for 1850–1870, cemetery records (1986 and 1998 editions), Will Record and Marriage Record books, Deed Record books, the Arkansas Gazette Obituary Index (1819–1879), the Arkansas Death Records Index (1910–1940), Civil War pension application records, and the county history Montgomery County: Our Heritage. Staff can assist in-person during open hours.
Can I borrow digital books and audiobooks from home without visiting the library?
Yes. Montgomery County Library participates in the Arkansas Digital Library Consortium (ADLC) through the Libby app. Download Libby, search for 'Mount Ida,' select Arkansas Digital Library Consortium, and enter your library card number. This gives you access to eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines at no charge.
Is the library connected to the broader Ouachita Mountains Regional Library system?
Yes. In 2010, Montgomery County Library and Polk County Library (in Mena, about 45 miles west on US-270) joined to form the Ouachita Mountains Regional Library, a two-county regional system. The libraries share a catalog, and cardholders may request items via interlibrary loan between the two locations.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.