Texarkana Public Library
🏢 Northeast Texas Library Consortium · Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana Public Library
The Texarkana Public Library at 600 West Third Street has served the twin-city community straddling the Texas–Arkansas state line for generations, offering a collection of more than 89,000 volumes, 38,000 downloadable e-books, public computers, a drive-through window and extended evening hours Monday through Wednesday.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 600 West Third Street, Texarkana, TX 75501
Phone: (903) 794-2149
Website: txklibrary.org
Plus Code: 8657CXC2+6C (Texarkana, TX)
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📖 About Texarkana Public Library
The Texarkana Public Library is the public library for Texarkana, Texas, the western half of a unique twin city that straddles the Texas–Arkansas state line in Bowie County. The library at 600 West Third Street is jointly supported by both Texarkana, Texas and Texarkana, Arkansas, making it a genuinely cross-border civic institution that serves the wider metro area. Its collection of more than 89,000 volumes circulates roughly 174,000 items per year, and through membership in the Northeast Texas Library Consortium the library also provides patrons with over 38,000 downloadable e-books and audiobooks via OverDrive/Libby. Pre-pandemic the building drew 400–500 visitors a day, with the popular summer reading program pulling 700–800 children on busy days. The library participates in the TexShare statewide network, so a Texarkana card opens borrowing privileges at hundreds of Texas public and academic libraries.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Jointly funded by both Texarkana, Texas and Texarkana, Arkansas — a genuine cross-border public library serving the twin cities
- Collection of more than 89,000 volumes circulating roughly 174,000 items per year
- Extended evening hours Monday through Wednesday until 7 p.m.
- Convenient drive-through window service for fast pick-up and returns
- Over 38,000 downloadable e-books and audiobooks via the Northeast Texas Library Consortium and OverDrive/Libby
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Texarkana cardholders get free access to statewide and consortium digital collections:
📚 Services
- Circulation of books, DVDs (8,000+ titles), audiobooks and magazines
- Public computers with current software
- Printing and scanning services
- Drive-through window for pick-up and returns
- Interlibrary loan and TexShare borrowing card
- Reference and research assistance
- Meeting room for community use
- Homebound delivery upon request
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program (historically 700–800 children daily at peak)
- Children's storytimes and craft programs
- Online and in-person programming for all ages
- Tax assistance and community service events
- Adult literacy and job-search support
📍 Nearby Libraries in East Texas
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Texarkana Public Library's hours?
The library is open Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. Call (903) 794-2149 to confirm current hours.
Does the Texarkana Public Library serve both the Texas and Arkansas sides of town?
Yes. The library at 600 West Third Street is jointly supported by both Texarkana, Texas and Texarkana, Arkansas, making it a cross-border institution. Residents of both cities are eligible for library cards and services.
Can I borrow e-books and audiobooks from the Texarkana Public Library?
Yes. Through the Northeast Texas Library Consortium and the OverDrive/Libby app, Texarkana cardholders can access more than 38,000 downloadable e-books and audiobooks on any device at any time.
Does the Texarkana Public Library have a drive-through window?
Yes. The library offers a drive-through window service for quick item pick-up and returns, a convenient option if you need to grab a reserved item without coming inside.
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