Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library
🏢 Carroll & Madison Library System · Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library
Tucked into the Victorian streetscape of Eureka Springs, the Carnegie Public Library has anchored community learning since 1913 — one of only two Carnegie libraries in Arkansas still operating as a library, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and open seven days a week as the heart of the Carroll & Madison Library System.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 194 Spring Street, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Phone: (479) 253-8754
Website: eurekalibrary.org
Plus Code: 8688C757+29 (Eureka Springs, AR)
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📖 About Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library has served Carroll County readers from a Classical-Revival limestone building on Spring Street since its dedication in 1913. Designed by St. Louis architect George W. Hellmuth with a $15,500 grant from Andrew Carnegie — land donated by businessman R. C. Kerens — the 3,500-square-foot structure features twin stone staircases and Doric columns quarried from local limestone. Two additions in 1977 and 1989 expanded shelf capacity while preserving the historic facade. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is one of only two Carnegie libraries in Arkansas still operating as a public library, and the only one in the Ozarks. The branch is part of the Carroll & Madison Library System (CAMALS), a six-branch consortium serving Carroll and Madison counties with a combined collection of approximately 158,974 volumes circulating more than 236,000 items annually to roughly 45,000 residents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- One of only two Carnegie libraries in Arkansas still operating as a public library — dedicated 1913, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Classical-Revival limestone building designed by St. Louis architect George W. Hellmuth with Doric columns and twin stone staircases, $15,500 Carnegie grant
- Part of the Carroll & Madison Library System (CAMALS), a six-branch network with a combined collection of ~158,974 volumes
- Expanded twice (1977 and 1989) while preserving the original Carnegie facade and interior character
- Open seven days a week; Carroll County Genealogical Society volunteers assist with Ozarks family history research
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Eureka Springs cardholders access these free digital collections through CAMALS:
📚 Services
- Public computers with Internet access
- Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Copy, print, and scan services
- Shared online catalog (Atriuum) across all six CAMALS branches
- Carroll County Genealogical Society volunteer research assistance
- Interlibrary loan
- Library cards honored system-wide at all six Carroll and Madison branches
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime
- Book discussion groups
- Digital literacy classes for adults
- Job skills and workforce training
- Carroll County Genealogical Society research sessions
- Cultural and community events (system-wide ~1,900 programs per year)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library a historic building?
Yes. Built in 1912–1913 with a $15,500 Andrew Carnegie grant, the limestone library on Spring Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of only two Carnegie libraries in Arkansas still operating as a library. It sits within the broader Eureka Springs Historic District.
What other branches are part of the Carroll & Madison Library System?
The Carroll & Madison Library System (CAMALS) operates six public libraries: Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library, Berryville Public Library, and Green Forest Public Library in Carroll County, plus the Madison County Library in Huntsville, Kingston Public Library, and the St. Paul branch — together serving all of Carroll and Madison counties in northwest Arkansas.
Can I access eBooks and streaming video with my Eureka Springs library card?
Yes. CAMALS cardholders can use Hoopla Digital for instant borrowing of eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV, music, and comics (up to 5 items per month, no waiting). The Arkansas Traveler statewide program also provides free remote access to ProQuest research databases, HeritageQuest Online genealogy resources, World Book, and health databases.
Does the library offer genealogy research help for Ozarks family history?
Yes. Volunteers from the Carroll County Genealogical Society are available at the Eureka Springs branch to assist with family history research. The Arkansas Traveler program provides free access to HeritageQuest Online, covering census records, Freedman's Bank records, and historical publications — particularly valuable for tracing families in the Arkansas Ozarks.
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