Boone County Library

🏢 Boone County Library · Harrison, Arkansas

Boone County Library

Boone County Library in Harrison has served the Ozark hill country since it was established by county residents and opened at 221 W. Stephenson Avenue — staying open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and offering everything from a dedicated genealogy room staffed by specialist Tina Farmer to a public 3D printer and a telescope lending program.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 9am–5pm
Tuesday 9am–7pm
Wednesday 9am–5pm
Thursday 9am–7pm
Friday 9am–5pm
Saturday 9am–5pm
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 221 W. Stephenson Ave, Harrison, AR 72601

Phone: (870) 741-5913

Website: boonecountylibrary.org

Plus Code: 86886VJR+25 (Harrison, AR)

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📖 About Boone County Library

Boone County Library is the public library of Harrison, Arkansas, the seat of Boone County in the heart of the Arkansas Ozarks. Housed at 221 W. Stephenson Avenue, the library serves residents of all ages with a rich collection of books, films, audiobooks and digital resources. It is perhaps best known for its genealogy department, staffed by specialist Tina Farmer and stocked with Arkansas census microfilm, regional newspapers, family histories and Civil War records alongside in-library access to Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest Online. The library also maintains a 3D printer for community makers and an unusual telescope lending program — one of the few such services offered by a rural Arkansas public library. The Boone County Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library sustain additional programming and outreach beyond the county-funded core.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Dedicated genealogy department with specialist on staff Mon–Wed and microfilm census records, regional newspapers and family histories
  • Public 3D printer available for community projects and learning
  • Telescope lending program — borrow a telescope to explore the dark Ozark night sky
  • Drive-through pickup window for contactless holds collection
  • Extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 7 p.m.

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Boone County Library cardholders can access a wide range of free digital resources at home:

&📚 Library 2 Go / LibbyeBooks and audiobooks available 24/7 with your Boone County Library card.
&🔍 Arkansas Traveler Statewide Digital ResourcesFree databases for all Arkansas residents — covering research, education, health and more — provided by the Arkansas State Library.
&📚 HeritageQuest OnlineGenealogy databases including census records and family history collections, accessible remotely with your library card.
&📱 Encyclopedia of ArkansasAuthoritative reference on Arkansas history, geography, culture and notable people.

📚 Services

  • Genealogy department with specialist, microfilm reader-printer, Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest (in-library)
  • Public 3D printer for community use
  • Telescope lending program
  • Drive-through pickup window
  • Public computers, printing, free Wi-Fi
  • Meeting room reservations and display case rental
  • Interlibrary loan
  • Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks via Libby

🎸 Programs

  • Youth and family programming
  • Teen programs and homework help (ACT/SAT/PRAXIS prep resources)
  • Genealogy research assistance
  • Book clubs
  • Summer reading program
  • Friends of the Library events and Library Foundation community activities

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does Boone County Library have a genealogy specialist on staff?

Yes. Genealogist Tina Farmer is available Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. She recommends calling ahead at (870) 741-5913 ext. 4 before your visit. The genealogy collection includes Arkansas census records on microfilm, regional newspapers, family histories with emphasis on Boone, Newton, Marion and Carroll counties, and in-library access to Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest Online.

Can I borrow a telescope from Boone County Library?

Yes. The library offers a telescope lending program so patrons can explore the night sky from home. Details on availability and checkout procedures are available by calling the library at (870) 741-5913.

Does the library have a 3D printer I can use?

Yes. Boone County Library maintains a 3D printer for community use. Check with staff for current print policies, materials and scheduling.

What are the library's evening hours?

The library is open late — until 7 p.m. — on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All other weekdays (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) it closes at 5 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and the library is closed on Sundays.

📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.

🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.

🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.

🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.

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