Malvern-Hot Spring County Library
🏢 Hot Spring County Library System · Malvern, Arkansas
Malvern-Hot Spring County Library
Serving Malvern and all of Hot Spring County from its downtown Third Street home, this community anchor offers evening hours twice a week, a bookmobile that reaches rural residents, and a Library of Things that goes far beyond books.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 12pm–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 202 East Third Street, MALVERN, AR 72104
Phone: +1501-332-5441
Website: hsclibrary.arkansas.gov
Plus Code: 8669957Q+J6 (MALVERN, AR)
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📖 About Malvern-Hot Spring County Library
The Malvern-Hot Spring County Library has grown from a modest volunteer reading room into the county's flagship destination for learning, digital access, and community connection. Located at 202 East Third Street in the heart of Malvern, it keeps evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays to accommodate working families and students. The library holds a broad collection of physical and digital materials, including eBooks, magazines, audiobooks through Libby and hoopla, and streaming films via Kanopy — all free with a library card. Its Library of Things lending program lets patrons borrow tools, games, and specialty items, while the bookmobile extends service into the rural reaches of Hot Spring County. Notary services and public computer workstations round out a full slate of practical offerings for the county's 33,000 residents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Evening hours Tuesdays (9am–7pm) and Thursdays (noon–7pm) for after-work and after-school visits
- Bookmobile program carries library service to rural Hot Spring County communities
- Library of Things: borrow tools, games, and specialty equipment with your library card
- Free notary services on-site — call ahead at (501) 332-5441 to confirm availability
- Free eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming via Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy with a free card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Arkansas Traveler and free statewide digital resources are available to all Arkansas library cardholders:
📚 Services
- Public computer workstations & free Wi-Fi
- Printing services
- Notary services
- Meeting room reservations
- Library of Things lending program
- Bookmobile outreach service
- Library by Mail (homebound delivery)
- Interlibrary loan (ILL)
- Research database access
🎸 Programs
- Children's story time and early literacy programs
- Teen programs and summer reading challenge
- Adult continuing education and digital literacy workshops
- Community meeting room events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Central Arkansas
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Malvern-Hot Spring County Library operate a bookmobile?
Yes. The library runs a bookmobile that carries books and library materials to rural communities across Hot Spring County that cannot easily reach the main branch at 202 East Third Street in Malvern.
Can I get notary services at the Malvern library?
Yes. Notary services are available on-site at no charge to library cardholders. Call (501) 332-5441 ahead of your visit to confirm a notary will be available.
What is the Library of Things at Malvern-Hot Spring County Library?
The Library of Things lets cardholders borrow non-book items — tools, games, specialty equipment, and more — using a standard library card. It extends the library's mission well beyond traditional book lending.
What are the evening hours at the Malvern library?
The library is open until 7pm on Tuesdays and from noon to 7pm on Thursdays. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday hours are 9am–5pm; Saturday 9am–1pm; Sunday closed.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services 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 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.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
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