Bessie Boehm Moore Stone County Library
🏢 White River Regional Library System · Mountain View, Arkansas
Bessie Boehm Moore Stone County Library
Named for the civic trailblazer who helped create the Ozark Folk Center State Park just down the road, the Bessie Boehm Moore Stone County Library has been Mountain View's gateway to knowledge since its 1992 dedication.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am–7pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 326 West Washington Street, MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR 72560
Phone: +1870-269-3100
Website: stonecountylibrary.com
Plus Code: 8679VV9G+5Q (MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR)
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📖 About Bessie Boehm Moore Stone County Library
The Bessie Boehm Moore Stone County Library honors a remarkable Arkansas educator: Dr. Bessie Boehm Moore began teaching at age fourteen, went on to serve on President Lyndon Johnson's National Advisory Commission on Libraries from 1966 to 1988, and chaired the Ozark Folk Cultural Commission whose work directly led to the founding of the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View. Her $100,000 gift in her father's memory funded the current library building, dedicated in 1992 at 326 West Washington Street. Part of the White River Regional Library System, the branch serves Stone County's residents with a children's area, online catalog through Follett Destiny, and free digital resources including eBooks and audiobooks. The Friends of the Stone County Library, established in 1994, supports the collection and children's programs through regular book sales. Locals and visitors alike find the library a welcoming refuge in the heart of Arkansas's folk music capital.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named for Dr. Bessie Boehm Moore, appointed to the Presidential National Advisory Commission on Libraries (1966–1988)
- Dr. Moore's folk commission work led directly to creating the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View
- Building dedicated in 1992, funded in part by a $100,000 donation in Dr. Moore's father's memory
- Extended evening hours on Tuesdays (until 6pm) and Thursdays (until 7pm)
- Friends of the Stone County Library (est. 1994) fund books and children's programs through monthly book sales
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Arkansas Traveler and free statewide digital resources are available to all Arkansas library cardholders:
📚 Services
- Children's area and youth programs
- Online catalog (Follett Destiny)
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Public computer access
- Interlibrary loan (ILL) via White River Regional Library System
- Research database access
🎸 Programs
- Children's story time and early literacy programs
- Friends of the Library monthly book sales (proceeds support collections)
- Summer reading program for children and teens
- Community events and seasonal programming
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Bessie Boehm Moore, and why is the library named for her?
Dr. Bessie Boehm Moore was a Stone County native who started teaching at age fourteen and rose to serve on the National Advisory Commission on Libraries under President Lyndon Johnson (1966–1988). She chaired the Ozark Folk Cultural Commission, whose efforts brought the Ozark Folk Center State Park to Mountain View. Her $100,000 gift in her father's honor funded the library building dedicated in 1992.
What is the connection between the library and the Ozark Folk Center State Park?
The library's namesake, Dr. Bessie Boehm Moore, chaired the Ozark Folk Cultural Commission whose advocacy directly led to the establishment of the Ozark Folk Center State Park. The park, about a mile from the library, preserves traditional Ozark music, crafts, and heritage — making Mountain View a cultural landmark for the region.
How do I find books at the Stone County Library?
The library uses the Follett Destiny online catalog, accessible through the library's website at stonecountylibrary.com. You can search the collection before visiting, then pick up your items at 326 West Washington Street during open hours.
What are the latest hours at the Mountain View library?
The library stays open latest on Thursdays (9:30am–7pm) and Tuesdays (9:30am–6pm). Monday, Wednesday, and Friday hours are 9:30am–5pm; Saturday 9:30am–1pm; Sunday closed.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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