Cross County Library
🏢 East Central Arkansas Regional Library · Wynne, Arkansas
Cross County Library
Cross County Library is the headquarters branch of the East Central Arkansas Regional Library, anchoring Wynne since its founding and housing the Arkansas Room — a treasure trove of local history, genealogy records, and Delta-region heritage for Cross County and beyond.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 410 E. Merriman Ave., Wynne, AR 72396
Phone: (870) 238-3850
Website: ecarls.org
Plus Code: 867F66F6+JF (Wynne, AR)
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📖 About Cross County Library
Serving the cotton-country seat of Cross County in the Arkansas Delta, the Cross County Library functions as the administrative hub of the East Central Arkansas Regional Library (ECARL), which also operates branches in Augusta, McCrory, Cherry Valley, and Cotton Plant. The library occupies a dedicated building on East Merriman Avenue in downtown Wynne and provides public computers, copying, fax service, and readers' advisory alongside its circulating collection. A signature feature is the Arkansas Room, which holds an extensive collection of local and state history materials — newspapers, government documents, genealogy files, and community records invaluable for tracing Delta family histories. The Lolly Shaver Program Room supports community meetings, classes, and rotating art exhibitions. ECARL's tagline, "We Empower Ideas," reflects the system's mission to serve rural communities across a broad stretch of east-central Arkansas.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Arkansas Room: local history, genealogy, and Delta-region research materials
- Lolly Shaver Program Room for community meetings and art exhibitions
- Headquarters branch of the East Central Arkansas Regional Library (ECARL)
- Public computers and free wireless internet
- Career resource center for job seekers
- Part of a five-branch regional system serving Cross and Woodruff counties
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Free digital resources for all ECARL cardholders:
📚 Services
- Arkansas Room — local & state history research
- Lolly Shaver Program Room (meetings & exhibitions)
- Public access computers
- Career resource center
- Readers' advisory
- Copying, printing, faxing
- Wireless internet
- Interlibrary loan
🎸 Programs
- Summer reading program (kids, teens, adults)
- Kids' storytimes and reading activities
- Teen programs and events
- Adult programming and book discussions
- Community meeting room events
- Art exhibitions in the Lolly Shaver Program Room
📍 Nearby Libraries in East Arkansas
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arkansas Room at Cross County Library?
The Arkansas Room is a dedicated collection of local and state history materials — including genealogy records, historical newspapers, government documents, and county records — focused on Cross County and the surrounding Arkansas Delta region. It is open during regular library hours and staff can assist with research requests.
Is Cross County Library open on Saturdays?
Yes, the library is open Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Full weekly hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9 AM–8 PM; Wednesday and Friday 9 AM–5 PM; Saturday 9 AM–1 PM; closed Sunday.
What is East Central Arkansas Regional Library (ECARL) and how does it serve the region?
ECARL is a multi-county public library system headquartered at the Cross County Library in Wynne. It operates five branches serving Cross and Woodruff counties — including locations in Augusta, McCrory, Cherry Valley, and Cotton Plant — providing free library service to a wide rural area of east-central Arkansas.
What free digital resources are available with an ECARL library card?
ECARL cardholders have free access to the Arkansas Traveler statewide digital library (ebooks, audiobooks, research databases), Libby/OverDrive for digital borrowing, Kanopy streaming, Pronunciator language learning, and ProQuest and Infobase research databases — all accessible from home 24/7.
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