Fall River Public Library
🏢 Southeast Kansas Library System (SEKLS) · Fall River, Kansas
Fall River Public Library
Fall River Public Library is the community anchor for this small Greenwood County city of roughly 130 residents, situated along the Fall River near Fall River Lake and serving southeastern Kansas neighbors with free borrowing, interlibrary loans, and statewide digital access.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 314 Merchant Avenue, Fall River, KS 67047
Phone: (620) 658-4432
Website: fallriverlibrary.org
Plus Code: 8695JX5C+QP (Fall River, KS)
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📖 About Fall River Public Library
Fall River Public Library serves Fall River, Kansas, a city founded in the fall of 1879 by the Fall River Town Company along the river that shares its name, in Greenwood County in southeastern Kansas. With a population of about 131 (2020 census), Fall River is one of the smallest communities in Kansas to maintain a dedicated public library — a testament to local commitment to free access to information and reading. The library is a member of the Southeast Kansas Library System (SEKLS), a cooperative of over 100 independent libraries in the region that enables interlibrary loan, shared cataloging, and resource sharing. Through SEKLS and the Kansas State Library, cardholders gain digital access to the Sunflower eLibrary and statewide databases at no charge. The library is located one block from the heart of this small farm-and-ranch town, and is within easy reach of Fall River State Park and the 2,500-acre Fall River Lake, making it a quiet knowledge hub in an outdoor recreation corridor.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves Fall River, a Greenwood County city founded in 1879 near Fall River State Park & Lake
- Member of Southeast Kansas Library System (SEKLS) — 100+ cooperative libraries
- Interlibrary loan gives access to collections throughout southeastern Kansas
- Sunflower eLibrary — free digital books and databases for Kansas residents
- Free library cards for Greenwood County and SEKLS member area residents
- Convenient afternoon hours on Mondays and Thursdays — no appointment needed
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Fall River library card connects you to Kansas statewide digital resources at no cost:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for Fall River and Greenwood County residents
- Interlibrary loan through Southeast Kansas Library System (SEKLS)
- Book borrowing and holds
- Access to Sunflower eLibrary digital resources
- Reader advisory and community information services
🎸 Programs
- Seasonal reading programs for children and families
- Community events and local interest programming
📍 Nearby Libraries in Southeast Kansas
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Fall River Public Library open?
Fall River Public Library is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The library is closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call (620) 658-4432 or visit fallriverlibrary.org to confirm any schedule changes.
Can I borrow books from other Kansas libraries through Fall River Public Library?
Yes. As a member of the Southeast Kansas Library System (SEKLS), Fall River Public Library can request items from over 100 libraries across southeastern Kansas through interlibrary loan at no charge to cardholders.
What digital resources are available free with a Fall River library card?
Kansas cardholders can access the Sunflower eLibrary, which provides eBooks, audiobooks, and research databases through the Kansas State Library. Visit kslib.info or ask library staff for login details.
Is there anything to do near Fall River while visiting the library?
Fall River is located close to Fall River State Park and Fall River Lake, offering fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing. The scenic Flint Hills region and Elk City State Park are also within an easy drive, making Fall River a gateway to southeast Kansas outdoor recreation.
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