WHERE THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday-Friday | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Closed Sunday

Gravette Public Library
119 Main St. SE
Gravette, AR 72736
PH: 479.787.6955
FAX: 479.344.6091

LIBRARY NEWS

...

2026 Summer Reading Programs

Registration is FREE!
Stop by the library, register, and get your Summer Reading goodies!

CHILDREN PROGRAM

For Ages 3-11 yrs
10:30 AM-NOON
at the Gravette Civic Center
Enjoy guest speakers, activities, and reading for a chance to win prizes!

TEEN & ADULT PROGRAMS

For Ages 12 years and older!
Pick up a reading log and enter for a chance to win prizes!

Teen Activities

Adult Activities

For Ages 18+
at the Gravette Public Library

June 29 | 6-7 PM | Preschool Night for Grownups
July 11 | 10 AM-1 PM | Dungeons & Dragons (contact the library to register and play)

AWARD RECIPIENT

We are incredibly honored to announce that we have been awarded the third Libraries Transforming Communities Accessibility Grant. With this $10,000.00 grant, we will be concentrating on improving the accessibility of our collections by adding more large print and specialty books for all ages, reading aids, and more!

Everything you need to know about

LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP

How long may I check out items?

Checkout times vary depending on the items.

Books may be checked out for 21 days.
Discover Kits may be checked out for 7 days.
Videos may be checked out for 7 days.
Hotspots may be checked out for 14 days and will automatically renew twice so long as the device has not been reserved by another patron.
The telescope and microscope may each be checked out for 7 days.

How much does it cost to get a library card?

Library memberships are free for residents of Benton County, Arkansas. For residents outside of Benton County, individual membership is $10.00 annually or $15.00 annually for families.

How can I get a library card?

Stop by the library or click here to apply for a library card. Bring a current photo ID and proof of permanent address with you to the library when you pick up your card.

How long is my library card valid?

Library memberships are valid for three years. Online membership renewal is not currently available. Please stop by the library to renew an expired membership.

How many items may I check out?

Children/youth under the age of 18 may check out 5 items.

Patrons who are 18 years old or older may check out 10 items.

Does the Gravette Public Library offer interlibrary loans?

Yes. We can request the book from another library. There is a $4.00 fee for postage.

How do I reserve items?

Items may be reserved at the Circulation Desk in the library, calling the library at 787-6955 ext. 2, or online by clicking on the Catalog button and logging into your account using your library card as your userID and your last name as your password.

When the item is available, you'll receive an email or text message and may pick up the item at the library. If you wish to retrieve the item outside of library operating hours, simply call the library at 787-6955 ext. 2 and request that the items be placed in the pickup station in front of the library.

What are the fees if items are overdue?

The Gravette Public Library does not charge overdue fees for books and videos. However, if items are not returned, lost, or damaged where it cannot be returned to circulation, the account will be charged a fee to cover the replacement of the item.

Overdue fees of $1.00 per day are charged for hotspots, Discover Kits, the telescope and microscope. Replacement fees apply to missing components or failure to return the item. Internet service will be deactivated for hotspots that are not returned by the due date.

How do I use ebooks and audiobooks?
The Gravette Public Library offers FREE ebook services through Libby. With Libby, library patrons can browse and check out ebooks, audiobooks, and emagazines.

To sign up for a library card and/or Libby, visit or contact the library at 787-6955 ext. 2.

To use Libby:

Go to your app store and install the app "Libby" by Overdrive. Libby can also be used through a web browser such as Google Chrome or Safari.
Follow the directions provided and sign in using the four digits on the back of your library card. If you do not have your library card, you may contact the library for help.
Your password will be your last name; capitalize the first letter of your last name.

Now you should be ready to browse.

For a more extensive guide, click HERE.

For AUDIOBOOKS, click HERE.

Library

SERVICES

PRINTING & COPIES

Black & White: $0.25 per page

Color: $0.50 per page

LAMINATION

11 x 8.5: $1.00 per sheet

11 x 17: $1.50 per sheet

FAX/SCANS

FAX: $1.00 first page

$0.50 per page thereafter

Scans: No charge

PROCTORING

Proctoring services are provided at no charge.

NOTARY

Notary services are provided at no charge.

BOOK DROP LOCATIONS & AFTER-HOUR PICKUP LOCKER

Book drops can be found at the following locations:

Gravette Public Library front entrance door
Gravette Civic Center
Legacy Bank in Hiwasse

The After-Hour Pickup Locker is located in front of the Gravette Public Library.

ABC MOUSE

ABC Mouse provides a Step-By-Step Learning Path with over 850

lessons to help children learn reading, math, social studies, science,

art and colors, and music and songs. It's free and contains activities for children as young as 3 years old.

LITTLE LIONS STORY TIME

Every Tuesday at 11:00 AM-NOON

Little Lions Story Time is for children ages 5 and below. Children are invited to sing, move, play and build friendships. Packets are available each month and contain activities to do at home, book lists and more.

1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN

1000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages parents and caregivers to read to children with the goal being that the child will hear 1000 books before they enter kindergarten. Stop by the Circulation Deck to pick up a 1000 books packet and begin today!

STORYWALK®

The Gravette Public Library is pleased to bring StoryWalk® to Hiwasse Park. The 18 displays along the 1/4 mile walking path contain pages of a picture book. You can read a story as you walk along the path. We will always have discussion questions at StoryWalk®. By the time you've walked the entire circle, you've read a book. We will have a new book every month.

Hiwasse Park is located at 13690 Firehouse Lane, Hiwasse, AR 72739.

KidSPACE

Children's Programs & More

TEEN ZONE

Teen Programs & More

MAKER MONDAY

Returns this September

Every Monday at 4:00-5:00 PM | Ages 12-17

Whether it be painting, working with modeling clay, or puppet making,

we would love to see what you can make.

TABLETOP TUESDAY

Tuesdays | Ages 12-17

Dungeons and Dragons, board games, and card games. Tuesday is game day!

Schedule for Tabletop Tuesday:

4:00-5:00 PM

Returns this September

Schedule for Dungeons and Dragons Tabletop Tuesday: Registration is required

4:30-6:00 PM

June 9
July 7
July 21
August 4
August 18

DISCOVER KITS

Discover Kits contain materials and supplies for at-home learning. They may be checked out for two weeks.

Discover Kits: Crochet, Gravity, Magnets, Makey Makey, Origami, 3D Pen, Electricity & Magnetism, Knot Tying, Paper Circuits, Snap Circuits, Digital Handheld Microscope, and Donzy CSM Microscope.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 5:00 PM in Teen Zone. For ages 13-17.

MONTHLY MEETING:
June 18, 2026

5:00-6:00 PM

Gravette Public Library

READING BETWEEN THE "LIONS" BOOK CLUB

Book Club meets on the second Monday of every month at the

library at 6:00 PM. Enjoy a lively discussion with fellow book enthusiasts.

We provide the books.

Contact the library if you are interested in joining our book club.

CURRENTLY READING

The Raft by S. A. Bodeen

BOOK CLUB MEETING

Monday, July 13, 2026

BOOK SUMMARY

Robie is an experienced traveler. She's taken the flight from Honolulu to the Midway Atoll, a group of Pacific islands where her parents live, many times. When she has to get to Midway in a hurry after a visit with her aunt in Hawaii, she gets on the next cargo flight at the last minute. She knows the pilot, but on this flight, there's a new co-pilot named Max. All systems are go until a storm hits during the flight. The only passenger, Robie doesn't panic until the engine suddenly cuts out and Max shouts at her to put on a life jacket. They are over miles of Pacific Ocean. She sees Max struggle with a raft.

And then . . . she's in the water. Fighting for her life. Max pulls her onto the raft, and that's when the real terror begins. They have no water. Their only food is a bag of Skittles. There are sharks. There is an island. But there's no sign of help on the way.

2026 SHELF-CARE READING CHALLENGE

Join us at the library for your Quarterly Shelf-Care!

Book recommendations or warnings for each prompt
Enter to win Shelf-Care Surprize Reads
Hang out with fun book people
There may be snacks

You may pick up the 2026 Shelf-Care Reading Challenge at the library or print a copy HERE.

You don't need to register, nor do you have to complete the list before or by each quarterly meeting.

Meetings will be held on the following Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 PM at the library.

March 5, 2026
June 4, 2026
September 3, 2026
December 3, 2026

ADULT

Adult Programs

...AND MORE

Our Mission

The mission of the Gravette Public Library is to provide quality resources, services and lifelong learning opportunities through digital and printed media, activities, and programs to meet the educational, informational, and recreational needs of its community.

HISTORY

The Gravette Public Library was established in 1976 and originally occupied a room in the Gravette Civic Center. It relocated in 1987 to the former Gravette School District lunchroom on Charlotte Street. The library moved to its current location at 119 Main Street SE in February 2016.

ABOUT US
The Gravette Public Library offers books for all ages as well as graphic novels, DVDs, and so much more. Audiobooks and eBooks are available through Arkansas Library2Go on the Libby app. Computers are available to the public, and Wi-Fi is accessible inside the library and within an approximate 20' radius outside the library. The library hosts multiple community events throughout the year including Summer Reading, Moon Over Main Street and a Library Open House before the City’s annual Christmas parade. The library also provides a variety of STEM and literacy programs for youth and adults.

The Gravette Public Library is a department of the City of Gravette with guidance from the Gravette Public Library Advisory Board. Programs are made possible through donations, grants, and the generous support of the Friends of the Gravette Public Library.
We appreciate our volunteers, past and present. Local civic organizations, Gravette High School students and staff, and other individuals who donate their time have supported the library through the years and continue to make a difference. Thank you!

LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD

The Gravette Public Library advisory board members are appointed by the City of Gravette and serve a five-year term. They meet on the second Thursday of each month at the Gravette Public Library.

Current members are:

Terry Roberts, Chair
Susan Holland, Vice Chair
Frankie Stephens, Secretary
LaShawna Sims
Mike Walker

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

GRAVETTE ALERTS!

Stay Informed with Gravette Alerts!

Never miss an important update from the City of Gravette!
Gravette Alerts is our city communications system designed to keep residents informed and connected. By signing up, you’ll receive real-time notifications about:

Emergency alerts (weather, safety, etc.)
Street closures and construction updates
City events and community activities
Service disruptions and maintenance notices

You can choose to receive alerts by text message, email, or both, whatever works best for you!
Stay connected and be the first to know what’s happening in Gravette.
Fill out the form below to sign up for Gravette Alerts and start receiving updates!

(from the City of Gravette website)

TRAVELER STATEWIDE DIGITAL RESOURCES

The Traveler Statewide Digital Resource Program is a collection of online resources provided by the Arkansas State Library to all Arkansas residents, schools, libraries and universities. The Traveler program provides resources suitable for students at every level, from early education to post graduate studies.

(from Traveler Statewide Digital Resource website)

MEDLINE PLUS

Health information is easy to find. But finding reliable health information takes a little effort. Some of the health information you get from newspapers, magazines, books, TV, the Internet, and social media is up to date and trustworthy. But some is not. That's why it's important to evaluate health information for yourself.

(from MedlinePlus website)

FREE ARKANSAS DMV PRACTICE TESTS

To ride the Ozarks with the Razorbacks blaring on the radio, you’ll need a valid automobile or motorcycle operator’s license. Or, if you are looking to haul cargo through the so-called “land of opportunity,” you want to check into the regulations required for a commercial vehicle license. We have you covered with comprehensive practice tests and exam simulators that give you the feel of exactly what it is like to take the test at the Arkansas DMV.

(from driving tests Arkansas website)

NWA FOOD BANK

The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank is a non-profit organization dedicated to making sure children, families, and communities across Northwest Arkansas don't face hunger.

(from NWA Food Bank website)

ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

The Arkansas Department of Human Services has many different programs and services that aid Arkansans.

OPAC - How to Reserve and Renew Items

LIBBY - How to Checkout Ebooks and Audiobooks | For a more extensive guide, click HERE.

The Friends of the Gravette Public Library is an independent organization formed exclusively to support the facilities, resources, and services of the Gravette Public Library as it serves our community.

Follow the Friends' Facebook page for membership meetings.

Are you interested in supporting the library by being a Friend? Download the brochure and membership application here or contact the Friends of the Gravette Public Library for more information using the Contact Us button on this page.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE:

Student $5.00

Individual $10.00

Family $25.00

Business $25.00