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
EVENTS
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THE BEST OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS - 2024 SILVER BEST
We are so honored to be awarded "2024 Silver Best" for Northwest Arkansas Public Libraries category.
When we were made aware that we had been nominated for The Best of Northwest Arkansas, we were blown away because we never thought that our little library would make it into such a thing! But you guys did it! We did it!
Our library placed 2nd, with Fayetteville Public Library ranking 1st and then Bentonville Public Library ranking 3rd. Of course, we love all the libraries and want to celebrate them too!
We are proud to be the librarians of the Gravette Public Library and thank you for believing in us!
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!
TAX FORMS
The following tax forms are available at the library while supplies last:
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Arkansas 2024 Individual Income Tax Book
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1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
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1040-SR Individual Income Tax Return
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1040 (and 1040-SR) Instruction Book
IDITAREAD CHALLENGE
March 1-31, 2025
For All Ages
Join the 53rd Iditarod, Alaska's trail sled dog race!
Read along the 998 mile route the mushers and their trusty dog companions travel by logging the minutes you read to get to the finish line. One minute read is one mile traveled.
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Can you read 998 minutes?
Packets will be available at the library beginning March 1st.
LIBRARY CLOSING
April 18-19, 2025
The library will be closed in observance of Good Friday.
Regular business hours will return on Monday, April 21st.
Everything you need to know about
LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP
How long may I check out items?
Checkout times vary depending on the items.
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Books may be checked out for 21 days.
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Discover Kits may be checked out for 7 days.
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DVDs may be checked out for 7 days.
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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.
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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 DVDs. 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.
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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.
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.
BOOK DROP LOCATIONS & AFTER-HOUR PICKUP LOCKER
Book drops can be found at the following locations:
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Gravette Public Library front entrance door
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Gravette Civic Center
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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.
KidSPACE
Children's Programs & More
TEEN ZONE
Teen Programs & More
MAKER MONDAY
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.
TECH TUESDAY
Every Tuesday at 4:00-5:00 PM | Ages 12-17
Explore HTML, coding, web design, 3D printing, robots, and stop-motion animation.
DISCOVER KITS
Discover Kits contain materials and supplies for at-home learning.
They may be checked out for two weeks.
Discover Kits:
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Crochet
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Gravity
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Magnets
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Makey Makey
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Origami
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3D Pen
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Electricity & Magnetism
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Knot Tying
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Paper Circuits
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Snap Circuits.
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
Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan
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BOOK CLUB MEETING
April 14, 2025
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BOOK SUMMARY
Some people’s secrets are darker than others.
Sophie’s husband James is a loving father, a handsome man, a charismatic and successful public figure. And yet he stands accused of a terrible crime. Sophie is convinced he is innocent and desperate to protect her precious family from the lies that threaten to rip them apart.
Kate is the lawyer hired to prosecute the case: an experienced professional who knows that the law is all about winning the argument. And yet Kate seeks the truth at all times. She is certain James is guilty and is determined he will pay for his crimes.
Who is right about James? Sophie or Kate? And is either of them informed by anything more than instinct and personal experience? Despite her privileged upbringing, Sophie is well aware that her beautiful life is not inviolable. She has known it since she and James were first lovers, at Oxford, and she witnessed how easily pleasure could tip into tragedy.
Most people would prefer not to try to understand what passes between a man and a woman when they are alone: alone in bed, alone in an embrace, alone in an elevator… Or alone in the moonlit courtyard of an Oxford college, where a girl once stood before a boy, heart pounding with excitement, then fear. Sophie never understood why her tutorial partner Holly left Oxford so abruptly. What would she think, if she knew the truth?
ADULT
Adult Programs (view events for more)
...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.
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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 of 2016.
The Gravette Public Library offers e-books as well as books in print, audiobooks, and DVDs. Computers are available to the public and WiFi is accessible inside the library and within an approximate 20' radius outside the library. The library hosts community events including Moon Over Main Street and an Open House before the annual Christmas parade. A variety of literacy, STEM and digital skills programs are offered for youth and adults.
The Gravette Public Library is a department of the City of Gravette and supported by 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!
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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:
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Terry Roberts, Chair
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Susan Holland, Vice Chair
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Frankie Stephens, Secretary
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Angela Deniston
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LaShawna Sims
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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.
FIERO CODE
What if learning to code was actually fun?
Give students hope for their future with Fiero Code – the easiest way to teach computer programming (no coding expertise required!)
(from Fiero Code website)
OPAC - How to Reserve and Renew Items
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.
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Follow the Friends' Facebook page for membership meetings.
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FOGPL BOARD MEMBERS
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Teresa Davis, President
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Karen Benson, Vice President
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Melinda Crawley, Secretary
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Carole Roble, Treasurer
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Connie Brown
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
