Fayetteville Public Library

Our mission is to strengthen our community and empower our citizens through free and public access to knowledge.

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INVISIBLE The library will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28.

State of AR Libraries

Arkansas libraries are facing uncertain times and we need your help! Legislation at the state and federal levels is creating significant uncertainty for public libraries, including here in Arkansas. We want to keep you informed about how proposed changes could affect not only Fayetteville Public Library, but libraries statewide.

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What's Happening at FPL

CLASSES & LEARNING

Basics of Seed Starting

Saturday, March 28, 2pm

Get a head start on your summer vegetable garden with this seed starting workshop led by the Washington County Master Gardeners. Learn the benefits of growing from seed, how to select the right seeds, the essential materials you'll need for starting strong seedlings.

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ADULT

Kai Coggin, Inaugural Hot Springs Poet Laureate

Saturday, April 4, 2pm

Join Kai Coggin as she she shares readings from her latest collection, Mother of Other Kingdoms, followed by a Q&A session. Books will be available for sale and signing following the program.

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GRADES K–4

Distinguished Reader Stephen Graham Jones *

Tuesday, April 14, 6pm

The University of Arkansas Program in Creative Writing & Translation is proud to present its 2025-26 Distinguished Reader, acclaimed novelist Stephen Graham Jones, for a reading, Q&A, and signing.

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Love Your Library Youth Book Drive

Share the love of reading this February! All month long, we’re collecting new or like-new books for toddlers through teens. Donated books will be used as prizes during our Summer Reading program. Drop off your donations in one of the collection bins located in the Mountain Street Lobby or Preschool Library. Please note: donated books should be free of markings, stamps, or damage.

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At FPL, we want to strengthen our community and empower our citizens through free and public access to knowledge. With generous support from people like you, our community can enjoy resources that goes well beyond books. Visit the our online store to find library and program-themed merchandise.

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