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Fayetteville Public Library (FPL)

Fayetteville Public Library is an event venue in Fayetteville, Arkansas at 401 W Mountain St. We check its schedule nightly.

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Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Where
401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA · Map · (479) 856-7000
Hours
Mon–Thu 9am–8pm · Fri–Sat 9am–5pm · Sun 1–5pm
Parking
Two main options: the covered parking garage off Mountain Street, and the south lot behind the library on School Avenue.
Ages
Children of all ages are welcome.

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Where
401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA · Map

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Parking
Two main options: the covered parking garage off Mountain Street, and the south lot behind the library on School Avenue. There are also spots along Mountain St and School Ave. For curbside pickup, use the Mountain St loading zone, or the garage P1 entrance when it's raining. Cost is not stated. source
Ages
Children of all ages are welcome. Children 5 and under (or not yet in kindergarten) must be actively supervised at all times. Any child who can't use the library safely alone must be with a responsible adult. Children under 13 may use the terrace only with an adult nearby. source
Bags & what to leave home
Bags must stay with you, must not block walkways, and should fit under seating or tables. Don't leave bags unattended. source
Food & drink
Handshake (1st floor by the McIlroy Entrance; park in the South Lot) serves all-day food and drinks. Arsaga's (3rd-floor Mountain Street Lobby) has coffee, ice cream and breakfast, Mon–Sat 8am–5pm and Sun 12–5pm. Food is allowed only in designated areas (café, terrace and others), and covered drinks are OK. No food or drink in the Genealogy Library. source
Accessibility
Assistive listening receivers (Williams Sound) for the Event Center, Story Time Room, Art & Movement Room and Walker Community Room; email questions@faylib.org 48 hours ahead. Bluetooth hearing aids work via the WaveCast app. Motorized chairs are at the Mountain St and School Ave entrances and on the 2nd floor, and a wheelchair is at Mountain St. Fully accessible restrooms are on floors 1, 3 and 4. Two computer accessibility stations. Calming and focus kits. source
Pets
No animals in the building except ADA service animals (leashed per city ordinance). Other animals need prior approval. source
Hours
Mon–Thu 9am–8pm · Fri–Sat 9am–5pm · Sun 1–5pm source
Good to know
Upcoming 2026 closures and changed hours: Oct 20 (opens at 1pm), Nov 5 (staff training), Nov 25 (closes at 5pm), Nov 26–27, Dec 24–26 and Dec 31. source

From Fayetteville Public Library's own pages, checked September 29, 2026. Rules change show to show; the ticket page for your event is the final word.

Hours, prices & what's here

Visiting

Address
401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone
479-856-7000 · questions@faylib.org
Hours
Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 1–5 PM
Closures (rest of 2026)
Oct 20 opens at 1 PM · Nov 5 closed (staff training) · Nov 25 closes at 5 PM · closed Nov 26–27, Dec 24–26 and Dec 31
Parking
Covered garage off Mountain St., or the south lot behind the library on School Ave. There are also street spaces on both streets
Curbside pickup
Mon–Thu 9 AM–7:45 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–4:45 PM · Sun 1–4:45 PM. Call 479-856-7219 to schedule, then park in the Mountain St. loading zone
Book drops
Drive-up drop on southbound School Ave. just past Mountain St., an outdoor drop by the Mountain St. entrance, and drive-thru drops in Bank of Fayetteville ATM lanes around town
Food & coffee
Arsaga's in the 3rd-floor Mountain Street Lobby (Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM, Sun noon–5 PM) and Handshake on the 1st floor by the south lot

Library card

Free for
Residents of Fayetteville, Bentonville, Elkins, Elm Springs, Hindsville, Rogers (including Little Flock), Siloam Springs, Springdale, Washington County, Wesley and Winslow; people who work, own property or go to school in Fayetteville; NWACC students
Everyone else
An annual fee per adult (the amount isn't posted; call 479-856-7113). Kids under 18 at the same address get free cards. Anyone can use materials inside the library without a card
What to bring
Government photo ID and proof of address (a bill or mail dated in the last 30 days with your name). Under 18 needs a parent or guardian
Sign up online
Request an account online for limited access; visit with photo ID and proof of address to get a full borrowing card
Loans & fees
Most items 2 weeks, renewable twice · late fees 25¢ a day, up to $5 an item

Rooms, computers & printing

Study rooms
21 free study rooms. One session a day, up to 4 hours, booked up to 30 days ahead online, by phone or in person. Check in at a service desk; a room can be released after 15 minutes. Preschool, grade-school and teen rooms are for those ages
Event spaces
Eight rentable spaces, from board rooms to the Event Center (up to 1,300 people) and Teaching Kitchen. No weddings, birthday parties or other social events. Call 479-856-7129
Computers
Library card or a visitor's pass (travelers 18+, one a day, at the Reference Desk). Filtered; adults can opt out. Laptop checkout kiosk in the Grade School Library
Wi-Fi
Free throughout the building; filtered
Print, scan & fax
10¢ black and white, 25¢ color. Print from your phone or laptop with Princh (code 106110) or by email, and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Scanning is free; fax $1 a page on the 4th floor
Center for Innovation
1st floor: audio and video studios, podcast booth, photo studio, fabrication and robotics lab (3D printers, lasers) and five simulators including a flight simulator. Studios and lab tools need an orientation or Learning Lab first
E-books & streaming
Libby, Kanopy and TumbleBooks
Home delivery
Lending Hands brings books, DVDs, tablets and Wi-Fi devices free to Fayetteville residents who can't get to the library

Kids & teens

Story times
Baby Bookworms (0–24 months) Mon & Thu 10 AM · Preschool Story Time (3–5) Tue & Wed 9:30 AM · Toddler Time (2–3) Tue & Wed 10:30 AM · Fun Friday (2–6) Fri 10 AM
Kids' spaces
Preschool Library (1st floor) with a story time room and puppet theater; Grade School Library (2nd floor, ages 5–11) with computers. Homework Helpers (grades 1–9) Mon & Tue 4:30–6:30 PM
Teens
Teens-only library for grades 5–12 on the 2nd floor, with a gaming room (Xbox One, Switch, PS5; reserve at the Teen Desk), study rooms and the WordPlay Writers' Club Tuesdays at 4:30 PM

Hours, 2026 closures, parking, card rules and services from Fayetteville Public Library's Hours & Location, Cards, card-eligibility and registration policies, Study Rooms, Copy & Print, Our Space, Center for Innovation and Youth & Teen pages. Checked October 9, 2026; schedules change, and the venue's own schedule is the final word.

Good to know

What are the Fayetteville Public Library hours?

Monday–Thursday 9 AM–8 PM, Friday–Saturday 9 AM–5 PM and Sunday 1–5 PM.

Is the Fayetteville library open on Sunday?

Yes, 1–5 PM.

Who gets a free Fayetteville library card?

Residents of Fayetteville, Washington County, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Siloam Springs and several smaller towns, plus anyone who works, owns property or goes to school in Fayetteville. Others pay an annual fee; call 479-856-7113 for the amount.

How do I get a Fayetteville library card?

Bring a government photo ID and proof of address dated within the last 30 days. You can start online, but that account has limited access until you visit.

How much does printing cost at the Fayetteville library?

10¢ a page for black and white and 25¢ for color. Scanning is free and faxing is $1 a page.

How do I reserve a study room at the Fayetteville library?

Book up to 30 days ahead online, by phone or in person; rooms are free for up to 4 hours, once a day. Check in at a service desk, because the room can go to someone else after 15 minutes.

Where do I park at the Fayetteville Public Library?

Use the covered garage off Mountain Street or the south lot on School Avenue. There are also street spaces on both streets.

When is story time at the Fayetteville library?

Baby Bookworms is Mondays and Thursdays at 10 AM, Preschool Story Time is Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 AM, and Toddler Time is Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.

Where do you park for Fayetteville Public Library?

Two main options: the covered parking garage off Mountain Street, and the south lot behind the library on School Avenue. There are also spots along Mountain St and School Ave. For curbside pickup, use the Mountain St loading zone, or the garage P1 entrance when it's raining. Cost is not stated.

Is Fayetteville Public Library all ages?

Children of all ages are welcome. Children 5 and under (or not yet in kindergarten) must be actively supervised at all times. Any child who can't use the library safely alone must be with a responsible adult. Children under 13 may use the terrace only with an adult nearby.

What's the bag policy at Fayetteville Public Library?

Bags must stay with you, must not block walkways, and should fit under seating or tables. Don't leave bags unattended.

What are Fayetteville Public Library's hours?

Mon–Thu 9am–8pm · Fri–Sat 9am–5pm · Sun 1–5pm

Does Fayetteville Public Library serve food and drinks?

Handshake (1st floor by the McIlroy Entrance; park in the South Lot) serves all-day food and drinks. Arsaga's (3rd-floor Mountain Street Lobby) has coffee, ice cream and breakfast, Mon–Sat 8am–5pm and Sun 12–5pm. Food is allowed only in designated areas (café, terrace and others), and covered drinks are OK. No food or drink in the Genealogy Library.

Can I bring my dog to Fayetteville Public Library?

No animals in the building except ADA service animals (leashed per city ordinance). Other animals need prior approval.

Where is Fayetteville Public Library?

Fayetteville Public Library is at 401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA.

What's coming up at Fayetteville Public Library?

Next up: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Fight Or Flight" by Jeff Kinney-Kid Comic Club (Grades 2–5) (Thu, Oct 29, 4:00 PM); Fun Friday: Halloween Story Time (Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 AM); Super Saturday: Halloween Sing-Along with Mr. Troy (Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 AM). 17 events are on the calendar in all — the full schedule is on this page and updates nightly.

How many events does Fayetteville Public Library have scheduled?

17 verified upcoming events as of October 28, 2026. Every listing is checked against the venue's own calendar before it appears.

How do I get tickets for events at Fayetteville Public Library?

Each event page links to the venue's own ticket seller, and www.faylib.org lists the venue's own box office details. NWA Today never sells tickets.

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