Library
The idea of a library for Pea Ridge and the surrounding area began on June 1, 1974. The Mount Vernon Presbyterian donated a part of their church for use as a library.
At the City Council meeting on June 13, 1974, a request was made to house the books that had been generously donated on shelves in the council meeting room. The request was turned down but Mayor Jack Musteen gave $500.00 and the City Council matched that amount. These monies were the starting funds to buy the old Bank of Pea Ridge building in historic downtown Pea Ridge.
People responded so generously that less than one year later the Pea Ridge Community Library held its open house on May 18, 1975.
The library has grown and changed through the years and in 2009 celebrated 35 years of providing services to the town of Pea Ridge and the surrounding community.
The library currently houses over 12,000 volumes. Books by local authors, books on local history and legends and a children’s room are available at the library. A computer is available for public use. We also have new and used books and current magazines for sale.
The 2008 Cook’s Library of Treasures is a 256-page spiral bound cookbook with recipes from some of the best area cooks! These books are available at the library at a cost of $12.50 each or two for $20.00. We are happy to take mail/phone orders – just add $6.00 for shipping. (Mail orders should be sent to Pea Ridge Community Library, P. O. Box 9, Pea Ridge, AR 72751)
We are small and friendly and do our best to provide the latest releases. Stop by and check us out!
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed for lunch)
Librarian:
Linda Whitaker
161 E. Pickens
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-8442
Library Board:
The Pea Ridge Library Board meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the library.
Chairman:
Peggy Maddox
Term: 2005-2010
Board Members:
Diane Small
Term: 2006-2011
Jennifer Wright
Term: 2006-2001
Kristi Towe
Term: 2008-2013
Dottie Adriano
Term: 2010-2015
