Arkansas City Public Library
General Library Information
Internet Access Policy | Circulation Policies | Special Services | Public Library Programs | Volunteer Opportunities
Friends of Arkansas City Public Library | History of Arkansas City Public Library

Internet Access Policy

Internet Access Policy

Circulation Policy Summary

    Library cards will be required for any check out. Late Returns: Additional materials cannot be checked out if there are overdue items or unpaid charges on overdue, lost, or damaged items. (Materials will continue to be available for use in the library to everyone. Fines for late returns of most materials are $.05/day with the maximum fine of $5.00. The charge for items lost or damaged beyond repair will be replacement costs plus $3.00. Video tapes and back issues of magazines have a loan period of seven (7) days. Video and audio tapes should not be returned in the outside book drop. The charge for damage to tapes returned in the book drop will be replacement cost plus $3.00 processing fee. Chilton's and Mitchell's auto repair manuals require a $20.00 cash deposit if checked out. The deposit will be refunded when the manual is returned. 

Special Services

 
Interlibrary Loan 
Homebound Delivery 
Tax Forms 
Talking Books Program 
Word Processing 
Large Print Books 
Typewriter 
Adult Book Talk Programs 
Fax Service 
Youth Programs 

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers can assist ACPL in providing better service to our community. Below is a partial list of activities which would benefit from the help of volunteers: 
  • Delivery of materials to the homebound 
  • Mending books and materials
  • Assisting with youth programs 
  • Providing assistance in the Youth Services Department 
  • Assisting with maintenance of the book stacks 
If you have an interest in volunteering at the library or have a talent you would like to share, please contact the library at 442-1280 or send E-mail to: arkcitypl@acpl.org. 

Friends of Arkansas City Public Library

By joining the ACPL's Friends of the Library, members can show support to the library. Some of their activities include: 
  • Providing support to ACPL 
  • Assist with the Friends of ACPL Book Sale 
  • Picking up book sale donations 
  • Assist with book discussion programs 
  • Serve as library volunteer 
If you would like to join the ACPL Friends of the Library, please contact the library at 442-1280 or send E-mail to: arkcitypl@acpl.org. 

History of Arkansas City Public Library

There were several precursors to the Ark City Public Library. They were the Fortnightly Club, the Y.M.C.A., and Miss Little Gilliland's attempt to establish a circulating library. This early library was housed in the Commercial Club Assembly Room. It closed a year later when the club was unable to establish funding. The next attempt was by the St. Cecilia Club which produced concerts to raise funds for a public library. In 1904 after considerable promotion, the proposition "to establish and maintain a free public library" was defeated at the polls. 

N.D. Sanders, "an enthusiastic advocate" for a library, entered into correspondence with Andrew Carnegie. The result was a generous donation of $18,400 provided the "council guarantee corresponding increase in the maintenance fund." In 1906 the electorate voted to support a public library. 

In November of 1980 the library was moved to its new quarters due to the need for more space, additional parking space, and the need for barrier-free access. The library still resides in the renovated former post office building.