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Upcoming Events
Littles in the Library
25 Sep 2026
10am-2pm ICL Author Expo (3rd Floor)
26 Sep 2026
10am-2pm Little People. Big Dreams
26 Sep 2026
10am-330pm Tabletop Gaming
26 Sep 2026
Closed
27 Sep 2026
- CLOSED Sunday
- 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday
- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday
- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday
Upcoming Holiday Closures
Jul.
4:
Independence Day
New Reads
Independence County Library
The Independence County Library is located at 267 East Main Street, in the historic Barnett Building. In 1933 the P.T.A. and local women’s clubs opened a public library in the Batesville High School for adults and children. In 1948 the Independence County Library was formally established. After 41 years in the Jesse B. Carpenter Building, the library moved to its current location in 2018.
Rocket Brew is a cozy coffee shop in our library area, offering a warm atmosphere and fresh brews perfect for studying or relaxing.