Benton Public Library District serves the residents of Benton Grade School District #47. If you don't have a library card yet, now is a great time to sign up. Out-of-district cards are just $85 per year per household.
History: The Benton Public Library was officially established in May 1916 when the City of Benton passed ordinance No. 126 which established a Library for the residents of Benton. The Benton City Council named the first Library Board of Trustees in 1917. In January 1924 a place for the library to operate was secured when the Board voted to lease rooms 27, 28, and 29 of the Wood Building. The...