Benton County Public Library began as a Carnegie funded library in 1906. The facility was expanded in the early 1970's adding space and accessibility.
The library is neat and well organized inside. The historic portion of the building is painted in bright colors and houses children's books and reading area. The original entrance is blocked by furniture.
Very little historic original content is present in the facility. A single 1906 letter from Carnegie raising funding to $7500 is framed and hangs in the library.
The library is functional with public computers, videos and lots of books. Most of the adult books are upstairs.
There is a lot of staff present but they were not engaging.
There is free parking next to the building. read more