Lending Libraries

Memberships are available at no charge to all employees of licensed and registered child care facilities in good standing with the Office of Early Childhood’s Licensing Unit as well as students at colleges and universities within the service area who are enrolled in at least one early childhood or related class or their CDA.

Service counties include: Baxter, Cleburne, Conway, Faulkner, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Marion, Searcy, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, and White Counties.

Note: Individual members will be held responsible for all borrowed items. See details on our membership application.

Locations to Serve You

  • Location:
    1526 White Drive

    Phone:
    (870) 793-5233 or (800) 737-2237

    Hours:
    Wednesday 9 - 6PM & by appointment

  • Location:
    2215 E. Oak Street Suite 3

    Phone:
    (501) 327-6677

    Hours:
    Drop in available most days during office hours. Please call prior to verify.

  • We also have curriculum housed throughout our 14 county service area at these locations:

    • Morrilton Public Library

    • Heber Springs Public Library

    • Mountain Home Public Library

    • Mountain View Public Library

    • Searcy Public Library

    • ASU Beebe

Curriculum Kits

In our Lending Library we have curriculum kits with the printed materials & recommended books ready to go, saving you time and money.

Curriculum Kits

Currently Available:

Kindergarten Readiness

We have materials specifically aimed at Kindergarten Readiness Indicators.

Including:

  • Construct-A-Letter

  • Category Sorting

  • Pattern Recognition

  • Size Recognition

  • Teamwork

  • Fine Motor Activities

Activity Bags

We have activity bags available for a variety of topics. From science or math themes, to holidays, social emotional learning and more, we’ve got you covered. There are too many to list here so come see us!

Sample of Topics Available:

  • Community Helpers

  • I Have Feelings

  • Seasons

  • Transportation

  • Insects

  • Birds

  • Farm

  • Zoo

  • My Body

  • Nursery Rhymes

  • Flannel Board Units

  • Attachments that accompany Adventures for Toddlers and Adventures in Learning Preschool Curriculum.

Manipulatives

We have a variety of manipulatives available that are perfect for small group instruction and individualized skill practice.

manipulatives in library

Including:

  • Puzzles

  • Links

  • Pattern games

  • Photo Cards

  • Counting Bears & other items

  • Measuring & Weighing

  • Magnets

  • Fishing

  • Blocks

  • Puppets

Health & Physical Fitness

We have health and physical fitness resources for both indoor and outdoor play.

Including:

  • Special Olympics Obstacle Course Kits

  • Yoga

  • My Plate Activity Bags

  • Dental Dinosaur Kits

  • Nutrition Kits

  • Equipment: Cones, stepping blocks, matts, jump ropes, balls, hoops, hopscotch mats, parachutes, etc.

Music

We have Music resources.

Including:

  • Musical Instrument Kits

  • Egg Shakers

  • Rhythm Sticks

  • Wrist Bells

  • Playlists

Family Engagement

We have Young Athletes backpacks for families to checkout and take home. These are provided by Special Olympics.

Contents:

  • Books + a guide for parents

  • Activity Cards on a ring

  • Guide for Parents

  • Soft Balls

  • Small Cones

  • Bean Bags

  • Scarves

  • Floor Markers