The library has approximately 8,000 volumes plus a collection a 27 different periodicals and a large supply of paperbacks, reference and reading material for all ages. The Literacy Council of Monroe County, a nonprofit organization, is housed in the library a s well. Television, Radio, Newspaper Cable television service is provided by East Arkansas Video providing 33 channels and two premium services, Home Box Office and Cinemax. The Argus, a twice weekly local paper, spotlights local news. There is one locally owned bank and several branch banks.
All banks have full lending services.