The Independence County Library is a publicly funded library serving over 11,170 residents in the City of Batesville. The library maintains collections of books and digital resources that span different genres. It provides access to research and genealogy materials through Ancestry and Traveler databases. Founded in 1948, Independence County Library opened its doors in its current location in 2018 and operates on Mondays through Saturdays. Some featured programs include Virtual Author Visits, Journal Making, Coffee and Colors Line Dancing, Grief Support, and Yoga.