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Salads are BACK!

And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… salads are back on Dewey’s menu! We’re bringing back all your favorite flavors with 5 fabulous options just in time for warmer weather. Each salad rings up at 7 dollars with an option to add grilled chicken for just 3 extra bucks. Check out the Asian Mandarin Salad or Cranberry Almond Salad for a fresh and fruity twist. If fruit on salad isn’t for you, try the Caesar, Garden, or Greek Salad for the perfect light lunch. Short on time? We offer a side salad portion of our Garden Salad for only 3 dollars! Of course our salads are the perfect pai...

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Are you ready for the April 8, 2024 eclipse?

You most likely already know that there will be a solar eclipse in our area on April 8.  Arkansas has only been in the path of totality for an eclipse two other times in history - in 1834 and in 1918. The next total solar eclipse in the state will be in 2045.  Don’t miss this one! Here are some details that can help make your viewing experience more successful.

FAQs

YES! The Library will be handing out free eclipse glasses beginning March 1 while supplies last (read on for more details).

YES! You need ISO certified eclipse glasses or shades to sa...

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Time Loop Titles

Have you experienced a strong sense of déjà vu? Think you have lived the same day over and over? Lucky for you, the young adult books below have characters that experience getting stuck in a time loop. 

To check the availability of an item in the library's catalog, click on the book cover. 

 

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Lunar New Year

Happy Lunar New Year! Beginning on February 10 and lasting for 15 days, many cultures will celebrate the lunar new year. From paper lanterns to special dishes, the year of the Dragon is sure to be great. Join us in celebrating this holiday by attending a very special performance from Fort Smith's Noble 8 Lion Dance team. For more information about this event, click here. Before the celebration begins, why not check out one of the great titles below to prepare for the holiday? 

To check the availability of an item in the library's catalog, click on the book cover. 

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Library Lovers' Month

February is National Library Lovers' Month.  What’s that you say?  You LOVE the library every month!  In case anyone needs reminding, here are 10+ reasons to love libraries, and especially your library!   

Libraries are FREE (with your library card). Even if you don’t have a library card, most library resources at the library can be utilized without a card for FREE. Libraries are open to everyone. You can take home books, magazines, DVDs, and other materials from the library without having to purchase them. (See how much you’re saving by looking at the...
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Free Tax Help from AARP through April12

Free Tax Help from the AARP through April 12

Volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change). Taxes will not be done on March 5, March 29, and April 2.

January 30 – April 12

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Windsor Drive Branch Library

4701 Windsor Drive

Fort Smith, AR 72904

479-785-0405

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From the Director's Desk: "Find Yourself at the Library" in 2024

Happy New Year from all of us at the FSPL!  To me, beginning a new year is much like starting a new book.  As we turn to the first page, we are full of anticipation and excitement for how the story will unfold.  New year, new stories to be told! Whether you are the resolution-making type or not, I hope the Fort Smith Public Library will find a place on your 2024 to-do list.  Visit one of our libraries, attend a program, check out a book.  Spend some time on our website, discover something new, download a movie, search old Fort Smith newspapers, learn a new language!...

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Read More in '24!

 

Whether you are a fan of New Year’s resolutions or not, we think you might agree that you would like to read more this year.  Has your reading habit gotten away from you? Do you have trouble finding the time to read, or are you too distracted by today’s world to concentrate?  Reading is an effective way to quiet and focus your mind, while being entertaining as well.  It also offers health benefits, such as keeping your mind sharp, lowering your heart rate, and even improving the quality of your sleep.  Here are a few reading-related suggestions that may ...

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Miller Staff Picks!

  The Miller Branch Library staff enjoys a diverse selection of library materials.  Here are some of our favorites that we enjoyed in 2023!  Are you interested in any?  Just click on the cover to see the availability of the item in the library's online catalog!

 

 

 

Mrs. Tiffany reads a little bit of everything, mostly listening to the books on audiobook using the library's digital resources Hoopla and Library2Go.  A couple of her favorite books from 2023 are:

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Holiday Happenings

Holiday Open House – Sunday, December 10, 1 – 5 PM, Main Library!

We invite you and your family to celebrate the holiday season with us at our 21st Annual Holiday Open House!  Join us at the Main Library for a festive afternoon of music, crafts, games, stories, holiday displays, light refreshments, and other entertainment for children and adults. There will be special activities to delight all ages throughout the entire afternoon. This Holiday Open House is free to all . . . don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item for the Holiday Food Drive!

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DINOvember

November is DINOvember and the dinosaurs are invading the Miller Branch Library!  Join us for some fun dinosaur-themed events at the library during the month!

The dinosaurs are busy playing and making messes around the library.  Can you find them all on our Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt?  Let one of the library staff members know when you locate them all and get a fun dinosaur reROARd (reward)!  The Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt is available all month during library hours.

Dino Blast LLC will be visiting the Miller Branch on Thursday, November 2nd at 4:00 p.m. wi...

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Baked to Perfection: National Dessert Month

While October usually ushers in cooler temperatures, fall colors, and terrifying thrills, it's also National Dessert Month! Ranging from the bittersweet to the cavity-inducing, the titles below are a perfect way to celebrate this sugar-coated holiday. Take a whisk and check out one of the books below! 

To check the availability of an item in the library's catalog, click on the book cover. 

 

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October is Cat-tastic!

October might be filled with tasty treats, spooky stories, and fall colors, but did you know that National Cat Day is celebrated during this month? October 29th is the purr-fect day to appreciate our feline friends. Below are some great titles to help you prepare for this special day! 

For an extra special, cat-tastic treat, check out one of Ms. Robin's favorites- Six-Dinner Sid!

To check the availability of an item in the library's catalog, click on the book cover. 

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Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

The Miller Branch is having a pumpkin decorating contest!  Pick up an entry form at the Miller Branch or print off an entry form, decorate the paper "pumpkin" as your favorite book character, and return your masterpiece to the library by Friday, October 27th.  The winner will be announced on Monday, October 30th!

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Halloween Happenings

We invite you to bring your little ghosts, mermaids, pirates, and Barbies to the library for trick-or-treating on Tuesday, October 31, 9 AM – 8 PM at the Main Library, and 9 AM – 5 PM at the library branches!  In the meantime, get in the spirit by attending one of our FREE Halloween or autumn-themed programs.  Space may be limited at some programs.  For more details, visit our events page.

STEAM Team: DIY Lava Lamps for kids

Monday, October 2, 3:30 - 6 PM (drop-in) Main Library

Adult Craft: Book Page Pumpkins

Saturday, October 7, 1 - 2...

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