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Junk Journaling Take & Make

All Day 11/1 - 11/29
Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Get creative with our Junk Journaling Take & Make kit! We’ll provide a starter journal and a mix of fun supplies to help you begin your own personalized junk journal.
Location: Windsor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Get creative with our Junk Journaling Take & Make kit! We’ll provide a starter journal and a mix of fun supplies to help you begin your own personalized junk journal.
Arkansas cookbooks and brochure under a green table lamp

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Genealogy at Main

Check out the Genealogy Department each month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection of Arkansas Heritage Cookbooks. For Genealogy Department Hours, visit 

Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Program Description:

Check out the Genealogy Department each month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection of Arkansas Heritage Cookbooks. For Genealogy Department Hours, visit 

Holiday Food Drive poster with canned food Christmas Tree and turkey

FSPL Holiday Food Drive

All Day 11/1 - 12/31
Main
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

Help out local families in need by donating to this year’s Fort Smith Public Library Holiday Food Drive.

Location: Main
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday
Program Description:

Help out local families in need by donating to this year’s Fort Smith Public Library Holiday Food Drive.

story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Main Library for storytime every Thursday at 10:00 AM.  Lasting about 35 minutes, storytimes feature stories, songs, puppetry, finger plays, manipulatives, and crafts.

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Program Description:

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Main Library for storytime every Thursday at 10:00 AM.  Lasting about 35 minutes, storytimes feature stories, songs, puppetry, finger plays, manipulatives, and crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

photo of open book with birds and flowers coming out

Book Lover's Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club!

Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club!

Book Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Meeting Purpose:

Book discussion.

Miller
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Book discussion.

Welcome Neighbors Book Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Book Club

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Book Club

Fort Smith Symphony Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:15am - 1:15pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

monthly board meeting

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

monthly board meeting

Thursday Night Lit Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Book discussion

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Book discussion

Phillis Wheatley Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Monthly meeting

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Monthly meeting

Open mic night poster

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dewey's Café at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Poets, musicians, and other talented folks - come join us for this casual, fun event. Just show up, no need to register. Showcase your talent, or just come out to listen and enjoy.

Location: Main
Room: Dewey's Café
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Performances
Program Description:

Poets, musicians, and other talented folks - come join us for this casual, fun event. Just show up, no need to register. Showcase your talent, or just come out to listen and enjoy.

Omnipod Training

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Omnipod training

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Omnipod training

books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Storytime (Miller Branch):

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Miller Branch Library to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts.  No registration is necessary for this ...

Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Miller Branch Library to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts.  No registration is necessary for this fun and FREE program.  Storytime is held every Friday at 10:00 AM.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Civic Luncheon

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Program Luncheon Meeting

Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Program Luncheon Meeting

Fianna Hills Garden Club

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Meeting Purpose:

Monthly program and business meeting.

Miller
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Monthly program and business meeting.

Frugal and Fabulous Holiday Wrapping!

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Frugal and Fabulous Holiday Wrapping! --- Gorgeous holiday packages don't have to cost a lot! Come join us as we use upcycled and easily available materials to create fun, festive gift wrapping.

Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Frugal and Fabulous Holiday Wrapping! --- Gorgeous holiday packages don't have to cost a lot! Come join us as we use upcycled and easily available materials to create fun, festive gift wrapping.

turkey, pumpkin, cranberries

Kids Create: Turkey Crafts – Miller Branch Library

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens

It’s almost Thanksgiving! If you are not going over the river and through the woods this weekend, come to the Miller Branch Library for some turkey crafting fun! Add a leaf to our thankful tree while you are here!

Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Program Description:

It’s almost Thanksgiving! If you are not going over the river and through the woods this weekend, come to the Miller Branch Library for some turkey crafting fun! Add a leaf to our thankful tree while you are here!

Christian Biblical Church of God

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Bible Study

Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Bible Study

River Valley Dr MLK Jr Commission

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Planning activities for January 17 - 19, 2026 weekend.

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Planning activities for January 17 - 19, 2026 weekend.

PEO First Aid / CPR Training

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Emergency Response Team CPR / AED training

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Emergency Response Team CPR / AED training

children with books

Storytime- Windsor Branch

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Windsor Drive Branch Library to enjoy books, songs, movement, and more. Storytime is held every Monday at 10:00 AM.

Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Windsor Drive Branch Library to enjoy books, songs, movement, and more. Storytime is held every Monday at 10:00 AM.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Quilter Group

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Quilting Projects

Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Quilting Projects

Ladies Christian Book Club

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Meeting Purpose:

To discuss various Christian nonfiction books.

Miller
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Meeting Purpose

To discuss various Christian nonfiction books.

Photographic Alliance

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Committee Meeting 

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Committee Meeting