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Make Your Own Black-out Poetry

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Celebrate National Poetry Month by dropping in and creating your own black-out poetry using pages from discarded books, newspapers, or magazines.

Location: Windsor
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing
Program Description:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by dropping in and creating your own black-out poetry using pages from discarded books, newspapers, or magazines.

blue bug

Kids Create: Bug Crafts!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens

Join us at the Miller Branch Library for A Bug's Life (Rated G) and some cute bug crafts. FREE and all supplies provided!

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

Join us at the Miller Branch Library for A Bug's Life (Rated G) and some cute bug crafts. FREE and all supplies provided!

Christian Biblical Church of God

Saturday, April 18, 2026 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

Green and gold book cover of "No God West of Fort Smith" and a photograph of author David Boyd

Authors in the Afternoon with David C. Boyd

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Fort Smith author David C. Boyd will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his book, No God West of Fort Smith.   This work of historical fiction details two 19th Century murders in the Indian Territory.

Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:

Fort Smith author David C. Boyd will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his book, No God West of Fort Smith.   This work of historical fiction details two 19th Century murders in the Indian Territory.

MPOWERU

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Educational meeting for clients from Sebastian and Crawford counties.

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

Educational meeting for clients from Sebastian and Crawford counties.

River Valley Writers

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Local Writers Workshop

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

Local Writers Workshop

children with books

Storytime- Windsor Branch

Monday, April 20, 2026 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.

Ladies Christian Book Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 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.

Nurses Honor Guard of the River Valley

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Quarterly Board Meeting for the 501c3 Nurses Honor Guard of the River Valley.

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

Quarterly Board Meeting for the 501c3 Nurses Honor Guard of the River Valley.

Zonta Club of Fort Smith

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Monthly member meeting

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

Monthly member meeting

wiggle worms storytime Main Library

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Now at the Main Library!  A love of reading starts early.  Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Main Library for this special storytime geared toward children 0 to 24 months old.  There will be rhymes, songs,

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Now at the Main Library!  A love of reading starts early.  Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Main Library for this special storytime geared toward children 0 to 24 months old.  There will be rhymes, songs,

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.

Womens Nutrition

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Discuss nutrition for women.

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

Discuss nutrition for women.

AIA L&L

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Providing learning credit for AIA

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

Providing learning credit for AIA

TIE

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

AA meeting

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

AA meeting

Fort Smith Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting Meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.Meetings for September, October, and November will be at the branc...

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

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 

Meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.

Meetings for September, October, and November will be at the branch locations listed below. 

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ACT Workshop

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
How-To
Age Group:
Teens

Genaro Camarillo, an Academic Outreach Specialist with the University of Arkansas, will lead a free ACT workshop for high school students.  This workshop will help students gain a broad level understanding including conquering the balance bet

Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: How-To
Program Description:

Genaro Camarillo, an Academic Outreach Specialist with the University of Arkansas, will lead a free ACT workshop for high school students.  This workshop will help students gain a broad level understanding including conquering the balance bet

Fort Smith Historical Society

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

monthly membership meeting with business and programs on Fort Smith History 

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

monthly membership meeting with business and programs on Fort Smith History

 

Story Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Story Time

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

Story Time

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10 AM

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Storytime at the Dallas Street Branch is for children and their adults.  Lasting about 30 minutes, children and their families will enjoy stories, books, music, snacks, and crafts.   Storytime will often have themes reflecting the s

Location: Dallas
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Storytime at the Dallas Street Branch is for children and their adults.  Lasting about 30 minutes, children and their families will enjoy stories, books, music, snacks, and crafts.   Storytime will often have themes reflecting the s

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11 AM

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Storytime at the Dallas Street Branch is for children and their adults.  Lasting about 30 minutes, children and their families will enjoy stories, books, music, snacks, and crafts.   Storytime will often have themes reflecting the s

Location: Dallas
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Storytime at the Dallas Street Branch is for children and their adults.  Lasting about 30 minutes, children and their families will enjoy stories, books, music, snacks, and crafts.   Storytime will often have themes reflecting the s

AA

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

AA meeting(No meeting on 11/25/2026 )

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

AA meeting

(No meeting on 11/25/2026 )

story time poster

CAT Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting their annual pet food and supply drive during the month of April, benefitting Fort Smith Animal Haven. Storytime participants are welcome to bring in donations during this special CAT-themed storytime.

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

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting their annual pet food and supply drive during the month of April, benefitting Fort Smith Animal Haven. Storytime participants are welcome to bring in donations during this special CAT-themed storytime.

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.

Welcome Neighbors Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Book Club

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

Book Club

Fort Smith Symphony Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 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