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Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Main
Program Type:
Celebrations, Games & Activities, Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Celebrate Black History Month by locating some important Black heroes in history at the Main Library.  After you find all the influential people, stop by the front desk to receive a treat!

Location: Main
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Celebrations, Games & Activities, Genealogy & History
Program Description:

Celebrate Black History Month by locating some important Black heroes in history at the Main Library.  After you find all the influential people, stop by the front desk to receive a treat!

Valentines Day

Make a Valentine Card

All Day 2/2 - 2/14
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

Use your skills and imagination to make your own Valentine card for that special someone in your life at the Dallas Branch Library.  All materials will be provided for this free do-it-yourself activity for all ages.

Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:

Use your skills and imagination to make your own Valentine card for that special someone in your life at the Dallas Branch Library.  All materials will be provided for this free do-it-yourself activity for all ages.

Mardi Gras Mask

Mardi Gras Mask Craft

All Day 2/2 - 2/15
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

Use your skills and creativity to make your own Mardi Gras Mask.  All materials will be provided at this free do-it-yourself activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch Library. 

Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:

Use your skills and creativity to make your own Mardi Gras Mask.  All materials will be provided at this free do-it-yourself activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch Library. 

Arkansas cookbooks and brochure under a green table lamp

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
Genealogy at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by the Genealogy Department this month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection. Circ. 1910-1930.

Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Program Description:

Stop by the Genealogy Department this month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection. Circ. 1910-1930.

story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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.

Miller Writers

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Meeting Purpose:

Encouragement of area writers in any genre

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

Encouragement of area writers in any genre

Neighborhood Meeting

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Opportunity to review building plan in neighborhood

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

Opportunity to review building plan in neighborhood

The River Valley Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

To discuss our monthly books.

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

To discuss our monthly books.

Bereaved Parents of the USA

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Support Group Meeting 

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

Support Group Meeting 

signs with dates and times for AARP tax assistance program

AARP TaxPrep

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.
books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, February 6, 2026 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.

chalkboard with school supplies around it

Homeschool Enrichment: Beginning Drawing, Part 2

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Homeschoolers, come join us as we continue our series on beginning drawing! (If you missed the first session, no problem! Come join us anyway!) Geared toward 4th grade and up, but younger siblings welcome with adult.

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:

Homeschoolers, come join us as we continue our series on beginning drawing! (If you missed the first session, no problem! Come join us anyway!) Geared toward 4th grade and up, but younger siblings welcome with adult.

Civic Luncheon

Friday, February 6, 2026 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

Medicaid Assessment

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Medicaid Assessment 

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

Medicaid Assessment 

promotional poster for 'The End of the Road' silent film

'The End of the Road' Silent Film Showing at Miss Laura's

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Genealogy & History, Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Adult attendees are invited to join The Fort Smith Public Library at Miss Laura's Brothel Museum for a showing of the silent film The End of the Road (1919 - NR).

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Movies
Program Description:

Adult attendees are invited to join The Fort Smith Public Library at Miss Laura's Brothel Museum for a showing of the silent film The End of the Road (1919 - NR).

Canterbury Cove Neighborhood Meeting

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Meeting to discuss neighborhood topics.

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

Meeting to discuss neighborhood topics.

Noble 8 lion dancer

Lunar New Year Celebration!

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Celebrations, Holiday, Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone

It’s the Year of the Fire Horse, and you’re invited to a Lunar New Year celebration at the Main Library with special guest, The Noble 8 Lion Dance group!

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Celebrations, Holiday, Performances, Special Events
Program Description:

It’s the Year of the Fire Horse, and you’re invited to a Lunar New Year celebration at the Main Library with special guest, The Noble 8 Lion Dance group!

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.

elephant reading to piggie and friends

Saturday Storytime – Windsor Branch Library

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Nook at Windsor
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Everyone

Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. Join us for books, songs, movement, and more!


 

Location: Windsor
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. Join us for books, songs, movement, and more!


 

Christian Biblical Church of God

Saturday, February 7, 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

Bass Reeves

250th Celebration Series - Bass Reeves and Other Black Deputies

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s not every year that the United States of America turns 250 years old!

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Program Description:

It’s not every year that the United States of America turns 250 years old!

AVDSA - General Meeting

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

General Meeting

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

General Meeting

Fort Smith Magicians Meeting

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:45pm - 4:45pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Regular Monthly Meeting

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

Regular Monthly Meeting

Housewives of Fort Smith

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Ladies meeting 

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

Ladies meeting

 

children with books

Storytime- Windsor Branch

Monday, February 9, 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.