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Candy Jar

Candy Guessing Jar (Dallas)

All Day 9/2 - 9/13
Dallas
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

The Dallas Street Branch Library invites customers to guess the number of pieces of candy in the candy jar at the service desk.  The closest guess will receive the candy jar!  Customers may submit one guess per day during the first two w

Location: Dallas
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

The Dallas Street Branch Library invites customers to guess the number of pieces of candy in the candy jar at the service desk.  The closest guess will receive the candy jar!  Customers may submit one guess per day during the first two w

rubber duck, adopt a reading duckie

Adopt a Reading Duckie

All Day 9/2 - 9/30
Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

To celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, adopt a reading duckie at the Fort Smith Public Library!

Location: Main
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Books & Writing, Special Events
Program Description:

To celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, adopt a reading duckie at the Fort Smith Public Library!

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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 11AM

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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

books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, September 5, 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.

chalkboard with school supplies around it

Homeschool Enrichment: Let’s Get Creative!

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

—Homeschoolers, join us for this fun creativity workshop!!  We'll incorporate lots of fun hands on and active projects as we learn what creativity is, why it's important, and how to develop it. FREE and all supplies provided.

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

—Homeschoolers, join us for this fun creativity workshop!!  We'll incorporate lots of fun hands on and active projects as we learn what creativity is, why it's important, and how to develop it. FREE and all supplies provided.

book tasting for school aged children, picture with a picnic basket

Book Tasting

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

School age children are encouraged to swing by the Main Library for a book tasting and "taste" different book genres.  No reservations are required!

Location: Main
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:

School age children are encouraged to swing by the Main Library for a book tasting and "taste" different book genres.  No reservations are required!

LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Kids, Tweens, and Teens are invited to the Main Library to design, create, and build unique creations with the LEGO Club!  Everyone loves LEGOs; this event is free and supplies are provided – just bring your imagination!

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

Kids, Tweens, and Teens are invited to the Main Library to design, create, and build unique creations with the LEGO Club!  Everyone loves LEGOs; this event is free and supplies are provided – just bring your imagination!

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 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 11AM

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 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

books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, September 12, 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.

various crochet projects with hooks and information about Crochet Club

Crochet Club

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Now at the Windsor Drive Branch! Crochet Club is a welcoming place for beginners to learn the basics and for experienced crafters to work on their projects. Members can share ideas, tips, and inspiration in a supportive environment.

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

Now at the Windsor Drive Branch! Crochet Club is a welcoming place for beginners to learn the basics and for experienced crafters to work on their projects. Members can share ideas, tips, and inspiration in a supportive environment.

steam team logo

STEAM Team

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

STEAM Team is a program for children aged 8-12 who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The STEAM Team will have a chance to build fun stuff, be active, make art, and even make a mess!

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Program Description:

STEAM Team is a program for children aged 8-12 who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The STEAM Team will have a chance to build fun stuff, be active, make art, and even make a mess!

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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 11AM

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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

books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, September 19, 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.

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 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 11AM

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 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

illustrated basket of yarn with pink crochet hook against a tan background with blue and pink splotches in corners with rounded text reading once upon a stitch

Once Upon a Stitch

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

School age children and teens are invited to join the Once Upon a Stitch crochet club! Whether a beginner or an expert, join us to learn the basic of crochet and expand your skills. 

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

School age children and teens are invited to join the Once Upon a Stitch crochet club! Whether a beginner or an expert, join us to learn the basic of crochet and expand your skills. 

books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, September 26, 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.

green illustrated sprout with text reading story sprouts against green watercolor background

Story Sprouts: Writing Workshop for Kids

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
School Age

School age children who are interested in writing are invited to Story Sprouts. From learning about characters to improving plot points, this club is aimed at teaching and fostering children’s love of storytelling! 

Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:

School age children who are interested in writing are invited to Story Sprouts. From learning about characters to improving plot points, this club is aimed at teaching and fostering children’s love of storytelling! 

Cover of The Pagemaster movie

Library Card Sign-up Celebration at the Miller Branch

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Movies
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

The Miller Branch Library will be open until 7:00 pm on September 30th to wrap up Library Card Sign-up Month. Drop in from 3-7 for crafts, snacks, and a book character scavenger hunt!

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

The Miller Branch Library will be open until 7:00 pm on September 30th to wrap up Library Card Sign-up Month. Drop in from 3-7 for crafts, snacks, and a book character scavenger hunt!

police officer reading a children's book at storytime

Storytime with the FSPD

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Join us at the Main Library for a special afternoon storytime featuring a member of the Fort Smith Police Department!  Afterward, stick around and ask the officer any questions you might have regarding their job.

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us at the Main Library for a special afternoon storytime featuring a member of the Fort Smith Police Department!  Afterward, stick around and ask the officer any questions you might have regarding their job.