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4 colorful socks with the word Socktober printed above

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Main
Program Type:
Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

Location: Main
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

4 colorful socks with the word Socktober printed above

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Dallas
Program Type:
Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

Location: Dallas
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

4 colorful socks with the word Socktober printed above

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Miller
Program Type:
Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

Location: Miller
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

4 colorful socks with the word Socktober printed above

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Windsor
Program Type:
Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

Location: Windsor
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

image of a tree and roots with the words "celebrate family history month"

Celebrate Family History Month

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

In celebration of Family History month, the Genealogy Department at the Main Library is giving away Adult and Children’s Family History Starter Kits. In addition, we are also giving away a basket of Genealogy Goodies.

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

In celebration of Family History month, the Genealogy Department at the Main Library is giving away Adult and Children’s Family History Starter Kits. In addition, we are also giving away a basket of Genealogy Goodies.

once upon a stitch with basket of yarn

Once Upon a Stitch

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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 basics of crochet and expand your skills.

Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 basics of crochet and expand your skills.

books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, October 24, 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.

pumpkin man

Silly, Creepy Drawings for Kids

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Come learn how to draw some silly drawings that will be perfect for Halloween! FSPL staff member Katelyn Smith will lead this fun and interactive event, designed for school aged children. Free and no registration or library card required.

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

Come learn how to draw some silly drawings that will be perfect for Halloween! FSPL staff member Katelyn Smith will lead this fun and interactive event, designed for school aged children. Free and no registration or library card required.

story sprouts with image of green sprout

Story Sprouts: Writing Workshop for Kids

Sunday, October 26, 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! 

police officer reading a children's book at storytime

Halloween Storytime with the FSPD

Tuesday, October 28, 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 Halloween storytime featuring members of the Fort Smith Police Department!  Wear your costume if you like as our Officers share favorite Halloween stories.

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 Halloween storytime featuring members of the Fort Smith Police Department!  Wear your costume if you like as our Officers share favorite Halloween stories.

Halloween Pumpkins

Spooky Storytime - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Holiday, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library.  There will be Halloween themed stories, crafts, and snacks.  Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event!

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

Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library.  There will be Halloween themed stories, crafts, and snacks.  Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event!

Halloween Pumpkins

Spooky Storytime - Dallas Branch 11AM

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Holiday, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library.  There will be Halloween themed stories, crafts, and snacks.  Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event!

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

Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library.  There will be Halloween themed stories, crafts, and snacks.  Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event!

trick or treat the Fort Smith Library

Trick-or-Treat the Dallas Street Branch Library!

All Day
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats!

Location: Dallas
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:

Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats!

trick or treat the Fort Smith Library

Trick-or-Treat the Fort Smith Library!

All Day
Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats!

Location: Main
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:

Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats!

trick or treat the Fort Smith Library

Trick-or-Treat the Miller Branch Library!

All Day
Miller
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats!

Location: Miller
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:

Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats!

trick or treat the Fort Smith Library

Trick-or-Treat the Windsor Drive Branch Library!

All Day
Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats!

Location: Windsor
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:

Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats!

books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, October 31, 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.

Dinovember scavenger hunt

DINOvember Scavenger Hunt - November 1 - 30

All Day
Main
Program Type:
Celebrations, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

The Main Library is celebrating Dinovember with an ext-ROAR-dinary scavenger hunt during the month of November.  If you find all the dinosaurs hidden around the library, let one of the library staff members know and you’ll receive a dino-mite

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

The Main Library is celebrating Dinovember with an ext-ROAR-dinary scavenger hunt during the month of November.  If you find all the dinosaurs hidden around the library, let one of the library staff members know and you’ll receive a dino-mite

arts on main's production of the miracle worker helen keller with annie sullivan

Arts on Main 'Miracle Worker' Preview

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Join us for a theatrical reading of Helen Keller’s autobiography, The Story of My Life, featuring the cast of The Miracle Worker.

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performances, Special Events
Program Description:

Join us for a theatrical reading of Helen Keller’s autobiography, The Story of My Life, featuring the cast of The Miracle Worker.

dino storytime

Dinosaur Storytime

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Celebrations, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Celebrate Dinovember at the Main Library by joining us for a special dinosaur storytime, featuring Bibliosaurus the library dinosaur. Not only is storytime fun, it's an excellent way for adults and caregivers to interact with their children w

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

Celebrate Dinovember at the Main Library by joining us for a special dinosaur storytime, featuring Bibliosaurus the library dinosaur. Not only is storytime fun, it's an excellent way for adults and caregivers to interact with their children w

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, November 5, 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, November 5, 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

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books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, November 7, 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.