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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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Lover's Club

Thursday, October 16, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, October 16, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Legal Aid of Arkansas - Free Civil Legal Clinic

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Main
Age Group:
Adults

Legal Aid of Arkansas will provide support and guidance on civil legal issues such as housing, family law, consumer rights, criminal record sealing, and estate planning, to those who may otherwise lack access to these essential services.

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Description:

Legal Aid of Arkansas will provide support and guidance on civil legal issues such as housing, family law, consumer rights, criminal record sealing, and estate planning, to those who may otherwise lack access to these essential services.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Arkansas Genealogy Society Fall Conference Watch Party

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 8:30am - 4:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Enjoy the Arkansas Genealogical Society Fall Conference without having to drive to Little Rock. Join like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who enjoy communing and snacking while learning tips from industry-known speaker Thomas MacEntee.

Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Program Description:

Enjoy the Arkansas Genealogical Society Fall Conference without having to drive to Little Rock. Join like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who enjoy communing and snacking while learning tips from industry-known speaker Thomas MacEntee.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Authors in the Afternoon with Mark Morgan

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Adults

Arkansas children’s author and Illustrator Mark Morgan will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his picture books that inspire courage, kindness and creativity.  Featuring playful rhymes and colorful characters, the autho

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

Arkansas children’s author and Illustrator Mark Morgan will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his picture books that inspire courage, kindness and creativity.  Featuring playful rhymes and colorful characters, the autho

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lettering on the Weekend: Fun and Funky Lettering!

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come join us as we add some extra personality to our lettering in a fun artsy and eclectic style.  Perfect for new and more experienced letterers alike! FREE and open to all adults and teens, with all supplies provided. 

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

Come join us as we add some extra personality to our lettering in a fun artsy and eclectic style.  Perfect for new and more experienced letterers alike! FREE and open to all adults and teens, with all supplies provided. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Potion Crafting

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Create mesmerizing, decorative potions in a spooky, but relaxing, atmosphere! Teens and adults are invited to put their best potion-making skills to use in this free drop-in event at the Main Library.

Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Create mesmerizing, decorative potions in a spooky, but relaxing, atmosphere! Teens and adults are invited to put their best potion-making skills to use in this free drop-in event at the Main Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Authors in the Afternoon - Kaia Larsen: Superhero Sister

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Fort Smith author and globally know photojournalist Kaia Larsen will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of her book, Superhero Sister.  In the book, Kaia shares how she learned to manifest and teaches readers how t

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

Fort Smith author and globally know photojournalist Kaia Larsen will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of her book, Superhero Sister.  In the book, Kaia shares how she learned to manifest and teaches readers how t

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Trashy Art Contest

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Put your art skills to the test! Teens and adults are invited to participate in an art contest using... Trash! This is a great opportunity to learn about the city's recycling program with guest speaker James Batura.

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

Put your art skills to the test! Teens and adults are invited to participate in an art contest using... Trash! This is a great opportunity to learn about the city's recycling program with guest speaker James Batura.

Main Library Closed

All Day
Main
Closing
Branches:
Main
This event is in the "Adults" group

18th Annual Black Tie BINGO Gala

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Main
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment for a fabulous night of fine dining, exciting BINGO games, and outstanding raffle items in support of the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust. Daren Bobb will be the emcee for the e

Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:

Join the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment for a fabulous night of fine dining, exciting BINGO games, and outstanding raffle items in support of the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust. Daren Bobb will be the emcee for the e

Library Closed for Veterans Day

All Day
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

Library Closes at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Day

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Lover's Club

Thursday, December 18, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, December 18, 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.

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual