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Friends of the Library Mostly Fiction Used Book Sale Preview for Friends' Members

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Mostly Fiction!

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

Mostly Fiction!

Border of colorful books and information about dates and times for Non-fiction book sale

Friends of the Library Mostly Fiction Used Book Sale

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Mostly fiction! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults.  Hardbacks and paperbacks from your favorite authors will be available, along with a selection of video

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

Mostly fiction! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults.  Hardbacks and paperbacks from your favorite authors will be available, along with a selection of video

book jackets for 'Rough Country' and 'Hard Country'

Western and Crime Writers Library Visit

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

Legendary writers and storytellers will visit the Main Library for a free special Saturday after-hours evening program to launch the release of Rough Country and Hard Country — a powerhouse antho

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

Legendary writers and storytellers will visit the Main Library for a free special Saturday after-hours evening program to launch the release of Rough Country and Hard Country — a powerhouse antho

Library Genealogy Databases

Genealogy Classes - Library Databases Tips & Tricks

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

This class will explore each genealogical database available in the library. Learn new tips and tricks to further your genealogy research at home and at the library.  Questions? Contact Mary Carson, Genealogy Manager, Extension 1184.

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

This class will explore each genealogical database available in the library. Learn new tips and tricks to further your genealogy research at home and at the library.  Questions? Contact Mary Carson, Genealogy Manager, Extension 1184.

Photo of author Kate Milford with the cover of her award-winning book, Greenglass House

A Visit with Children's Author, Kate Milford

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults

The Fort Smith Public Library is proud to partner with the River Valley Literary Society to bring children's author Kate Milford to Fort Smith on May 12th.  Kate is the author of the National Book Award nominee for Greenglass House

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Special Events
Program Description:

The Fort Smith Public Library is proud to partner with the River Valley Literary Society to bring children's author Kate Milford to Fort Smith on May 12th.  Kate is the author of the National Book Award nominee for Greenglass House

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Book Lover's Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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!

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Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, May 21, 2026 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 Memorial Day

All Day
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site

Genealogy Classes -Jun

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
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Book Lover's Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 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!

Open mic night poster

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, June 18, 2026 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 Juneteenth

All Day
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site

Library Closed for Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site

Genealogy Classes - July

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
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Book Lover's Club

Thursday, July 16, 2026 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!

Open mic night poster

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, July 16, 2026 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.

Genealogy Classes - Aug

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
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Book Lover's Club

Thursday, August 20, 2026 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!

Open mic night poster

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, August 20, 2026 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 Labor Day

All Day
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site

Genealogy Classes - Sep

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
photo of open book with birds and flowers coming out

Book Lover's Club

Thursday, September 17, 2026 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!

Open mic night poster

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, September 17, 2026 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.

Genealogy Classes - Oct

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History