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FSPL Holiday Food Drive

All Day 11/1 - 12/31
Main
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

Help out local families in need by donating to this year’s Fort Smith Public Library Holiday Food Drive.

Location: Main
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday
Program Description:

Help out local families in need by donating to this year’s Fort Smith Public Library Holiday Food Drive.

Christmas Card

Christmas Card Craft (Dallas)

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library and make a Christmas card for family or friends.  Use your creative talents to decorate the card.  This activity is open to all ages. 

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

Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library and make a Christmas card for family or friends.  Use your creative talents to decorate the card.  This activity is open to all ages. 

photo of library book stacks with ice and snow and "escape the library - winter wonderland edition"

Escape the Library: Winter Wonderland Edition

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
General Library at Windsor
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Solve puzzles throughout the library to "escape" the game.  This winter wonderland-themed game is geared towards adults and teens and is available for play anytime the library is open. 

Location: Windsor
Room: General Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

Solve puzzles throughout the library to "escape" the game.  This winter wonderland-themed game is geared towards adults and teens and is available for play anytime the library is open. 

Gift Wrapping supplies on table.

Gift Wrapping Station - Main Library

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Grand Staircase at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
Adults

Need a spot to wrap a gift for a loved one?  Stop by the Main Library and visit our gift wrapping station. We’ll have paper, bows, and everything else you’ll need to wrap a present. Supplies available all hours that the library is open.

Location: Main
Room: Grand Staircase
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:

Need a spot to wrap a gift for a loved one?  Stop by the Main Library and visit our gift wrapping station. We’ll have paper, bows, and everything else you’ll need to wrap a present. Supplies available all hours that the library is open.

Gift Wrapping supplies on table.

Gift Wrapping Station - Windsor Library

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
Adults

Need a spot to wrap a gift for a loved one?  Stop by the Windsor Branch Library and visit our gift wrapping station. We’ll have paper, bows, and everything else you’ll need to wrap a present.

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

Need a spot to wrap a gift for a loved one?  Stop by the Windsor Branch Library and visit our gift wrapping station. We’ll have paper, bows, and everything else you’ll need to wrap a present.

snow covered hills with outlines of Christmas trees and greeting card clipart

Greeting Card Exchange

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Windsor
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Beginning in December, the Windsor Drive Branch Library greeting card exchange will be up and running.

Location: Windsor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Holiday
Program Description:

Beginning in December, the Windsor Drive Branch Library greeting card exchange will be up and running.

Arkansas cookbooks and brochure under a green table lamp

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Genealogy at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Adults

Check out the Genealogy Department each month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection of Arkansas Heritage Cookbooks. 

Genealogy Department Hours:

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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

Check out the Genealogy Department each month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection of Arkansas Heritage Cookbooks. 

Genealogy Department Hours:

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

photo of a Christmas tree coming out of a book and a back ground of a snow countryside with perfect gift program information

The Perfect Gift: Library Books for Christmas!

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing, Holiday
Age Group:
Adults

Honor someone special while sharing your love of reading by donating to the Fort Smith Public Library’s The Perfect Gift: Library Books for Christmas fundraiser.  Through December 31, individuals may visit any Fort Smith Pu

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

Honor someone special while sharing your love of reading by donating to the Fort Smith Public Library’s The Perfect Gift: Library Books for Christmas fundraiser.  Through December 31, individuals may visit any Fort Smith Pu

Rare and Vintage Book Sale

Friends of the Library Rare, Vintage, & Collectible Book Sale

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Just in time for the holidays, book lovers and collectors will find a broad assortment of books in this special sale including rare, vintage, and collectible titles.  A range of topics are represented including art, religion, history, and muc

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

Just in time for the holidays, book lovers and collectors will find a broad assortment of books in this special sale including rare, vintage, and collectible titles.  A range of topics are represented including art, religion, history, and muc

information about this year's holiday open house with a Christmas Background and photo of the grinch and Cindy Lou Who

23rd Annual Holiday Open House

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Games & Activities, Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate the holiday season when the entire Fort Smith Public Library staff opens the doors of the Main Library for a festive afternoon of music, crafts, games, stories, holiday displays, light refreshments, and other entertainment for children a

Location: Main
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Games & Activities, Holiday, Special Events
Program Description:

Celebrate the holiday season when the entire Fort Smith Public Library staff opens the doors of the Main Library for a festive afternoon of music, crafts, games, stories, holiday displays, light refreshments, and other entertainment for children a

children with books

Storytime- Windsor Branch

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

wiggle worms storytime Main Library

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Now at the Main Library!  A love of reading starts early.  Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Main Library for this special storytime geared toward children 0 to 24 months old.  There will be rhymes, songs,

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Now at the Main Library!  A love of reading starts early.  Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Main Library for this special storytime geared toward children 0 to 24 months old.  There will be rhymes, songs,

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.

Merry Christmas

Cookies and Christmas Crafts (Dallas)

All Day
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

Get into the holiday spirit with some cookies and Christmas-themed crafts at the Dallas Street Branch.  The cookies and crafts will be available all day while supplies last.     

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

Get into the holiday spirit with some cookies and Christmas-themed crafts at the Dallas Street Branch.  The cookies and crafts will be available all day while supplies last.     

Holiday Storytime

Holiday Storytime - Gingerbread Houses - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Holiday themed stories and crafts led by our staff storyteller.  Participants this week will make a gingerbread house.  This event is for pre-school and elementary school aged children.  

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

Holiday themed stories and crafts led by our staff storyteller.  Participants this week will make a gingerbread house.  This event is for pre-school and elementary school aged children.  

Holiday Storytime

Holiday Storytime - Gingerbread Houses - Dallas Branch 11AM

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Holiday themed stories and crafts led by our staff storyteller.  Participants this week will make a gingerbread house.  This event is for pre-school and elementary school aged children.  

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

Holiday themed stories and crafts led by our staff storyteller.  Participants this week will make a gingerbread house.  This event is for pre-school and elementary school aged children.  

story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

photo of open book with birds and flowers coming out

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!

books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, December 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.

little girl in Santa hat with a glue bottle making a craft

Kids Create: Holiday Crafts!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens

Join us at the Miller Branch Library for crafting, cookie decorating, and more! FREE and all supplies provided!

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

Join us at the Miller Branch Library for crafting, cookie decorating, and more! FREE and all supplies provided!

snowman drawing

Holiday Drawings for Kids

Saturday, December 20, 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 the holiday season! FSPL staff member Katelyn Smith will lead this fun and interactive event, designed for school aged children.

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 the holiday season! FSPL staff member Katelyn Smith will lead this fun and interactive event, designed for school aged children.

children with books

Storytime- Windsor Branch

Monday, December 22, 2025 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.

wiggle worms storytime Main Library

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Now at the Main Library!  A love of reading starts early.  Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Main Library for this special storytime geared toward children 0 to 24 months old.  There will be rhymes, songs,

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Now at the Main Library!  A love of reading starts early.  Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Main Library for this special storytime geared toward children 0 to 24 months old.  There will be rhymes, songs,

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.

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
books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, December 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.