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DNA Discoveries

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Description:

The Genealogy Department invites you to a series of FREE monthly classes to discuss, explore, and understand our DNA from a variety of webinars relating to genetic genealogy. ...

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

The Genealogy Department invites you to a series of FREE monthly classes to discuss, explore, and understand our DNA from a variety of webinars relating to genetic genealogy.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Crafts: Rolled Paper Flower Heart

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join us as we learn to how to make rolled paper flowers into a fun and colorful heart craft which you can give as a gift or decorate with. No registration required but limited...

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

Join us as we learn to how to make rolled paper flowers into a fun and colorful heart craft which you can give as a gift or decorate with. No registration required but limited to the first 10 attendees.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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, pupp...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Black History Movie Matinee: Fences (2016-PG 13)

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Films featuring black actors or directors will be shown at 2 p.m. each Friday in February. This week's film is Fences, which is based on the August Wilson play and depicts a workin...

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

Films featuring black actors or directors will be shown at 2 p.m. each Friday in February.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Black History: Reclaiming Our Roots with Rooted Movement Collective

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Celebrations, Genealogy & History, Holiday, Performances
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Description:

Celebrate Black History Month at the Fort Smith Public Library by attending Reclaiming Your Roots, an interactive show performed by Rooted Movement Collective that every age can en...

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Celebrations, Genealogy & History, Holiday, Performances
Program Description:

Celebrate Black History Month at the Fort Smith Public Library by attending Reclaiming Your Roots, an interactive show performed by Rooted Movement Collective that every age can enjoy.

Library Closed for Presidents' 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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 child...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Crafts: Pressed Flower Lanterns

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join us as we turn simple jars into gorgeous candle holders with modge podge and pressed flowers! No registration required but limited to the first 12 attendees. This program is in...

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

Join us as we turn simple jars into gorgeous candle holders with modge podge and pressed flowers! No registration required but limited to the first 12 attendees. This program is intended for an adult audience. Free. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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, pupp...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Lover's Club

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club! The only requirement for this club is that you must love to read.  Read whatever you like, ficti...

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

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dewey's Café at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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....

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.

Black History Movie Matinee: Eve's Bayou (1997-R)

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Films featuring black actors or directors will be shown at 2 p.m. each Friday in February. This week's film is Eve's Bayou, which is a drama about a young girl named Eve uncovering...

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

Films featuring black actors or directors will be shown at 2 p.m. each Friday in February. This week's film is Eve's Bayou, which is a drama about a young girl named Eve uncovering family secrets in 1960s Louisiana.

This event is in the "School Age" group.

STEAM Team

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Main
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
Program Description:

STEAM Team is a program for children ages 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 act...

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

STEAM Team is a program for children ages 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!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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 child...

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.

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

Storytime with the FSPD

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
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 question...

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.

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

BINGO for Books (for Adults!)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Description:

Bring your lucky bingo daubers or lucky troll for this fun hour of bingo! We will have book prizes for winners of this free program!

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

Bring your lucky bingo daubers or lucky troll for this fun hour of bingo! We will have book prizes for winners of this free program!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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, pupp...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Black History Movie Matinee: Lady Sings the Blues (1972-R)

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Films featuring black actors or directors will be shown at 2 p.m. each Friday in February. This week's film is Lady Sings the Blues, starring Diana Ross as Billie Holiday. The movi...

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

Films featuring black actors or directors will be shown at 2 p.m. each Friday in February. This week's film is Lady Sings the Blues, starring Diana Ross as Billie Holiday.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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 child...

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.

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

Take & Make Craft: Bean Art Bird Craft

All Day
Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Description:

Create this bean art bird craft using our Take & Make Craft Kit! Pick up a kit with all the materials and instructions, then enjoy assembling it at home. Kits will be available...

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

Create this bean art bird craft using our Take & Make Craft Kit! Pick up a kit with all the materials and instructions, then enjoy assembling it at home. Kits will be available at the Circulation Desk starting March 6 while supplies last.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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, pupp...

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Crafts: St. Patrick's Day Sock Gnomes

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join us as we make cute gnomes for St. Patrick’s Day. No registration is required, but the program is limited to the first 12 attendees. It is intended for an adult audience and is...

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

Join us as we make cute gnomes for St. Patrick’s Day. No registration is required, but the program is limited to the first 12 attendees. It is intended for an adult audience and is free.

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

Homeschool Enrichment: All About Color

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
School Age, Teens
Program Description:

Homeschoolers, join us this month as we learn all about color with watercolors!! We’ll talk about  mixing colors, choosing the perfect colors for your project, and using color...

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

Homeschoolers, join us this month as we learn all about color with watercolors!! We’ll talk about  mixing colors, choosing the perfect colors for your project, and using color theory to get it just right.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

First Friday Film: 'The Little Foxes' (1941) NR

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join us for a matinee showing of The Little Foxes, a drama exploring greed, betrayal, and family conflict in the American South during the early 20th century. The film stars Bette ...

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

Join us for a matinee showing of The Little Foxes, a drama exploring greed, betrayal, and family conflict in the American South during the early 20th century. The film stars Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, and Teresa Wright.