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STEAM Team: Fizzy Heart Valentines

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

STEAM Team is a hands-on program for children ages 8-12 who are curious about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Participants will have a chance to build fun stuff, be active, make art, and even make a mess!

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

STEAM Team is a hands-on program for children ages 8-12 who are curious about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Participants will have a chance to build fun stuff, be active, make art, and even make a mess!

signs with dates and times for AARP tax assistance program

AARP TaxPrep

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.
wiggle worms storytime Main Library

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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.

parent giving child a piggy back ride

Healing Through Play: Supporting Neurodivergent Children, with Fort Kids

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
How-To, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

This is the third of a four-part series with Fort Kids: Rooted and Resilient Parenting, designed to support, encourage, and equip caregivers with practical tools for raising confident, connected kids. All sessions are free, family-friendly.

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: How-To, Special Events
Program Description:

This is the third of a four-part series with Fort Kids: Rooted and Resilient Parenting, designed to support, encourage, and equip caregivers with practical tools for raising confident, connected kids. All sessions are free, family-friendly.

Unidentified Children - Library of Congress

Genealogy Class- African American Research

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Are you searching for that elusive ancestor?

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

Are you searching for that elusive ancestor?

signs with dates and times for AARP tax assistance program

AARP TaxPrep

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.
Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10 AM

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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 11 AM

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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

story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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.

two pieces of mail with "Happy Mail" marked on them and a mailbox plus the information for the Happy Mail program.

Adult Recess: Happy Mail!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

With the rise of the soft life/digital detox/slow living lifestyle trends, snail mail is making a comeback!

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

With the rise of the soft life/digital detox/slow living lifestyle trends, snail mail is making a comeback!

signs with dates and times for AARP tax assistance program

AARP TaxPrep

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.
books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, February 13, 2026 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.

Cover of Angry Birds movie

Kids Create: Bird Crafts!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens

Join us at the Miller Branch Library as we learn some fun facts about birds with hands-on activities and crafts. We will also talk about the Great Backyard Bird Count taking place this weekend and how you can participate from your own home!

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

Join us at the Miller Branch Library as we learn some fun facts about birds with hands-on activities and crafts. We will also talk about the Great Backyard Bird Count taking place this weekend and how you can participate from your own home!

Rooted Movement Collective: Reclaiming Our Roots, group of dancers in a pose

Black History: Reclaiming Our Roots with Rooted Movement Collective

Sunday, February 15, 2026 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

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.

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, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
Year of the Horse

Mardi Gras & Lunar New Year Celebration

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

In 2026, both Mardi Gras and the Lunar New Year are celebrated on the same day on February 17th!

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

In 2026, both Mardi Gras and the Lunar New Year are celebrated on the same day on February 17th!

Mardi Gras Mask

Mardi Gras Mask Craft

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

Use your skills and imagination to make your own Mardi Gras Mask. This is a free do-it-yourself activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch Library. All materials will be provided. 

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

Use your skills and imagination to make your own Mardi Gras Mask. This is a free do-it-yourself activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch Library. All materials will be provided. 

signs with dates and times for AARP tax assistance program

AARP TaxPrep

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.
wiggle worms storytime Main Library

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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.

signs with dates and times for AARP tax assistance program

AARP TaxPrep

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.
Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10 AM

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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 11 AM

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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

story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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, February 19, 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!