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Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, April 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, April 17, 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.

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

Make Your Own Black-out Poetry

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Celebrate National Poetry Month by dropping in and creating your own black-out poetry using pages from discarded books, newspapers, or magazines.

Location: Windsor
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing
Program Description:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by dropping in and creating your own black-out poetry using pages from discarded books, newspapers, or magazines.

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

Kids Create: Bug Crafts!

Saturday, April 18, 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 for A Bug's Life (Rated G) and some cute bug crafts. FREE and all supplies provided!

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 for A Bug's Life (Rated G) and some cute bug crafts. FREE and all supplies provided!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Authors in the Afternoon with David C. Boyd

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Fort Smith author David C. Boyd will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his book, No God West of Fort Smith.   This work of historical fiction details two 19th Century murders in the Indian Territory.

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

Fort Smith author David C. Boyd will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his book, No God West of Fort Smith.   This work of historical fiction details two 19th Century murders in the Indian Territory.

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

Storytime- Windsor Branch

Monday, April 20, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

ACT Workshop

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
How-To
Age Group:
Teens

Genaro Camarillo, an Academic Outreach Specialist with the University of Arkansas, will lead a free ACT workshop for high school students.  This workshop will help students gain a broad level understanding including conquering the balance bet

Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: How-To
Program Description:

Genaro Camarillo, an Academic Outreach Specialist with the University of Arkansas, will lead a free ACT workshop for high school students.  This workshop will help students gain a broad level understanding including conquering the balance bet

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

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10 AM

Wednesday, April 22, 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

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

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11 AM

Wednesday, April 22, 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

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

CAT Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting their annual pet food and supply drive during the month of April, benefitting Fort Smith Animal Haven. Storytime participants are welcome to bring in donations during this special CAT-themed storytime.

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Program Description:

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting their annual pet food and supply drive during the month of April, benefitting Fort Smith Animal Haven. Storytime participants are welcome to bring in donations during this special CAT-themed storytime.

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

Once Upon a Stitch Crochet Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

School age children and teens are invited to join the Once Upon a Stitch crochet club! Whether a beginner or an expert, join us to learn the basics of crochet and expand your skills.

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

School age children and teens are invited to join the Once Upon a Stitch crochet club! Whether a beginner or an expert, join us to learn the basics of crochet and expand your skills.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, April 24, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drug Take Back Day at the FSPL Main Library

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at the Main Library on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as the library joins over 250 sites across Arkansas participating in Arkansas Drug Take Back Day.

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Program Description:

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at the Main Library on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as the library joins over 250 sites across Arkansas participating in Arkansas Drug Take Back Day.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Fort Kids Pop-Up: Toddler Storytime - Dallas Branch

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join Fort Kids board member Britney Watson at the Dallas Street Branch for a special Saturday Storytime for toddlers. The event will include age-appropriate stories and crafts.

Location: Dallas
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join Fort Kids board member Britney Watson at the Dallas Street Branch for a special Saturday Storytime for toddlers. The event will include age-appropriate stories and crafts.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

2nd Annual Craft Supply Swap (Rescheduled date)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Originally scheduled for January, our Craft Supply Swap will now be held on Saturday, April 25th!  This event was rescheduled due to snow in January, but we have had so many great craft supplies donated this year!

Location: Windsor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Originally scheduled for January, our Craft Supply Swap will now be held on Saturday, April 25th!  This event was rescheduled due to snow in January, but we have had so many great craft supplies donated this year!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Lab: Pressed Flower Bookmarks (for adults)

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult crafters are invited to join us at the library for a relaxing spring‑themed crafting session. Come create your own unique pressed flower bookmarks.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Adult crafters are invited to join us at the library for a relaxing spring‑themed crafting session. Come create your own unique pressed flower bookmarks.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime- Windsor Branch

Monday, April 27, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Authors in the Afternoon with Sonya Deer

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Local author Sonya Deer will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of her book, The Thorn in My Flesh, a powerful memoir about faith, hardship, and discovering God’s purpose in life’s most difficult seasons.

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

Local author Sonya Deer will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of her book, The Thorn in My Flesh, a powerful memoir about faith, hardship, and discovering God’s purpose in life’s most difficult seasons.

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

The Beatles Trivia Night

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Dewey's Café at Main
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Join us for a few rounds of trivia about the Fab Four, and some Beatles specialty drinks. Play solo or up to 4 on a team. Families are welcome. The winner will receive a free drink from Dewey's!

Location: Main
Room: Dewey's Café
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

Join us for a few rounds of trivia about the Fab Four, and some Beatles specialty drinks. Play solo or up to 4 on a team. Families are welcome. The winner will receive a free drink from Dewey's!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hoopla Book Club: When We Had Wings

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Miller Branch Library has a book club! We are reading When We Had Wings by Ariel Lawhon, Kristina McMorris, and Susan Meissner during the month of April. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, April 28, at 2:00 PM.

Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:

Miller Branch Library has a book club! We are reading When We Had Wings by Ariel Lawhon, Kristina McMorris, and Susan Meissner during the month of April. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, April 28, at 2:00 PM.

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

Storytime with the FSPD - Dallas Branch

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Dallas
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Join us at the Dallas Street Branch 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.

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

Join us at the Dallas Street Branch 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10 AM

Wednesday, April 29, 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