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Supporting Foster Families: Tools, Truths, and Tender Moments, with Fort Kids

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
How-To, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

This is one 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 one 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.

River Valley Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Group Meeting

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Group Meeting

Arkansas Valley Mustang Club Meeting

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

car club meeting

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Meeting Purpose

car club meeting

Story Time

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Story Time

Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Story Time

VA Caregiver Support Group

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

VA Caregiver Support Group

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

VA Caregiver Support Group

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Cat in the Hat Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10 AM

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Join us for a special Cat in the Hat storytime and get entered to win 4 tickets to the April 15th show Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.

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

Join us for a special Cat in the Hat storytime and get entered to win 4 tickets to the April 15th show Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.

Cat in the Hat - Live on Stage image

Cat in the Hat Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11 AM

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Join us for a special Cat in the Hat storytime and get entered to win 4 tickets to the April 15th show Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.

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

Join us for a special Cat in the Hat storytime and get entered to win 4 tickets to the April 15th show Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.

Grief Support

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Meeting Purpose:

Meeting to support grieving family members

Miller
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Meeting to support grieving family members

AA

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

AA meeting(No meeting on 11/25/2026 )

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

AA meeting

(No meeting on 11/25/2026 )

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Cat in the Hat Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a special Cat in the Hat storytime and get entered to win 4 tickets to the April 15th show Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.

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

Join us for a special Cat in the Hat storytime and get entered to win 4 tickets to the April 15th show Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.

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.

Miller Writers

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Meeting Purpose:

Encouragement of area writers in any genre

Miller
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Encouragement of area writers in any genre

The River Valley Book Club

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

To discuss our monthly books.

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

To discuss our monthly books.

Bereaved Parents of the USA

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Support Group Meeting 

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Support Group Meeting 

signs with dates and times for AARP tax assistance program

AARP TaxPrep

Friday, March 6, 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.
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Cat in the Hat Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, March 6, 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 ...

Join us for a special Cat in the Hat storytime and get entered to win 4 tickets to the April 15th show Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.

Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

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.

Join us for a special Cat in the Hat storytime and get entered to win 4 tickets to the April 15th show Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.

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.

chalkboard with school supplies around it

Homeschool Enrichment: Beginning Drawing, Part 3

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Homeschoolers, come join us as we continue our series on beginning drawing! (If you missed the first sessions, no problem! Come join us anyway!) Geared toward 4th grade and up, but younger siblings welcome with adult.

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

Homeschoolers, come join us as we continue our series on beginning drawing! (If you missed the first sessions, no problem! Come join us anyway!) Geared toward 4th grade and up, but younger siblings welcome with adult.

Civic Luncheon

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Program Luncheon Meeting

Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Program Luncheon Meeting

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Saturday Storytime – Windsor Branch Library

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Nook at Windsor
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Everyone

Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. Join us for books, songs, movement, and more!


 

Location: Windsor
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. Join us for books, songs, movement, and more!


 

Christian Biblical Church of God

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Bible Study

Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Bible Study

Tom Wing, Director/Assistant Professor History Social Sciences and Philosophy at the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith

250th Celebration Series - - Tom Wing - Stagecoaches, George Washington, U.S. Deputy Marshals, and More: Current Research Connecting Drennen-Scott

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s not every year that the United States of America turns 250 years old! The Genealogy Department invites you to join us each month in 2026 for a special event celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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

It’s not every year that the United States of America turns 250 years old! The Genealogy Department invites you to join us each month in 2026 for a special event celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Stuffed Animal Storytime and Sleepover

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Kids of all ages and their families are invited to join the Main Library for a very special stuffed animal themed storytime.  Children are encouraged to bring a favorite stuffed animal friend to listen to stories and songs with.  After s

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Program Description:

Kids of all ages and their families are invited to join the Main Library for a very special stuffed animal themed storytime.  Children are encouraged to bring a favorite stuffed animal friend to listen to stories and songs with.  After s

libby app logo with purple circle with head reading a book and the word Libby in aqua blue

Libby Made Easy

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
How-To, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the library’s digital collection with Libby, the library reading app. This program for adults covers everything from installing the app to borrowing eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines, completely free with your library card.

Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: How-To, Technology
Program Description:

Step into the library’s digital collection with Libby, the library reading app. This program for adults covers everything from installing the app to borrowing eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines, completely free with your library card.

Fort Smith Magicians Meeting

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Regular Monthly Meeting

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Meeting Purpose

Regular Monthly Meeting

Housewives of Fort Smith

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Ladies meeting 

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Ladies meeting