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4 colorful socks with the word Socktober printed above

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Main
Program Type:
Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

Location: Main
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

4 colorful socks with the word Socktober printed above

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Dallas
Program Type:
Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

Location: Dallas
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

4 colorful socks with the word Socktober printed above

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Miller
Program Type:
Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

Location: Miller
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

4 colorful socks with the word Socktober printed above

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Windsor
Program Type:
Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

Location: Windsor
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

image of a tree and roots with the words "celebrate family history month"

Celebrate Family History Month

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

In celebration of Family History month, the Genealogy Department at the Main Library is giving away Adult and Children’s Family History Starter Kits. In addition, we are also giving away a basket of Genealogy Goodies.

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

In celebration of Family History month, the Genealogy Department at the Main Library is giving away Adult and Children’s Family History Starter Kits. In addition, we are also giving away a basket of Genealogy Goodies.

Arkansas cookbooks and brochure under a green table lamp

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Genealogy at Main

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

Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
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. For Genealogy Department Hours, visit 

wiggle worms storytime Main Library

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, October 28, 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.

Womens Nutrition

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Discuss nutrition for women.

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

Discuss nutrition for women.

Sebastian County Republican Women

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

General meeting for ladies group with possible speaker.

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

General meeting for ladies group with possible speaker.

TIE

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

AA meeting

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

AA meeting

cover of the book The Briar Club

Hoopla Book Club: The Briar Club

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Books & Writing

The Miller Branch has a book club! We are reading The Briar Club by Kate Quinn in October. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, October 28, at 2:00 PM.

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

The Miller Branch has a book club! We are reading The Briar Club by Kate Quinn in October. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, October 28, at 2:00 PM.

police officer reading a children's book at storytime

Halloween Storytime with the FSPD

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Join us at the Main Library for a special afternoon Halloween storytime featuring members of the Fort Smith Police Department!  Wear your costume if you like as our Officers share favorite Halloween stories.

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 Halloween storytime featuring members of the Fort Smith Police Department!  Wear your costume if you like as our Officers share favorite Halloween stories.

Alphagal Support Group

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
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

Story Time

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Story Time snacks and crafts

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

Story Time snacks and crafts

Halloween Pumpkins

Spooky Storytime - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Holiday, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library.  There will be Halloween themed stories, crafts, and snacks.  Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event!

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

Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library.  There will be Halloween themed stories, crafts, and snacks.  Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event!

Clear Result Team Meeting

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

team meeting

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

team meeting

Halloween Pumpkins

Spooky Storytime - Dallas Branch 11AM

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Holiday, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library.  There will be Halloween themed stories, crafts, and snacks.  Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event!

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

Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library.  There will be Halloween themed stories, crafts, and snacks.  Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event!

Caregiver Support

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Caregiving Support Group

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

Caregiving Support Group

Georgetown Park Condo Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

AA

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

AA meeting(No meetings on 11/26/2025, 12/24/2025 and 12/31/2025) 

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

AA meeting

(No meetings on 11/26/2025, 12/24/2025 and 12/31/2025) 

Omnipod Training

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Diabetes Education and Insulin Pump Training

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

Diabetes Education and Insulin Pump Training

BrickCity

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Business Meeting

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

Business Meeting

story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, October 30, 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.

Iota Phi Theta Delta Omicron Omega Chapter Informational

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Join the Delta Omicron Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. for an informational meeting to learn more about our programs, upcoming events, and opportunities for involv...

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

Join the Delta Omicron Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. for an informational meeting to learn more about our programs, upcoming events, and opportunities for involvement.