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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!

Christian Biblical Church of God

Saturday, February 14, 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

Neurodiverse Teen Connect Club (Ages 12–16)

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

To provide a safe, inclusive social space for neurodivergent teens ages 12–16 to connect with peers through structured activities and casual hangout time. The meeting focuses on bu...

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

To provide a safe, inclusive social space for neurodivergent teens ages 12–16 to connect with peers through structured activities and casual hangout time.

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.

River Valley Writers

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Local Writers Workshop

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

Local Writers Workshop

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. 

AARP TaxPrep

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Meeting Purpose:

AARP Tax Prep

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

AARP Tax Prep

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.

Womens Nutrition

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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.

TIE

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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

Fort Smith Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting Meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.Meetings for September, October, and November will be at the branc...

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

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 

Meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.

Meetings for September, October, and November will be at the branch locations listed below. 

Fort Smith Historical Society

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

monthly membership meeting with business and programs on Fort Smith History 

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

monthly membership meeting with business and programs on Fort Smith History

 

Story Time

Wednesday, February 18, 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

AARP TaxPrep

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Meeting Purpose:

AARP Tax Prep

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

AARP Tax Prep

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

Fort Kids Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Board meeting

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

Board meeting

Grief Support

Wednesday, February 18, 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, February 18, 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 )

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!

Book Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Meeting Purpose:

Book discussion.

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

Book discussion.