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Valentines Day

Make a Valentine Card

All Day 2/2 - 2/14
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

Use your skills and imagination to make your own Valentine card for that special someone in your life at the Dallas Branch Library.  All materials will be provided for this free do-it-yourself activity for all ages.

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

Use your skills and imagination to make your own Valentine card for that special someone in your life at the Dallas Branch Library.  All materials will be provided for this free do-it-yourself activity for all ages.

Mardi Gras Mask

Mardi Gras Mask Craft

All Day 2/2 - 2/15
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

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

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

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

chalkboard with school supplies around it

Homeschool Enrichment: Beginning Drawing, Part 2

Friday, February 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 session, 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 session, no problem! Come join us anyway!) Geared toward 4th grade and up, but younger siblings welcome with adult.

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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!

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!

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. 

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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.

pink and orange fired ink painting in a silver frame

Fired Ink Art (drop-in)

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Drop-in to make your own Fired Ink Art with alcohol ink and fire at the Windsor Branch Library!

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

Drop-in to make your own Fired Ink Art with alcohol ink and fire at the Windsor Branch Library!

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Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, February 26, 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.

"Once Upon a Stitch" with a basket of yarn

Once Upon a Stitch Crochet Club

Thursday, February 26, 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.

paintbrushes, watercolor paints, and flower images with info for watercolor class

Watercolor on the Weekend: Fun Florals

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come join us as we hone our watercolor skills by painting beautiful beginner-friendly flowers. FREE and open to all adults and teens (no library card needed!) with all supplies provided. Limited to 13 participants. 

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

Come join us as we hone our watercolor skills by painting beautiful beginner-friendly flowers. FREE and open to all adults and teens (no library card needed!) with all supplies provided. Limited to 13 participants. 

photos of jeans, t-shirt, and a denim vest with extra decorations

Library Style Lab

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Adult crafters are invited to join us at the library to give old clothing a new look. Do you have an old garment that you just don't wear anymore? Bring your old clothing back to life with embellishments.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Adult crafters are invited to join us at the library to give old clothing a new look. Do you have an old garment that you just don't wear anymore? Bring your old clothing back to life with embellishments.
Cat in the Hat - Live on Stage image

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.

story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, March 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.

story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, March 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.

story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, March 26, 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.

"Once Upon a Stitch" with a basket of yarn

Once Upon a Stitch Crochet Club

Thursday, March 26, 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.

story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, April 2, 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.

Library Closed for Good Friday

All Day
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, April 9, 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.