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Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Main
Program Type:
Celebrations, Games & Activities, Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Celebrate Black History Month by locating some important Black heroes in history at the Main Library.  After you find all the influential people, stop by the front desk to receive a treat!

Location: Main
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Celebrations, Games & Activities, Genealogy & History
Program Description:

Celebrate Black History Month by locating some important Black heroes in history at the Main Library.  After you find all the influential people, stop by the front desk to receive a treat!

Arkansas cookbooks and brochure under a green table lamp

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
Genealogy at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by the Genealogy Department this month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection. Circ. 1910-1930.

Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Program Description:

Stop by the Genealogy Department this month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection. Circ. 1910-1930.

promotional poster for 'The End of the Road' silent film

'The End of the Road' Silent Film Showing at Miss Laura's

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Genealogy & History, Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Adult attendees are invited to join The Fort Smith Public Library at Miss Laura's Brothel Museum for a showing of the silent film The End of the Road (1919 - NR).

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Movies
Program Description:

Adult attendees are invited to join The Fort Smith Public Library at Miss Laura's Brothel Museum for a showing of the silent film The End of the Road (1919 - NR).

Bass Reeves

250th Celebration Series - Bass Reeves and Other Black Deputies

Saturday, February 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!

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!

Unidentified Children - Library of Congress

Genealogy Class- African American Research

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Are you searching for that elusive ancestor?

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

Are you searching for that elusive ancestor?

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.

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
Dunguaire-Castle- Ireland

Genealogy Class - Irish Roots

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Join this month’s class to dig into your Irish roots. Learn resources and strategies to help you cross the pond and learn about Irish Genealogy. 

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

Join this month’s class to dig into your Irish roots. Learn resources and strategies to help you cross the pond and learn about Irish Genealogy. 

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

Genealogy Classes - Apr

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History

Genealogy Classes - May

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History

Library Closed for Memorial 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

Genealogy Classes -Jun

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History

Library Closed for Juneteenth

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 Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site

Genealogy Classes - July

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History

Genealogy Classes - Aug

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History

Library Closed for Labor 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

Genealogy Classes - Sep

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History

Genealogy Classes - Oct

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History

Genealogy Classes -Nov

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History

Library Closed for Veterans 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

Library Closes at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site