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October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1–10/31
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main
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.

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1–10/31
School Age, Teens, Adults
Dallas
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.

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1–10/31
School Age, Teens, Adults
Miller
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.

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1–10/31
School Age, Teens, Adults
Windsor
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.

Celebrate Family History Month

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main
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.

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Main
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 

Summit

11:00am–2:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

meeting for the fort smith area

Harbor House Learning Lab

12:15pm–3:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Learning Lab

Bingo for Books: Halloween Edition

5:00pm–6:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

Bring your family and friends and join the fun in this special Halloween edition of Bingo for Books!  Come dressed in your Halloween costume and play BINGO with books as the prizes.  Winners will be able to select a book from a selection

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.

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Meeting Purpose

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

 

Phillis Wheatley Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Monthly meeting

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Dewey's Café
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Performances
Program Description:

Poets, musicians, and other talented folks - come join us for this casual, fun event. Just show up, no need to register. Showcase your talent, or just come out to listen and enjoy.

Storytime - Miller Branch

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes

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.

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.

Legal Aid of Arkansas - Free Civil Legal Clinic

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Description:

Legal Aid of Arkansas will provide support and guidance on civil legal issues such as housing, family law, consumer rights, criminal record sealing, and estate planning, to those who may otherwise lack access to these essential services.

Civic Luncheon

11:30am–1:00pm
Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Program Luncheon Meeting

Fianna Hills Garden Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Miller
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Monthly program and business meeting.

YS

1:45pm–3:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Meeting Purpose

meeting

Arkansas Genealogy Society Fall Conference Watch Party

8:30am–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Program Description:

Enjoy the Arkansas Genealogical Society Fall Conference without having to drive to Little Rock. Join like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who enjoy communing and snacking while learning tips from industry-known speaker Thomas MacEntee.

NACCW of Arkansas

10:00am–1:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Planning meeting of National Association of Colored Women Of NorthWest Arkansas

Christian Biblical Church of God

11:00am–2:00pm
Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Bible Study

River Valley Dr MLK JR Commission

2:45pm–4:45pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Plan MLK 2026 activities

Bible Study

1:00pm–2:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Meeting Purpose

Group for bible study. 6-8 people are attending

SGI USA Meeting

1:00pm–4:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Meeting for Chapter Kickoff for our organization.

River Valley Writers

2:00pm–4:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Monthly meeting