All library locations will be closed February 16th for Presidents' Day.

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Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/1–2/28
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Main
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!

Make a Valentine Card

All Day 2/2–2/14
Everyone
Dallas
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 Craft

All Day 2/2–2/15
Everyone
Dallas
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. 

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

All Day 2/2–2/28
Adults
Main
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.

TYS

10:30am–12:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Independent Living Skills

Kids Create: Bird Crafts!

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens
Miller
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

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

Bible Study

Titus Gathering

1:00pm–2:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Bible Study

Black History: Reclaiming Our Roots with Rooted Movement Collective

2:00pm–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Main
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

2:00pm–4:00pm
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 Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site

Mardi Gras & Lunar New Year Celebration

All Day
Everyone
Dallas
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 Craft

All Day
Everyone
Dallas
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

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Main
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

11:30am–12:30pm
Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Discuss nutrition for women.

TIE

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

AA meeting

Fort Smith Public Library Board Meeting

4:30pm–7:30pm
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

5:30pm–7:30pm
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

 

SCBWI River Valley

6:00pm–7:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Meeting of local kid lit writers.

Story Time

9:00am–12:30pm
Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Story Time

AARP TaxPrep

9:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:
AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 27 - April 15.

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10 AM

10:00am–10:45am
Preschool, School Age
Dallas
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

GRSM

10:30am–2:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Client Meeting