All library locations will be closed January 19th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bookmark Builders: Cross stitch Edition

10:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us at Bookmark Builders this month as we create cool cross stitch bookmarks.  Adults, teens, and tweens (age 10 and up with adult help) are welcome at this free Saturday program.  No registration or library card required.

Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Once Upon a Stitch

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age, Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
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 basic of crochet and expand your skills.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids Create: Penguin Crafts!

11:00am–12:30pm
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:

Bundle up and come to the Miller Branch Library for penguin crafts and Penguins of Madagascar (Rated PG)! FREE and all supplies provided!

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
School Age, Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

Kids, Tweens, and Teens are invited to the Main Library to design, create, and build unique creations with the LEGO Club!  Everyone loves LEGOs; this event is free and supplies are provided – just bring your imagination!

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Enrichment: Beginning Drawing, Part 2

10:30am–12:00pm
School Age, Teens
Main
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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

250th Celebration Series - Bass Reeves and Other Black Deputies

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main
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!

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Class- African American Research

5:30pm–7:30pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main
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?

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

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.

Library Closed for Presidents' Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Once Upon a Stitch Crochet Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age, Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie 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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
School Age, Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

Kids, Tweens, and Teens are invited to the Main Library to design, create, and build unique creations with the LEGO Club!  Everyone loves LEGOs; this event is free and supplies are provided – just bring your imagination!

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Classes - Mar

5:30pm–7:30pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Once Upon a Stitch Crochet Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age, Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie 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.

Library Closed for Good Friday

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

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
School Age, Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

Kids, Tweens, and Teens are invited to the Main Library to design, create, and build unique creations with the LEGO Club!  Everyone loves LEGOs; this event is free and supplies are provided – just bring your imagination!

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Classes - Apr

5:30pm–7:30pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Once Upon a Stitch Crochet Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age, Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie 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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Classes - May

5:30pm–7:30pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History