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If All Arkansas Read the Same Book — Ayana Gray discusses the Beasts of Prey series

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:
The Fort Smith Public Library is excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author, Ayana Gray, as she kicks off her If All Arkansas Read the Same Book tour.  Ms. Gray is the author of the Beasts of Prey series. Beasts of Prey, her debut...

Adult Recess: Watercolor on the Weekend!

11:00am - 1:00pm
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Join us at the Windsor Drive Branch Library for Adult Recess: Watercolor on the Weekend! Learn the basic fundamentals to get started on our creative journey with watercolors. Free and all supplies provided! ...

Authors in the Afternoon with David Steen

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:
Local author David Steen will appear at the Fort Smith Public Library to promote and sign copies his latest book Almost Home: Setting Our Sights Toward Heaven. Join one family’s journey to find hope for the future as they pursue their heavenly home. ...

Socrates Cafe

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Description:
Come and participate in a monthly friendly philosophical discussion with other adults who are interested in learning through questioning and reflecting with others in open-minded dialogue, using the Socratic method. During our Socrates Cafe gather...

Book Lover's Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:
Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club! The only requirement for this club is that you must love to read.  Read whatever you like, fiction or non-fiction, and come give us a short report (on up to three tit...

Recipe Swap: Fire Up the Grill!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: How-To
Program Description:
Are you looking for new recipes? Join us at the Windsor Drive Branch as we chat about food, kitchen tips, and more!  This month’s theme is BBQ and picnic fare. ...

Sit & Stitch

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Back Right Corner
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Do you like to cross stitch, embroider, knit, or crochet?  Bring your current project to the Miller Branch on the second Thursday of each month and meet with other crafters like you.  Show off what you are working on and maybe even pick up ...

Open Mic Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Dewey's Café
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Performances
Program Description:
Open Mic is BACK! 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. ...

Take & Make Crafts: Yarn Butterfly

All Day
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Pick up a craft kit and make your own yarn butterflies! Kits will be available at the Main Library, while supplies last. ...

Adult Crafts: Decoupage Seashells

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Join us for an hour of making decoupage seashells. Supplies provided. No registration is required for this free crafting program for adults but is limited to the first 12 participants. ...

Vampire Diaries Trivia

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:
Join us (in person!) for a few rounds of trivia about the Vampire Diaries. Play solo or up to 4 on a team. Prizes will be given to the winners! ...

Anyone Can Learn to Letter

10:30am - 12:00pm
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Join us each month or pop in when you can! We'll talk tools and supplies, and practice techniques of hand lettering.  FREE and all supplies provided! ...

Suminigashi (Japanese Paper Marbling)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Come learn about Suminigashi and make your own! Suminigashi is a process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to transform it into something vibrant and colorful. No registration is required for this free crafting program for adults but is limi...

BINGO for Books (for Adults!)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:
Bring your lucky bingo daubers or lucky troll for this fun hour of bingo! We will have book prizes for winners of this free program! ...

Adult Recess: Upcycled Glass Jar

10:30am - 12:00pm
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
We will transform glass jars into beautiful containers for storage, votive candles, or display. Or use yours for our DIY sugar scrub -  free sample and instructions included! FREE to all adults, while supplies last. ...

Adult Crafty Corner

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Adults can be crafty, too!  Rediscover your creative spark by joining the Miller Branch Library for an easy craft that you’ll be able to take home.  This month, we will be learning how to do cup weaving. ...

Socrates Cafe

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Description:
Come and participate in a monthly friendly philosophical discussion with other adults who are interested in learning through questioning and reflecting with others in open-minded dialogue, using the Socratic method. During our Socrates Cafe gather...

Book Lover's Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:
Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club! The only requirement for this club is that you must love to read.  Read whatever you like, fiction or non-fiction, and come give us a short report (on up to three tit...

Open Mic Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Dewey's Café
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Performances
Program Description:
Open Mic is BACK! 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. ...

Adult Crafty Corner

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Adults can be crafty, too!  Rediscover your creative spark by joining the Miller Branch Library for an easy craft that you’ll be able to take home.   ...

Socrates Cafe

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Description:
Come and participate in a monthly friendly philosophical discussion with other adults who are interested in learning through questioning and reflecting with others in open-minded dialogue, using the Socratic method. During our Socrates Cafe gather...

Book Lover's Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:
Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club! The only requirement for this club is that you must love to read.  Read whatever you like, fiction or non-fiction, and come give us a short report (on up to three tit...