Upcoming Events

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Main Library for storytime every Thursday at 10:00 AM.  Lasting about 35 minutes, storytimes feature stories, songs, puppetry, finger plays, manipulatives, and crafts.

Homeschoolers, come join us for this last session in our series on beginning drawing! (If you missed the first sessions, no problem! Come join us anyway! Geared toward 4th grade and up, but younger siblings welcome with adult. 

As an author of several historical fiction and non-fiction books, Joyce Faulkner will discuss her upcoming work as well as her works set here in Fort Smith, Garrison Avenue, and Julia and Maud.

STEAM Team is a hands-on program for children ages 8-12 who are curious about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Participants will have a chance to build fun stuff, be active, make art, and even make a mess!

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,

Do you have family members whose occupation was in public service?  Learn what genealogy records and information can be found to add to their life story. No registration or library card is required for this free evening program. 

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting their annual pet food and supply drive during the month of April, benefitting Fort Smith Animal Haven. Storytime participants are welcome to bring in donations during this special DOG-themed storytime.

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club!

Children and families, please join us for a special preview of the Western Arkansas Ballet’s Spring Ballet - a combination of Snow White and A Midsummer’s Night Dream. This ballet is an adaptation of the Grimm Brothers fairy tale about poison

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.

Fort Smith author David C. Boyd will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his book, No God West of Fort Smith.   This work of historical fiction details two 19th Century murders in the Indian Territory.

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,

Genaro Camarillo, an Academic Outreach Specialist with the University of Arkansas, will lead a free ACT workshop for high school students.  This workshop will help students gain a broad level understanding including conquering the balance bet

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting their annual pet food and supply drive during the month of April, benefitting Fort Smith Animal Haven. Storytime participants are welcome to bring in donations during this special CAT-themed storytime.

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.

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at the Main Library on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as the library joins over 250 sites across Arkansas participating in Arkansas Drug Take Back Day.

Local author Sonya Deer will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of her book, The Thorn in My Flesh, a powerful memoir about faith, hardship, and discovering God’s purpose in life’s most difficult seasons.

Join us for a few rounds of trivia about the Fab Four, and some Beatles specialty drinks. Play solo or up to 4 on a team. Families are welcome. The winner will receive a free drink from Dewey's!

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,

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Main Library for storytime every Thursday at 10:00 AM.  Lasting about 35 minutes, storytimes feature stories, songs, puppetry, finger plays, manipulatives, and crafts.