All library locations will be closed September 1st for Labor Day.

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Lettering to Go!

All Day 8/1–8/30
Teens, Adults
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:

National Calligraphy Day is August 16, but we are celebrating all month long at the Windsor Drive Branch Library!

Bottled Water Drive for the Next Step Day Room

All Day 8/1–8/31
Everyone
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:

A bottled water drive for the Day Room at Next Step Homeless Services will be held during the month of August at all Fort Smith Public Library locations.  Bottled water is essential for Next Step clients, especially those who are unsheltered.

Sensory Play Date

10:00am–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

Your little one will love a hands-on experience exploring textures, colors, and materials with sensory activities! There will also be a movie, a craft, snacks, and other fun activities!

Library Closed for Labor Day

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

Candy Guessing Jar (Dallas)

All Day 9/2–9/13
School Age, Teens, Adults
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

The Dallas Street Branch Library invites customers to guess the number of pieces of candy in the candy jar at the service desk.  The closest guess will receive the candy jar!  Customers may submit one guess per day during the first two w

Adopt a Reading Duckie

All Day 9/2–9/30
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Books & Writing, Special Events
Program Description:

To celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, adopt a reading duckie at the Fort Smith Public Library!

Bookmark Decorating Craft (Dallas)

All Day 9/2–9/30
Everyone
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Program Description:

In celebration of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Dallas Street Branch Library will host a bookmark decorating craft. Select a bookmark pattern and decorate it however you wish.  This make and take craft for all ages may be comp

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! (September 2 - 30)

All Day 9/2–9/30
Everyone
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Writing, Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:

Help celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with the Fort Smith Public Library!  Each time you use your library card at any Fort Smith Library Location during the month of September, you'll be entered to win prizes!

Take & Make Craft Vintage Paper Dolls

All Day 9/2–9/30
Everyone
Main
Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

The Genealogy Department at the Fort Smith Public Library invites you to stop by and pick up vintage back-to-school paper dolls.  For Genealogy Department Hours, visit our

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.

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

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

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM

11:00am–11:45am
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

Storytime - Main Library

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Main
Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Program Description:

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.

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.

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.

Homeschool Enrichment: Let’s Get Creative!

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, join us for this fun creativity workshop!!  We'll incorporate lots of fun hands on and active projects as we learn what creativity is, why it's important, and how to develop it. FREE and all supplies provided.

Saturday Storytime – Windsor Branch Library

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. Join us for books, songs, movement, and more!


 

Teen Volunteer Event - Bookmark Crafts

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for this teen volunteer event!  Earn some volunteer time by making bookmarks from damaged books that we will hand out during the month of September for Library Card Sign-Up Month.  Free and no library card or registration require

Book Tasting

1:00pm–4:30pm
Preschool, School Age
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:

School age children are encouraged to swing by the Main Library for a book tasting and "taste" different book genres.  No reservations are required!

Storytime- Windsor Branch

10:00am–10:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Windsor Drive Branch Library to enjoy books, songs, movement, and more. Storytime is held every Monday 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.

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!

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.

DNA Discoveries

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

The Genealogy Department invites you to a series of FREE monthly classes to discuss, explore, and understand our DNA from a variety of webinars relating to genetic genealogy.  

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

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

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM

11:00am–11:45am
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