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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

All Day 9/1 - 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 during the month of September, you'll be entered to win prizes!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmark Decorating Craft

All Day 9/3 - 9/30
Everyone
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 com

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

Open Mic Night

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
Program Description:

Join us for a casual afternoon where you can work on an ongoing craft project (or get started on something new with the materials we have to share) while watching a cult classic.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Accordion Books for Teens

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing, How-To
Program Description:

Using cardstock, cardboard, and an assortment of papers, stickers, and stamps, teens can create their very own accordion book! Supplies and snacks are provided. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hoopla Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:

The Miller Branch Library is starting a book club!  The ebook and audiobook are available on Hoopla – which is free with your library card.  For more information on how to get started reading on Hoopla, visit

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

Genealogy Writer's Workshop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Genealogy & History, How-To
Program Description:

Begin your life story with the Genealogy Writer’s Workshop. This month explore and discuss themes to determine the basis of your narrative. Join us monthly as we help you continue writing the “chapters” of your life story.

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

BINGO for Books (for Adults!)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
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!

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

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

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

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Retirement Reception: Mae & Jon Wellnitz

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:

Join the library staff as we celebrate Mae and Jon Wellnitz and send them off into retirement with all our best wishes.  This is a drop-in event, but remarks will be made at 2:30 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:

Oklahoma author David D.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Fort Kids Pop Up! Hora del Cuento Bilingüe - Bilingual Storytime

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Main
Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Program Description:

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Recess: Egg Carton Mushrooms

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us at the Windsor Drive Branch as we make adorable decorative mushrooms from upcycled egg cartons! FREE to all adults, with all supplies provided! Limited to the first 16 participants. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of the Library Chocolate Festival

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Dallas
Registration
Payment
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Celebrations, Special Events
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 199
Program Description:

Chocolate - Chocolate - Chocolate! The Friends of the Fort Smith Library will turn the Dallas Branch Library into a Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of sorts as an abundance of chocolate drips throughout the building.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.

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

Fire Painting for Adults & Teens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Adults and teens are invited to the Main Library to create a colorful coaster during this simple and relaxing DIY, drop-in event! We will paint with ink and then “fire” the design onto the tile to make it last.

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.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest - through October 28th!

All Day
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Special Events
Program Description:

The Main Library is having a pumpkin decorating contest – without the mess!  Pick up an entry form at the Main Library, or print off an entry form, decor

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: How-To
Program Description:

Expand your taste buds with our Season Ticket kit. This month’s featured spice blend is Zaatar. The kit, which will be available at the beginning of the month at the library, will feature a sample of the featured spice along with a recipe.