Upcoming Events

Junie B. Jones Activity Packets - Dallas Branch

All Day 10/4 - 11/10

Dallas

Location: Dallas

Age Group: Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing, Games & Activities

Program Description:

Get in the mood for the Community School of the Arts' upcoming show, Junie B. Jones the Musical JR! CSA has the actors, and your library has the books! Drop by any library location and pick up your Junie B. activity packet beginning ...

Storytime with Christina! The Bear in My Family

10:00am - 10:15am

Virtual

Location: Virtual

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Storytimes

Program Description:

It's not easy living with a bear! Watch and find out why in this fun story written and illustrated by Mary Tatsuwka. ROOAARRR! You can watch all of the FSPL storytime videos at any time on the library's Facebook page or YouTube...

Adult Crafty Corner

2:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual

Location: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Program Description:

Discover your creative spark by joining Mrs. Tiffany for an easy craft that you can make at your home. You can pick up a craft bag with the supplies you’ll need from the Miller Branch, starting on October 18th, until supplies run out. Tun...

Horror Movie Trivia

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Location: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Program Description:

It’s a good season for Horror Movie Trivia; join the library (virtually) for a few rounds on Facebook Live! www.facebook.com/fortsmithlibrary ...

Trick-or-Treat at the Fort Smith Public Library branches!

10:00am - 2:00pm

Dallas

Location: Dallas

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday

Program Description:

Stop by your neighborhood library (Dallas, Miller, and Windsor branches) between 10 AM – 2 PM for some early Halloween fun! Come dressed in your costume for some sweet treats, crafts, and other fun! For library branch locations, visit www.forts...

Autumn Coloring Stations (Dallas Nov. 1-13)

All Day

Dallas

Location: Dallas

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Program Description:

Get into the fall spirit with autumn themed coloring at the Dallas Street Branch Library. Coloring stations with materials for all ages will be available. ...

Biography Break with Ms. Robin: "Nacho's Nachos"

10:00am - 10:15am

Virtual

Location: Virtual

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Storytimes

Program Description:

Real people are fascinating! Want to learn more about them? Join Ms. Robin online at Facebook or YouTube for a Biography Break! This month, Ms. Robin will be reading Nacho’s Nachos – The Story Behind the World’s Favorite Snacks. You...

Virtual Trivia Night!

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Location: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Program Description:

Join us (virtually) for a few rounds of trivia fun! Test your knowledge variety of topics from books, popular culture, music, and more on Facebook LIVE! www.facebook.com/fortsmithlibrary ...

Library Closed for Veterans Day

All Day

Some Branches

Branches:

All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual

Thanksgiving Origami (Dallas Nov. 15-27)

All Day

Dallas

Location: Dallas

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday

Program Description:

Get ready for Thanksgiving and try your hand at some Thanksgiving origami crafts. Use your smartphone to scan the provided QR codes linked to YouTube videos explaining how to complete the different crafts. Both simple and intermediate lev...

Origami for Everyone: Turkey Time!

2:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual

Location: Virtual

Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Program Description:

Add a touch of whimsy to your home and have some fun as you create origami. This month we will be folding origami turkeys! Children, teens, and adults can enjoy learning the Japanese art of folding paper. Pick up a free origami packet at the Mi...

Storytime with Christina! "Wishes"

10:00am - 10:15am

Virtual

Location: Virtual

Age Group: Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Storytimes

Program Description:

What would you wish for if you moved to another country? Would you be sad? happy? scared? excited? Share the journey of a family moving far from home as Christina reads "Wishes", written by Mượn Thị Văn and illustrated by Vi...

Season Ticket Discussion: Featured Spice Blend - Harissa (Zoom)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Location: Virtual

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 Harissa (Northern Africa). The kit features a sample of the featured spice, a fact sheet, and a recipe using the featured spice. You can also attend an optional v...

Famous Fictional Addresses Trivia

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

Location: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Program Description:

Do you know where your favorite fictional character(s) live? Let us test your knowledge with a few rounds on Facebook Live! www.facebook.com/fortsmithlibrary ...

Thanksgiving Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am

Virtual

Location: Virtual

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Celebrations, Special Events, Storytimes

Program Description:

What are you thankful for? Your friends at the library are very thankful for YOU! Join us--and some special guests--for a fun Thanksgiving Storytime on the library's Facebook page or YouTube Channel. Happy Thanksgivin...