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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Spring Break Craft-a-thon

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Get ready to spring into crafting! Families are invited to take part in this Spring Break Craftathon. Make some bad art, create a beautiful collage, and help us with some “crafty” spring cleaning! Drop in and see what we have for you to make. Supplie...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Program Description:
Join us for a special Spring Break showing of the animated adventure comedy, Trolls: Band Together! Bring your own snack and covered drink, or visit Dewey’s Café before the movie. This movie is rated PG and runs 1 hr 31 m. ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime - Main Library

10:00am - 11:00am
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. Not only is storytime f...

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.

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

Marble Magnets

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Teens and adults are invited to an afternoon of creativity. Using magnets, marbles, and paper, you can make a marble magnet to put on your fridge or give as a gift. Supplies are provided while they last. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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:
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 "Everyone" group.

Block Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:
You’re invited to a Spring Break Block Party! You'll have your choice of Legos, building blocks, and more.  All materials are provided for this drop-in program--just bring your imagination! ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Writer's Workshop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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. You’ve selected your topic, you’ve designed an outline, and now you’re going to write your book! If you missed past classes and are interested we will work with you to advance to the writing...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime - Main Library

10:00am - 11:00am
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. Not only is storytime f...

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.

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 Crafts: Galaxy Rocks

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Program Description:
Join us for an relaxing hour of painting galaxy rocks. No registration required but limited to the first 12 attendees.  ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Location: Main
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Program Description:
Show off your creative talents!  In preparation for the 2024 Adventure Begins at Your Library Summer Reading Program, you're invited to create a bookmark featuring a fun adventure.  All ages are encouraged to join the fun. One winne...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Location: Main
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description:
All locations of the Fort Smith Public Library will hold a pet food and supply drive for Fort Smith Animal Haven during the month of April.  The shelter relies heavily on donations to better the care and treatment of all animals within their she...
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 Manzanillo. The kit, which will be available at the beginning of the month at the library, will feature a sample of the featured spice and along with a recipe. Pi...
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Exploring Your Family History

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, How-To
Program Description:
The Genealogy Department invites you to monthly classes exploring areas of genealogical research methods to discover your family history. In this month’s class, we will focus on researching vital statistics.  Learn where to locate the birth, mar...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime - Main Library

10:00am - 11:00am
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. Not only is storytime f...

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 "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Join us this month at the Main Library as we learn about acrylic paint and make a fun art project! Also, Shawnee Tichener from the Sebastian County Extension Office will be talking with us about how to enter the Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair Creative ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Pick up this take and make kit and make this simple yet beautiful set of roses. Kits will be available at the Circulation Desk. Limited supplies. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Come and learn how to make a cute paper succulent to have as a decoration or give as gift. Materials to be supplied. No registration is required but will be limited to the first 12 attendees.  ...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime - Main Library

10:00am - 11:00am
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. Not only is storytime f...

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.

First Friday Film: Kes (1969)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Program Description:
Join us for this month’s matinee showing of Kes, a British drama directed by Ken Loach, depicting a young boy named Billy who finds solace in training a kestrel amidst the challenges of working-class life in Yorkshire, England. Not Rated, this film r...