Upcoming Events

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.

Celebrate National Poetry Month by dropping in and creating your own black-out poetry using pages from discarded books, newspapers, or magazines.

Join us at the Miller Branch Library for A Bug's Life (Rated G) and some cute bug crafts. FREE and all supplies provided!

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.

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.

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

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 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

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.

Join Fort Kids board member Britney Watson at the Dallas Street Branch for a special Saturday Storytime for toddlers. The event will include age-appropriate stories and crafts.

Originally scheduled for January, our Craft Supply Swap will now be held on Saturday, April 25th!  This event was rescheduled due to snow in January, but we have had so many great craft supplies donated this year!

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.

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,

Miller Branch Library has a book club! We are reading When We Had Wings by Ariel Lawhon, Kristina McMorris, and Susan Meissner during the month of April. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, April 28, at 2:00 PM.

Join us at the Dallas Street Branch Library for a special afternoon storytime featuring a member of the Fort Smith Police Department!  Afterward, stick around and ask the officer any questions you might have regarding their job.

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