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Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/1–2/28
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Celebrations, Games & Activities, Genealogy & History
Program Description:

Celebrate Black History Month by locating some important Black heroes in history at the Main Library.  After you find all the influential people, stop by the front desk to receive a treat!

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

All Day 2/2–2/28
Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Program Description:

Stop by the Genealogy Department this month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection. Circ. 1910-1930.

'The End of the Road' Silent Film Showing at Miss Laura's

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, Movies
Program Description:

Adult attendees are invited to join The Fort Smith Public Library at Miss Laura's Brothel Museum for a showing of the silent film The End of the Road (1919 - NR).

250th Celebration Series - Bass Reeves and Other Black Deputies

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Program Description:

It’s not every year that the United States of America turns 250 years old!

Genealogy Class- African American Research

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

Are you searching for that elusive ancestor?

Black History: Reclaiming Our Roots with Rooted Movement Collective

2:00pm–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Celebrations, Genealogy & History, Holiday, Performances
Program Description:

Celebrate Black History Month at the Fort Smith Public Library by attending Reclaiming Your Roots, an interactive show performed by Rooted Movement Collective that every age can enjoy.

Library Closed for Presidents' Day

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

Genealogy Class - Irish Roots

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

Join this month’s class to dig into your Irish roots. Learn resources and strategies to help you cross the pond and learn about Irish Genealogy. 

Library Closed for Good Friday

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

Library Closed for Easter

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

Genealogy Classes - Apr

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

Genealogy Classes - May

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

Library Closed for Memorial Day

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

Genealogy Classes -Jun

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

Library Closed for Juneteenth

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

Library Closed for Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site

Genealogy Classes - July

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

Genealogy Classes - Aug

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

Library Closed for Labor Day

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

Genealogy Classes - Sep

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

Genealogy Classes - Oct

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

Genealogy Classes -Nov

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

Library Closed for Veterans Day

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

Library Closes at 5 p.m.

5:00pm–8:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site