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Kids Create: Bird Crafts!

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
Program Description:

Join us at the Miller Branch Library as we learn some fun facts about birds with hands-on activities and crafts. We will also talk about the Great Backyard Bird Count taking place this weekend and how you can participate from your own home!

Christian Biblical Church of God

11:00am–2:00pm
Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Bible Study

Neurodiverse Teen Connect Club (Ages 12–16)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

To provide a safe, inclusive social space for neurodivergent teens ages 12–16 to connect with peers through structured activities and casual hangout time.

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.

River Valley Writers

2:00pm–4:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Meeting Purpose

Local Writers Workshop

Library Closed for Presidents' Day

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

Mardi Gras & Lunar New Year Celebration

All Day
Everyone
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:

In 2026, both Mardi Gras and the Lunar New Year are celebrated on the same day on February 17th!

Mardi Gras Mask Craft

All Day
Everyone
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:

Use your skills and imagination to make your own Mardi Gras Mask. This is a free do-it-yourself activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch Library. All materials will be provided. 

AARP TaxPrep

9:00am–3:00pm
Windsor
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

AARP Tax Prep

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.

Womens Nutrition

11:30am–12:30pm
Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Discuss nutrition for women.

TIE

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

AA meeting

Fort Smith Public Library Board Meeting

4:30pm–7:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Meeting Purpose

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 

Meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.

Meetings for September, October, and November will be at the branch locations listed below. 

Fort Smith Historical Society

5:30pm–7:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

monthly membership meeting with business and programs on Fort Smith History

 

Story Time

9:00am–12:30pm
Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Story Time

AARP TaxPrep

9:00am–3:00pm
Windsor
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

AARP Tax Prep

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10 AM

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

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11 AM

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

Fort Kids Board Meeting

11:30am–1:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Board meeting

Grief Support

3:00pm–5:00pm
Miller
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Meeting to support grieving family members

AA

6:30pm–7:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

AA meeting

(No meeting on 11/25/2026 )

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.

Book Lover's Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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!

Book Club

10:30am–12:30pm
Miller
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Book discussion.