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Dewey’s Café June Artist – Scott Smith

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Main
Location: Main
Room: Dewey's Café
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
The photography of Scott Smith will be on display at Dewey’s Café though the month of June.  The exhibit will feature concert shots, and will be available for viewing all hours the café is open.  ...

Plant People

10:00am - 11:00am
Miller
Location: Miller
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
The Fianna Hills Garden Club will be showing children how to plant and decorate their own plant people in this free and interactive program.  Each child will be able to take home their own plant person! ...

Harry Potter Day (Dallas)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Games & Activities, Special Events
Program Description:
Welcome Witches, Wizards and Muggles of all ages to our magical Harry Potter Day! Come and be sorted to find out which house you belong to, compete against your friends to earn treats, cool off with a Hedwig craft, take a picture in Hogwarts, enter p...

Teen Lounge

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Program Description:
You will “knot” want to miss this! Teens in grades 6th through 12th grades are invited to come to Teen Lounge. This month, teens will get creative by making friendship bracelets. This is a drop-in program where supplies and snacks will be provided. ...

Make a Father's Day Card (Dallas: June 6-17)

All Day 6/6 - 6/17
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:
Let your father know how much he means to you with a handmade Father's Day Card.  Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library and use your creativity to make your own personalized card for Dad!  This do-it-yourself activity is open to all ages...

Storytime & Crafts (Dallas)

10:00am - 11:00am
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Program Description:
Bring the kids to enjoy stories and crafts every Wednesday this summer.  Each week will have a fun different theme!  ...

Wonderful Wednesday with CB to YOU Mobile Art Lab

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To, Special Events
Program Description:
The CB to YOU Mobile Art Lab is visiting Fort Smith Public Library for Wonderful Wednesday! Partner artist Marie de Lourdes Valverde will be at the Main Library from 2 to 5 PM and will be introducing participants to a paper doll portrait activity &am...

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.

Adult Recess: Watercolor on the Weekend!

11:00am - 1:00pm
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Join us at the Windsor Drive Branch Library for Adult Recess: Watercolor on the Weekend! Learn the basic fundamentals to get started on our creative journey with watercolors. Free and all supplies provided! ...

STEAM Team

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEAM
Program Description:
STEAM Team is a program for children ages 8-12 who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The STEAM Team will have a chance to build fun stuff, be active, make art, and even make a mess! In June, STEAMers will learn abou...

Storytime with Pawfficer Fuzz (Dallas)

10:00am - 11:00am
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Events, Storytimes
Program Description:
Bring the kids to meet Pawfficer Fuzz, the official police cat of the Fort Smith Police Department, along with and Officer Robyn Shoptaw  Pawfficer Fuzz will assist with storytime and a purrfect craft for the event will follow. ...

Sit & Stitch

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Back Right Corner
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Do you like to cross stitch, embroider, knit, or crochet?  Bring your current project to the Miller Branch on the second Thursday of each month and meet with other crafters like you.  Show off what you are working on and maybe even pick up ...

Take & Make Crafts: Yarn Butterfly

All Day
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Pick up a craft kit and make your own yarn butterflies! Kits will be available at the Main Library, while supplies last. ...

Adult Crafts: Decoupage Seashells

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Join us for an hour of making decoupage seashells. Supplies provided. No registration is required for this free crafting program for adults but is limited to the first 12 participants. ...

Family FUN ideas for the 4th of July

All Day
Main
Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Program Description:
Drop by the Genealogy Department for a packet of Family FUN ideas for the 4th of July. Be sure to have a look around if you haven’t visited the Barbara Walker Genealogy and Arkansas History Collection before. ...

Storytime & Crafts (Dallas)

10:00am - 11:00am
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Program Description:
Bring the kids to enjoy stories and crafts every Wednesday this summer.  Each week will have a fun different theme!  ...

Anyone Can Learn to Letter

10:30am - 12:00pm
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Join us each month or pop in when you can! We'll talk tools and supplies, and practice techniques of hand lettering.  FREE and all supplies provided! ...

Suminigashi (Japanese Paper Marbling)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Come learn about Suminigashi and make your own! Suminigashi is a process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to transform it into something vibrant and colorful. No registration is required for this free crafting program for adults but is limi...

LEGO Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities

Kids, Tweens, and Teens are invited to the Main Library to design, create, and build unique creations with the LEGO Club!  Everyone loves LEGOs; this event is free and supplies are provided – just bring your imagination!

Storytime & Crafts (Dallas)

10:00am - 11:00am
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Program Description:
Bring the kids to enjoy stories and crafts every Wednesday this summer.  Each week will have a fun different theme!  ...

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.

Adult Recess: Upcycled Glass Jar

10:30am - 12:00pm
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
We will transform glass jars into beautiful containers for storage, votive candles, or display. Or use yours for our DIY sugar scrub -  free sample and instructions included! FREE to all adults, while supplies last. ...

Adult Crafty Corner

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Adults can be crafty, too!  Rediscover your creative spark by joining the Miller Branch Library for an easy craft that you’ll be able to take home.  This month, we will be learning how to do cup weaving. ...