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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
    
      
        
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Young Actors Guild Alumni Show Rehearsal
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Rehearsal for alumni show 
    
      
        
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith Public Library Staff Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            This is the weekly staff meeting for managers and department heads. |  |  |  | 
              
          | 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
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        Dec
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Storytime- Windsor Branch
         
      
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          Location: 
          Windsor
         
          Room: 
          Storytime Nook
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            Enjoy the magic of reading with Children’s Librarian Louise Turner, as she brings stories alive with storytime. Watch your child get excited about books and reading at this FREE story program for kids pre-K through age 5 and their caregivers featuring stories, songs, crafts, and other FUN. 
                               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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Laptime Storytime - Miller Branch
         
      
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          Location: 
          Miller
         
          Room: 
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            A love of reading starts early.  Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Miller Branch Library for this special storytime geared toward children 0 to 24 months old.  There will be rhymes, songs, simple stories, and lots of interactive fun!  The storytime will last around twenty minutes, with time for casual interaction following the program. 
                               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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Tue
      
       
      
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              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Toddler Time at the Main Library is for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. This 30-minute storytime features stories, songs, puppetry, finger plays, manipulatives, and flannel stories. 
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            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 "Preschool" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Dec
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Christmas Storytime - Dallas Branch
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Preschool
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Christmas themed stories with a craft. 
                               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 is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
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              Age Group:
                              Preschool
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            Preschool Storytime at the Main Library is for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. This 45 minute storytime features stories, songs, puppetry, finger plays, manipulatives, flannel stories, and crafts. 
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            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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Christmas Storytime - Miller Branch
         
      
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          Location: 
          Miller
         
          Room: 
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join the Miller Branch for a special Christmas themed storytime!  Children and their caregivers are invited to the Miller Branch Library to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, 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. | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Interview potential bullying victims. | 
              
          | 11 am |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Starbucks Training Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            This is a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 12 pm |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          League of River Valley Voters
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            This non-partisan group encourages education and participation in government. |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
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        Dec
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Monthly Meeting of the Trees Committee followed by a presentation of “Keep Saint Scholastica Green“
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Monthly meeting of the trees committee with a presentation of Keep Saint Scholastica Green |  | 
              
          | 1 pm |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Miller
         
          Room:
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            This group meets to discuss and improve short stories. | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Miller
         
          Room:
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women recovering from compulsive eating. Everyone is welcome.  
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
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          | 2 pm |  |  |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            This is a group that gathers each month to discuss poetry. |  |  | 
              
          | 3 pm |  |  |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Monthly in service meeting. 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
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              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Children of all ages and their families are invited to swing by the Miller Branch Library for some seasonal crafting fun! Pop in anytime between 3 and 6 PM to make a holiday craft (or a bunch) to take home. 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Teen Time: DIY Gifts - Jewelry Making
         
      
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          Location: 
          Windsor
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holiday, 
                          How-To
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Make the perfect gift for friends and family!  You will learn how to make several different kinds of jewelry, so cute you may just have to make some for yourself!  The library will also have gift-wrapping and tags available to wrap up yo 
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          | 4 pm |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith River Valley Lawn & Garden
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age, 
                  Adults
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Authors in the Afternoon with Tabitha Embree and Jessica Meredith
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Sales, 
                          Books & Writing
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Local authors Jessica Meredith and Tabitha Embree will make a special appearance to promote and sign copies of their children’s books, Scooter Steals the Ball and The Lost Dragon. 
                               
    
      
        
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith Public Library Board
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            The purpose of this meeting is for the members of the Library's Board of Directors to meet and discuss Library matters. | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Authors in the Afternoon: Fort Smith Treasures with Wayne Bledsoe and Jim Kreuz
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Sales, 
                          Books & Writing, 
                          Genealogy & History
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Local authors Wayne Bledsoe and Jim Kreuz will make a special appearance to promote and sign copies of their new book, Treasures of Fort Smith.  Treasures of Fort Smith is filled with color photos and intere 
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          | 5 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
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      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Mon
      
       
      
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          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              School Age, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          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! 
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            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. |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 6 pm |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Books & Writing, 
                          Holiday, 
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            The Miller Branch Library invites you to an enchanting evening with their annual holiday program, A Capote Christmas. 
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          | 7 pm |  |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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          | 8 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
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          | 10 pm |  |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2019
    
          
        Fri
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Computer Lab
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          How-To, 
                          Technology
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join us as we share some of the basics of Microsoft Word at this demonstration-style program for adutls.  We will be sticking close to the basics, demonstrating features like alignment, bullets and spacing, along with some alternative methods 
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