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        Nov-Dec
      
    
    
    
      2024
    
       
      
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              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Help out local families in need by donating to this year’s Fort Smith Public Library Holiday Food Drive. 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Grand Staircase
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Movies
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Need a spot to wrap a gift for a loved one?  Stop by the Main Library and visit our gift wrapping station. We’ll have paper, bows, and everything else you’ll need to wrap a present. Supplies available all hours that the library is open. 
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          Christmas Card Craft (Dallas)
        
                      
        All Day
        12/2–12/23
       
                              Dallas
                           
      
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              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library and make a Christmas card for your family or friends! 
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          The Perfect Gift:  Library Books for Christmas!
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Sales, 
                          Books & Writing, 
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Honor someone special while sharing your love of reading by donating to the Fort Smith Public Library’s The Perfect Gift: Library Books for Christmas fundraiser.  Through December 31, individuals may visit any Fort Smith Pu 
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          | 9 am |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        10
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Kistler Center Annual Training
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            We are holding our annual training and training for our new documentation software. | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            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 |  |  |  | 
              
          | 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        9
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Storytime- Windsor Branch
         
      
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          Location: 
          Windsor
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            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. 
                               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
      
    
          
        10
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library
         
      
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          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, 
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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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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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        Dec
      
    
          
        11
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Happy Holidays! Storytime with Santa - Dallas Branch 10AM
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Holiday themed stories and crafts led by our staff storyteller. Santa Claus may also make an appearance. This event is for pre-school and elementary school aged children.  
                               
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
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      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
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          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. | 
                                    
  
    
      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
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Storytime - Miller Branch
         
      
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          Location: 
          Miller
         
          Room: 
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            Children and their caregivers are invited to the Miller Branch Library to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts.  No registration is necessary for this fun and FREE program.  Storytime is held every Friday at 10:00 AM. 
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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 is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
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          | 11 am |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        9
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          River Valley Landlord Association
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Meeting for the general membership of the Rivervalley Landlords Association. |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        11
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Happy Holidays! Storytime with Santa - Dallas Branch 11AM
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Holiday themed stories and crafts led by our staff storyteller. Santa Claus may also make an appearance. This event is for pre-school and elementary school aged children.  
                               
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Real Estate Professionals to have a devotional time |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Independent Living Skills 
    
      
        
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Christian Biblical of God
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
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          | 12 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:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Meet with employees/team to build bikes and put together care bags for local Foster children for Christmas. |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Pagans of Arkansas - River Valley Study Group
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            General Fellowship / Religious / Spiritual Study Group | 
              
          | 1 pm | 
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        8
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Sun
      
       
        
        
          22nd Annual Holiday Open House
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Celebrations, 
                          Games & Activities, 
                          Holiday, 
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Celebrate the holiday season when the entire Fort Smith Public Library staff opens the doors of the Main Library for a festive afternoon of music, crafts, games, stories, holiday displays, light refreshments, and other entertainment for children a 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        8
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Sun
      
       
        
        
          Friends of the Library Rare and Vintage Book Sale
         
      
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          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Computer Lab
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults, 
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Sales, 
                          Books & Writing
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Just in time for the holidays, book lovers will find a broad assortment of books in this special sale including rare, vintage, and valuable titles.  A range of topics are represented including art, religion, history, and much more with public 
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        Dec
      
    
          
        9
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Ladies Christian Book Club
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Miller
         
          Room:
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            To discuss various Christian nonfiction books. 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Meeting with Ritter Communications 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
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          | 2 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 3 pm |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Area Agency on  Aging - Family Caregiver Support Group
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Miller
         
          Room:
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Providing education, resources and comfort to family caregivers. 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Hot Chocolate at the Library
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Celebrations
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Celebrate National Cocoa Day at the Dallas Street branch library. Stop by from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and receive a free cup of hot chocolate! 
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          | 4 pm |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        10
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          River Valley Master Gardeners' 2024 Graduation
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Graduation ceremony for new master gardeners completing the training program in October-December.  (Held the same even here last year on December 9, 2023) |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Review proposed library and endowment budgets for 2025 |  |  | 
              
          | 5 pm |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            monthly meeting to discuss writing projects |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 6 pm |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Planning marathon in March 
    
          
        
          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:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2024
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          After Hours Movie Night: 'Twilight' (PG-13)
         
      
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          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Movies
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join us for a night of unforgettable fun in Forks, Washington! Come dressed as your favorite character and enjoy themed snacks. Root for your favorite team. We will be watching the first film of the saga, Twilight (2008). 
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