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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
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          Book Character Scavenger Hunt
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Games & Activities
                       
                          Program Description:  
            National Library Week is April 6-12, but we are celebrating all month long in the Youth Services Department!  See if you can find all of the book characters hidden around the library and win a prize! 
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      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
        
        
          Fort Smith Public Library Pet Food & Supply Drive for Fort Smith Animal Haven
         
      
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                          Program Description:  
            All locations of the Fort Smith Public Library will hold a pet food and supply drive for Fort Smith Animal Haven during the month of April.  The shelter relies heavily on donations to better the care and treatment of all animals within their  
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      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
      
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              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Get ready for the Easter holiday by making a fun Easter egg bunny craft! This is a free make and take activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch Library. All materials are provided. 
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        Apr
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
          Closing
        
          Library Closed for Good Friday
         
        
          Branches: 
                      
            All Library Locations, 
                      
            Main, 
                      
            Dallas, 
                      
            Miller, 
                      
            Windsor, 
                      
            Virtual
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      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Get ready for the Easter holiday by making a fun Easter egg bunny craft! This is a free make and take activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch Library. All materials are provided. 
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          | 9 am |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
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        Apr
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          2025 AARP Free Tax Assistance
         
      
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          Location: 
          Windsor
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 28 - April 15. First come, first served. Tuesday 9:00am-1:00pm 
                               
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Windsor
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
    
          
        
          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
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Story Time snacks and crafts 
    
          
        
          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
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Staff Development and Vision |  |  | 
              
          | 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
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        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
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        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, 
                               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 "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
      
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          Location: 
          Miller
         
          Room: 
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Bring your work in progress to the Miller Branch Library and join in the crafty chat. Don't have a project? No problem! Enjoy our coloring supplies and conversation! 
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      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
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM
         
      
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              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 
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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
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          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 "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
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          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! 
                               
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Miller
         
          Room:
          Anita Paddock Community Room
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          | 11 am |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM
         
      
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              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 
                               
    
          
        
          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
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            meeting for the fort smith area 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Discuss nutrition for women. |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Christian Biblical Church of God
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Windsor
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
    
      
        
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        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 | 
              
          | 12 pm |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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          | 1 pm | 
    
      
        
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sun
      
       
        
        
          River Valley Panhellenic Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Hi!  This is an informational meeting for girls wanting to go through sorority recruitment in the fall of 2025 and will be attending a university  with a national Panhellenic Council. | 
    
      
        
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        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. 
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          BYOR (Bring Your Own Romance) Book Club
         
      
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          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Carnegie Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Books & Writing
                       
                          Program Description:  
            BYOR Book Club will be a place where everyone can celebrate love in literature. From Amish bonnet rippers to dystopian Harlequin romances, we are here to see stories end happily ever after or have hearts torn and tears shed. 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Crafts and Cult Classics: The Thing (R)-1982
         
      
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          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Carnegie Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Movies
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join us for a casual afternoon where you can work on an ongoing craft project (or get started on something new with the materials we have to share) while watching a cult classic. We will be watching The Thing (1982) and it is rated R. 
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          | 2 pm | 
    
      
        
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sun
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith Magicians Monthly Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            This would be our regular monthly meeting. |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 3 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 4 pm |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith Public Library Board Meeting
         
        
          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.  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 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
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              School Age, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Games & Activities
                       
                          Program Description:  
            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! 
                               
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            monthly meeting to discuss writing projects | 
    
      
        
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith Historical Society
         
        
          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   | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Education about autism acceptance.  | 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Dewey's Café
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Books & Writing, 
                          Performances
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Poets, musicians, and other talented folks - come join us for this casual, fun event. Just show up, no need to register. Showcase your talent, or just come out to listen and enjoy. 
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          | 6 pm |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Adult Crafts: Pressed Flower Lanterns
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Carnegie Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join us as we turn simple jars into gorgeous candle holders with Mod Podge and pressed flowers! No registration required but limited to the first 12 attendees. This program is intended for an adult audience. Free.  
                               
    
          
        
          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
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            AA meeting (No meetings on 11/26/2025, 12/24/2025 and 12/31/2025)  |  |  |  |