| All Day | 
                                    
  
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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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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          Make a Mother’s Day Card (Dallas)
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Let your mother know how much she means to you with a handmade Mother's Day Card.  Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library and use your creativity to make your own personalized card for Mom!  This do-it-yourself activity is open to all  
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          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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        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Spring Crafts & Cookies Day (Dallas)
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Enjoy some fun spring themed crafts at the library! Cookies will be served. This is a free make and take activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch.  Stop by while supplies last! All materials are provided.  
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          | 9 am |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
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        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Miller Branch Library 25th Anniversary Celebration
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Celebrations
                       
                          Program Description:  
            It's hard to believe we are celebrating a quarter century of fun at the Miller Branch Library! Join us between 9AM and 5PM for our 25th Anniversary celebration! We will be sharing cupcakes, punch, and good memories all day! See you there! 
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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:
          Davis Meeting Room
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          | 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Apr
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      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. | 
                                    
  
    
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        Apr
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      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. | 
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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        Apr
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      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
    
   
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        1
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        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. 
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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. | 
                                    
  
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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        May
      
    
          
        2
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        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. 
                               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. | 
    
      
        
          
        May
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Arkansas National Association of Colored Women
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Friends of the Library Mostly Fiction Used Book Sale
         
      
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          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults, 
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Sales, 
                          Books & Writing
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Mostly fiction! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults.  Hardbacks and paperbacks from your favorite authors will be available, along with a selection of video 
                               
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            We're a group of local mental health therapists that meet to provide each other with emotional support and case consultation opportunities. We like to meet in private areas to maintain HIPAA vs. say meeting in a coffee shop. | 
              
          | 11 am |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
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        Apr
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      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 
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
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      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Saturday Storytime – Windsor Branch Library
         
      
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          Location: 
          Windsor
         
          Room: 
          Storytime Nook
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. Join us for books, songs, movement, and more! 
 
                               
    
      
        
          
        May
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Christian Biblical Church 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:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community 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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          | 1 pm |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Brain Injury Association of Arkansas
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Fort Smith Brain Injury Survivor Support Group - Socialization, Peer Support, Encouragement 
    
      
        
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      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. |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Miller
         
          Room:
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Encouragement of area writers in any genre |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Carnegie Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults, 
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          How-To
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Crochet Club is a welcoming place for beginners to learn the basics and for experienced crafters to work on their projects. Members can share ideas, tips, and inspiration in a supportive environment. 
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          | 2 pm | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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        Apr
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Hoopla Book Club: Just the Nicest Couple
         
      
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          Location: 
          Miller
         
          Room: 
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
        
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Books & Writing
                       
                          Program Description:  
            The Miller Branch has a book club! We are reading Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica during the month of April. The ebook and audiobook are always available on Hoopla - which is free with your library card. 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        2
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          First Friday Film: Ace in the Hole (NR)
         
      
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          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Carnegie Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Movies
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join us for this matinee showing of Ace in the Hole. This drama is about a cynical journalist who exploits a tragedy in a New Mexico mine to resurrect his career, only for his ambition to lead to disastrous consequences. 
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          | 3 pm |  |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
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          | 4 pm |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie 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 "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
                              
              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Special Events, 
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join us at the Dallas Branch Library for a special afternoon storytime featuring a member of the Fort Smith Police Department!  Afterward, stick around and ask the officer any questions you might have regarding their job. 
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        May
      
    
          
        1
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          The River Valley Book Club
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            To discuss our monthly books. 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Lecture on current events. | 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        2
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Friends of the Library Mostly Fiction Used Book Sale Preview for Friends' Members
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults, 
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Sales, 
                          Books & Writing
                       
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          | 5 pm |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Nurses Honor Guard of the River Valley
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            To have a quarterly Board Meeting for 12 officers of the 501c3 non profit, Nurses Honor Guard of the River Valley. |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 6 pm |  |  |  | 
    
          
        
          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)  | 
    
      
        
          
        May
      
    
          
        1
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Bereaved Parents of the USA
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
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