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                  School Age, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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              Age Group:
                              School Age, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Celebrations, 
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus. 
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                  School Age, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          October is SOCKtober!
        
                      
        All Day
        10/1–10/31
       
                              Dallas
                           
                              
              Age Group:
                              School Age, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Celebrations, 
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus. 
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      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
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                  School Age, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          October is SOCKtober!
        
                      
        All Day
        10/1–10/31
       
                              Miller
                           
                              
              Age Group:
                              School Age, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Celebrations, 
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus. 
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                  School Age, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          October is SOCKtober!
        
                      
        All Day
        10/1–10/31
       
                              Windsor
                           
                              
              Age Group:
                              School Age, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Celebrations, 
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus. 
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      10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                  School Age, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
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          Celebrate Family History Month
        
                
      10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                              Main
                           
                              
              Age Group:
                              School Age, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Genealogy & History
                       
                          Program Description:  
            In celebration of Family History month, the Genealogy Department at the Main Library is giving away Adult and Children’s Family History Starter Kits. In addition, we are also giving away a basket of Genealogy Goodies. 
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      10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
    
        
  
        
      
        
        
          Culinary Classics and Curiosities 
        
                
      10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                              Main
                           
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Genealogy
         
        
               
                          Program Description:  
            Check out the Genealogy Department each month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection of Arkansas Heritage Cookbooks. For Genealogy Department Hours, visit  
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          | 8 am |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Arkansas Genealogy Society Fall Conference Watch Party
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Campbell Board Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Genealogy & History
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Enjoy the Arkansas Genealogical Society Fall Conference without having to drive to Little Rock. Join like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who enjoy communing and snacking while learning tips from industry-known speaker Thomas MacEntee. 
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          | 9 am |  |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Story Time snacks and crafts |  |  |  | 
              
          | 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      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
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      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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        Oct
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      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 is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      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
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      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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      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
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                  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
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Storytime - Miller Branch
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          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. 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Legal Aid of Arkansas - Free Civil Legal Clinic
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                          Program Description:  
            Legal Aid of Arkansas will provide support and guidance on civil legal issues such as housing, family law, consumer rights, criminal record sealing, and estate planning, to those who may otherwise lack access to these essential services. 
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Planning meeting of National Association of Colored Women Of NorthWest Arkansas | 
              
          | 11 am |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Discuss nutrition for women. | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
                              
              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
         | 
    
          
        
          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
         | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Christian Biblical Church of God
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         | 
              
          | 12 pm |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            We will be discussing our upcoming events for November and December | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Harbor House Learning Lab
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         |  |  | 
              
          | 1 pm |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      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:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Miller
         
          Room:
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Monthly program and business meeting. 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         |  | 
              
          | 2 pm | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sun
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith Magicians Club
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         |  | 
    
          
        
          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
         
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        18
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          River Valley Dr MLK JR Commission
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         | 
              
          | 3 pm | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         | 
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Storytime Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          STEAM
                       
                          Program Description:  
            STEAM Team is a program for children aged 8-12 who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The STEAM Team will have a chance to build fun stuff, be active, make art, and even make a mess! 
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          | 4 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
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      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
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Hora del Cuento Bilingüe - Bilingual Storytime
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Storytime Nook
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Children and their families are invited to the Main Library to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy bilingual stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts.  No registration is necessary for this fun and FREE 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. |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 5 pm |  | 
    
          
        
          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 | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Discuss upcoming projects 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Campbell Board Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Genealogy & History
                       
                          Program Description:  
            The Genealogy Department invites you to a series of FREE monthly classes to discuss, explore, and understand our DNA from a variety of webinars relating to genetic genealogy.   
                               |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age, 
                  Teens
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Bingo for Books: Halloween Edition
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Games & Activities
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Bring your family and friends and join the fun in this special Halloween edition of Bingo for Books!  Come dressed in your Halloween costume and play BINGO with books as the prizes.  Winners will be able to select a book from a selection 
                               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. 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Friends of the Library Board Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Friends of the Library Board Meeting   
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café
         
      
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          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 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:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            conversation about food insecurity 
    
          
        
          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)  |  |  |  |