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                  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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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Nov
      
    
          
        1
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          DINOvember Scavenger Hunt  - November 1 - 30
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Celebrations, 
                          Games & Activities
                       
                          Program Description:  
            The Main Library is celebrating Dinovember with an ext-ROAR-dinary scavenger hunt during the month of November.  If you find all the dinosaurs hidden around the library, let one of the library staff members know and you’ll receive a dino-mite 
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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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                  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
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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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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        Oct
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Halloween Crafts & Popcorn (Dallas)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library to complete some fun Halloween-themed crafts!  Popcorn and candy will be served. Free and open to all ages. 
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Trick-or-Treat the Dallas Street Branch Library!
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats! 
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Trick-or-Treat the Fort Smith Library!
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats! 
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      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Trick-or-Treat the Miller Branch Library!
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats! 
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Trick-or-Treat the Windsor Drive Branch Library!
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats! 
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          Junk Journaling Take & Make
        
                      
        All Day
        11/1–11/29
       
                              Windsor
                           
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Get creative with our Junk Journaling Take & Make kit! We’ll provide a starter journal and a mix of fun supplies to help you begin your own personalized junk journal. 
                               
    
        
  
        
      
        
        
          Culinary Classics and Curiosities 
         
              
          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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        Nov-Dec
      
    
    
    
      2025
    
       
                              
              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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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      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
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      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
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Spooky Storytime - Dallas Branch 10AM
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Holiday, 
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library.  There will be Halloween themed stories, crafts, and snacks.  Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event! 
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
              
          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
    
   
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Storytime - Miller Branch
         
              
          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. |  | 
              
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        Oct
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Spooky Storytime - Dallas Branch 11AM
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Holiday, 
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library.  There will be Halloween themed stories, crafts, and snacks.  Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event! 
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      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        1
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Saturday Storytime – Windsor Branch Library
         
              
          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! 
 
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        Oct
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sun
      
       
        
        
          Story Sprouts: Writing Workshop for Kids
         
      
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          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Carnegie Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Books & Writing
                       
                          Program Description:  
            School age children who are interested in writing are invited to Story Sprouts. From learning about characters to improving plot points, this club is aimed at teaching and fostering children’s love of storytelling!  
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        Oct
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Hoopla Book Club: The Briar Club
         
      
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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 The Briar Club by Kate Quinn in October. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, October 28, at 2:00 PM. 
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults, 
                  Everyone
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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        Nov
      
    
          
        1
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Arts on Main 'Miracle Worker' Preview
         
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Storytime Nook
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults, 
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Performances, 
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join us for a theatrical reading of Helen Keller’s autobiography, The Story of My Life, featuring the cast of The Miracle Worker. 
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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        Oct
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Halloween Storytime with the FSPD
         
      
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          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Storytime Nook
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Special Events, 
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join us at the Main Library for a special afternoon Halloween storytime featuring members of the Fort Smith Police Department!  Wear your costume if you like as our Officers share favorite Halloween stories. 
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        Oct
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
      
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          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Carnegie Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Create mesmerizing, decorative potions in a spooky, but relaxing, atmosphere! Teens and adults are invited to put their best potion-making skills to use in this free drop-in event at the Main Library. 
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