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FSPL Holiday Food Drive

All Day 11/1 - 12/31
Main
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

Help out local families in need by donating to this year’s Fort Smith Public Library Holiday Food Drive.

Location: Main
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Christmas Card Craft (Dallas)

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library and make a Christmas card for family or friends.  Use your creative talents to decorate the card.  This activity is open to all ages. 

Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:

Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library and make a Christmas card for family or friends.  Use your creative talents to decorate the card.  This activity is open to all ages. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Escape the Library: Winter Wonderland Edition

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
General Library at Windsor
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Solve puzzles throughout the library to "escape" the game.  This winter wonderland-themed game is geared towards adults and teens and is available for play anytime the library is open. 

Location: Windsor
Room: General Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

Solve puzzles throughout the library to "escape" the game.  This winter wonderland-themed game is geared towards adults and teens and is available for play anytime the library is open. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gift Wrapping Station - Main Library

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Grand Staircase at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
Adults

Need a spot to wrap a gift for a loved one?  Stop by the Main Library and visit our gift wrapping station. We’ll have paper, bows, and everything else you’ll need to wrap a present. Supplies available all hours that the library is open.

Location: Main
Room: Grand Staircase
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:

Need a spot to wrap a gift for a loved one?  Stop by the Main Library and visit our gift wrapping station. We’ll have paper, bows, and everything else you’ll need to wrap a present. Supplies available all hours that the library is open.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gift Wrapping Station - Windsor Library

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
Adults

Need a spot to wrap a gift for a loved one?  Stop by the Windsor Branch Library and visit our gift wrapping station. We’ll have paper, bows, and everything else you’ll need to wrap a present.

Location: Windsor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:

Need a spot to wrap a gift for a loved one?  Stop by the Windsor Branch Library and visit our gift wrapping station. We’ll have paper, bows, and everything else you’ll need to wrap a present.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Greeting Card Exchange

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Windsor
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Beginning in December, the Windsor Drive Branch Library greeting card exchange will be up and running.

Location: Windsor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Holiday
Program Description:

Beginning in December, the Windsor Drive Branch Library greeting card exchange will be up and running.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Genealogy at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
Adults

Check out the Genealogy Department each month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection of Arkansas Heritage Cookbooks. 

Genealogy Department Hours:

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
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. 

Genealogy Department Hours:

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Perfect Gift: Library Books for Christmas!

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing, Holiday
Age Group:
Adults

Honor someone special while sharing your love of reading by donating to the Fort Smith Public Library’s The Perfect Gift: Library Books for Christmas fundraiser.  Through December 31, individuals may visit any Fort Smith Pu

Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing, Holiday
Program Description:

Honor someone special while sharing your love of reading by donating to the Fort Smith Public Library’s The Perfect Gift: Library Books for Christmas fundraiser.  Through December 31, individuals may visit any Fort Smith Pu

Story Time

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Story Time snacks and crafts

Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Story Time snacks and crafts

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Holiday Storytime - Cozy Things - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Holiday themed stories and crafts led by our staff storyteller. The theme for this week is “Cozy Things”.  This event is for pre-school and elementary school aged children. 

Location: Dallas
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Holiday themed stories and crafts led by our staff storyteller. The theme for this week is “Cozy Things”.  This event is for pre-school and elementary school aged children. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Holiday Storytime - Cozy Things - Dallas Branch 11AM

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Holiday themed stories and crafts led by our staff storyteller. The theme for this week is “Cozy Things”.  This event is for pre-school and elementary school aged children. 

Location: Dallas
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Holiday themed stories and crafts led by our staff storyteller. The theme for this week is “Cozy Things”.  This event is for pre-school and elementary school aged children. 

RVMG RRR Committee meeting

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

The RRR Committee plans events for recruitment, retention and recognition of the members of River Valley Master Gardeners.

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

The RRR Committee plans events for recruitment, retention and recognition of the members of River Valley Master Gardeners.

Rotary Club of Fort Smith

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Regular Wednesday meeting

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Regular Wednesday meeting

November/December Combined City of Fort Smith A&P Commission Meeting

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 3:45pm - 6:15pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Combined November and December regular meetings of the City of Fort Smith A&P Commission.

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Combined November and December regular meetings of the City of Fort Smith A&P Commission.

AA

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

AA meeting(No meetings on 11/26/2025, 12/24/2025 and 12/31/2025) 

Main
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) 

Arkansas Kids Count Coalition Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Each year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation releases the KIDS COUNT Data Book, a 50-state ranking of child well-being looking at four domains: economic well-being, education, health, ...

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Each year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation releases the KIDS COUNT Data Book, a 50-state ranking of child well-being looking at four domains: economic well-being, education, health, and family and community.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

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.

Brighton Place POA

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Sharing public records

Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Sharing public records

Miller Writers

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Meeting Purpose:

Encouragement of area writers in any genre

Miller
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Encouragement of area writers in any genre

The River Valley Book Club

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

To discuss our monthly books.

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Meeting Purpose

To discuss our monthly books.

Bereaved Parents of the USA

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Support Group Meeting 

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Support Group Meeting 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Tim Ernst Visit & Slide Show: Arkansas Nature – My 50th Anniversary!

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone

Take a break from your hectic life to enjoy scenic photography and inspirational words as Tim Ernst shares images from his latest picture book, Arkansas Nature Photographer: My 50th Anniversary!  The program will incl

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Sales, Special Events
Program Description:

Take a break from your hectic life to enjoy scenic photography and inspirational words as Tim Ernst shares images from his latest picture book, Arkansas Nature Photographer: My 50th Anniversary!  The program will incl

End of Year Discussion

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Year End Discussion

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Meeting Purpose

Year End Discussion

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Storytime (Miller Branch):

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Miller Branch Library to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts.  No registration is necessary for this ...

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.