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4 colorful socks with the word Socktober printed above

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Main
Program Type:
Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

Location: Main
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.

4 colorful socks with the word Socktober printed above

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Dallas
Program Type:
Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

Location: 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.

4 colorful socks with the word Socktober printed above

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Miller
Program Type:
Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

Location: 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.

4 colorful socks with the word Socktober printed above

October is SOCKtober!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Windsor
Program Type:
Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus.

Location: 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.

image of a tree and roots with the words "celebrate family history month"

Celebrate Family History Month

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

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.

Location: 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.

Arkansas cookbooks and brochure under a green table lamp

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Genealogy at Main

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 

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 

Omnipod Training

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Diabetes Education and Insulin Pump Training

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

Diabetes Education and Insulin Pump Training

BrickCity

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Business Meeting

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

Business Meeting

story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, October 30, 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.

Iota Phi Theta Delta Omicron Omega Chapter Informational

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Join the Delta Omicron Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. for an informational meeting to learn more about our programs, upcoming events, and opportunities for involv...

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

Join the Delta Omicron Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. for an informational meeting to learn more about our programs, upcoming events, and opportunities for involvement.

Happy Halloween

Halloween Crafts & Popcorn (Dallas)

All Day
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

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.

Location: 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.

trick or treat the Fort Smith Library

Trick-or-Treat the Dallas Street Branch Library!

All Day
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats!

Location: Dallas
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!

trick or treat the Fort Smith Library

Trick-or-Treat the Fort Smith Library!

All Day
Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats!

Location: Main
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!

trick or treat the Fort Smith Library

Trick-or-Treat the Miller Branch Library!

All Day
Miller
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats!

Location: Miller
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!

trick or treat the Fort Smith Library

Trick-or-Treat the Windsor Drive Branch Library!

All Day
Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun!  Come dressed in your costume and you'll receive some sweet treats!

Location: Windsor
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!

books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, October 31, 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.

Civic Luncheon

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Program Luncheon Meeting

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

Program Luncheon Meeting

Dinovember scavenger hunt

DINOvember Scavenger Hunt - November 1 - 30

All Day
Main
Program Type:
Celebrations, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

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

Location: Main
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

Junk Journaling Take & Make

All Day 11/1 - 11/29
Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
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.
Location: 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.
Arkansas cookbooks and brochure under a green table lamp

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Genealogy at Main

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 

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 

Holiday Food Drive poster with canned food Christmas Tree and turkey

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.

elephant reading to piggie and friends

Saturday Storytime – Windsor Branch Library

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Nook at Windsor
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Everyone

Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. Join us for books, songs, movement, and more!


 

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!


 

Christian Biblical Church of God

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Bible Study

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

Bible Study

arts on main's production of the miracle worker helen keller with annie sullivan

Arts on Main 'Miracle Worker' Preview

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Performances, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Join us for a theatrical reading of Helen Keller’s autobiography, The Story of My Life, featuring the cast of The Miracle Worker.

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.