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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

FSPL Holiday Food Drive

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

Help out local families in need by donating to this year’s Fort Smith Public Library Holiday Food Drive. One in five people in our area are struggling, one in three rural Arkans...

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 "Adults" group.

Gift Wrapping Station

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Grand Staircase at Main
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
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 pr...

Location: Main
Room: Grand Staircase
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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 "Everyone" group.

Christmas Card Craft (Dallas)

All Day 12/2 - 12/23
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:

Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library and make a Christmas card for your family or friends! Use your creative talents and our supplies to decorate and personalize your card.&nbs...

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 your family or friends!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Perfect Gift: Library Books for Christmas!

All Day 12/2 - 12/31
Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing, Holiday
Age Group:
Adults
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.  Th...

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

COFFEE with Angela

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Community engagement with ladies to discuss topics of interest and how to navigate those roads with encouragement, insight, and fellowship. We will serve coffee.

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

Community engagement with ladies to discuss topics of interest and how to navigate those roads with encouragement, insight, and fellowship. We will serve coffee.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of the Library Rare and Vintage Book Sale

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Computer Lab at Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Program Description:

Just in time for the holidays, book lovers will find a broad assortment of books in this special sale including rare, vintage, and valuable titles.  A range of topics are repr...

Location: Main
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:

Just in time for the holidays, book lovers will find a broad assortment of books in this special sale including rare, vintage, and valuable titles.  A range of topics are represented including art, religion, history, and much more with public

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

Saturday Storytime - Windsor

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Description:

Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. This FREE Saturday program offers fun for kids of all ages and their families. Join ...

Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. This FREE Saturday program offers fun for kids of all ages and their families.

Christian Biblical of God

Saturday, December 7, 2024 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

FSLS Winter Garland Making

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Teaching participants how to make handmade winter garlands out of everyday craft materials. Craft materials are felt, string, scissors, yarn, and ribbons, all provided by FSLS.

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

Teaching participants how to make handmade winter garlands out of everyday craft materials. Craft materials are felt, string, scissors, yarn, and ribbons, all provided by FSLS.

Sebastian County NAACP Annual meeting

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

The annual meeting is the final general body meeting of the year. Membership is required to attend.

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

The annual meeting is the final general body meeting of the year. Membership is required to attend.

River Valley Dr MLK JR Commission

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Plan activities for 2025 MLK weekend.

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

Plan activities for 2025 MLK weekend.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

22nd Annual Holiday Open House

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Games & Activities, Holiday, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:

Celebrate the holiday season when the entire Fort Smith Public Library staff opens the doors of the Main Library for a festive afternoon of music, crafts, games, stories, holiday d...

Location: Main
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Games & Activities, Holiday, Special Events
Program Description:

Celebrate the holiday season when the entire Fort Smith Public Library staff opens the doors of the Main Library for a festive afternoon of music, crafts, games, stories, holiday displays, light refreshments, and other entertainment for children a

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of the Library Rare and Vintage Book Sale

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab at Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Program Description:

Just in time for the holidays, book lovers will find a broad assortment of books in this special sale including rare, vintage, and valuable titles.  A range of topics are repr...

Location: Main
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:

Just in time for the holidays, book lovers will find a broad assortment of books in this special sale including rare, vintage, and valuable titles.  A range of topics are represented including art, religion, history, and much more with public

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

Storytime- Windsor Branch

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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.

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.

River Valley Landlord Association

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Meeting for the general membership of the Rivervalley Landlords Association.

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

Meeting for the general membership of the Rivervalley Landlords Association.

Ladies Christian Book Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Meeting Purpose:

To discuss various Christian nonfiction books.

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

To discuss various Christian nonfiction books.

Owens Corning

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

2025 Operations Planning

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

2025 Operations Planning

Kindly Critics

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

monthly meeting to discuss writing projects

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

monthly meeting to discuss writing projects

Kistler Center Annual Training

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:00am - 3:45pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

We are holding our annual training and training for our new documentation software.

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

We are holding our annual training and training for our new documentation software.

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

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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 child...

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.

TIE

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

AA meeting

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

AA meeting

River Valley Master Gardeners' 2024 Graduation

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Graduation ceremony for new master gardeners completing the training program in October-December. (Held the same even here last year on December 9, 2023)

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

Graduation ceremony for new master gardeners completing the training program in October-December. (Held the same even here last year on December 9, 2023)

Fort Smith Marathon

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Planning marathon in March

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

Planning marathon in March

Stampede

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Planning meeting

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

Planning meeting