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Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

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

Location: Dallas
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

Halloween Bingo card with candy corn for markers

Bingo for Books: Halloween Edition

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens

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

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.

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Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, October 17, 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.

photo of author Mark Morgan and 3 of his picture books

Authors in the Afternoon with Mark Morgan

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Adults

Arkansas children’s author and Illustrator Mark Morgan will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his picture books that inspire courage, kindness and creativity.  Featuring playful rhymes and colorful characters, the autho

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

Arkansas children’s author and Illustrator Mark Morgan will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his picture books that inspire courage, kindness and creativity.  Featuring playful rhymes and colorful characters, the autho

online safety

Being Cyber Safe - for kids!

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
How-To, Special Events, Technology
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Internet safety for children is vital! Please join us at the Main Library for this important class as we help school-aged children learn how to navigate the internet safely.

Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: How-To, Special Events, Technology
Program Description:

Internet safety for children is vital! Please join us at the Main Library for this important class as we help school-aged children learn how to navigate the internet safely.

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

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

Location: Dallas
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

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

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

Location: Dallas
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

once upon a stitch with basket of yarn

Once Upon a Stitch

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

School age children and teens are invited to join the Once Upon a Stitch crochet club! Whether a beginner or an expert, join us to learn the basics of crochet and expand your skills.

Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

School age children and teens are invited to join the Once Upon a Stitch crochet club! Whether a beginner or an expert, join us to learn the basics of crochet and expand your skills.

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Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, October 24, 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.

pumpkin man

Silly, Creepy Drawings for Kids

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Come learn how to draw some silly drawings that will be perfect for Halloween! FSPL staff member Katelyn Smith will lead this fun and interactive event, designed for school aged children. Free and no registration or library card required.

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:

Come learn how to draw some silly drawings that will be perfect for Halloween! FSPL staff member Katelyn Smith will lead this fun and interactive event, designed for school aged children. Free and no registration or library card required.

story sprouts with image of green sprout

Story Sprouts: Writing Workshop for Kids

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
School Age

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! 

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! 

police officer reading a children's book at storytime

Storytime with the FSPD

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Special Events, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Join us at the Main Library for a special afternoon storytime featuring a member of the Fort Smith Police Department!  Afterward, stick around and ask the officer any questions you might have regarding their job.

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 storytime featuring a member of the Fort Smith Police Department!  Afterward, stick around and ask the officer any questions you might have regarding their job.

Halloween Pumpkins

Spooky Storytime - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Holiday, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

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!

Location: Dallas
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!

Halloween Pumpkins

Spooky Storytime - Dallas Branch 11AM

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Holiday, Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

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!

Location: Dallas
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!

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.

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

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

Location: Dallas
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

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

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

Location: Dallas
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

books and kids

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, November 7, 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.

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Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

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

Location: Dallas
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