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Drug Take Back Day at the FSPL Main Library

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at the Main Library on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as the library joins over 250 sites across Arkansas participating i

Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Program Description:
Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at the Main Library on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as the library joins over 250 sites across Arkansas participating in Arkansas Drug Take Back Day.  ID is not required and no questio...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hoopla Book Club

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

The Miller Branch has a book club!  We are reading “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah during the month of April.  Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, Apr

Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:
The Miller Branch has a book club!  We are reading “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah during the month of April.  Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, April 30th at 2:00 PM.  The ebook and audiobook are always available...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Make a Mother's Day Card (Dallas May 1-11)

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

Let your mother know how much she means to you with a handmade Mother's Day Card.  Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library and use your creativity to make your own personaliz

Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:
Let your mother know how much she means to you with a handmade Mother's Day Card.  Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library and use your creativity to make your own personalized card for Mom!  This do-it-yourself activity is open to all age...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Season Ticket: Featured Spice Blend - Gullah Seasoning

All Day
Main
Program Type:
How-To
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Expand your taste buds with our Season Ticket kit. This month’s featured spice blend is Gullah seasoning. The kit, which will be available at the beginning of the month at the libr

Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: How-To
Program Description:
Expand your taste buds with our Season Ticket kit. This month’s featured spice blend is Gullah seasoning. The kit, which will be available at the beginning of the month at the library, will feature a sample of the featured spice and along with a reci...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Seed Catalog

All Day
Miller
Program Type:
How-To
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just beginning to dabble in gardening, stop by the Miller Branch and grab a seed packet (or two)!  In May, we will be handing out variou

Location: Miller
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: How-To
Program Description:
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just beginning to dabble in gardening, stop by the Miller Branch and grab a seed packet (or two)!  In May, we will be handing out various vegetable seeds. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

First Friday Film: The Reluctant Debutante (NR 1958)

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join us for this month’s matinee showing of The Reluctant Debutante, a romantic comedy about a daughter visiting her father in England and being thrown into the debutante season. S

Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Program Description:
Join us for this month’s matinee showing of The Reluctant Debutante, a romantic comedy about a daughter visiting her father in England and being thrown into the debutante season. Starring Rex Harrison, Kay Kendall, and John Saxon, this film is not ra...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of the Library Mostly Fiction Used Book Sale Preview for Friends' Members

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Program Description:

Mostly Fiction! Members of the Friends of the Fort Smith Public Library are invited to come to our exclusive Friends-only Preview Sale on Friday, May 3, from 4-7 p.m.  There w

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:
Mostly Fiction! Members of the Friends of the Fort Smith Public Library are invited to come to our exclusive Friends-only Preview Sale on Friday, May 3, from 4-7 p.m.  There will be a 25-book limit at the preview sale.  Friends of the Libra...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

May the 4th Be With You - Crafts!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Miller
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:

Come celebrate May the 4th Be With You at the Miller Branch! Use the force as you play Star Wars themed games and to create imaginative Star Wars crafts. Be sure and check out a St

Location: Miller
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Special Events
Program Description:
Come celebrate May the 4th Be With You at the Miller Branch! Use the force as you play Star Wars themed games and to create imaginative Star Wars crafts. Be sure and check out a Star Wars book before you leave! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of the Library Mostly Fiction Used Book Sale

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Program Description:

Mostly fiction! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults.  Hardbacks and paperbacks from your

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:
Mostly fiction! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults.  Hardbacks and paperbacks from your favorite authors will be available, along with a selection of videos a...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of the Library Mostly Fiction Used Book Sale-1/2 Price Day

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Program Description:

Mostly fiction! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults.  Hardbacks and paperbacks from your

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:
Mostly fiction! The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults.  Hardbacks and paperbacks from your favorite authors will be available, along with a selection of videos a...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of the Library Mostly Fiction Used Book Sale-Clearance

All Day 5/6 - 5/12
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Program Description:

It's Book Sale clearance time!  Come get some great bargains on leftovers from our weekend "Mostly Fiction" Sale!  The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Li

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:
It's Book Sale clearance time!  Come get some great bargains on leftovers from our weekend "Mostly Fiction" Sale!  The spring edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly fiction selections for adults.&nb...
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Exploring Your Family History: Census Records

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Genealogy at Main
Program Type:
Genealogy & History, How-To
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Description:

The Genealogy Department invites you to monthly classes exploring areas of genealogical research methods to discover your family history. In this month’s class, we will dive into C

Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History, How-To
Program Description:
The Genealogy Department invites you to monthly classes exploring areas of genealogical research methods to discover your family history. In this month’s class, we will dive into Census Records and their importance to your research. No registration i...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Authors in the Afternoon with Steven Massongill

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main
Program Type:
Book Sales, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Local author Steven Massongill will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his book, Where the Lions Graze.  Many stories exist about people who have visited

Location: Main
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:
Local author Steven Massongill will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his book, Where the Lions Graze.  Many stories exist about people who have visited Heaven and returned, claiming that things work differently there than...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Recess: Index Card Art

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Index card art is a great way to stretch your creative muscles! Join us at the Windsor Drive Branch as we use a variety of supplies and techniques to practice our skills or learn n

Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Index card art is a great way to stretch your creative muscles! Join us at the Windsor Drive Branch as we use a variety of supplies and techniques to practice our skills or learn new ones in this non-intimidating format. FREE and open to all adults. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Lover's Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club! The only requirement for this club is that you must love to read.  Read whatever you like, ficti

Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:
Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club! The only requirement for this club is that you must love to read.  Read whatever you like, fiction or non-fiction, and come give us a short report (on up to three tit...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Mic Night

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dewey's Café at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Description:

Poets, musicians, and other talented folks - come join us for this casual, fun event. Just show up, no need to register. Showcase your talent, or just come out to listen and enjoy.

Location: Main
Room: Dewey's Café
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Performances
Program Description:
Poets, musicians, and other talented folks - come join us for this casual, fun event. Just show up, no need to register. Showcase your talent, or just come out to listen and enjoy. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafts and Cult Classics: "The Princess Bride" (PG-1987)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join us for casual afternoon where you can work on an ongoing craft project (or get started on something new with the materials we have to share) while watching a cult classic. We

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
Program Description:
Join us for casual afternoon where you can work on an ongoing craft project (or get started on something new with the materials we have to share) while watching a cult classic. We will be watching The Princess Bride (PG-1987) at today’s event.&n...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Watercolor on the Weekend: Small-Format Landscapes

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Description:

This month we will work on our watercolor skills as we paint simple, but beautiful, small-format landscape scenes. FREE! For ages 13-adult, with all supplies provided. Limited to t

Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
This month we will work on our watercolor skills as we paint simple, but beautiful, small-format landscape scenes. FREE! For ages 13-adult, with all supplies provided. Limited to the first 14 participants.  ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Meow Maids

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Description:

Using mixed media and your imagination, teens and adults are invited to drop-in and make a meow maid! Supplies are provided while they last. 

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Using mixed media and your imagination, teens and adults are invited to drop-in and make a meow maid! Supplies are provided while they last.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anyone Can Learn to Letter

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join us each month, or pop in when you can, as we talk tools, supplies, and practice hand-lettering techniques. Free to all adults and all supplies provided. Limited to the first 1

Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Join us each month, or pop in when you can, as we talk tools, supplies, and practice hand-lettering techniques. Free to all adults and all supplies provided. Limited to the first 14 participants.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hoopla Book Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

The Miller Branch Library is starting a book club!  The ebook and audiobook are available on Hoopla – which is free with your library card.  For more information on how t

Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:
The Miller Branch Library is starting a book club!  The ebook and audiobook are available on Hoopla – which is free with your library card.  For more information on how to get started reading on Hoopla, visit https://www.fortsmithlibrary.or...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Writer's Workshop

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Genealogy at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Genealogy & History, How-To
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Description:

Begin your life story with the Genealogy Writer’s Workshop. This month explore and discuss themes to determine the basis of your narrative. Join us monthly as we help you continue

Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Genealogy & History, How-To
Program Description:
Begin your life story with the Genealogy Writer’s Workshop. This month explore and discuss themes to determine the basis of your narrative. Join us monthly as we help you continue writing the “chapters” of your life story. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

BINGO for Books (for Adults!)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Description:

Bring your lucky bingo daubers or lucky troll for this fun hour of bingo! We will have book prizes for winners of this free program!

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:
Bring your lucky bingo daubers or lucky troll for this fun hour of bingo! We will have book prizes for winners of this free program! ...