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Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Dallas
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Summer Events

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

Summer Events

Pawfficer Fuzz

Wonderful Wednesday with Officer Shoptaw and Pawfficer Fuzz

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
Program Description:

Make plans to join Officer Robyn Shoptaw and Pawfficer Fuzz for an afternoon adventure!  In addition to learning about the job of a police officer, children will have a chance...

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:

Make plans to join Officer Robyn Shoptaw and Pawfficer Fuzz for an afternoon adventure!  In addition to learning about the job of a police officer, children will have a chance to meet Pawfficer Fuzz.  It will be a purr-fect afternoon!

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.

AA

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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

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Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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, pupp...

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.

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Book Lover's Club

Thursday, July 18, 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!

Book Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Meeting Purpose:

Book discussion

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

Book discussion

Womens Nutrition

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Discuss nutrition for women.

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

Discuss nutrition for women.

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Movie Matinee featuring Migration (PG)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:

Bring your snacks and covered drinks- or visit Dewey’s Café!- before watching a movie on the big screen. It’s free and fun for everyone! Today's movie is Migration. A family of duc...

Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Program Description:

Bring your snacks and covered drinks- or visit Dewey’s Café!- before watching a movie on the big screen. It’s free and fun for everyone! Today's movie is Migration.

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Open Mic Night

Thursday, July 18, 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.

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Animology Adventures at the Library!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:

NHECM’s Animology, whose primary focus is on education through an appreciation for wildlife and healthy respect for their welfare and our natural world, is back by popular demand!&...

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

NHECM’s Animology, whose primary focus is on education through an appreciation for wildlife and healthy respect for their welfare and our natural world, is back by popular demand!  Join Biologist Shawna Adams and learn about the animals and t

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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Pawfficer Fuzz Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Description:

Meet the Fort Smith Police Department's Pawfficer Fuzz and Officer Robyn Shoptaw at the Miller Branch for a storytime!  We will be sharing a story, crafts, and cat snuggles!&n...

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

Meet the Fort Smith Police Department's Pawfficer Fuzz and Officer Robyn Shoptaw at the Miller Branch for a storytime!  We will be sharing a story, crafts, and cat snuggles!  Children will also learn more about a police officer's job.

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, July 19, 2024 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

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Crafts and Cult Classics: Fido (R)

Friday, July 19, 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 Fido (R).

watercolor brushes

Watercolor on the Weekend: Birds and Butterflies

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Description:

Join us at the Windsor Drive Branch as we paint beautiful watercolor birds and butterflies! FREE! For ages 13-adult, with all supplies provided. Limited to the first 16 participant...

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

Join us at the Windsor Drive Branch as we paint beautiful watercolor birds and butterflies! FREE! For ages 13-adult, with all supplies provided. Limited to the first 16 participants. 

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Game On!

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Storytime Nook at Windsor
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Everyone
Program Description:

Let's play some games! Add some FUN to your Saturday with Game On! Team games, board games, video games, which will YOU choose?

Location: Windsor
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

Let's play some games! Add some FUN to your Saturday with Game On! Team games, board games, video games, which will YOU choose?

Christian Biblical of God

Saturday, July 20, 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

River Valley Dr MLK JR Commission

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Plan 2025 Dr. MLK Activities for 2025

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

Plan 2025 Dr. MLK Activities for 2025

River Valley Writers

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Monthly meeting

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

Monthly meeting

children with books

Storytime- Windsor Branch

Monday, July 22, 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.

Quilter Group

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Quilting Projects

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

Quilting Projects

tea party with a t rex

TEA-Rex Storytime

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Description:

Join Bibliosaurus the TEA-rex for a tea party at the Miller Branch!  Listen to a tea party story, before enjoying cookies and "tea" (apple juice) and a craft.

Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Events
Program Description:

Join Bibliosaurus the TEA-rex for a tea party at the Miller Branch!  Listen to a tea party story, before enjoying cookies and "tea" (apple juice) and a craft.

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STEAM Team

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Main
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age
Program Description:

STEAM Team is a program for children ages 8-12 who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The STEAM Team will have a chance to build fun stuff, be act...

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: STEAM
Program Description:

STEAM Team is a program for children ages 8-12 who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The STEAM Team will have a chance to build fun stuff, be active, make art, and even make a mess!

APDC Labor Luncheon

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

To provide a luncheon and a lecture about the state of service workers in Arkansas.

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

To provide a luncheon and a lecture about the state of service workers in Arkansas.