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Adopt a Reading Duckie

All Day 9/2 - 9/30
Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

To celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, adopt a reading duckie at the Fort Smith Public Library!

Location: Main
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Books & Writing, Special Events
Program Description:

To celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, adopt a reading duckie at the Fort Smith Public Library!

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Bookmark Decorating Craft (Dallas)

All Day 9/2 - 9/30
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Age Group:
Everyone

In celebration of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Dallas Street Branch Library will host a bookmark decorating craft. Select a bookmark pattern and decorate it however you wish.  This make and take craft for all ages may be comp

Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations
Program Description:

In celebration of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Dallas Street Branch Library will host a bookmark decorating craft. Select a bookmark pattern and decorate it however you wish.  This make and take craft for all ages may be comp

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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! (September 2 - 30)

All Day 9/2 - 9/30
Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Celebrations, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone

Help celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with the Fort Smith Public Library!  Each time you use your library card at any Fort Smith Library Location during the month of September, you'll be entered to win prizes!

Location: Main
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Writing, Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:

Help celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with the Fort Smith Public Library!  Each time you use your library card at any Fort Smith Library Location during the month of September, you'll be entered to win prizes!

Stop by Genealogy Department to pick up your set of vintage paper dolls to start the new school year.

Take & Make Craft Vintage Paper Dolls

All Day 9/2 - 9/30
Genealogy at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

The Genealogy Department at the Fort Smith Public Library invites you to stop by and pick up vintage back-to-school paper dolls.  For Genealogy Department Hours, visit our

Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

The Genealogy Department at the Fort Smith Public Library invites you to stop by and pick up vintage back-to-school paper dolls.  For Genealogy Department Hours, visit our

various crochet projects with hooks and information about Crochet Club

Crochet Club

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Now at the Windsor Drive Branch! Crochet Club is a welcoming place for beginners to learn the basics and for experienced crafters to work on their projects. Members can share ideas, tips, and inspiration in a supportive environment.

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

Now at the Windsor Drive Branch! Crochet Club is a welcoming place for beginners to learn the basics and for experienced crafters to work on their projects. Members can share ideas, tips, and inspiration in a supportive environment.

TYS

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Independent Living Skills

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

Independent Living Skills

Christian Biblical Church of God

Saturday, September 13, 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

Young Democrats of Arkansas

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Community meeting for political young adults

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

Community meeting for political young adults

Pagans of Arkansas - River Valley Study Group

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Pagans of Arkansas - River Valley Study Group

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

Pagans of Arkansas - River Valley Study Group

RR CLUB MEETING

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Monthly Meeting

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

Monthly Meeting

Fort Smith Magic Club

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:45pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Fort Smith Magicians Monthly Meeting

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

Fort Smith Magicians Monthly Meeting

ARVOCA Butterfly Release

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Butterfly Release

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

Butterfly Release

Housewives of Fort Smith

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Ladies meeting 

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

Ladies meeting

 

children with books

Storytime- Windsor Branch

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

Ladies Christian Book Club

Monday, September 15, 2025 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.

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STEAM Team

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
School Age

STEAM Team is a program for children aged 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!

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

STEAM Team is a program for children aged 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!

Youth Villages

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Peer to Peer Private Event

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

Peer to Peer Private Event

Zonta Club of Fort Smith

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Monthly member meeting

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

Monthly member meeting

Fort Smith Trolley Museum Board

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

Maverik Culture Trainings

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Our retail stores (Kum and Go) are transitioning into Maverik stores, and we are looking for a space where we can have an orientation meeting for current employees as we rebrand to...

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

Our retail stores (Kum and Go) are transitioning into Maverik stores, and we are looking for a space where we can have an orientation meeting for current employees as we rebrand to the new organization.

wiggle worms storytime Main Library

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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,

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.

Womens Nutrition

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 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.

TIE

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 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

Fort Smith Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Windsor
Meeting Purpose:

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting  Meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Meetings for September, October, and November will be at t...

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

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 

Meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.

Meetings for September, October, and November will be at the branch locations listed below.