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Cat in the Hat Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a special Cat in the Hat storytime and get entered to win 4 tickets to the April 15th show Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us for a special Cat in the Hat storytime and get entered to win 4 tickets to the April 15th show Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage! at the ArcBest Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Enrichment: Beginning Drawing, Part 3

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Homeschoolers, come join us as we continue our series on beginning drawing! (If you missed the first sessions, no problem! Come join us anyway!) Geared toward 4th grade and up, but younger siblings welcome with adult.

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

Homeschoolers, come join us as we continue our series on beginning drawing! (If you missed the first sessions, no problem! Come join us anyway!) Geared toward 4th grade and up, but younger siblings welcome with adult.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

St. Patrick’s Day Mask Craft

All Day 3/9 - 3/17
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

Use your skills and imagination to make your own Shamrock St. Patrick’s Day Mask. All materials will be provided at this free do-it-yourself activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch Library. 

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

Use your skills and imagination to make your own Shamrock St. Patrick’s Day Mask. All materials will be provided at this free do-it-yourself activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch Library. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

March Crafts & Cookies Day

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

Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library to complete some fun March themed crafts! Cookies will be served.

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

Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library to complete some fun March themed crafts! Cookies will be served.

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

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning Hand Lettering

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
Adults
You've asked for it, and it's back: Beginning Hand Lettering!   Learn the basics of faux calligraphy in this class packed with tips and techniques for beautiful lettering. FREE and all supplies provided.
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
You've asked for it, and it's back: Beginning Hand Lettering!   Learn the basics of faux calligraphy in this class packed with tips and techniques for beautiful lettering. FREE and all supplies provided.
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids Create: Elephant Crafts!

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age, Teens

Join us at the Miller Branch Library for Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who (Rated G) and some cute elephant crafts. FREE and all supplies provided!

Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
Program Description:

Join us at the Miller Branch Library for Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who (Rated G) and some cute elephant crafts. FREE and all supplies provided!

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

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Shrinky Dinks: Not Just for Kids!

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age, Teens, Adults

Join us for a playful, creative class where imagination comes to life! Design and decorate your own Shrinky Dink artwork, then see it transform as it shrinks into a sturdy mini creation. Make a custom keychain or charm.

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

Join us for a playful, creative class where imagination comes to life! Design and decorate your own Shrinky Dink artwork, then see it transform as it shrinks into a sturdy mini creation. Make a custom keychain or charm.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Silly Drawings for Kids

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, How-To
Age Group:
School Age, Teens

Come learn how to draw some silly drawings! 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! 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Spring Break Craft-a-thon

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Everyone

Get ready to spring into crafting! Families are invited to take part in this Spring Break Craft-a-thon. Make some bad art, create a beautiful collage, design a button or two, and help us with some “crafty” spring cleaning!

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Program Description:

Get ready to spring into crafting! Families are invited to take part in this Spring Break Craft-a-thon. Make some bad art, create a beautiful collage, design a button or two, and help us with some “crafty” spring cleaning!

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

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Once Upon a Stitch Crochet Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community 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: Community 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Felt Mini-Journals

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Come join us as we make adorable felt mini-journals you can use for yourself or give to a friend! FREE and open to all adults and teens (no library card needed!) with all supplies provided. Limited to 14 participants. 
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Come join us as we make adorable felt mini-journals you can use for yourself or give to a friend! FREE and open to all adults and teens (no library card needed!) with all supplies provided. Limited to 14 participants. 
This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Lab: Polymer Clay Books

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Using polymer clay adults will learn to sculp a miniature book charm and transform it into a unique accessory of their choice, such as jewelry, a keychain, bookmark, or a magnet. All Materials will be provided.

Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Using polymer clay adults will learn to sculp a miniature book charm and transform it into a unique accessory of their choice, such as jewelry, a keychain, bookmark, or a magnet. All Materials will be provided.

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

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

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.

Library Closed for Good Friday

All Day
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

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.

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

DOG Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting their annual pet food and supply drive during the month of April, benefitting Fort Smith Animal Haven.  You’re welcome to bring in donations during this special DOG themed storytime.  Items on the

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Program Description:

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting their annual pet food and supply drive during the month of April, benefitting Fort Smith Animal Haven.  You’re welcome to bring in donations during this special DOG themed storytime.  Items on the

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.

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

CAT Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting their annual pet food and supply drive during the month of April, benefitting Fort Smith Animal Haven.  You’re welcome to bring in donations during this special CAT themed storytime.  Items on the

Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Program Description:

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting their annual pet food and supply drive during the month of April, benefitting Fort Smith Animal Haven.  You’re welcome to bring in donations during this special CAT themed storytime.  Items on the

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.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Once Upon a Stitch Crochet Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community 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: Community 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

2nd Annual Craft Supply Swap (Rescheduled date)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Windsor
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Originally scheduled for January, our Craft Supply Swap will now be held on Saturday, April 25th!  We have lots of donated supplies, and will be accepting your gently-used craft supplies at Windsor Branch through February 28.

Location: Windsor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Originally scheduled for January, our Craft Supply Swap will now be held on Saturday, April 25th!  We have lots of donated supplies, and will be accepting your gently-used craft supplies at Windsor Branch through February 28.

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

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

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.