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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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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!

photo of open book with birds and flowers coming out

Book Lover's Club

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club!

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!

Open mic night poster

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dewey's Café at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

green illustrated sprout with text reading story sprouts against green watercolor background

Story Sprouts: Writing Workshop for Kids

Saturday, September 27, 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! 

Book cover for "Grandma Gatewood" featuring a photo of Grandma walking on the Appalachian Trail

Hoopla Book Club: Grandma Gatewood's Walk

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

The Miller Branch has a book club! We are reading Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery in September. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, September 30, at 2:00 PM.

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 Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery in September. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, September 30, at 2:00 PM.

photo of open book with birds and flowers coming out

Book Lover's Club

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club!

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!

Open mic night poster

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dewey's Café at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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

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! 

cover of the book The Briar Club

Hoopla Book Club: The Briar Club

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Books & Writing

The Miller Branch has a book club! We are reading The Briar Club by Kate Quinn in October. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, October 28, at 2:00 PM.

Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:

The Miller Branch has a book club! We are reading The Briar Club by Kate Quinn in October. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, October 28, at 2:00 PM.

Library Closed for Veterans Day

All Day
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
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Book Lover's Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club!

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!

Open mic night poster

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dewey's Café at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Library Closes at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual

Library Closed for Thanksgiving Day

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
photo of open book with birds and flowers coming out

Book Lover's Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club!

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!

Open mic night poster

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dewey's Café at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual

Library Closes at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual

Library Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual
photo of open book with birds and flowers coming out

Book Lover's Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club!

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!

Open mic night poster

Open Mic Night at Dewey's Café

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dewey's Café at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

photo of open book with birds and flowers coming out

Book Lover's Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club!

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!