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September is B.O.B. (Bring Overdues Back) Month!

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Writing, Celebrations
Program Description:
Have you been avoiding the library because of an overdue book (or two)?  We would like to see you (and our materials!) come back.  If you have finally found it under the bed or beneath the car seat, return it during the month of September a...

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
All Library Locations
Location: All Library Locations
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 during the month of September, you'll be entered to win prizes!  The more times you use your library card throughout the mont...

Dewey’s Café September Artist – Jim Anderson

All Day 9/1 - 10/31
Main
Location: Main
Room: Dewey's Café
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
An exhibit of photographic works by Jim Anderson featuring the beauty of America will be on display at Dewey’s Café during the months of September and October. Jim is a school teacher by trade and a photographer of the natural landscape as a hobby. H...

Paperpalooza!

11:00am - 1:00pm
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Paperpalooza!! Let your creativity go wild as we pull out all the paper and supplies for a Saturday paper crafting extravaganza! Try out supplies and new techniques. We will have guided demos available and all supplies provided for this FREE event fo...

Friends of the Library Chocolate Festival

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Dallas
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Location: Dallas
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Celebrations, Special Events
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 176
Program Description:
Chocolate - Chocolate - Chocolate! The Friends of the Fort Smith Library will turn the Dallas Branch Library into a Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of sorts as an abundance of chocolate drips throughout the building. Local organizations, businesses, an...

BINGO for Books (for Adults!)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main
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! ...

Teentober: Book vs Movie

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Teens
Program Description:
Celebrate TeenTober by voting which is better: the book or the movie. Come by the Youth Services department to put a sticker under your choice! ...

Celebrate Family History Month (October 1 - 31)

All Day
Main
Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Program Description:
October is Family History Month.  Every family has a story, find yours!  Celebrate Family History Month in the Genealogy Department at the Main Library. You can also visit the Genealogy Department online at https://www.fortsmithlibrary.org/...

LEGO Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:
Kids, Tweens, and Teens are invited to the Main Library to design, create, and build unique creations with the LEGO Club!  Everyone loves LEGOs; this event is free and supplies are provided – just bring your imagination! ...

BINGO for Books (for Adults!)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main
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! ...

TeenTober: Kumihimo Friendship Bracelets

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Teenagers – have fun creating after school!  Swing by the Miller Branch Library and learn how to make Kumihimo friendship bracelets out of embroidery floss at this teen-led program.  All materials will be provided. ...

Open Mic Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main
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. ...

Perennials That Pack a Punch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: How-To
Program Description:
The Fianna Hills Garden Club and the Miller Branch Library will host a presentation with Randy Forst, Extension Education and Consumer Horticulturist for the U.A. Division of Agriculture in Little Rock.  The discussion will focus on planting wea...

Game On!

11:00am - 1:00pm
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
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? ...

Cemeterrariums: for Teens and Adults!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Teens and adults are invited to create a cemeterrarium- a spook-tacular craft that’s perfect for October! Supplies will be available while they last. ...

Watercolor on the Weekend!

11:00am - 1:00pm
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
In this workshop we will talk all about brushes - choosing brushes, which brush to use when, basic brush strokes, and putting it all together with hands on exercises. FREE and open to all adults and teens, with all supplies provided. Limited to the f...

Halloween Craft - Dallas

All Day
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:
Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library during regular branch hours to complete a fun Halloween themed craft!  ...

Open Mic Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main
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. ...

Open Mic Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main
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. ...