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Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Main
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

11:30am–12:30pm
Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Discuss nutrition for women.

TIE

12:00pm–1:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

AA meeting

Hoopla Book Club: Grandma Gatewood's Walk

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Miller
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.

Library Card Sign-up Celebration at the Miller Branch

3:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, School Age
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Movies
Program Description:

The Miller Branch Library will be open until 7:00 pm on September 30th to wrap up Library Card Sign-up Month. Drop in from 3-7 for crafts, snacks, and a book character scavenger hunt!

Storytime with the FSPD

4:00pm–4:30pm
Preschool, School Age
Main
Location: Main
Room: Storytime Nook
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Special Events, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us at the Main Library for a special afternoon storytime featuring a member of the Fort Smith Police Department!  Afterward, stick around and ask the officer any questions you might have regarding their job.

Meet the Superintendent

5:00pm–7:45pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Meet the Superintendent of the Fort Smith Public Schools at this community event featuring a presentation and Q & A.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest - through October 29th!

All Day
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Special Events
Program Description:

The Main Library is having a pumpkin decorating contest – without the mess!  Pick up an entry form at the Main Library, or print off an entry form, deco

Story Time

9:00am–12:30pm
Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Story Time snacks and crafts

Celebrate Family History Month

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main
Location: Main
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy & History
Program Description:

In celebration of Family History month, the Genealogy Department at the Main Library is giving away Adult and Children’s Family History Starter Kits. In addition, we are also giving away a basket of Genealogy Goodies.

Culinary Classics and Curiosities 

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Program Description:

Check out the Genealogy Department each month to pick up a couple of vintage recipes from our historical collection of Arkansas Heritage Cookbooks. For Genealogy Department Hours, visit 

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

10:00am–10:45am
Preschool, School Age
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Storytime at the Dallas Street Branch is for children and their adults.  Lasting about 30 minutes, children and their families will enjoy stories, books, music, snacks, and crafts.   Storytime will often have themes reflecting the s

Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority Board Meeting

10:30am–1:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

WAIA Quarterly Board Meeting

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM

11:00am–11:45am
Preschool, School Age
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Storytime at the Dallas Street Branch is for children and their adults.  Lasting about 30 minutes, children and their families will enjoy stories, books, music, snacks, and crafts.   Storytime will often have themes reflecting the s

Neighborhood Meeting

5:30pm–7:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Neighborhood Meeting

AA

6:30pm–7:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

AA meeting

(No meetings on 11/26/2025, 12/24/2025 and 12/31/2025) 

Storytime - Main Library

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Main
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.

Miller Writers

1:00pm–4:00pm
Miller
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Encouragement of area writers in any genre

The River Valley Book Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Meeting Purpose

To discuss our monthly books.

Bereaved Parents of the USA

6:00pm–7:30pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Support Group Meeting 

Lymphedema Support Group Fort Smith / Van Buren

6:00pm–8:00pm
Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Support and education group for people with lymphedema, lipedema and venous disfunction. Meeting to focus on education and self care for the condition.

Storytime - Miller Branch

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytimes

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Miller Branch Library to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts.  No registration is necessary for this fun and FREE program.  Storytime is held every Friday 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.

Homeschool Enrichment: Elements of Art!

10:30am–12:00pm
School Age, Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:

Homeschoolers, join us as we learn the basics of the elements of art with fun hands-on art activities!! FREE and all supplies provided. Geared toward 4th grade and up, but younger siblings are welcome with an adult.

Civic Luncheon

11:30am–1:00pm
Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Program Luncheon Meeting