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This event is in the "Teens" group

Silly Drawings for Kids

3:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Teens
Main
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

1:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Main
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

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.

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

Once Upon a Stitch Crochet Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age, Teens
Main
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

10:30am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Windsor
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

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main
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 "Everyone" group

Easter Egg Bunny Craft - Dallas Branch

All Day 3/30–4/2
Everyone
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:

Get ready for Easter by making a fun Easter egg bunny craft! This free make and take activity is for all ages and all materials will be provided (while supplies last). 

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

Take and Make May Basket

All Day 4/1–4/30
School Age, Teens, Adults
Main
Location: Main
Room: Genealogy
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

The Genealogy Department invites you to stop by and pick up a Take and Make craft to help you celebrate the 19th and 20th-century tradition of May Day.  Make a basket of candy and flowers to leave at your&nb

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

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.

Library Closed for Good Friday

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual, Off Site
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:

Get ready for Easter by making a fun Easter egg bunny craft! This free make and take activity is for all ages and all materials will be provided (while supplies last). 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Event - Bookmark Crafts

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for this teen volunteer event! Earn some volunteer time by making bookmarks from damaged books that we will hand out during National Library Week (April 19-25). Free and no library card or registration required.

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
All Branches
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

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.

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

Homeschool Enrichment: Beginning Drawing, Part 4

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

Homeschoolers, come join us for this last session in 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
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Enjoy some fun spring themed crafts at the library!  Cookies will be served. This is a free make and take activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch.  Stop by while supplies last! All materials are provided. 

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

DOG 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:

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting their annual pet food and supply drive during the month of April, benefitting Fort Smith Animal Haven. Storytime participants are welcome to bring in donations during this special DOG-themed storytime.

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

Make Your Own Black-out Poetry

10:30am–12:00pm
School Age, Teens, Adults
Windsor
Location: Windsor
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing
Program Description:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by dropping in and creating your own black-out poetry using pages from discarded books, newspapers, or magazines.

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

Kids Create: Bug Crafts!

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, School Age, Teens
Miller
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 A Bug's Life (Rated G) and some cute bug crafts. FREE and all supplies provided!

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

CAT 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:

The Fort Smith Public Library is hosting their annual pet food and supply drive during the month of April, benefitting Fort Smith Animal Haven. Storytime participants are welcome to bring in donations during this special CAT-themed storytime.

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

4:30pm–5:30pm
School Age, Teens
Main
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)

11:00am–12:30pm
Everyone
Windsor
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!  This event was rescheduled due to snow in January, but we have had so many great craft supplies donated this year!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Adult crafters are invited to join us at the library for a relaxing spring‑themed crafting session. Come create your own unique pressed flower bookmarks.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.