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        Sep-Oct
      
    
    
    
      2023
    
       
        
        
          Dewey’s Café September Artist – Jim Anderson
         
      
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          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. 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
      
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                          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! 
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      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Sat
      
       
      
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          Location: 
          Miller
         
          Room: 
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Connect with your crafty side at the Miller Branch Library!  Children of all ages and their families can pop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 
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          | 9 am |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Amanda Williamson-Omnipod Training
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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        Oct
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          123rd C-Flight Off Site Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            The Room will be used to discuss the future of our flight pertaining to our current role in the 123rd Intellegnce Squadron |  |  | 
              
          | 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Storytime- Windsor Branch
         
      
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          Location: 
          Windsor
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Children and their caregivers are invited to the Windsor Drive Branch Library to enjoy books, songs, movement, and more. Storytime is held every Monday 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. | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Wiggle Worms Storytime - Miller Branch
         
      
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          Location: 
          Miller
         
          Room: 
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            A love of reading starts early.  Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Miller Branch Library for this special storytime geared toward children 0 to 24 months old.  There will be rhymes, songs, simple stories, and lots of in 
                               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 "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Spooky Storytime - Dallas Branch 10AM
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library.  There will be Halloween themed stories, crafts, snacks, and other activities!  Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to 
                               
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          CareSource Ft Smith Staff Meetup
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            After a year of planning, CareSource is finally coming to Ft Smith. The purpose of this meetup is to interact with future staff members, and further plan out the coming months. | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          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
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Anyone Can Learn to Letter
         
      
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          Location: 
          Windsor
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          How-To
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join us each month or pop in when you can as we talk tools, supplies, and practice hand-lettering techniques. This month we will learn the basic of beautiful lettering with watercolor. FREE and open to all adults, with all supplies provided. 
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      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Storytime - Miller Branch
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          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. 
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            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. |  | 
              
          | 11 am |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Spooky Storytime - Dallas Branch 11AM
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library.  There will be Halloween themed stories, crafts, snacks, and other activities!  Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to 
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        Oct
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          FSS Board of Directors Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Board of directors meeting 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Welcome Neighbors Book Club
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
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        Oct
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith Noon Civic Club
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Watercolor on the Weekend!
         
      
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          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. 
                               
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Christian Biblical Church of God
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
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          | 12 pm |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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        Oct
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          PEO international Area Council
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            PEO is a philanthropic educational organizations that raises money to support the educational woman.  Area council representatives are a subset that plan and organize the annual Founder's Day luncheon. 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Examination Under Oath - Professional Reporters
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Attorney Kate Thompson is needing to use a conference room to meet with two witnesses that live in Fort Smith, AR, to get their testimony on the record by a court reporter regarding an active claim. |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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          | 1 pm |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Ladies Christian book club
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Miller
         
          Room:
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            To discuss various Christian nonfiction books |  |  |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Convention of States Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Educational meeting on Article 5 of the Constitution.  | 
              
          | 2 pm |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Miller
         
          Room: 
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          How-To
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Adults can be crafty, too!  Rediscover your creative spark by joining the Miller Branch Library for an easy craft that you’ll be able to take home.   
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            To discuss books and enjoy fellowship. | 
              
          | 3 pm |  |  |  |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Area Agency on  Aging - Family Caregiver Support Group
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Miller
         
          Room:
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            To help support local family caregivers who need resources and community. To have a safe space for caregivers to have time to themselves. |  | 
              
          | 4 pm |  |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith A & P Commission Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            This is our monthly A&P Board Meeting. Our regular meeting space is unavailable | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Preschool, 
                  School Age, 
                  Adults
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Authors in the Afternoon with Linda Laughlin
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Sales, 
                          Books & Writing
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Local author Linda Laughlin will appear at the Fort Smith Public Library to promote and sign copies of her book How The Wise Old Owl Got His Name.  Part one in the “Lessons with Wise Old Owl” series, this book for young peop 
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          | 5 pm |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          The FOIA Constitutional Amendment Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Freedom Of Information Act |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
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          | 6 pm |  |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Georgetown Park Condo Board Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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        Oct
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2023
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Sebastian County Democratic Women
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
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