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              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          How-To
                       
                          Program Description:  
            National Calligraphy Day is August 16, but we are celebrating all month long at the Windsor Drive Branch Library! 
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      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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          Bottled Water Drive for the Next Step Day Room
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            A bottled water drive for the Day Room at Next Step Homeless Services will be held during the month of August at all Fort Smith Public Library locations.  Bottled water is essential for Next Step clients, especially those who are unsheltered. 
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          | 9 am |  |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Story Time snacks and crafts |  |  |  | 
              
          | 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
          
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        25
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        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
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library
         
      
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          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. | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
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        Aug
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM
         
      
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              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 
                               
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Testing students in your area. | 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  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
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Storytime - Miller Branch
         
      
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          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. | 
    
      
        
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Therapist Support Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Group of local mental health therapists who like to meet periodically to provide support to one another and have a chance to discuss with colleagues throughout the River Valley. 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
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                  Babies & Toddlers, 
                  Preschool
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Games & Activities
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Your little one will love a hands-on experience exploring textures, colors, and materials with sensory activities! There will also be a movie, a craft, snacks, and other fun activities! 
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          | 11 am |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Discuss nutrition for women. 
    
      
        
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Sebastian County Republican Women
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            General informational meeting. | 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM
         
      
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              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 
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        Aug
      
    
          
        28
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith Symphony Board of Directors Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Fort smith symphony board of director's meeting |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        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:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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          | 1 pm | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sun
      
       
        
        
          Friends of the Library Non-Fiction Used Book Sale
         
      
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          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults, 
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Sales, 
                          Books & Writing
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Shop thousands of non-fiction selections for adults including hardbacks and paperbacks from on your favorite topics.  The general sale will be Saturday, from 10 AM – 5 PM, and will continue Sunday with all remaining titles ½ price.  Book 
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        Aug
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          The Learning Fields Marketing and Fundraising Committee
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Our committee meets to plan marketing and fundraising ideas for The Learning Fields. 
    
      
        
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        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. | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
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        Aug
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Convention of States Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Educational meeting on Article 5 of the Constitution.  | 
              
          | 2 pm |  |  | 
    
        
  
        
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Hoopla Book Club: 'The Lost Apothecary'
         
      
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          Location: 
          Miller
         
          Room: 
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
        
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Books & Writing
                       
                          Program Description:  
            The Miller Branch has a book club! We are reading The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner in August. The ebook and audiobook are always available on Hoopla - which is free with your library card. 
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          | 3 pm |  |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          August City of Fort Smith A&P Commission Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Regular meeting of the City of Fort Smith A&P Commission. | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
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          | 4 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        Aug
      
    
          
        26
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Storytime with the FSPD - at the Miller Branch
         
      
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              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Special Events, 
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join us at the Miller Branch 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. 
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        Aug
      
    
          
        27
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        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
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            AA meeting (No meetings on 11/26/2025, 12/24/2025 and 12/31/2025)  |  |  |  |