| All Day | 
                                    
  
    
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                  School Age, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
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              Age Group:
                              School Age, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Celebrations, 
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus. 
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      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
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                  School Age, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
        
        
          October is SOCKtober!
        
                      
        All Day
        10/1–10/31
       
                              Dallas
                           
                              
              Age Group:
                              School Age, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Celebrations, 
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus. 
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      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  School Age, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
        
        
          October is SOCKtober!
        
                      
        All Day
        10/1–10/31
       
                              Miller
                           
                              
              Age Group:
                              School Age, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Celebrations, 
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus. 
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      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  School Age, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
        
        
          October is SOCKtober!
        
                      
        All Day
        10/1–10/31
       
                              Windsor
                           
                              
              Age Group:
                              School Age, 
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Celebrations, 
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            It’s SOCKtober at the Fort Smith Public Library! We will be collecting NEW socks all month long to support Hope Campus. 
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      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
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      10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                  School Age, 
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
        
        
          Celebrate Family History Month
        
                
      10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
                              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. 
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      10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
     
    
        
  
        
      
        
        
          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  
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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
    
   
    
      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
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Storytime- Windsor Branch
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          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
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          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
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
                              
              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 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
      
    
    
      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
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        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. 
                               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 is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            We're a group of therapists here in the River Valley that like to meet around once a month (if possible) to support each other and provide case consultations with one another. 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Lettering on the Weekend: Fun and Funky Lettering!
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Windsor
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          How-To
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Come join us as we add some extra personality to our lettering in a fun artsy and eclectic style.  Perfect for new and more experienced letterers alike! FREE and open to all adults and teens, with all supplies provided.  
                               | 
              
          | 11 am |  |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Discuss nutrition for women. | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
                              
              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 
                               | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Welcome Neighbors Book Club
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith Symphony Board of Directors Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Miller
         
          Room: 
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Movies
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join us at the Miller Branch for a movie, snacks, and crafts! We will watch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (TV-G) at 11, with crafts to follow. FREE and for all ages! 
                               
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Christian Biblical Church of God
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         | 
              
          | 12 pm |  |  | 
    
          
        
          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
         | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         |  |  | 
              
          | 1 pm | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Group for bible study. 6-8 people are attending 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Meeting for Chapter Kickoff for our organization. | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      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:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         |  | 
              
          | 2 pm | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Silly, Creepy Drawings for Kids
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          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 that will be perfect for Halloween! 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. 
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          | 3 pm |  |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          October 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
         |  |  | 
              
          | 4 pm |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            We are conducting an event for our organization. | 
                                    
  
    
      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
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Authors in the Afternoon with Mark Morgan
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
                              
              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Sales, 
                          Books & Writing
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Arkansas children’s author and Illustrator Mark Morgan will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his picture books that inspire courage, kindness and creativity.  Featuring playful rhymes and colorful characters, the autho 
                               
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith Public Library Board Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting  Meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Meetings for September, October, and November will be at the branch locations listed below.  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Carnegie 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. 
                               |  |  | 
              
          | 5 pm |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Nurses Honor Guard of the River Valley
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Quarterly Board Meeting 501c3 non profit Nurses Honor Guard of the River Valley. | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "School Age" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Being Cyber Safe - for kids!
         
      
        Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Carnegie Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              School Age, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          How-To, 
                          Special Events, 
                          Technology
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Internet safety for children is vital! Please join us at the Main Library for this important class as we help school-aged children learn how to navigate the internet safely. 
                               
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Fort Smith Historical Society
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            monthly membership meeting with business and programs on Fort Smith History   
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         | 
    
      
        
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          River Valley Therapist Consultation Group
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Meeting for River Valley Therapist Consultation Group. |  |  |  | 
              
          | 6 pm |  |  |  | 
    
          
        
          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)  |  |  |  |