| All Day | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
        
        
          Junk Journaling Take & Make
        
                      
        All Day
        11/1–11/29
       
                              Windsor
                           
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Get creative with our Junk Journaling Take & Make kit! We’ll provide a starter journal and a mix of fun supplies to help you begin your own personalized junk journal. 
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          Culinary Classics and Curiosities 
         
              
          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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      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Nov-Dec
      
    
    
    
      2025
    
       
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Holiday
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Help out local families in need by donating to this year’s Fort Smith Public Library Holiday Food Drive. 
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board 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:
          Davis Meeting Room
         | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
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        Nov
      
    
          
        7
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
          Closing
        
          Main Library Closed
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          | 9 am |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        4
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Empower Healthcare Solutions
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Miller
         
          Room:
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
    
          
        
          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
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Storytime- Windsor Branch
         
              
          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
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        4
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library
         
              
          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
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        5
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM
         
                              
              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
         
            To meet with Arkansas Crisis Continuum community stakeholders to demonstrate the results of a mental health needs assessment conducted in Fort Smith. | 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        6
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
              
          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
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        7
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Storytime - Miller Branch
         
              
          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. | 
    
      
        
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        8
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Winter Gear/Coat Distribution
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Winter gear/coat distribution event. 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Independent Living Skills | 
              
          | 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
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        5
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM
         
                              
              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 
                               
    
      
        
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        5
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          RVMG RRR Committee meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            The RRR Committee plans events for recruitment, retention and recognition of the members of River Valley Master Gardeners. |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Dallas
         
          Room:
          Community Room
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      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Everyone" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        8
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
              
          Location: 
          Windsor
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Everyone
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Games & Activities, 
                          How-To
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Come join Ms. Lynn as she teaches the steps to line dances like Boots on the ground, Cupid Shuffle, Cha Cha Slide and more as we enjoy a variety of music from the 60s to today. 
                               
    
      
        
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        8
      
    
    
      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:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Miller
         
          Room:
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Review 2025 performance and 2026 planning |  | 
              
          | 1 pm |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      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:
          Miller
         
          Room:
          Anita Paddock Community Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Encouragement of area writers in any genre |  |  | 
              
          | 2 pm | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
         
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        2
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sun
      
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Storytime Nook
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Babies & Toddlers, 
                              Preschool, 
                              School Age
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Celebrations, 
                          Storytimes
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Celebrate Dinovember at the Main Library by joining us for a special dinosaur storytime, featuring Bibliosaurus the library dinosaur. Not only is storytime fun, it's an excellent way for adults and caregivers to interact with their children w 
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          | 3 pm |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          The Learning Fields Fundraising Committee meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Our committee meets to plan fundraising activities for The Learning Fields. |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 4 pm |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            Medication Administration Training to Direct Support Professionals. |  |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        6
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          The River Valley Book Club
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
        
          Meeting Purpose
         
            To discuss our monthly books. 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        6
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Authors in the Afternoon - Kaia Larsen:  Superhero Sister
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Sales, 
                          Books & Writing
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Fort Smith author and globally know photojournalist Kaia Larsen will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of her book, Superhero Sister.  In the book, Kaia shares how she learned to manifest and teaches readers how t 
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          | 5 pm |  | 
    
      
        
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Sebastian County Democrats Executive Board
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
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          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
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      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
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        6
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
              
          Location: 
          Main
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Put your art skills to the test! Teens and adults are invited to participate in an art contest using... Trash! This is a great opportunity to learn about the city's recycling program with guest speaker James Batura. 
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          | 6 pm |  | 
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Davis Meeting Room
         
    
          
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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        Nov
      
    
          
        4
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          River Valley Ovarian Cancer Alliance
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
         
    
      
        
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        4
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Arkansas Valley Mustang Club Meeting
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Campbell Board Room
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          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)  | 
    
      
        
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        6
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Bereaved Parents of the USA
         
        
          This is not a library sponsored event.
         
              
          Location:
          Main
         
          Room:
          Carnegie Room
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Nov
      
    
          
        7
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          18th Annual Black Tie BINGO Gala
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Special Events
                       
                          Program Description:  
            Join the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment for a fabulous night of fine dining, exciting BINGO games, and outstanding raffle items in support of the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust. Daren Bobb will be the emcee for the e 
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