Teens

Teen Reading Area

 

The teen area at the Main Library is an inclusive, fun, and safe environment for teens between the ages 13 and 17 to socialize, study, and create a community. The Fort Smith Public Library aims to provide teen programming that promotes literacy and creativity in the community and encourages teens to become critical thinking, global citizens. The teen book collection includes fiction, non-fiction (including anime and manga), and a new releases book display.   

Award Winners

Have you checked out this year’s award winners?  To see the current and past award winners, click here.

Library Lists

Need help finding something to read?  Take a look at NoveList, ask our staff for recommendations, and check out our library lists for teens.

A Universe of Stories

Teen Blog Entries

All Together Now Summer Reading for Teens!

Hey Teens! 

Ready to read for fun and prizes?  Whether you like to read books, e-books, or audio books (or all three!) AND like to win stuff, the Teen Summer Reading Program is for you! There are prizes to win, books to read or listen to--all for you at the Fort Smith Public Lib...

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Upcoming Events for Teens

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Location: Main
Room: Dewey's Café
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
The photography of Scott Smith will be on display at Dewey’s Café though the month of June.  The exhibit will feature concert shots, and will be available for viewing all hours the café is open.  ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Harry Potter Day (Dallas)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dallas
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations, Games & Activities, Special Events
Program Description:
Welcome Witches, Wizards and Muggles of all ages to our magical Harry Potter Day! Come and be sorted to find out which house you belong to, compete against your friends to earn treats, cool off with a Hedwig craft, take a picture in Hogwarts, enter p...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Lounge

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Program Description:
You will “knot” want to miss this! Teens in grades 6th through 12th grades are invited to come to Teen Lounge. This month, teens will get creative by making friendship bracelets. This is a drop-in program where supplies and snacks will be provided. ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:
Let your father know how much he means to you with a handmade Father's Day Card.  Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library and use your creativity to make your own personalized card for Dad!  This do-it-yourself activity is open to all ages...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To, Special Events
Program Description:
The CB to YOU Mobile Art Lab is visiting Fort Smith Public Library for Wonderful Wednesday! Partner artist Marie de Lourdes Valverde will be at the Main Library from 2 to 5 PM and will be introducing participants to a paper doll portrait activity &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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Celebrations, Special Events
Program Description:
The Fort Smith Public Library is excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author, Ayana Gray, as she kicks off her If All Arkansas Read the Same Book tour.  Ms. Gray is the author of the Beasts of Prey series. Beasts of Prey, her debut...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Program Description:
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. Produced by Dreamworks Animation.&nb...
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit & Stitch

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Back Right Corner
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Do you like to cross stitch, embroider, knit, or crochet?  Bring your current project to the Miller Branch on the second Thursday of each month and meet with other crafters like you.  Show off what you are working on and maybe even pick up ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Program Description:
Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement. When the infamous supervillain group, the Vicious 6, ousts their leader, Gru attempts to join their ranks b...

Databases for Teens

American Government

 American Government from ABC-CLIO connects contemporary issues with the foundations of government and compares the political and economic systems of the United States with those of other countries.

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American History

The American History database from ABC-CLIO lets student researchers explore the key events, defining moments, and unique individual contributions that have shaped the nation.

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American History Online

By providing the most comprehensive range of information in one complete resource, American History offers a virtual library of American history for educators, students, and researchers of all ages. Includes articles, images, primary source documents, timelines, videos, and slideshows.

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American Mosaic: The African American Experience

Providing a comprehensive survey of African American history, The African American Experience from ABC-CLIO shows students the challenges and contributions of African Americans across political, social, artistic, and literary contexts.

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American Mosaic: The American Indian Experience

The American Indian Experience from ABC-CLIO gives students entry into an often neglected side of American history, illuminating both the historical and contemporary practices of more than 150 Native American tribes across North America.

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American Mosaic: The Latino American Experience

The Latino American Experience from ABC-CLIO offers students a deep exploration of this growing national identity that includes Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Guatemalans, Cubans, Dominicans, Columbians, Ecuadorians, and other Latino peoples in the U.S. 

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Arkansas Driving Tests

Practice permit tests and handbooks for cars, motorcycles, and CDL.  Also available in Spanish.

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CultureGrams

Primary sources, statistics, and cultural reports covering the countries of the world, states, and Canadian provinces.  Explore the United States and discover state flags, maps, sports teams, recipes, symbols, songs, and more. 

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Gale Virtual Reference Library

Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.  Your library card is required to access this database.

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Health and Wellness Issues

Health and Wellness Issues by ABC-CLIO enables students to better understand the health and wellness issues affecting them, their peers, and our greater society through a multitude of authoritative reference entries and expert perspective essays.

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Hoopla

Hoopla is a digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. Hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.

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Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society

News sound bites and traditional databases often merely scratch the surface of the most important issues. From ABC-CLIO, Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society helps students develop an in-depth understanding of how society shapes and is shaped by controversy.

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LearningExpress

LearningExpress is an interactive online learning platform for job searching, workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation. It also covers college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement for all ages. 

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Mango Languages

Learn more than 70 languages through real conversations, and also features ESL lessons. Great for kids.

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Pop Culture Universe: Icons, Idols, Ideas

Pop Culture Universe: Icons, Idols, Ideas from ABC-CLIO is an irresistible yet authoritative online resource that looks at American history through a unique lens, examining the values, accomplishments, and cultural development of the U.S. from the Age of Innocence in the 1900s to the social media revolution of the 21st century.

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ProQuest Central

An easy-to-use multimedia resource that supports research in business, health and medical, social sciences, arts and humanities, education, science and technology, and dozens of other disciplines.

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ProQuest Research Companion

This database helps students understand the scholarly research process and supports educators as they teach the core information literacy principles of finding, evaluating, and using information.

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Salem Press Online Collection

Salem Presses offers a wealth of information on literature, history, science, health, and more. Researchers have access to a collection of reference materials, eBooks, and more. This resource also has biographical information and primary documents. Outside the library, use fortsmith as the remote password.

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Science Online

With a wealth of content and a dynamic design that facilitates STEM research and learning, Science Online offers a comprehensive overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines. 

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SIRS Issues Researcher

Background and analysis on 350+ leading issues, providing pros and cons on social, scientific, health, historic, economic, political, and global issues.

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