All library locations will be closed March 29th and March 31st for Easter.

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

Time Loop Titles

Have you experienced a strong sense of déjà vu? Think you have lived the same day over and over? Lucky for you, the young adult books below have characters that experience getting stuck in a time loop. 

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Upcoming Events for Teens

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Reading Rocks!

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Program Description:
Celebrate National Library Week at the Miller Branch by making a pet rock!  Your new pet doesn’t need anything except for you to read to it!  Try to read to it for a minimum of 20 minutes every day! ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Plant & Seed Swap (Main Library)

All Day 4/14 - 4/21
Main
Location: Main
Room: Grand Staircase
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)Is your garden becoming a little overgrown, or do you have too many seeds to plant? Bring plants/seeds to share or swap. Our swap table will be setup at the Main Library near the...
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friendship Bracelets

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Miller
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Are you excited about Taylor Swift’s upcoming album?  Get prepared for the album release by making friendship bracelets at the Miller Branch!  Make a friendship bracelet for a friend or to wear yourself!  This event is intended for age...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Location: Main
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing
Program Description:
Local author Caroline Jennings will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of her book of poetry, Stop and Smell the Fractals (and Everything in Between).  The book explores the connection between mathematics and poetry, focu...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Mic Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Dewey's Café
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing, Performances
Program Description:
Poets, musicians, and other talented folks - come join us for this casual, fun event. Just show up, no need to register. Showcase your talent, or just come out to listen and enjoy. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pom Pom Panda

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Teens and adults are invited to come create a pom pom panda! Using yarn and felt, you’ll get to create your own pocket-sized panda. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To
Program Description:
Interested in learning beautiful hand lettering? Join us at the Windsor Drive Branch as we work on improving our lettering skills by mastering some of the trickiest lettering combinations. This class is geared toward all skill levels, beginner and be...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Smokey Bear Birthday Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Miller
Location: Miller
Age Group: Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Celebrations, Games & Activities
Program Description:
Help us celebrate Earth Day and Smokey Bear's 80th birthday!  The Miller Branch Library and the Fianna Hills Garden Club are teaming up for this fun event!  Forest Ranger Alex Wright will begin with an interactive Smokey Bear presentat...
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

LEGO Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:
Kids, Tweens, and Teens are invited to the Main Library to design, create, and build unique creations with the LEGO Club!  Everyone loves LEGOs; this event is free and supplies are provided – just bring your imagination! ...

Databases for Teens