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Read More in '24!
Whether you are a fan of New Year’s resolutions or not, we think you might agree that you would like to read more this year. Has your reading habit gotten away from you? Do you have trouble finding the time to read, or are you too distracted by today’s world to concentrate? Reading is an effective way to quiet and focus your mind, while being entertaining as well. It also offers health benefits, such as keeping your mind sharp, lowering your heart rate, and even improving the quality of your sleep. Here are a few reading-related suggestions that may ...
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Miller Staff Picks!
Mrs. Tiffany reads a little bit of everything, mostly listening to the books on audiobook using the library's digital resources Hoopla and Library2Go. A couple of her favorite books from 2023 are:
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Holiday Happenings
Holiday Open House – Sunday, December 10, 1 – 5 PM, Main Library!
We invite you and your family to celebrate the holiday season with us at our 21st Annual Holiday Open House! Join us at the Main Library for a festive afternoon of music, crafts, games, stories, holiday displays, light refreshments, and other entertainment for children and adults. There will be special activities to delight all ages throughout the entire afternoon. This Holiday Open House is free to all . . . don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item for the Holiday Food Drive!
Want more holid...
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DINOvember
November is DINOvember and the dinosaurs are invading the Miller Branch Library! Join us for some fun dinosaur-themed events at the library during the month!
The dinosaurs are busy playing and making messes around the library. Can you find them all on our Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt? Let one of the library staff members know when you locate them all and get a fun dinosaur reROARd (reward)! The Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt is available all month during library hours.
Dino Blast LLC will be visiting the Miller Branch on Thursday, November 2nd at 4:00 p.m. wi...
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Baked to Perfection: National Dessert Month
While October usually ushers in cooler temperatures, fall colors, and terrifying thrills, it's also National Dessert Month! Ranging from the bittersweet to the cavity-inducing, the titles below are a perfect way to celebrate this sugar-coated holiday. Take a whisk and check out one of the books below!
To check the availability of an item in the library's catalog, click on the book cover.
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October is Cat-tastic!
October might be filled with tasty treats, spooky stories, and fall colors, but did you know that National Cat Day is celebrated during this month? October 29th is the purr-fect day to appreciate our feline friends. Below are some great titles to help you prepare for this special day!
For an extra special, cat-tastic treat, check out one of Ms. Robin's favorites- Six-Dinner Sid!
To check the availability of an item in the library's catalog, click on the book cover.
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Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
The Miller Branch is having a pumpkin decorating contest! Pick up an entry form at the Miller Branch or print off an entry form, decorate the paper "pumpkin" as your favorite book character, and return your masterpiece to the library by Friday, October 27th. The winner will be announced on Monday, October 30th!
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Halloween Happenings
We invite you to bring your little ghosts, mermaids, pirates, and Barbies to the library for trick-or-treating on Tuesday, October 31, 9 AM – 8 PM at the Main Library, and 9 AM – 5 PM at the library branches! In the meantime, get in the spirit by attending one of our FREE Halloween or autumn-themed programs. Space may be limited at some programs. For more details, visit our events page.
STEAM Team: DIY Lava Lamps for kidsMonday, October 2, 3:30 - 6 PM (drop-in) Main Library
Adult Craft: Book Page PumpkinsSaturday, October 7, 1 - 2...
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We are starting a Hoopla Book Club!
The Miller Branch Library is starting a book club with Hoopla! Read or listen to the book selection and then let us know what you think about it during our book discussion, on the last Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Visit Hoopla to check out the book digitally (for FREE with your library card!) or borrow a print copy from the Fort Smith Public Library.
Don't know what Hoopla is? 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...
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Summer Chills and Thrills
This summer, chill out with a good thriller! Want to escape the heat? Pick out one of these great titles for a chilly surprise. From hauntings to secrets to memory loss, cool off with one of these great selections.
To check the availability of an item in the library's catalog, click on the book cover.
The titles below are available on either Hoopla or Library2Go- two digital resources that are available with your FSPL card! To learn more about these and other digi...
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New Wraps Available
Dewey's has added several new wraps to our sandwich selections. In addition to our regular offerings, may we recommend our Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap ($7.50), Chicken Caesar Wrap ($7.50), or our Chinese Chicken Wrap ($7.50)? All sandwiches include chips and a pickle. We have also added some new snacks, and still have your favorite drinks. You can see our full food menu here, and our full drink menu here. Hope to see you soon! Dewey's Café is currently open Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday, 9 AM - 4:30 PM, and Saturday from 10 AM - 3 ...
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Join the Friends of the Library
It’s time for the Friends of the Library membership drive! If you are already a member, we thank you for your participation and hope you will use this time to renew your membership and encourage your friends and family to join also. If you are not a member, we would like to share with you just a few of the programs and projects Friends of the Library members have funded and perhaps you will want to join our group of library supporters.
Among the many and varied things funded by Friends of the Library are:
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Celebrate Black History Month!
Celebrate Black History Month by revisiting some of our favorite stories! Watch the storytimes below to learn about about the lives, history, and culture behind this amazing and important celebration. Have fun discovering our diverse collection, and, after watching, come by any library location to find more wonderful books to honor Black History Month this February.
Click on any book cover below to watch the storytime on FSPL's YouTube page.
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Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month. By celebrating, we honor the generations of African Americans who have faced adversity as they fought for full citizenship in the United States. To commemorate both the struggles and successes of these generations, why not learn more about some of the influential people of the civil rights movement? Begin with John Lewis, a notable civil rights activist who later served as a congressman for Georgia. Watch John Lewis: Good Trouble on Hoopla or check out the graphic novel series March to see learn about his journey and work for civil rights. Read Full Blog
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Wiggle Worms Storytime
Baby storytime is BACK at the Miller Branch! Bring your wiggle worms ages 0-24 months to a fun and interactive storytime every Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m.
Why baby storytime? Reading stories to children helps to grow and nurture imagination. As you read to them, children can envision the stories in their minds however they choose to! This builds creativity and their capacity to imagine. Storytimes help to enhance listening, focus, and social skills. Even if your child doesn’t sit still for the duration of the program, you are h...