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Book Character Scavenger Hunt: Hunger Caterpillar, Pigeon, Madeline, and more

Book Character Scavenger Hunt

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Main
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
:

National Library Week is April 6-12, but we are celebrating all month long in the Youth Services Department!  See if you can find all of the book characters hidden around the library and win a prize!

Location: Main
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Program Description:

National Library Week is April 6-12, but we are celebrating all month long in the Youth Services Department!  See if you can find all of the book characters hidden around the library and win a prize!

photo of a small kitten and white and black dog with information about the pet food and supply drive

Fort Smith Public Library Pet Food & Supply Drive for Fort Smith Animal Haven

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Main
Age Group:
Everyone
:

All locations of the Fort Smith Public Library will hold a pet food and supply drive for Fort Smith Animal Haven during the month of April.  The shelter relies heavily on donations to better the care and treatment of all animals within their

Location: Main
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description:

All locations of the Fort Smith Public Library will hold a pet food and supply drive for Fort Smith Animal Haven during the month of April.  The shelter relies heavily on donations to better the care and treatment of all animals within their

Easter Egg Bunny Craft

Easter Egg Bunny Craft

All Day 4/14 - 4/17
Dallas
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone
:

Get ready for the Easter holiday by making a fun Easter egg bunny craft! This is a free make and take activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch Library. All materials are provided.

Location: Dallas
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Program Description:

Get ready for the Easter holiday by making a fun Easter egg bunny craft! This is a free make and take activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch Library. All materials are provided.

Tax forms and money

2025 AARP Free Tax Assistance

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
:

AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 28 - April 15. First come, first served.

Tuesday 9:00am-1:00pm

Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Description:

AARP volunteers will be available to help you prepare your taxes at the Windsor Branch Library on the following days and times (subject to change) from January 28 - April 15. First come, first served.

Tuesday 9:00am-1:00pm

AARP TaxPrep

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Windsor
Meeting Purpose:

AARP TaxPrep

Windsor
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Windsor
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

AARP TaxPrep

Apex Communication

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Leadership meeting

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Leadership meeting

wiggle worms storytime Main Library

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
:

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,

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.

cartoon image of crafters

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Bring your work in progress to the Miller Branch Library and join in the crafty chat. Don't have a project? No problem! Enjoy our coloring supplies and conversation!

Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Do you have a project that you need a little motivation to finish? Bring your work in progress to the Miller Branch Library and join in the crafty chat. Don't have a project? No problem! Enjoy our coloring supplies and conversation!

TIE

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

AA meeting

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

AA meeting

Fort Smith Public Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
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 t...

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board 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. 

Fort Smith Historical Society

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

monthly membership meeting with business and programs on Fort Smith History 

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

monthly membership meeting with business and programs on Fort Smith History

 

Three jars with pressed flowers on them with a jute string on top against a woodish background.

Adult Crafts: Pressed Flower Lanterns

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us as we turn simple jars into gorgeous candle holders with Mod Podge and pressed flowers! No registration required but limited to the first 12 attendees. This program is intended for an adult audience. Free. 

Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us as we turn simple jars into gorgeous candle holders with Mod Podge and pressed flowers! No registration required but limited to the first 12 attendees. This program is intended for an adult audience. Free. 

AIRE River Valley

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Community meeting

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Community meeting

Story Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Dallas
Meeting Purpose:

Story Time snacks and crafts

Dallas
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Dallas
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Story Time snacks and crafts

Omnipod

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Free Diabetes Education

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Carnegie Room
Meeting Purpose

Free Diabetes Education

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
:

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

Location: Dallas
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

Storytime Bookworm

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Dallas
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age
:

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

Location: Dallas
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

Fort Kids Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Davis Meeting Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Board meeting

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Davis Meeting Room
Meeting Purpose

Board meeting

Autism Acceptance Month

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Education about autism acceptance. 

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Education about autism acceptance. 

AA

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

AA meeting(No meetings on 11/26/2025, 12/24/2025 and 12/31/2025) 

Main
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) 

288 IS Offsite

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main
Meeting Purpose:

Staff Development and Vision

Main
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Main
Room: Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Staff Development and Vision

story time poster

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Nook at Main
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
:

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.

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.

photo of open book with birds and flowers coming out

Book Lover's Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Campbell Board Room at Main
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club!

Location: Main
Room: Campbell Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Writing
Program Description:

Read a good book lately?  Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club!

Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller
Meeting Purpose:

Book discussion.

Miller
This is not a library sponsored event.
Location: Miller
Room: Anita Paddock Community Room
Meeting Purpose

Book discussion.