Name: Wonderful Wednesday with Officer Shoptaw and Pawfficer Fuzz
Start: 2024-07-17T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-07-17T14:45:00-05:00
Location: Main

Wonderful Wednesday with Officer Shoptaw and Pawfficer Fuzz

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age

Program Description:

Make plans to join Officer Robyn Shoptaw and Pawfficer Fuzz for an afternoon adventure! In addition to learning about the job of a police officer, children will have a chance...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Special Events

Program Description:

Make plans to join Officer Robyn Shoptaw and Pawfficer Fuzz for an afternoon adventure! In addition to learning about the job of a police officer, children will have a chance to meet Pawfficer Fuzz. It will be a purr-fect afternoon!

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.

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Storytime Nook at Main

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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, pupp...

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, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Campbell Board Room at Main

Program Type:

Books & Writing

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description:

Read a good book lately? Come tell us about it at The Book Lover’s Club! The only requirement for this club is that you must love to read. Read whatever you like, ficti...

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!

image of red disposable cup with straw and red and white striped bucket of popcorn with the words Movie Time! right above it

Movie Matinee featuring Migration (PG)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Everyone

Program Description:

Bring your snacks and covered drinks- or visit Dewey’s Café!- before watching a movie on the big screen. It’s free and fun for everyone! Today's movie is Migration. A family of duc...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movies

Program Description:

Bring your snacks and covered drinks- or visit Dewey’s Café!- before watching a movie on the big screen. It’s free and fun for everyone! Today's movie is Migration.

Open Mic Night

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Dewey's Café at Main

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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....

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.

Animalogy Adventures at the Library!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Everyone

Program Description:

NHECM’s Animalogy, whose primary focus is on education through an appreciation for wildlife and healthy respect for their welfare and our natural world, is back by popular demand!&...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Special Events

Program Description:

NHECM’s Animalogy, whose primary focus is on education through an appreciation for wildlife and healthy respect for their welfare and our natural world, is back by popular demand! Join Biologist Shawna Adams and learn about the animals and t

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.

Crafts and Cult Classics: Fido (R)

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description:

Join us for casual afternoon where you can work on an ongoing craft project (or get started on something new with the materials we have to share) while watching a cult classic. We ...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies

Program Description:

Join us for casual afternoon where you can work on an ongoing craft project (or get started on something new with the materials we have to share) while watching a cult classic. We will be watching Fido (R).

STEAM Team

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room at Main

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

School Age

Program Description:

STEAM Team is a program for children ages 8-12 who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The STEAM Team will have a chance to build fun stuff, be act...

Location: Main

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: STEAM

Program Description:

STEAM Team is a program for children ages 8-12 who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The STEAM Team will have a chance to build fun stuff, be active, make art, and even make a mess!

Hora del Cuento Bilingüe - Bilingual Storytime

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Storytime Nook at Main

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Program Description:

Los niños y sus familias están invitados a la Biblioteca Principal para disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades. Esta actividad será bilingüe. No es nece...

Location: Main

Room: Storytime Nook

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Program Description:

Los niños y sus familias están invitados a la Biblioteca Principal para disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades. Esta actividad será bilingüe. No es necesario registrarse para este programa divertido y GRATUIT

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.

Genealogy Writer's Workshop

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Genealogy at Main

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Genealogy & History, How-To

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Description:

Begin your life story with the Genealogy Writer’s Workshop. This month explore and discuss themes to determine the basis of your narrative. Join us monthly as we help you continue ...

Location: Main

Room: Genealogy

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Books & Writing, Genealogy & History, How-To

Program Description:

Begin your life story with the Genealogy Writer’s Workshop. This month explore and discuss themes to determine the basis of your narrative. Join us monthly as we help you continue writing the “chapters” of your life story.

Wonderful Wednesday: Acting Adventures with Young Actors Guild

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Celebrations, Performances, Special Events

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age

Program Description:

It’s an acting adventure at the library! Young Actors Guild is proud to present scenes and musical numbers from their spring and summer shows. They will dance and sing their way th...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Celebrations, Performances, Special Events

Program Description:

It’s an acting adventure at the library! Young Actors Guild is proud to present scenes and musical numbers from their spring and summer shows.

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.

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Storytime Nook at Main

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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, pupp...

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.

image of red disposable cup and red and white striped bucket of popcorn on blue background with the words Movie Time! on a white action bubble

Movie Matinee featuring The Little Mermaid (PG)

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Everyone

Program Description:

Bring your snacks and covered drinks- or visit Dewey’s Café!- before watching a movie on the big screen. It’s free and fun for everyone! Today's movie is The Little Mermaid. The yo...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movies

Program Description:

Bring your snacks and covered drinks- or visit Dewey’s Café!- before watching a movie on the big screen. It’s free and fun for everyone! Today's movie is The Little Mermaid.

DIY Stained Glass for Adults & Teens

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Description:

Adults and teens are invited to the Main Library to create their own Stained Glass Art during this simple and relaxing DIY, drop-in event! We will paint with ink and then “fire” th...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Program Description:

Adults and teens are invited to the Main Library to create their own Stained Glass Art during this simple and relaxing DIY, drop-in event! We will paint with ink and then “fire” the design onto the glass to make it last.

Take A Stab at Button Making (Picture has various buttons in black and white with some in red against a black background).

Button Making (Drop-in) for Adults & Teens

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Description:

Get creative and design your own buttons at our drop-in button-making program. You design it, and we will make it! You bring creativity and we supply the materials. Fre...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Program Description:

Get creative and design your own buttons at our drop-in button-making program. You design it, and we will make it! You bring creativity and we supply the materials. Free.

Bingo spelled out alphabetically in multicolor balls.

BINGO for Books (for Adults!)

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Description:

Bring your lucky bingo daubers or lucky troll for this fun hour of bingo! We will have book prizes for winners of this free program!

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Games & Activities

Program Description:

Bring your lucky bingo daubers or lucky troll for this fun hour of bingo! We will have book prizes for winners of this free program!

Wonderful Wednesday: Builder's Choice Edition

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Games & Activities, Special Events

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age

Program Description:

It's Wonderful Wednesday-- Builder's Choice Edition! You'll have your choice of Legos, building blocks, and more. All materials are provided for this drop-in program--just br...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Games & Activities, Special Events

Program Description:

It's Wonderful Wednesday-- Builder's Choice Edition! You'll have your choice of Legos, building blocks, and more. All materials are provided for this drop-in program--just bring your imagination!

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.

Season Ticket: Featured Spice Blend - Ras el Hanout

All Day

Main

Program Type:

How-To

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description:

Expand your taste buds with our Season Ticket kit. This month’s featured spice blend is Ras el Hanout. The kit, which will be available at the beginning of the month at the library...

Location: Main

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: How-To

Program Description:

Expand your taste buds with our Season Ticket kit. This month’s featured spice blend is Ras el Hanout. The kit, which will be available at the beginning of the month at the library, will feature a sample of the featured spice along with a recipe.

Bottled Water Drive for the Next Step Day Room

All Day 8/1 - 8/31

Main

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Everyone

Program Description:

A bottled water drive for the Day Room at Next Step Homeless Services will be held during the month of August at all Fort Smith Public Library locations. Bottled water is ess...

Location: Main

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Special Events

Program Description:

A bottled water drive for the Day Room at Next Step Homeless Services will be held during the month of August at all Fort Smith Public Library locations. Bottled water is essential for homeless clients, especially those unsheltered.

Storytime - Main Library

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Storytime Nook at Main

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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, pupp...

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.

graphic of red and white striped bucket of popcorn with a red disposable cup with the word movie time

Movie Matinee Featuring The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG)

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Carnegie Room at Main

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Everyone

Program Description:

Bring your snacks and covered drinks- or visit Dewey’s Café!- before watching a movie on the big screen. It’s free and fun for everyone! Today’s movie is The Super Mario Bros. Movi...

Location: Main

Room: Carnegie Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movies

Program Description:

Bring your snacks and covered drinks- or visit Dewey’s Café!- before watching a movie on the big screen. It’s free and fun for everyone! Today’s movie is The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Movie Matinee Featuring The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG)

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Carnegie Room at Main

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Everyone

Program Description:

Bring your snacks and covered drinks- or visit Dewey’s Café!- before watching a movie on the big screen. It’s free and fun for everyone! Today’s movie is The Super Mario Bros. Movi...

Location: Main

Room: Carnegie Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movies

Program Description:

Bring your snacks and covered drinks- or visit Dewey’s Café!- before watching a movie on the big screen. It’s free and fun for everyone! Today’s movie is The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Film poster with Clark Gable and Carole Lombard with the title "No Man of Her Own".

First Friday Film: 'No Man of Her Own' (NR-1932)

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description:

Join us for this matinee showing of 'No Man of Her Own'. The film is a romantic drama starring Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. The film follows a card sharp and a small-town librar...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Program Description:

Join us for this matinee showing of 'No Man of Her Own'. The film is a romantic drama starring Clark Gable and Carole Lombard.

STEAM Team

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room at Main

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Age Group:

School Age

Program Description:

STEAM Team is a program for children ages 8-12 who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The STEAM Team will have a chance to build fun stuff, be act...

Location: Main

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: School Age

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Program Description:

STEAM Team is a program for children ages 8-12 who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The STEAM Team will have a chance to build fun stuff, be active, make art, and even make a mess!

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