Name: Friends of the Library Non-Fiction Used Book Sale-Clearance
Start: 2024-08-26
End: 2024-09-01
Location: Main

Friends of the Library Non-Fiction Used Book Sale-Clearance

All Day 8/26 - 9/1

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Book Sales, Books & Writing

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

Program Description:

It's Book Sale clearance time! Come get some great bargains on leftovers from our weekend "Non-Fiction" Sale! The August edition of the annual Friends of the Libra...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing

Program Description:

It's Book Sale clearance time! Come get some great bargains on leftovers from our weekend "Non-Fiction" Sale! The August edition of the annual Friends of the Library Used Book Sale features mostly non-fiction selections for adults

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

All Day 9/1 - 9/30

Main

Program Type:

Books & Writing, Celebrations, Special Events

Age Group:

Everyone

Program Description:

Help celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with the Fort Smith Public Library! Each time you use your library card during the month of September, you'll be entered to win priz...

Location: Main

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Books & Writing, Celebrations, Special Events

Program Description:

Help celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with the Fort Smith Public Library! Each time you use your library card during the month of September, you'll be entered to win prizes!

Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day

All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual

Closing

Branches:

All Library Locations, Main, Dallas, Miller, Windsor, Virtual

Season Ticket: Featured Spice Blend - Tangerine Hibiscus

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 Tangerine Hibiscus. The kit, which will be available at the beginning of the month at the li...

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 Tangerine Hibiscus.

Candy Guessing Jar

All Day 9/3 - 9/14

Dallas

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

Everyone

Program Description:

The Dallas Street Branch Library invites customers to guess the number of pieces of candy in the candy jar at the service desk. The closest guess will receive the candy jar!&...

Location: Dallas

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Games & Activities

Program Description:

The Dallas Street Branch Library invites customers to guess the number of pieces of candy in the candy jar at the service desk. The closest guess will receive the candy jar! Customers may submit one guess per day during the first two w

Bookmark Decorating Craft

All Day 9/3 - 9/30

Dallas

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

Program Description:

In celebration of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Dallas Street Branch Library will host a bookmark decorating craft. Select a bookmark pattern and decorate it howev...

Location: Dallas

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Program Description:

In celebration of National Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Dallas Street Branch Library will host a bookmark decorating craft. Select a bookmark pattern and decorate it however you wish. This make and take craft for all ages may be com

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Storytime Nook at Main

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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 child...

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.

Exploring Your Family History: Military Records

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Genealogy at Main

Program Type:

Genealogy & History, How-To

Age Group:

School Age, Teens, Adults

Program Description:

The Genealogy Department invites you to monthly classes exploring areas of genealogical research methods to discover your family history. In this month’s class, we will be explorin...

Location: Main

Room: Genealogy

Age Group: School Age, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Genealogy & History, How-To

Program Description:

The Genealogy Department invites you to monthly classes exploring areas of genealogical research methods to discover your family history.

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Dallas

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age

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 cr...

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 & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Dallas

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age

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 cr...

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 - Main Library

Thursday, September 5, 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.

Librarian and little girl looking at book

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Storytime (Miller Branch):

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Miller Branch Library to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts. No registration is necessary for this ...

Location: Miller

Room: Anita Paddock Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Storytimes

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Miller Branch Library to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts. No registration is necessary for this fun and FREE program. Storytime is held every Friday at 10:00 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.

chalkboard with school supplies around it

Homeschool Enrichment: Nature Journaling

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, How-To

Age Group:

School Age, Teens

Program Description:

Join us this month as we learn about nature journaling and create our own nature journal to take home. Geared toward 4th -12th grade students, but younger siblings are welcome with...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: School Age, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To

Program Description:

Join us this month as we learn about nature journaling and create our own nature journal to take home. Geared toward 4^th -12^th grade students, but younger siblings are welcome with an adult.

Black Narcissis Movie poster with the title "Black Narcissus" against a Blue and White wavy background. Also against the backgrond is a white mountain range.

First Friday Film: Black Narcissus (1947) NR

Friday, September 6, 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 'Black Narcissus'. The film is a drama starring Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar and Kathleen Byron. In this beautiful drama, British nuns...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Program Description:

Join us for this matinee showing of 'Black Narcissus'.

Saturday Storytime - Windsor

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Windsor

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Program Description:

Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. This FREE Saturday program offers fun for kids of all ages and their families. Join ...

Location: Windsor

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Program Type: Storytimes

Program Description:

Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. This FREE Saturday program offers fun for kids of all ages and their families.

Storytime- Windsor Branch

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Community Room at Windsor

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Description:

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Windsor Drive Branch Library to enjoy books, songs, movement, and more. Storytime is held every Monday at 10:00 AM.

Location: Windsor

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytimes

Program Description:

Children and their caregivers are invited to the Windsor Drive Branch Library to enjoy books, songs, movement, and more. Storytime is held every Monday at 10:00 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.

LEGO Club

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Games & Activities

Age Group:

School Age, Teens

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 supplie...

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!

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Storytime Nook at Main

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

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 child...

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.

book cover of Star Brink: The Crash and photo of author Ryan Wight and his black dog in the woods

Authors in the Afternoon with Ryan Wight

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Main

Program Type:

Book Sales, Books & Writing

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description:

Local author Ryan Wight will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his book, Star Brink 1: The Crash. A simple hunting trip for Jack Grives becomes complic...

Location: Main

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Sales, Books & Writing

Program Description:

Local author Ryan Wight will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his book, Star Brink 1: The Crash. A simple hunting trip for Jack Grives becomes complicated when an alien starship crashes near him.

Pumpkin made with folded bookpages arranged in layers againt a dark wood background and on a grey table with a few pieces of wheat next to it.

Adult Crafts: Book Page Pumpkins

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Carnegie Room at Main

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description:

Celebrate the fall season with a creative twist. In this program, participants will transform old book pages into charming, book-themed pumpkin. No registration required but limite...

Location: Main

Room: Carnegie Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Program Description:

Celebrate the fall season with a creative twist. In this program, participants will transform old book pages into charming, book-themed pumpkin. No registration required but limited to the first 12 attendees.

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Dallas

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age

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 cr...

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 & Crafts - Dallas Branch 11AM

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Dallas

Program Type:

Storytimes

Age Group:

Preschool, School Age

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 cr...

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 - Main Library

Thursday, September 12, 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.

Anyone Can Learn to Letter

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Windsor

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, How-To

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description:

Join us each month or pop in when you can! We'll talk tools and supplies, and practice techniques of hand lettering. FREE and all supplies provided!

Location: Windsor

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, How-To

Program Description:

Join us each month or pop in when you can! We'll talk tools and supplies, and practice techniques of hand lettering. FREE and all supplies provided!

All library locations will be closed September 2nd for Labor Day.

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