Name: DNA Discoveries
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Location: Main

DNA Discoveries

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Campbell Board Room at Main

Program Type:

Genealogy & History

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Description:

The Genealogy Department invites you to a series of FREE monthly classes to discuss, explore, and understand our DNA from a variety of webinars relating to genetic genealogy. ...

Location: Main

Room: Campbell Board Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Genealogy & History

Program Description:

The Genealogy Department invites you to a series of FREE monthly classes to discuss, explore, and understand our DNA from a variety of webinars relating to genetic genealogy.

Multicolored rolled circles in the shape of a heart against a white background with some wood planks showing.

Adult Crafts: Rolled Paper Flower Heart

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description:

Join us as we learn to how to make rolled paper flowers into a fun and colorful heart craft which you can give as a gift or decorate with. No registration required but limited...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Program Description:

Join us as we learn to how to make rolled paper flowers into a fun and colorful heart craft which you can give as a gift or decorate with. No registration required but limited to the first 10 attendees.

February Crafts & Cookies Day

All Day

Dallas

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

Program Description:

Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library to complete some fun February-themed crafts, and enjoy cookies and all the library has to offer while you visit.

Location: Dallas

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Program Description:

Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library to complete some fun February-themed crafts, and enjoy cookies and all the library has to offer while you visit.

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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, February 12, 2025 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, February 13, 2025 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.

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, February 14, 2025 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.

The movie poster for Fences has Denzel Washington embracing Viola Davis against a brick background.

Black History Movie Matinee: Fences (2016-PG 13)

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description:

Films featuring black actors or directors will be shown at 2 p.m. each Friday in February. This week's film is Fences, which is based on the August Wilson play and depicts a workin...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Program Description:

Films featuring black actors or directors will be shown at 2 p.m. each Friday in February.

Mardi Gras Mask Craft

All Day 2/15 - 3/4

Dallas

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday

Age Group:

Everyone

Program Description:

Use your skills and creativity to make your own Mardi Gras Mask. All materials will be provided at this free do-it-yourself activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch ...

Location: Dallas

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday

Program Description:

Use your skills and creativity to make your own Mardi Gras Mask. All materials will be provided at this free do-it-yourself activity for all ages at the Dallas Street Branch Library.

Rooted Movement Collective: Reclaiming Our Roots, group of dancers in a pose

Black History: Reclaiming Our Roots with Rooted Movement Collective

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Celebrations, Genealogy & History, Holiday, Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Description:

Celebrate Black History Month at the Fort Smith Public Library by attending Reclaiming Your Roots, an interactive show performed by Rooted Movement Collective that every age can en...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Celebrations, Genealogy & History, Holiday, Performances

Program Description:

Celebrate Black History Month at the Fort Smith Public Library by attending Reclaiming Your Roots, an interactive show performed by Rooted Movement Collective that every age can enjoy.

Library Closed for Presidents' Day

All Day

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

Closing

Branches:

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

Wiggle Worms Storytime - Main Library

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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 pr...

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!

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

Adult Crafts: Pressed Flower Lanterns

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Carnegie Room at Main

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description:

Join us as we turn simple jars into gorgeous candle holders with modge podge and pressed flowers! No registration required but limited to the first 12 attendees. This program is in...

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 modge podge and pressed flowers! No registration required but limited to the first 12 attendees. This program is intended for an adult audience. Free.

Storytime & Crafts - Dallas Branch 10AM

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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, February 19, 2025 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, February 20, 2025 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, February 20, 2025 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!

Open Mic Night

Thursday, February 20, 2025 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.

Storytime - Miller Branch

Friday, February 21, 2025 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.

Movie poster for the film Eve's Bayou. Samuel L Jackson and Lynn Whitefield in embrace with three other faces in the background.

Black History Movie Matinee: Eve's Bayou (1997-R)

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Main

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description:

Films featuring black actors or directors will be shown at 2 p.m. each Friday in February. This week's film is Eve's Bayou, which is a drama about a young girl named Eve uncovering...

Location: Main

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Program Description:

Films featuring black actors or directors will be shown at 2 p.m. each Friday in February. This week's film is Eve's Bayou, which is a drama about a young girl named Eve uncovering family secrets in 1960s Louisiana.

Saturday Cinema: Just Mercy (PG-13)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm

Anita Paddock Community Room at Miller

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Program Description:

Join us at the Miller Branch as we celebrate Black History Month with the showing of Just Mercy. A powerful and thought-provoking true story follows young lawyer Bryan Stevens...

Location: Miller

Room: Anita Paddock Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Movies

Program Description:

Join us at the Miller Branch as we celebrate Black History Month with the showing of Just Mercy. A powerful and thought-provoking true story follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice.

Storytime- Windsor Branch

Monday, February 24, 2025 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.

STEAM Team

Monday, February 24, 2025 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!

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