April 2025 Events at the Fort Smith Public Library

April 1 – 30

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

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

All locations of the Fort Smith Public Library will hold a pet food and supply drive for Fort Smith Animal Havenduring the month of April.  The shelter relies heavily on donations to better the care and treatment of all animals within their shelter. Items on their wish list include; kitty litter, dog and cat treats, wet kitten and puppy food, large dog food, hard cat food, cat and dog toys, Tide pods, bleach, vinyl gloves, paper towels, blankets, towels, paper plates or bowls, plastic spoons and forks, dawn dishwashing liquid, harnesses of all sizes, and hard-cover carriers large and small.  Bring your donations to any Fort Smith Public Library location during the month of April and help out a pet in need!

April 1 – 30

Book Character Scavenger Hunt

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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

Tuesday, April 1, 10 AM

Wiggle Worms Storytime – Main Library

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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, simple stories, and lots of interactive fun!  The storytime will last around twenty minutes, with time for casual interaction following the program.

Wednesday, April 2 – while supplies last

Take & Make Crafts: Paper Succulent

Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

Create a cute and decorative paper succulent using our Take & Make Craft Kit! Pick up a kit with all the materials and instructions, and then enjoy assembling it at home. Kits will be available at the Circulation Desk starting April 2 while supplies last.

Wednesday, April 2, 10 & 11 AM

Storytime and Crafts – Dallas Branch Library

Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)

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 seasons, holidays, and will occasionally host visitors who will speak with the kids about various topics.

Thursday, April 3, 10 AM

Storytime – Main Library

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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. Not only is storytime fun, it’s an excellent way for adults and caregivers to interact with their children while helping them build early literacy skills and laying the foundation for preparing children to learn to read.

Friday, April 4, 10 AM

Storytime – Miller Branch Library

Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)

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.

Friday, April 4, 10:30 AM – 12 PM

Homeschool Enrichment: Watercolor Brush Stroke Basics

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

Homeschoolers, join us this month as we learn all about brushes and brush strokes with watercolors!! Geared toward 4th grade and up, but younger siblings welcome with adult. **Note: This event will take place in the Community Room at the Main Library.

Friday, April 4, 2 PM

First Friday Film: A Real Pain (2024) R

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

Join us for this matinee showing of A Real Pain. This dramedy features estranged cousins who reconnect on a Holocaust memorial tour while grappling with personal grief and unresolved tensions. Starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin, the film runs 90 minutes, is rated R, and is intended for an adult audience. Free.

Saturday, April 5, 11 AM – 12 PM

Saturday Storytime – Windsor Branch Library

Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)

Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library. Join us for books, songs, movement, and more!

Saturday, April 5, 1 – 2:30 PM

Crochet Club

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

Crochet Club is a welcoming place for beginners to learn the basics and for experienced crafters to work on their projects. Members can share ideas, tips, and inspiration in a supportive environment. It’s a great way to connect, create, and improve your skills together—no registration and free to attend.

April 6 – 12 (all open hours)

Plant & Seed Swap

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

Is your garden becoming a little overgrown, or do you have too many seeds to plant? Bring plant or seeds to share or swap. Our swap table will be setup at the Main Library near the main desk from April 6 – 12. Feel free to drop off and pick up! In the spirit of sharing, if you take one, please leave one. Please also label your plants/seeds. Plants should be in a container and seeds in an envelope marked with contents. Plants must be pest free and healthy.

Monday, April 7, 10 AM

Storytime – Windsor Branch Library

Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)

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.

Tuesday, April 8, 10 AM

Wiggle Worms Storytime – Main Library

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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, simple stories, and lots of interactive fun!  The storytime will last around twenty minutes, with time for casual interaction following the program.

Tuesday, April 8, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

DNA Discoveries

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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.  No registration or library card is required for these free evening programs.

Wednesday, April 9, 10 & 11 AM

Storytime and Crafts – Dallas Branch Library

Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)

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 seasons, holidays, and will occasionally host visitors who will speak with the kids about various topics.

Thursday, April 10, 10 AM

Storytime – Main Library

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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. Not only is storytime fun, it’s an excellent way for adults and caregivers to interact with their children while helping them build early literacy skills and laying the foundation for preparing children to learn to read.

Thursday, April 10, 10:30 AM – 12 PM

Anyone Can Learn to Letter

Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)

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

Friday, April 11, 10 AM

Storytime – Miller Branch Library

Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)

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.

Friday, April 11, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

After Hours Film: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) PG-13

Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

Join us for a night of unforgettable fun in Forks, Washington! Come dressed as your favorite character, enjoy snacks, and collect some fun swag. Root for your favorite team. We will be watching the third film of the saga, Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010).  This after-hours event is perfect for teens and adults who want to dive into the Twilight saga together. The film is rated PG-13 and runs 2h 4m.

Saturday, April 12, 11 AM – 12 PM

Soul Stroll

Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)

Come join Ms. Lynn as she teaches the steps to line dances like The Cupid Shuffle, The Wobble, and the Cha Cha Slide as we enjoy a variety of music from the 60s to today.  No experience necessary at this FREE program for all ages!

Monday, April 14, 9 AM – 5 PM

Easter Egg Bunny Craft

Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)

Get ready for Easter by making a fun Easter egg bunny craft! This is free make and take activity is for all ages and all materials will be provided (while supplies last).

Monday, April 14, 10 AM

Storytime – Windsor Branch Library

Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)

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.

Monday, April 14, 1:30 – 2:30 PM

BYOR (Bring Your Own Romance) Book Club

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR  72903

BYOR Book club will be a place where everyone can celebrate love in literature. From Amish bonnet rippers to dystopian Harlequin romances, we are here to see stories end happily ever after or have hearts torn and tears shed. Everyone reads their own selection of Romance, and we come to regale and share! We will also have light refreshments.

This program is suited for an adult audience.

Monday, April 14, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

LEGO Club

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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!

Tuesday, April 15, 10 AM

Wiggle Worms Storytime – Main Library

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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, simple stories, and lots of interactive fun!  The storytime will last around twenty minutes, with time for casual interaction following the program.

Tuesday, April 15, 10 AM – 12 PM

Craft & Chat

Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)

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! This is a drop-in program so come anytime and stay for as long as you’d like.

Tuesday, April 15, 6 – 7 PM

Adult Crafts: Pressed Flower Lanterns

Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

Join us as we turn simple jars into gorgeous candleholders 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.

Wednesday, April 16, 10 & 11 AM

Storytime and Crafts – Dallas Branch Library

Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)

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 seasons, holidays, and will occasionally host visitors who will speak with the kids about various topics.

Thursday, April 17, 10 AM

Storytime – Main Library

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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. Not only is storytime fun, it’s an excellent way for adults and caregivers to interact with their children while helping them build early literacy skills and laying the foundation for preparing children to learn to read.

Thursday, April 17, 10 AM

The Book Lover’s Club

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR  72903

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, fiction or non-fiction, and come give us a short report (on up to three titles).  The Book Lover’s Club meets the third Thursday of every month at the Main library.

Thursday, April 17, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Open Mic Night

Dewey’s Café, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903

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.

Saturday, April 19, 1:00-2:30 PM

Crafts and Cult Classics: – The Thing R

3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

Join us for a 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 The Thing (1982) and it is rated R. This program is intended for an adult audience and is free.

Monday, April 21, 10 AM

Storytime – Windsor Branch Library

Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)

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.

Monday, April 21, 3:30 – 6 PM

STEAM Team

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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! In April, STEAMers will learn about illusions and early animations by making zoetropes.

 

Tuesday, April 22, 10 AM

Wiggle Worms Storytime – Main Library

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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, simple stories, and lots of interactive fun!  The storytime will last around twenty minutes, with time for casual interaction following the program.

Tuesday, April 22, 6 – 7 PM

BINGO for Books (for adults!)

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR  72903

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!

Wednesday, April 23, 10 & 11 AM

Storytime and Crafts – Dallas Branch Library

Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)

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 seasons, holidays, and will occasionally host visitors who will speak with the kids about various topics.

Thursday, April 24, 10 AM

Storytime – Main Library

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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. Not only is storytime fun, it’s an excellent way for adults and caregivers to interact with their children while helping them build early literacy skills and laying the foundation for preparing children to learn to read.

Friday, April 25, 10 AM

Storytime – Miller Branch Library

Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)

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.

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 – 11:30 AM

Big Read Genealogy Writing Workshop

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

As a part of the NEA Big Read program, teens and adults are invited to a flash writing workshop. Inspired by Kao Kalia Yang’s The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir, participants will learn how to step into the shoes of their ancestors through narrative writing. Writing supplies will be provided, all you will need is your imagination.

The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read is designed to help our nation broaden understanding of ourselves, our communities, and our world – all through reading the same book.  The U.S. Marshals Museum is a recipient of an NEA Big Read grant for Spring 2025, and the Library is a community partner. The NEA Big Read hopes to build strong community connections by creating conversations with a variety of perspectives. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Saturday, April 26, 10 AM – 2 PM

Drug Take Back Day at the FSPL Main Library

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at the Main Library on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as the library joins over 250 sites across Arkansas participating in Arkansas Drug Take Back Day.  ID is not required and no questions will be asked.  Medications will be destroyed in an environmentally safe manner, protecting drinking water, pets, and other people from the negative effects of flushing or pouring medications down the drain or throwing them in the trash.  This event is a partnership between the Fort Smith Public Library and the Sebastian County Opioid Task Force.

Saturday, April 26, 10:30 AM – 12 PM

Watercolor on the Weekend: Painting Fruit

Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)

This month we will build our watercolor skills by painting some beautiful fruit pieces. Come join us! FREE with all supplies provided, and open to all teens and adults. Limited to first 15 participants.

Saturday, April 26, 1 – 2:30 PM

Adult Crafts: DIY Paper Plant – Tricolor Ginger

Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

Join us as we make cute and sustainable paper plant for your home that you will never have to water again.  No registration is required but limited to the first 12 attendees. This program is intended for an adult audience and is free.

Monday, April 28, 10 AM

Storytime – Windsor Branch Library

Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)

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.

Tuesday, April 29, 9 AM – 5 PM

Miller Branch Library 25th Anniversary

Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)

It’s hard to believe we are celebrating a quarter century of fun at the Miller Branch Library! Join us between 9AM and 5PM for our 25th Anniversary celebration! We will be sharing cupcakes, punch, and good memories all day! See you there!

Tuesday, April 29, 10 AM

Wiggle Worms Storytime – Main Library

Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)

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, simple stories, and lots of interactive fun!  The storytime will last around twenty minutes, with time for casual interaction following the program.

Tuesday, April 29, 2:00 PM

Hoopla Book Club: Just the Nicest Couple

Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)

The Miller Branch has a book club! We are reading Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica, during the month of April. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, April 29, at 2:00 PM. The ebook and audiobook are always available on Hoopla – which is free with your library card. For more information on how to get started reading on Hoopla, visit https://www.fortsmithlibrary.org/hoopla

Tuesday, April 29, 4 – 4:30 PM

Storytime with the FSPD

Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)

Join us at the Dallas Branch Library for a special afternoon storytime featuring a member of the Fort Smith Police Department! Afterward, stick around and ask the officer any questions you might have regarding their job.

Wednesday, April 30, 9 AM – 5 PM

Spring Crafts & Cookie Day

Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)

Enjoy some fun spring-themed crafts at the library! Cookies will be served at this free make and take activity for all ages. All materials will be provided while supplies last.

Wednesday, April 30, 10 & 11 AM

Storytime and Crafts – Dallas Branch Library

Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)

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 seasons, holidays, and will occasionally host visitors who will speak with the kids about various topics.