November 2024 Events at the Fort Smith Public Library
November 1 – December 31
FSPL Holiday Food Drive
All Fort Smith Public Library Locations
Help out local families in need by donating to this year’s Fort Smith Public Library Holiday Food Drive.
One in five people in our area are struggling, one in three rural Arkansas children live in food insecure homes. Drop off your non-perishable food items at any Fort Smith library location from November 1 –
December 31. Donations will be accepted all hours that the library is open; all food collected will be given to the Community Clearing House to help the hungry in the Fort Smith area.
November (all month)
DINOvember Scavenger Hunt
Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
The Main Library is celebrating DINOvember with an ext-ROAR-dinary scavenger hunt during the month of November. If you find all the dinosaurs hidden around the library, let one of the library staff members know and you’ll receive a dino-mite prize!
November (all month)
Thankful for YOU!
Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
The Youth Services department at the Main Library is celebrating Thanksgiving by celebrating YOU! Youth Services is thankful for all the kids and teens that visit the library, so they are invited to drop by the Youth Services Department any time during the month of November to pick up a small gift. These gifts will be available while supplies last. Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 1 (while supplies last)
Season Ticket: Berbere
Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Expand your taste buds with our Season Ticket kit. This month’s featured spice blend is Berbere. 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. Pick up your Season Ticket kit beginning November 1rd at the Main Library. Supplies are limited; don’t wait to get yours!
Friday, November 1, 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, November 1, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Homeschool Enrichment: Artists and Nature Journaling
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
This month we’ll learn some watercolor basics, including ways we can use watercolor in our nature journaling. Open to all area homeschoolers—programs are geared toward 4th-12th grade students, but younger siblings are welcome with an adult. FREE and all supplies provided. * Please note, this event will be in the Community Room at the Main Library.
Friday, November 1, 2 PM
First Friday Film: A Separate Peace (PG) – 1972
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Join us for this matinee showing of A Separate Peace. Based on the coming-of-age novel by John Knowles, the film is a drama about two roommates at a New England prep school during World War II who grapple with the challenges of war, jealousy, and betrayal. Starring Parker Stevenson and John Heyl. This film runs 104 minutes, is rated PG, and is intended for an adult audience.
Saturday, November 2, 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, November 2, 1 – 2 PM
Adult Crafts: Book Page Pinecones
Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Join us for a creative program where participants will learn how to transform old book pages into beautiful fall pinecones. No registration required but limited to the first 10 attendees. This program is intended for an adult audience. Free.
Monday, November 4, 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, November 4, 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 November, STEAMers will get creative and make their own dinosaur skeleton with pasta noodles!
Tuesday, November 5, 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, November 5, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Exploring Your Family History: Family Heirlooms
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
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 having a show and tell of family heirlooms. Bring one of your heirlooms and learn tips on recording and protecting these special items. No registration is required for these FREE evening programs.
Wednesday, November 6, 10 & 11 AM
Storytime & 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, November 7, 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, November 8, 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, November 8, 6:30 – 10:30 PM
17th Annual Black Tie BINGO Gala
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Join the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment for a fabulous night of fine dining, exciting BINGO games, and outstanding raffle items in support of the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment Trust. Daren Bobb will be the emcee for the evening and entertainment will be provided by the Don Bailey Jazz Ensemble and Terri Bailey on the Keyboard. Seating is limited; tickets are available for $150 each. Please contact the library at 783-0229 for tickets or more information or visit www.fortsmithlibrary.org.
Sunday, November 10, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
TEA-Rex Storytime
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Join Bibliosaurus the TEA-rex for a tea party at the Main Library! Listen to a tea party story, before enjoying cookies and “tea” (apple juice) and a craft.
Tuesday, November 12, 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, November 13, 10 & 11 AM
Storytime & 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, November 14, 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, November 14, 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 will talk tools and supplies, and practice hand-lettering techniques. FREE to all adults, and all supplies provided!
Friday, November 15, 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, November 15, 1 – 2:30 PM
Crafts and Cult Classics: Pleasantville (PG-13)
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
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 Pleasantville (PG-13). This program is intended for an adult audience.
Saturday, November 16, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lettering on the Weekend: Lettering for the Holidays!
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Want to take your holiday cards, tags, gifts, and even table settings to the next level?? Come join us as we learn fun, festive lettering techniques for the holidays!! For ages 13-adult, FREE with all supplies provided.
Monday, November 18, 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, November 19, 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, November 19, 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, November 19, 6 – 7:30 PM
International Education Week Poetry Night with UAFS
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
The Fort Smith Public Library (FSPL) has partnered with the UAFS Office of International Relations, AzaharesLiterary Magazine, The Applause Journal, and Sigma Tau Delta to present International Education Week Poetry Night. This special event will feature talented local poets and showcase a rich blend of voices, offering a unique platform for cultural exchange and creative expression. Attendees will experience an evening of diverse poetry, celebrating the beauty of language and the power of storytelling worldwide.
Wednesday, November 20, 9 AM – 5 PM
Autumn Crafts and Cookies
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library to complete sun fun autumn-themed crafts. Cookies will be served! Free and open to all ages.
Wednesday, November 20, 10 & 11 AM
Storytime & 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, November 21, 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, November 21, 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, November 21, 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.
Friday, November 22, 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.
Monday, November 25, 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, November 25, 2 PM
Movie Monday for Kids: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (TV-G)
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
Celebrate Thanksgiving Charlie Brown-style with a viewing of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving at the Miller Branch! There will be games, crafts, and snacks to enjoy after the movie! Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, November 26, 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, November 26, 2024, 2:00 PM
Hoopla Book Club: The Lost Girls of Willowbrook
The Miller Branch has a book club! We are reading The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wisemanduring the month of November. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, November 26th 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, November 26, 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, November 27, 9 AM – 5 PM
Thanksgiving Popcorn Day
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library and enjoy some tasty popcorn while you stock up on
library books for the holiday weekend!
Wednesday, November 27, 10 & 11 AM
Thanksgiving Storytime – Dallas Branch Library
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Join us for this seasonal storytime at the Dallas Street Branch as we share Thanksgiving-themed stories and crafts, led by our staff storyteller. This event is intended for pre-school and elementary school-aged children.
