September 2024 Events at the Fort Smith Public Library
September 2024
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
All locations
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! The more times you use your library card throughout the month, the better chance you have to win. Don’t have a library card? Fort Smith residents 5 years and older are eligible for a FREE card! When kids (ages 5 and up) apply for their FIRST library card, they will receive a FREE book! For more information on how to apply, see our website:www.fortsmithlibrary.org.
Tuesday, September 3 (while supplies last)
Season Ticket: Tangerine Hibiscus
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 Tangerine Hibiscus. 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 September 3rd at the Main Library. Supplies are limited; don’t wait to get yours!
September 3 – 14
Candy Guessing Jar
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
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 weeks of September. Separate guessing jars will be available for kids and adults. Stop by the library and make your guess today; maybe you will be the winner!
September 3 – 30
Bookmark Decorating Craft
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
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 completed anytime during regular library hours.
Tuesday, September 3, 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, September 3, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Exploring Your Family History: Military Records
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 exploring the military records available for your World War II, World War I, and Civil War ancestors. No registration is required for these FREE evening programs.
Wednesday, September 4, 10 & 11 AM
Storytime – 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, September 5, 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, September 6, 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, September 6, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Homeschool Enrichment
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
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 an adult. FREE and all supplies provided.
Friday, September 6, 2 PM
First Friday Film: Black Narcissus (1947) – NR
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Join us for this matinee showing of ‘Black Narcissus’. This classic film stars Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar and Kathleen Byron. In this beautiful drama, British nuns face profound personal and spiritual turmoil while trying to set up a convent in the remote, mystical Himalayas. This film runs 100 minutes, is not rated, and is intended for an adult audience.
Saturday, September 7, 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!
Monday, September 9, 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, September 9, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
LEGO Club
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Kids, tweens, and teens are invited to design, create, and build unique creations with LEGO Club! Everyone loves LEGOs; this event is free, and supplies are provided- just bring your imagination!
Tuesday, September 10, 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, September 10, 4 – 6 PM
Authors in the Afternoon with Ryan Wight
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
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. Upon investigation, he discovers the pilot, Fara Fennix and her daughter Felicity need his help. Despite his better judgement, he takes them under his care until they can be rescued. Ryan Wight lives in Alma, Arkansas. A graduate of Alma High School, he received his Bachelor’s Degree from Arkansas Tech University. He’s been writing stories for years and recently published his first book, Star Brink 1: The Crash. Copies of his book will be available for sale and signing at the event.
Tuesday, September 10, 6 – 7 PM
Adult Crafts: Book Page Pumpkins
Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Celebrate the fall season with a creative twist. In this program, participants will transform old book pages into a charming, book-themed pumpkin. No registration required but limited to the first 12 attendees. This program is intended for an adult audience.
Wednesday, September 11, 10 & 11 AM
Storytime – 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, September 12, 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, September 12, 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, September 13, 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, September 16, 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, September 16, 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 September, STEAMers will learn about solubility by making coffee filter art!
Tuesday, September 17, 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, September 18, 10 & 11 AM
Storytime – 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, September 19, 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, September 19, 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, September 19, 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, September 20, 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, September 20, 1 – 2:30 PM
Crafts and Cult Classics: The Fall 2006 (R)
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 The Fall (R). This program is intended for an adult audience.
Monday, September 23, 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 September 23, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Accordion Books for Teens
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Using cardstock, cardboard, and an assortment of papers, stickers, and stamps, teens can create their very own accordion book! Supplies and snacks are provided.
Tuesday, September 24, 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, September 24, 2024, 2:00 PM
Hoopla Book Club
The Miller Branch has a book club! We are reading An Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff during the month of September. Join us for a discussion about the book on Tuesday, September 24th 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, September 24, 5:30 PM
Genealogy Writer’s Workshop
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Join us this month at our Genealogy Writer’s Workshop as we learn about networking your book! What is social media? Learn how to market your book before publishing it. Linktree, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, TikTok, etc. Libraries, local bookstores, newspapers, etc. Let the world know you have a book! Find your online audience and share!
Tuesday, September 24, 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, September 25, 10 & 11 AM
Storytime – 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.
Wednesday, September 25, 2 – 4 PM
Retirement Reception: Interlibrary Loan Coordinator Mae Wellnitz
& Maintenance Supervisor Jon Wellnitz
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Join the library staff as we celebrate Mae and Jon Wellnitx and send them off into retirement with all our best wishes. This is a drop-in event, but remarks will be made at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, September 26, 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, September 26, 4 – 6 PM
Authors in the Afternoon with David D. Roberts
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Oklahoma author David D. Roberts will appear at the Main Library to promote and sign copies of his book, Political Campaign Playbook. The book contains a captivating exploration of the American political landscape and serves as the ultimate guide to running for office and winning. It contains insightful revelations, details strategy specifics, and provides an empowering message. The book’s author, David Roberts, is a former political operative, bureaucrat, and political candidate consultant and coach. Roberts details his life’s work inside politics and government by providing readers with the most useful information for success as a candidate for public office. Copies of his book will be available for sale and signing at the event.
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 5:30 PM
Fort Kids Pop Up: Bilingual Storytime
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
The Fort Smith Public Library is partnering with Fort Kids for another fun pop-up activity! Children and their families are invited to the Main Library to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy bilingual stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts. No registration is necessary for this fun and FREE program.
¡La Biblioteca Pública de Fort Smith se ha asociado con Fort Kids para ofrecer otra divertida actividad! Los niños y sus familias están invitados a la Biblioteca Principal para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, rimas y manualidades. Esta activida será bilingüe. No es necesario registrarse para este divertido programa GRATUITO.
Friday, September 27, 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, September 28, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Adult Recess: Egg Carton Mushrooms
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Join us at the Windsor Drive Branch as we make adorable decorative mushrooms from upcycled egg cartons!FREE to all adults, with all supplies provided! Limited to the first 16 participants.
Sunday, September 29, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Friends of the Library Chocolate Festival
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Chocolate – Chocolate – Chocolate! The Friends of the Fort Smith Library will turn the Dallas Branch Library into a Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of sorts as an abundance of chocolate drips throughout the building. Local clubs, businesses and individuals will offer their favorite chocolate samplings to the chocoholics of Fort Smith. Tickets to the festival are $10 for six tastes of chocolate; price includes a to-go-box. Tickets may be purchased at the event or in advance at all FSPL locations and on the library website at www.fortsmithlibrary.org.All proceeds from the Chocolate Festival will be used by the Friends of the Library for special materials and programs at the Library. Helping out never tasted so good!
Monday, September 30, 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, September 30, 6:00-7:00 PM
Fire Painting for Adults & Teens
Main Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Adults and teens are invited to the Main Library to create a colorful coaster during this simple and relaxing DIY, drop-in event! We will paint with ink and then “fire” the design onto the tile to make it last. No registration required but supplies will be limited.
