October 2022 Events at the Fort Smith Public Library
October 2022, all month
Miller Branch Artist of the Month: Margaret Todhunter
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
The artwork of Margaret Todhunter will be featured at the Miller Branch Library during the month of October. Be sure to stop by and enjoy her work during the month of October; artwork is available for viewing all hours that the library is open.
October 2022, all month
Tiny Art Show: Scratch off Art
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
Thank you to everyone who picked up our tiny art kits in September, made scratch-off art masterpieces, and brought them back to the library for us to show off! Come view the fun art during our tiny art shows at the Main Library and Miller Branch during the month of October.
October 1 – 28
Latino Heritage – Genealogy for Families
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Stop by the Genealogy Department at the Fort Smith Public Library as Hispanic Heritage month continues. Pick up a “Spirits of our Ancestors” Grab-and-Go Craft (while supplies last) and enter for your chance to win a Family Movie Night Basket celebrating Latino Heritage. Prize drawing will be held Friday, October 28th. For Genealogy Department hours, visit https://www.fortsmithlibrary.org/research-explore/research/genealogy
Monday, October 3, 2022
Nebula in a Necklace Crafts
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
Stop by the Main Library or Miller Branch beginning October 3rd and pick up a Nebula in a Necklace Craft Kit! Inside you’ll find everything you need to create your very own nebula in a necklace; you’ll only need to provide some glue! Kits will be available while supplies last. For Library hours and location, visit www.fortsmithlibrary.org.
Monday, October 3, 2022
Season Ticket: Featured Spice Blend-Mojo
Expand your taste buds with our Season Ticket kit. This month’s featured spice blend is Mojo.
The kit, which will be available at the beginning of the month at the library, will feature a sample of the featured spice, a fact sheet, and a recipe using the featured spice. Pick up your
Season Ticket kit beginning October 3 at the Main Library. Supplies are limited. For Library hours and location, visit www.fortsmithlibrary.org.
Monday, October 3, 10 AM
Storytime – Windsor Branch Library
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Enjoy the magic of reading with Children’s Librarian, Louise Turner, as she brings books to life with storytime. Children and their caregivers are invited to the Windsor Drive Branch to enjoy books, songs, movement, and more. Storytime is held at the Windsor Branch Library every Monday at 10 AM.
Tuesday, October 4, 7 PM
Virtual Trivia Night!
Facebook LIVE
Join us (virtually) for a few rounds of trivia fun! Test your knowledge variety of topics from books, popular culture, music, and more on Facebook LIVE!
www.facebook.com/fortsmithlibrary
Wednesday, October 5, 10 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, October 6, 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, October 6, 6 PM
First Thursday Films: It Happened One Night (1934) NR
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
This month’s feature will be It Happened One Night (1934) which stars Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. This romantic comedy about a socialite and a journalist pursuing a story was directed by Frank Capra and is one 3 films to win all five major Academy Awards. This film is not rated and runs 105 minutes.
Friday, October 7, 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, October 10, 10 AM
Storytime – Windsor Branch Library
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Enjoy the magic of reading with Children’s Librarian, Louise Turner, as she brings books to life with storytime. Children and their caregivers are invited to the Windsor Drive Branch to enjoy books, songs, movement, and more. Storytime is held at the Windsor Branch Library every Monday at 10 AM.
Monday, October 10, 12 – 1 PM
Recipe Swap: Meal Planning – Windsor Branch Library
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Are you a meal planner or a drive-through diner? Join us and learn money saving, meal planning tips at this month’s Recipe Swap at the Windsor Branch Library.
Wednesday, October 12, 10 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, October 12, 4 – 6 PM
Authors in the Afternoon with Angela Flake
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Award winning author Angela Flake will appear at the Fort Smith Public Library to promote and sign copies of her books Don’t Color Me In: Letting poetry speak to the hearts and minds of our young African American teens and the children’s book, Are My Glasses too Big? The author enjoys writing to inspire, encourage, and ignite the inner purpose of each person who picks up her book. Publishing her first book in 2019, she continues to find great fulfillment in doing what she calls is never work, but a true love that she gets to embrace every day. Copies of her books will be available for sale and signing at this open-house style event.
Thursday, October 13, 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, October 13, 4 – 6 PM
Authors in the Afternoon with Tommy B. Smith
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Fort Smith author Tommy B. Smith will appear at the Fort Smith Public Library to promote and sign copies his latest book New Era. Set in the Louisiana countryside west of the Mississippi, in the arms of the Black River, New Era is the first volume in the Black Carmenia series, a tale of murder, treachery, and horrors which transcend time. Tommy B. Smith is a writer of dark fiction, award-winning author of The Mourner’s Cradle, Poisonous, and the coming of age novel, Anybody Want to Play WAR? Copies of the book, as well as others written by Tommy B. Smith, will be available for sale and signing at this open-house style event.
Friday, October 14, 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, October 14, 6:30 – 8 PM
Tarot Card 101
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Are you curious about Tarot Cards? Learn how the cards can help with checking in with our thoughts, feelings, and making empowered decisions. This special after-hours program for adults will introduce you to the history, structure, and meaning of the suits. Susan Whitlow of Welcome Om Metaphysical shop will be presenting this program. Registration required; please register (beginning October 1) online at https://www.fortsmithlibrary.org/event/tarot-card-101 or by calling 479-783-0229 and pressing 0 for the Circulation Desk.
Saturday, October 15, 12 – 2 PM
Record Painting
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Join us for this fun program where you can turn old records into custom pieces of art. All supplies will be provided at this FREE program for adults – registration is NOT required.
Monday, October 17, 10 AM
Storytime – Windsor Branch Library
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Enjoy the magic of reading with Children’s Librarian, Louise Turner, as she brings books to life with storytime. Children and their caregivers are invited to the Windsor Drive Branch to enjoy books, songs, movement, and more. Storytime is held at the Windsor Branch Library every Monday at 10 AM.
Monday, October 17, 4 – 5:30 PM
TeenTober: Pumpkin Decorating
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Celebrate TeenTober by decorating a wooden pumpkin! Come make (and take!) a decoration that is perfect for fall. Supplies are limited, so please show up early. Snacks will also be provided.
Tuesday, October 18, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Teen Cupcake Wars
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Teens are invited to celebrate National Chocolate Cupcake Day by competing in the Teen Cupcake Wars! Free and all supplies provided.
Wednesday, October 19, 10 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, October 20, 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, October 20, 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, October 20, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Adult Recess: Mixed Media Collage Art
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
You don’t have to be an artist to create. Choose from a variety of mediums to apply to a canvas.
FREE and all supplies provided.
Friday, October 21, 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, October 21 – Sunday, October 23
- Friday, 3:30 – 7 PM
- Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday, 1 – 5 PM
Friends of the Library annual Used Book Sale: Children’s and Young Adult!
3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Educators, homeschoolers, and anyone who loves sharing books with children and teens won’t want to miss the Friends of the Library used book sale featuring ONLY books and media for children and young adults. Thousands of fiction and non-fiction books for children and young adults will be available at bargain prices. Videos and other non-print formats will be for sale too! Come stock up for your home or classroom library. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Fort Smith Public Library which provides supplemental funding for library programs, materials, and much more.
Monday, October 24, 10 AM
Storytime – Windsor Branch Library
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Enjoy the magic of reading with Children’s Librarian, Louise Turner, as she brings books to life with storytime. Children and their caregivers are invited to the Windsor Drive Branch to enjoy books, songs, movement, and more. Storytime is held at the Windsor Branch Library every Monday at 10 AM.
Monday, October 24, 3:30 – 5:30 PM (drop-in)
STEAM Team: Glow in the Dark Slime
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 October, STEAMers will learn about what materials make things glow in the dark, chemical bonds, and then make their own glow in the dark slime. Supplies will be provided at this free drop-in event.
October 24 – 31
Halloween Crafts
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Stop by the Dallas Street Branch Library to complete a fun Halloween-themed craft for kids (or kids at heart)! Supplies will be provided at this drop-in event available all hours the library is open.
Wednesday, October 26, 10 AM
Spooky Storytime – Dallas Branch Library
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Get ready for Halloween with a Spooky Storytime for kids at the Dallas Street Branch Library. There will be Halloween-themed stories, crafts, snacks, and other activities! Participants are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event! Storytime at the Dallas Street Branch is for children and their adults.
Thursday, October 27, 10 AM
Halloween 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 Halloween storytime! We’ll share some slightly-spooky stories and kids (and their big people) are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event.
Thursday, October 27, 6 – 7 PM
Beginning Genealogy
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Where do I start when looking for my family history? The Fort Smith Public Library Genealogy Department can help! We will be going over the basics of starting genealogy research, ways to organize, what the library offers, and various tips to help climb your family tree. No registration is required for this FREE class intended for people who have always wanted to find out more about their family history, but have had no idea how to get started.
Friday, October 28, 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, October 28, 2 – 4 PM
Pumpkin Coaster Crochet Craft
Learn how to crochet your own pumpkin coasters! Supplies will be provided. Limited spots are available, and registration is required. Please register (beginning October 1) online at https://www.fortsmithlibrary.org/event/crochet-pumpkin-coasters-craft or by calling 479-783-0229 and pressing 0 for the Circulation Desk.
Monday, October 31, 10 AM
Storytime – Windsor Branch Library
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Enjoy the magic of reading with Children’s Librarian, Louise Turner, as she brings books to life with storytime. Children and their caregivers are invited to the Windsor Drive Branch to enjoy books, songs, movement, and more. Storytime is held at the Windsor Branch Library every Monday at 10 AM.
Monday, October 31, 2022
Trick or Treat @ Your Library
Stop by any Fort Smith Library location for some Halloween fun! Come dressed in your costume and you’ll receive some sweet treats! For library locations and hours, please visit www.fortsmithlibrary.org.
