Dewey’s Café Artist – Gary Udouj
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
The photography of Gary Udouj will be on display at Dewey’s Café though the month of July. The exhibit will be available for viewing all hours the café is open.
July 1 – July 31, 2023
All Together Now: Summer Reading Program – (for kids)
All Fort Smith Public Library Locations
Hey kids! Are you ready to read (and listen!) for fun, points, and prizes? Sign up in the library or online, and read, read, READ! Independent readers, you will earn one point for every minute you spend reading, and you’ll earn prizes along the way! EARN 1000 points, and you will earn your certificate, final prizes, and you will be able to pick a library book to be dedicated to YOU! You will also be entered to win an end-of-summer GRAND PRIZE! The more you read, the more chances you’ll have to win! Track your reading progress and earn badges online or download the READsquared app (available for iOS and Android devices). Need help? Visit any library location!
Not reading on your own yet? Sign up as a listener! Earn points for every book you listen to and earn prizes along the way. After you’ve listened to 60 books, you will receive your certificate, final prizes, and you will also be entered to win an end-of-summer GRAND PRIZE! The more books you listen to, the more chances you’ll have to win!
For more information and to sign up, please visit our website www.fortsmithlibrary.org or https://fortsmithlibrary.readsquared.com/ to sign up! Need help? Visit any library location!
The children’s Summer Reading Program encourages reading for pleasure and is designed to minimize summer learning loss. The Summer Reading Program keeps kids actively engaged in reading while encouraging family involvement at the same time. Preschool children too young to read independently can also participate. Because the best way to raise a reader is to read to a child, they will receive points for the time spent listening to books. The Arkansas State Library is providing READSquared with funding made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional summer reading funding is provided by the Friends of the Library.
July 1 – July 31, 2023
All Together Now: Summer Reading Program! (for teens)
All Fort Smith Public Library Locations
Hey Teens! If you like to read (books, ebooks, and/or audio books) AND like to win stuff, the Teen Summer Reading Program is for you! For every 100 points you earn, you’ll be entered into a weekly drawing for a gift card AND earn an entry into the end-of-summer GRAND PRIZE DRAWING! The more you read, the more chances you’ll have to win! Track your reading progress and post book reviews online or download the READsquared app (available for iOS and Android devices). For more information and to sign up, please visit our website www.fortsmithlibrary.org or https://fortsmithlibrary.readsquared.com/ to sign up! Need help? Visit any library location!
The Arkansas State Library is providing READSquared with funding made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional summer reading funding is provided by the Friends of the Library.
July 1 – July 31, 2023
All Together Now: Summer Reading Celebration (for adults)
All Fort Smith Public Library Locations
The summer reading program isn’t just for kids at the Fort Smith Public Library! Adults who like to read (books, ebooks, and/or audio books), this program is for you! For every book read, you’ll be entered into a weekly drawing for a gift card AND earn an entry into the end-of-summer GRAND PRIZE DRAWING! The more you read, the more chances you’ll have to win! Track your reading progress and post book reviews online or download the READsquared app (available for iOS and Android devices). For more information and to sign up, please visit our website www.fortsmithlibrary.org or https://fortsmithlibrary.readsquared.com/ to sign up! Need help? Visit any library location!
The Arkansas State Library is providing READSquared with funding made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Additional summer reading funding is provided by the Friends of the Library.
July 1 – 31
Summer Fun with the Genealogy Department
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
The Genealogy Department has fun ideas for you this summer. Stop in for information on “American Artist Month – Focusing on Local Artists”, and a “Driving Around Historical Fort Smith Scavenger Hunt”.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Season Ticket: Featured Spice Blend- Oaxcan Seasoning
Fort Smith Public 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 Oaxcan Seasoning. The kit, which will be available at the beginning of the month at the library, will feature a sample of the featured spice and along with a recipe. Pick up your Season Ticket kit beginning July 1 at the Main Library while supplies last.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Free Seeds: Cucumbers and Kale
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Pick up a free seed packet and grow your own cucumbers and kale. Limited supply beginning July 1 at the Main Library while supplies last.
Saturday, July 1, 11 – 11:45 AM
Saturday Storytime – Windsor Branch Library
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Join us at your neighborhood library for books, songs, movement, and more! This FREE Saturday program offers fun for kids of all ages and their families. Have you been to the Windsor Drive Branch Library? It’s right across the street from Kimmons Middle School. Hope to see you there! Saturday Storytime is held the first Saturday of the month at the Windsor Drive Branch Library.
Monday, July 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.
Wednesday, July 5, 10 AM
Storytime & Crafts – Dallas Branch Library
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Bring the kids to enjoy stories and crafts every Wednesday this summer. Each week will have a fun different theme!
Wednesday, July 5, 2 – 4 PM (drop-in)
Wonderful Wednesday: Builder’s Choice Edition
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
It’s Wonderful Wednesday– Builder’s Choice Edition! You’ll have your choice of Legos, building blocks, and more. All materials are provided for this drop-in program–just bring your imagination!
Thursday, July 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, July 6, 2 PM
Movie Matinee: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle – a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music-living in the attic of his new home. The two become fast friends, but when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primm’s must band together with Lyle’s charismatic owner, Hector P. Valenti, to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places and there’s nothing wrong with a big singing crocodile with an even bigger personality. Feel free to bring your snacks and covered drinks or pick something up in Dewey’s Café! (PG, 106 minutes)
Friday, July 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.
Friday, July 7, 2 PM
First Friday Film: Gun for Hire (NR)
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Join us for this month’s matinee showing of This Gun for Hire (1942). This crime film noir directed by Frank Tuttle stars Veronica Lake and Robert Preston. The movie is about a hired killer who dodges police while tracking down the enemy agents who tried to frame him. Not rated, this film runs 81 minutes and is intended for an adult audience.
Friday, July 7, 2 – 4 PM
Craft Factory: Gifts for Kids to Make
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Everybody loves presents, right? Join us and create a handmade gift to show someone how much they mean to you. FREE and all supplies provided! Join the fun at this drop-in craft event for kids!
Saturday, July 8, 1 – 2 PM
Adult Crafts: Koi Fish
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Come and make your own Koi Fish. Supplies provided. No registration is required for this free crafting program for adults but is limited to the first 15 participants.
Monday, July 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, July 10, 10 AM
Touch-a-Truck: Fire Truck
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
Touch a fire truck at the Miller Branch Library on June 10th at 10:00 AM! Firefighters will be at the library to talk about their job and read a children’s story. Afterwards, families can look inside a fire truck.
Monday, July 10, 3:30 – 6 PM (drop-in)
STEAM Team: Geometry & Patterns
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 July, STEAMers will get creative and learn about geometry and patterns while making tessellations in this drop-in program. Supplies are provided.
Tuesday, July 11, 10 AM
Wiggle Worms Storytime – Miller Branch Library
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
A love of reading starts early. Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Miller Branch 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, July 11, 2 PM
Fish of Arkansas with Arkansas Game and Fish
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Join an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission staff member as we learn about the fish of Arkansas, their habitat, how they camouflage themselves, and about the different varieties. We will also make a fish craft that each youth can take home!
Tuesday, July 11, 6 – 7:30 PM
Socrates Café
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Come and participate in a monthly friendly philosophical discussion with other adults who are interested in learning through questioning and reflecting with others in open-minded dialogue, using the Socratic method.
During our Socrates Cafe gatherings, attendees propose questions for the topic of the night, which are then put to a democratic vote to determine the subject of the evening’s discussion. Once the topic is chosen, the conversation takes off! If necessary, a skilled moderator is appointed to gently guide the conversation. Our meetings take place every second Tuesday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Carnegie Room.
Wednesday, July 12, 10 AM
Storytime & Crafts – Dallas Branch Library
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Bring the kids to enjoy stories and crafts every Wednesday during July and July. Each week will have a fun different theme!
Wednesday, July 12, 2 PM
Wonderful Wednesday:
Meet Ja’Dayia Kursh, Arkansas’s First Black Rodeo Queen
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Ja’Dayia Kursh was a little girl when she was introduced to horses, and nothing has slowed her down since! Make plans to meet Ja’Dayia as she shares the story of her life, her mission, and how it felt to be crowned the first Black Rodeo Queen in Arkansas.
Thursday, July 13, 10 AM
Storytime – Main Library
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Meet Riley the Therapy Dog at this week’s special storytime! 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, July 13, 10 – 11 AM
Fort Kids Pop Up Sticky Sculptures
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
The Miller Branch Library and Fort Kids are teaming up for this fun and creative program. Join us to learn how to make easy sculptures using biodegradable packing peanuts. What will you create?
Thursday, July 13, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Adult Recess: Index Card Art
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Stretch your creative muscles with index card art! Use a variety of supplies and techniques to practice your skills or learn new ones in this non-intimidating format. FREE and all supplies provided!
Thursday, July 13, 2 – 3 PM
Sit & Stitch
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
Do you like to cross stitch, embroider, knit, or crochet? Bring your current project to the Miller Branch on the second Thursday of each month and meet with other crafters like you. Show off what you are working on even pick up a few tips while mingling. We hope you’ll join us at this program for school-age kids, teens, and adults.
Thursday, July 13, 2 PM
Movie Matinee: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG)
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Everyone’s favorite leche-loving, swashbuckling, fear-defying feline, Puss in Boots, returns in a new adventure from the Shrek universe as the daring outlaw discovers that his passion for peril and disregard for safety have taken their toll. Puss has burned through eight of his nine lives, though he lost count along the way. Getting those lives back will send Puss in Boots into the Black Forest to find the mythical Wishing Star on his grandest quest yet. With only one life left, Puss will have to humble himself and ask for help from his former partner and nemesis: Kitty Softpaws. They are joined in their journey by a chatty and cheerful mutt named Perro. Together, our trio of heroes will need to stay one step ahead of the fairytale realm’s craftiest crooks including Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Feel free to bring your snacks and covered drinks or pick something up in Dewey’s Café! (PG, 100 minutes).
Friday, July 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, July 14, 1 – 2 PM
LEGOS for Adults
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Why should kids have all the fun? Adults — enjoy a creative and relaxing hour making LEGO creations. We provide the Legos and you bring the imagination.
Friday, July 14, 2 PM
Family Film Friday – Coco (PG)
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Produced by Disney/Pixar. (Rated PG. 1 hr 45 min) The film will be shown in our darkened meeting room with a projector, large display, and a sound system. Popcorn will be provided.
Friday, July 14, 2 – 4 PM
Block by Block
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Calling all builders! Accept our challenge or build your own design. Choose from a variety of blocks. Fun for all ages!
Monday, July 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, July 17, 10 – 11 AM
Starting the Writing Process:
a program for children interested in being an author or illustrator
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
School aged children who are interested in the writing process are encouraged to attend this interactive program with local children’s author, Misty Kenison. Misty has written and illustrated twelve board books for children, including the Classic Concepts series, the Fox and Goat Mysteries, the Young Historians series, and the Tiny Travelers series.
Monday, July 17, 2 – 4:30 PM
Teen Lounge
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Ready to revisit your favorite book? Teens in grades 6th through 12th are invited to come reimagine the cover of their favorite reads in this month’s Teen Lounge. Using various items, teens will be challenged to redesign the cover of their chosen book. This is a drop-in program where supplies and snacks will be provided.
Tuesday, July 18, 10 AM
Wiggle Worms Storytime – Miller Branch Library
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
A love of reading starts early. Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Miller Branch 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, July 19, 10 AM
Storytime & Crafts – Dallas Branch Library
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Bring the kids to enjoy stories and crafts every Wednesday during July and July. Each week will have a fun different theme!
Wednesday, July 19, 2 PM
Wonderful Wednesday with Pawfficer Fuzz
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Make plans to join Officer Robyn Shoptaw and Pawfficer Fuzz for an afternoon of fun! In addition to learning about the job of a police officer, children will have a chance to meet Pawfficer Fuzz. It will be a purr-fect afternoon!
Thursday, July 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, July 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, July 20, 10:30 AM -12 PM
Recipe Swap: Farmers Market
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Are you looking for new recipes? Join us at the Windsor Drive Branch as we chat about food, kitchen tips, and more! This month we will be sharing favorite ways to use the bounties of summer gardens and farmers markets.
Thursday, July 20, 2 PM
Movie Matinee: The Bad Guys (PG)
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Never have there been five friends as infamous as The Bad Guys—Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula. After years of countless heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, the gang is finally caught. Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to keep them out of prison and the Bad Guys set out to fool the world into believing they’ve gone good. Packed with huge laughs and edgy action, being bad has never been so fun in this action-comedy from DreamWorks Animation based on the best-selling Scholastic book series. Feel free to bring your snacks and covered drinks or pick something up in Dewey’s Café! (PG, 100 minutes).
Thursday, July 20, 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.
Thursday, July 20, 6 – 7 PM
Snow Time Storytime & Snowball Fight
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
No snow? No problem! Beat the heat at the Miller Branch Library and enjoy a couple of snow stories and a snowball fight with plush snowballs in the library!
Friday, July 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, July 21, 2 PM
Butterfly Ornament Craft
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Exercise your artistic talents and try your hand at making a hanging butterfly ornament craft. This fun craft is great for the entire family! All materials will be provided.
Friday, July 21, 2 – 4 PM
Game On!
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Let’s play some games! Add some FUN to your summer with Game On! Team games, board games, video games, which will YOU choose?
Saturday, July 22, 11 AM – 1 PM
Cultivate Creativity!
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
We think of creativity as it relates to art, music, decorating, etc., but creativity encompasses so much more. Join us as we learn how to build creativity, why it’s important, and practical ways creativity can improve daily life, work, and health. FREE and open to all adults and teens.
Saturday, July 22, 1 – 2 PM
Adult Crafts: DIY Paper Map Art
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Join us for an hour of making a custom piece of art using vintage-style maps. Supplies provided. No registration is required for this free crafting program for adults but is limited to the first 12 participants.
Monday, July 24, 10 AM
Storytime with the Young Actors Guild: Bright Star
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
Join us for storytime as the talented Young Actors Guild cast previews their new production, Bright Star, The Musical. Attendees are sure to enjoy the uplifting theatrical presentation and music presented by our local talent. Storytime is held at the Windsor Branch Library every Monday at 10 AM.
Monday, July 24, 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, July 25, 10 AM
Wiggle Worms Storytime – Miller Branch Library
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
A love of reading starts early. Babies and their caregivers are invited to join the Miller Branch 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, July 25, 4 – 6 PM
Authors in the Afternoon with B. Elane: The Search for the Biblical Marriage Ceremony
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Local author B. Elane will appear at the Fort Smith Public Library to promote and sign copies of her book The Search for the Biblical Marriage Ceremony: While Cleaving to the Seeds of Genesis. Everything God created He placed seeds in them to procreate their own kind, including man. God gave man a tool to plant his seeds; no matter how a woman would like to plant her seeds, she cannot. She was not given a tool to plant seeds. This procreation is where the beginning of honor starts in the family and in marriage. Copies of The Search for the Biblical Marriage Ceremony will be available for sale and signing at this open-house style event.
Tuesday, July 25, 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, July 26, 10 AM
Storytime with the Young Actors Guild: Bright Star
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Join us for storytime as the talented Young Actors Guild cast previews their new production, Bright Star, The Musical. Attendees are sure to enjoy the uplifting theatrical presentation and music presented by our local talent. A craft will follow the event.
Wednesday, July 26, 2 PM
Wonderful Wednesday with the Young Actors Guild: Bright Star
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Join us for Wonderful Wednesday as the talented Young Actors Guild cast previews their new production, Bright Star, The Musical. Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and 1940s. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
Thursday, July 27, 10 AM
Storytime with the Young Actors Guild: Bright Star
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
Join us for storytime as the talented Young Actors Guild cast previews their new production, Bright Star, The Musical. Attendees are sure to enjoy the uplifting theatrical presentation and music presented by our local talent. A craft will follow the event.
Thursday, July 27, 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 talk tools and supplies, and practice techniques of hand lettering. FREE and all supplies provided.
Thursday, July 27, 2 PM
Movie Matinee Featuring Rock Dog 3: Battle of the Beat (PG)
Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith (479-783-0229)
After touring the world, Bodi takes some time off and returns to his village. When Bodi learns that the girl group, K-9, doesn’t know who Angus Scattergood is, he is compelled to join the musical competition show, Battle the Beat, to inspire a new generation of rock stars. But Bodi bites off more than he can chew getting involved with the TV show and loses sight of his goals becoming an overnight TV personality sensation. Feel free to bring your snacks and covered drinks or pick something up in Dewey’s Café! (PG, 90 minutes)
Thursday, July 27, 2 PM
Crafty Corner – Miller Branch Library
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
Adults can be crafty, too! Rediscover your creative spark by joining the Miller Branch Library for an easy craft that you’ll be able to take home. This month, we will be learning how to do cup weaving.
Friday, July 28, 10 AM
Storytime with the Young Actors Guild: Bright Star
Miller Branch Library, 8701 South 28th Street, Fort Smith (479-646-3945)
Join us for storytime as the talented Young Actors Guild cast previews their new production, Bright Star, The Musical. Attendees are sure to enjoy the uplifting theatrical presentation and music presented by our local talent. Storytime is held every Friday at 10:00 AM.
Friday, July 28, 2 – 4 PM
DIY Airplanes & Gliders
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Have a fun assembling a simple ‘do-it-yourself’ model airplane or glider kit. All materials will be provided. A parent or other adult should be present to assist younger children with the assembly of the models.
Friday, July 28, 2 – 4 PM
Library Lab
Windsor Branch Library, 4701 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith (479-785-0405)
What happens when you combine science, art, and books? Fun at the Library Lab! What does chocolate have to do with chemistry? Let’s find out!
Monday, July 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, July 31, 2 – 3:30 PM
Harry Potter Trivia
Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith (479-484-5650)
Welcome Witches, Wizards and Muggles of all ages to our magical Harry Potter Trivia! Come and test your knowledge about all things Harry Potter. Compete with others to see who the top student is and who will earn trolls on this exam!
