National Novel Writing Month: November - Young Adult Writing Class @ the Library!

National Novel Writing Month happens every November! It's a fun, seat-of-your-pants writing event where the challenge is to complete an entire novel in just 30 days. 

Let your imagination take over and just create!

Young Writers Program allows 17-and-under participants to set reasonable, yet challenging, individual word-count goals.

In 2013 more than 90,000 young writers participated!

Come Join in this Fun Class offered by the Fort Smith Public Library!

Registration Required.

Halloween Bingo for Books @ the Library! October 27th

SPECIAL October 2014 program: Monday, October 27th @ 6 p.m.

Wear Your Halloween Costume!

Bring your family and join the fun for the special Halloween Edition of BINGO for Books! Play BINGO and earn books as your prize. 

*Winners will be able to select a book from a selection of children's and teen titles.

For more information, please call

 the Youth Services Department at (479)783-0229, ext. 1131.

Open Mic Night: Dewey's Cafe - All Ages @ the Library!

October 2014 program: Thursday, October 23rd @ 7-8 p.m.

Come show off your writing, performance, or musical skills at Dewey's Café Open Mic Night. Poets, musicians, and other talented folks are invited to this casual fun event. Arrive early and sign up at the door; the event begins at 7 p.m. 

Feeling shy? Just stop by and enjoy watching the great undiscovered talents from the Fort Smith area.

This event is free and open to all ages. We look forward to seeing you at the Café!

For more information, please call the Main Library at (479)783-0229.

Knit, Stitch & Crochet: For All Ages @ the Library!

October 2014 program: Tuesday, October 21st @ 4-6 p.m.

If you knit, stitch, or crochet--or want to learn, bring your needles, hooks and projects and join this all-ages group for an afternoon of crafting. Yarn, extra supplies, and plenty of help will be available for anyone who wants to learn.

For more information,

please call the Youth Services Department 

at (479)783-0229, ext. 1131.

LEGO Club 5-6 p.m. @ the Library!

October 2014 program: Monday, October 20th @ 5-6 p.m.

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!

For more information, 

please call the Youth Services Department 

at (479)783-0229, ext. 1131.

Special Guest Author Tamara Hart Heiner!

SPECIAL October 2014 program: Thursday, October 16th @ 4:00p.m.

The Page Turners Book Club will celebrate Teen Read Week with special guest Arkansas Author Tamara Hart Heiner. Heiner is the author of three young adult suspense novels, Perilous (2010), Altercation (2012) and Inevitable (2013), and Deliverer, a companion novel to the Perilous series. Her first non-fiction book about the Joplin tornado,Tornado Warning was released in May. Heiner will discuss her books and how she began her writing career, as well as the different avenues of publication available to writers today.

Books will be available for sale and signing at the book club meeting. For more information, please call the Main Library at (479)783-0229.

Windsor Branch Library: Teens ... I Dream of the Future U!

SPECIAL October 2014 program: Thursday, October 16th @ 4:00p.m.

Turn Dreams Into Reality at the Windsor Branch Library during Teen Read Week by dreaming of your future. Mrs. Patricia Richardson from UAFS will share how the Upward Bound program can assist you in making college a reality. Also learn of resources available with your library card to help you at home with the ACT and other college preparation.

For more information, please call the Windsor Branch at (479)785-0405.

Star Wars Photos from the Library @ the Miller Branch!

Can you spot the young Jedi Knights?

The Miller Branch Library helped attendants at Star Wars Reads Day use the force to create Star Wars inspired crafts.

They also played games 
in order to defeat the 
Dark Side, while enjoying 
Jabba Juice & Wookiee Cookies...

If you missed 
the event 

you can still come check out 
 Star Wars books!

READ 
for the Fun of it!

Miller Branch

Location:	Phone:	Hours:
8701 South 28th Street Fort Smith, AR 72908	479-646-3945	Monday, Wednesday - Friday:   9:00 to 6:00 Tuesday -- late night:   9:00 to 9:00 Saturday:   Noon to 5:00 Sunday:   Closed

The Miller Branch, established in June 1996, was temporarily located in a shopping center at the foot of Fianna Hills and called the Market Trace Branch. It became the Miller Branch in April 2000, when its permanent facility opened. Located across from the Fianna Hills post office, the Miller Branch serves Fort Smith residents who live and work on the south side of town.

About our Collection and Resources:
The Miller branch offers a well-rounded collection of fiction, nonfiction, and children's books. We take pride in the special rapport we have with our patrons and enjoy anticipating their literary needs. Computers with Internet access and word-processing software, as well as kids games computers, are available.

Story Time:
Each Friday at 10:00a.m. we do a Story Time for children. All are welcome to attend - we look forward to seeing you.

Miller Branch Library: Graphic Novel Writing for Teens!

SPECIAL October 2014 program: Tuesday, October 14th @ 5-7 p.m.

If you've always wanted to create your very own graphic novel, now is your chance! Teens ages 13-18 can visit the Miller Branch Library to learn the basics on how to get started with the graphic novel writing process. No drawing skill is needed to participate in this FREE Teen Read Week workshop!

For more information, please call the Miller Branch at (479)646-3945.

Teens: Read for a chance to win Prizes!

Teen Read Week: Turn Dreams into Reality @ Your Library
SPECIAL October 2014 program: Week of October 12-18, all open hours

Teens are invited to "Turn Dreams Into Reality!" at all Fort Smith Public Library locations during Teen Read Week. Any teen that checks out a book with the word "dream" in the title or description will be entered in a prize drawing. Books about careers count as well! Turn your dreams into reality @ the library during Teen Read Week!

For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at (479)783-0229, ext. 1131.

Star Wars Reads Day @ Miller Branch Library!

In a library, not so far away, children and teens can come together to celebrate Star Wars Read Day. 

Young Jedi Knights are encouraged to come and use the force to create Star Wars inspired crafts 

at the Miller Branch Library. 

They can also play games in order to defeat the Dark Side, while enjoying Jabba Juice and Wookiee Cookies...check out a Star Wars book as well!

For more information, please call the Miller Branch at (479)646-3945.

What is Your Dream? Teen Board @ the Library allows you to share your goals!

In the Teen Area of the

Fort Smith Public Library on Rogers Avenue . . .

*We have a board dedicated to you and your dreams/goals!

All month in honor of the Teen Read Week Theme

“Turn Dreams Into Reality”

We have created a board where you can share

your thoughts/dreams/ goals.

Stop by and read some of the dreams already posted

or write your own!

And as always we have plenty of new

Young Adult Books ready to be checked out J