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.