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National Banned Book Week in Van Buren

The Van Buren Public Library will join with others this week, September 23 -27, to highlight National Banned Book Week to honor the freedom to read, and the value of free…

Author Signing & Book Talk in Alma

International bestselling author, R.K. Ryals, and local author, Mary Kintz, will be at the Alma Public Library to sign and discuss their book. Refreshments will be available.

Wii Games in Mulberry

Tweens and teens are invited to the Mulberry Public Library after school to play Wii.

Scrapbooking for Adults in Alma

Enjoy Scrapbooking? Bring your own adhesive, photos, scissors, and other scrapbooking tools to the Alma Public Library. Materials for this month's featured layout will be provided free to all adults….

Sashay Scarf Class Preregistration in Mulberry

Instructor, Ms. Barbara Richards, will be at the Mulberry Public Library September 25th at 3:30 PM to teach a class on how to crochet a Sashay Scarf. Class size is…

Children’s Afterschool Program in Alma

There will be a movie with popcorn at the Alma Public Library. A magical adventure in never, never land awaits you!

Afterschool Pirate Party in Van Buren

The Van Buren Public Library is hosting a Pirate Party! All kids are invited to drop by after school and make an eye patch, a craft, and play some pirate…

Teen Scene in Alma

Tweens and teens are invited to the Alma Public Library to play a board game of their choice.

UAFS “Season of Entertainment” Fall Choral Concert

Dr. Rager H. Moore II leads the UAFS Chorale and Women’s Chorus in their portrayal through music of our most cherished life experiences. Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. 7th…

Preschool Story Time in Alma

Ahoy, Mateys! It's pirate time at the Alma Public Library. Come talk like a pirate, and sing and dance to pirate tunes!

Preschool Story Time in Van Buren

Story time at the Van Buren Public Library will focus on the Postman. Snacks and a craft will be provided. There are two story times from which to choose, 9:30 – 10:30 AM…

UAFS “Season of Entertainment” Symphonic Band Concert

Under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, the UAFS Symphonic Band performs classic wind band repertoire as well as contemporary compositions. Concert-goers will be entertained with a selection of famous―and…

Redwork & Embroidery Club

To enjoy a fun sit-and-stitch with people who love to embroider, come to the Library every 2nd Friday of the month and participate in the Block-of-the-Month. The pattern is free…

Preregistration for Scrapbooking for adults in Alma

Enjoy Scrapbooking? Bring your own adhesive, photos, scissors, and other scrapbooking tools to the Alma Public Library on September 20th. Materials for this month's featured layout will be provided free,…

Roald Dahl Day in Van Buren

The Van Buren Public Library is celebrating Roald Dahl's birthday! This year's theme is "Mischief and Mayhem" and a lot of that will be happening at the Library. The festivities include…

Roald Dahl Day in Alma

Make a date with mischief & mayhem! The Alma Public Library is celebrating the tricksy characters that fill Roald Dahl's books. Stop in for some tasty Willy Wonka treats and enter…

Children’s Afterschool Program in Alma

Kids are invited to the Library for fun and games! There will be a variety of active and board games from which to choose.

Bingo for Books in Van Buren

Bingo-for-Books and treasure chest prizes at the Van Buren Public Library

Beebe: ‘Awfully high’ teacher premiums need a real fix

Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday (Sept. 11) that any short-term solution to a $53 million shortfall in the Public School Health Insurance program must be tied to a long-term solution…