Fort Smith

Tween & Teen Time

Are you ready for a zany game? It is Curses during tween and teen time! Which challenge will you draw? Who will receive your curses card? This is a free…

Preschool Story Time

Story Time features counting tales. You can count on a good time with stories, music, craft and refreshments. This is a free program for toddlers and preschoolers. For more information,…

Preschool Story Time

Lions, bears, tigers, oh my! – the zoo is coming to preschool story time. Mrs. Bridgette has some fun books and songs to share. We will have a snack and…

Preschool Story Time

Lions, bears, tigers, oh my! – the zoo is coming to preschool story time. Mrs. Bridgette has some fun books and songs to share. We will have a snack and…

Scrapbooking Spring Layout

This month’s layout will get you in the mood for spring. Bring your own adhesive, photos and scissors. The library will provide the rest of the materials. This is a…

Craft Time

We will make a Love Bug Candy Container to give sweets to the one we love. Snacks will be served. This is a free program for ages 5 – 11. …

Mardi Gras Madness

Celebrate Mardi Gras at the library! Teens can decorate their own makes and enjoy festive treats. This is a free program for ages 10 – 18. For more information, please…

Coffee Mug Craft

We will be decorating coffee mugs. Then you will take it home and bake it. Drop by any time between 10 am and 5 pm. Come on down and make…

Story Time

Love is in the air at Story Time this week. Join us for stories, music, craft and refreshments. This is a free program for toddlers and preschoolers. For more information,…

eReaders Basic: Your Questions Answered

First part of the class will be information about eReaders (i.e. you’re thinking about getting a Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc.). Then we’ll discuss how to check out ebooks from the…

Science Club

Come be part of our Science Club! We are going to investigate the world of liquids. Refreshments will be served. This is a free program for ages 5 – 11. …

Community Blood Drive

The Van Buren Public Library, Arkansas Blood Institute and Sonic Drive-In will be hosting a community blood drive at the Van Buren Public Library on February 12, 2013 from 1:30…

Red Work & Embroidery Club

Come join us for Van Buren Public Library's Red Work and Embroidery Club. First time attendees will need to call for a list of supplies. This is a free program…

eReaders Basic: Your Questions Answered

First part of the class will be information about eReaders. (So you are thinking about getting a Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc.). Then we will discuss how to get eBooks from…

Celebrate Bubble Gum

Come celebrate Bubble Gum! Get involved with a taste test and bubble blowing contest. This is a free program for ages 5 – 11. For more information, please call the…

Tape Ball Races

The teens will race to unravel a giant ball of tape and collect all the goodies inside. Snacks will be provided. This is a free program for ages 10 –…

Story Time

Story time for preschoolers featuring The Three Bears. A craft will be completed and refreshments served. This is a free program for toddlers and preschoolers. For more information, please call…

Bless Your Heart: Million Hearts Initiative

The Alma Library has teamed up with the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care and the Million Hearts Initiative to help prevent one million heart attacks and strokes. Stop by the…

Library Lovers Month

February is Library Lovers Month so we are having a “Tell Us Why You Love Your Library” Contest. Let us know how the Alma Public Library has been a help…

‘Tough issues’ noted at Fort Smith Ward meeting

What a difference a year makes. The Ward 1 community meeting at Creekmore Community Center Thursday night (Jan. 10) had two things the first in December 2011 did not –…