2022
May 2
Puzzle Table
A puzzle table will be out and open for anyone to solve. Free. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayet-teville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 2-7
Make a Mother’s Day Card
Let your mother know how much she means to you with a handmade Mother's Day Card. This do-it-your-self art activity is open to all ages during library hours. All materials are provided. Free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dallas Branch Library, 8100 Dallas Street, Fort Smith, Ark. 479-484-5650
May 2, 9, 16, 23
Stringed Instrument Lessons
Join Mr. Steve on Mondays for free lessons to learn to play guitar, ukulele or other stringed instruments. Free. 3-5 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 2
Circle Crab Craft
Make a fun crab craft. Supplies provided. Snacks available. Free. 4-6 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Van Buren Library Baby and Me
Babies from birth to 3 years old and their caregivers, can interact with other families while enjoying songs, stories, bubbles and more. Free. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045
May 3, 17
Cedarville Coding for Homeschoolers
Twice a month, this program for the homeschooled kids addresses the basics of coding. Free. 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Cedarville Public Library, 737 Pirates Way, Cedarville, Ark. 479-410-1853
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Learn to Play a Stringed Instrument
Learn to play the ukulele and it’s a simple transition to playing the guitar. Lessons every Tuesday with Steve House. Free. 3:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Mountainburg Public Library, 225 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-1600
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Teen 3D Printing and Design
Geared at teens and tweens, ongoing learning about
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Babies & Me Story Time
It’s never too early to give your child a love of reading!Take your babies to enjoy story time, free play and meet other parents and little ones. Free. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Av-enue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 9
Make Beaded Pipe Cleaner Dragonflies
Craft a colorful dragonfly using pipe cleaners and beads. Supplies and snacks furnished. Free. 4-6 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 10
Story Time with Matia: Hair Love
Does your hair kink, coil and curl every which way?Zuri's hair does, and she knows it's beautiful! When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he loves his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her – and her hair – happy. This book was written by Matthew A. Cherr and illustrated by Vashti Harrison. Watch a Story Time with Matia video again or any time on the library's Facebook page or YouTube channel. Free. 10 a.m. Facebook and YouTube – Fort Smith Public Library
May 12
STEAM'ED Up!
Every second Thursday of the month, Ms. Lara has awesome S.T.E.A.M. activities for teens and tweens. May will be a fun math project. Free. 3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. Cedarville Public Library 737 Pirates Way , Cedarville 479-410-1853
May 12
Frog Craft
May 13 is National Frog Jumping Day, come celebrate by making a paper frog. Supplies and snacks pro-vided. Free. 4-6 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayet-teville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 16
Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft
Make with paper plates and ribbons. Supplies and snacks provided. Free. 4-6 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
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May 16
Tongue Twister Laptime Story Time
Mrs. Tiffany and other library staff get tongue twisted!She reads the Mo Willems book “Nanette’s Baguette” and teaches you a tongue twister. “Will Nanette get the baguette from baker Juliette? Or will Nanette soon be beset with regret?” After the story, make a tongue-y chameleon craft. Free. 10-10:15 a.m.
Facebook and YouTube – Fort Smith Public Library
May 18
Bookworm Buddies
A book club for kids 12 and under meets every third Wednesday to talk about a book, do an activity and have fun. Free 3:30-5:30 p.m. Cedarville Public Li-brary, 737 Pirates Way, Cedarville, Ark. 479-410-1853
May 19
Vegetables in the Garden
Create a paper vegetable garden. Supplies and snacks provided. Free. 4-6 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 23
Create Handprint Pigeons
Learn to make a handprint pigeon. Supplies and snacks provided. Free. 4-6 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
May 24
Story Time with Christina! ‘Slug in Love’
Doug is a slug who needs a hug! Poor Doug. Will he EVER get a hug? Listen and find out as Christina reads “Slug in Love,” written by Rachel Bright and illustrated by Nadia Shireen. Watch Story Time with Christina on the library's Facebook page or YouTube channel. Free. 10-10:15 a.m. Fort Smith Public Library, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith. 479-783-0229
May 26
Paper Bag Sea Otter
Make a cute sea otter out of a paper bag. Supplies and snacks provided. Free. 4-6 p.m. Alma Public Li-brary, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark.
479-632-4140
May 27
Play Dough Craft
Hang out at the Van Buren Public Library after school and make some homemade play dough.! Free. 3-5 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045
May 31
Kids' Archery Program
Learn the basics of archery from the Arkansas Game & Fish Department. Free. 1-3 p.m. Ralph D. Graf Li-brary, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark.
479-997-1226
June 1, 8, 15, 29
Cedarville Kids Summer Reading Program Every Wednesday, Ms. Lara reads and shows how to do a fun craft. Free. 1-3 p.m. Cedarville Public Library, 737 Pirates Way, Cedarville 479-410-1853
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Free Play Board Games
Play traditional board games such as chess, Monop-oly, puzzles and Uno, as well as modern-classics like Settlers of Catan and Labyrinth. Geared toward fami-lies and teens, this is a great time to relax together. Snacks available. Ongoing D&D campaign! Free. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Mountainburg Public Library, 225 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-1600
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Mulberry Story Time
Traditional story time with a craft demonstration. Free. 10 a.m.-noon. Ralph D. Graf Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226
June 2, 9, 23, 30
Alma Story Time
Enjoy a fun story with Ms. Reeca every Thursday. Sing silly songs, read books and then do a fun craft. Snacks provided. Free. 10:30 AM-12:30 p.m. Alma Public Li-brary, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark.
479-632-4140
June 2, 9, 16, 23
Story Time
Parents, grandparents, guardians, take your pre-schoolers for picture book story time, with fun rhymes and songs, a craft and snacks. Free. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mountainburg Public Library, 225 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg, Ark. 479-369-1600
June 2
Rainbow Cloud
Make a rainbow cloud. All supplies will be provided. Snacks available. Free. 4-6 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
June 3
Drop-in Party for Summer Reading Kick-off Register for the summer reading program. All age groups can sign up. There will be snacks, music and games throughout the day. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
June 3
Babies & Me Story Time
It’s never too early to give your child a love of reading! Babies and adults enjoy story time, free play and meet others. Free. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma 479-474-6045
June 6
Movie Monday
Grab some popcorn and watch a mermaid give up her voice for a pair of legs and a chance at true love. Free. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Li-brary, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045
June 6, 27
Stringed Instrument Lessons
Mr. Steve holds lessons on Mondays. Free. 3-5 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
June 6
Paper Plate Pufferfish
Make a fun pufferfish craft. Supplies and snacks provided. Free. 4-6 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-474-6045
June 7
No-Sew Fleece Octopus
Make a fun, no-sew, octopus using fleece fabric. Supplies and snacks pro-vided. Free. 4-6 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark.
479-474-6045
June 7, 14, 21, 28
Baby and Me
Baby and Me offers babies from birth to 3 and their caregivers time to in-teract with other families with songs, stories, bubbles and fun. Free. 10:30 a.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045
June 7, 21
Coding for Homeschoolers
Twice a month, attend a fun program on the basics of coding. Free. 11 a.m. Cedarville Public Library 737 Pirates Way , Cedarville, Ark. 479-410-1853
June 7, 21, 18
Tweens & Teens Time
Activities geared to challenge older kids. Free. 11 a.m.-1p.m. Ralph D. Graf Library, 220 North Main Street, Mulberry, Ark. 479-997-1226
June 7-28
Stringed Instrument Lessons
After learning the ukulele, it’s a simple transition to guitar. Lessons with Steve House. Free. 3:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Mountainburg Public Library, 225 U.S. 71 North, Mountainburg 479-369-1600
June 8
Mermaid Story Time
Songs, games, crafts and stories. Free. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045
June 8, 22, 29
Family Movie
Take a chair, blanket or pillow for a family movie and popcorn. Free. 2-4 p.m. Alma Public Library, 624 Fayetteville Avenue, Alma, Ark. 479-632-4140
June 9, 16, 23
Teen Summer Reading Program – A Whale of a Tale
Ms. Lara reads “A Whale of a Tail,” with related crafts. Free. 1-3 p.m. Cedarville Public Library, 737 Pirates Way, Cedarville, Ark. 479-410-1853
June 9
Teen Craft: Mermaid Bookmarks
Make a cool mermaid tail bookmark. Free. 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Van Buren Public Library, 1409 Main Street, Van Buren, Ark. 479-474-6045
