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Wednesdays are extra-special at the Main Library with the Wonderful Wednesday programs during June and July.  A different program will be offered each week to help school-age children explore this year’s Summer Reading Program theme, “Be Creative @ Your Library.” 


June 3, 2pm - The Grayce Dewitt Dancers will be the special guests.  The Grayce DeWitt Dance Studio offers dance instruction in Ballet, Jazz, Tapp, Hip-Hop, Lyrical and Zumba.  The school, which has been active since 1973, features professionally trained instructors who have a love for the art form and want to share the joy of dance with children and adults. 

June 10, 2pm - Singer/Songwriter Shannon Wurst will be the special guest. Arkansas Traveler is a multi-media program that highlights Arkansas' Natural Heritage through songs and folklore. Shannon will sing, play banjo and guitar, and captivate children and adults alike!

June 17, 2pm - The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Club will be the special guests. They will present a story program and group activities for the kids.

June 24, 2pm - Kate Morgan, Executive Director and Trainer for Southwest Service Dogs will be the special guest. Southwest Service Dogs was established to raise and train service dogs and to provide them to people with diabilities. Kate will bring along several puppies and several of her dogs in training, along with her student trainers that will show you what the dogs can do.

Movies based on great children’s books will be presented on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the main library this summer.  Kids of all ages and their families are invited to spend an air-conditioned afternoon at these FREE events.

Tuesday, June 2 - 2:30pm: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Thursday, June 4 - 2:30pm: Freaky Friday
Tuesday, June 9 - 2:30pm: The Spiderwick Chronicles
Thursday, June 11 - 2:30pm: Charlotte's Web
Tuesday, June 16 - 2:30pm: Bridge to Terabithia
Thursday, June 18 - 2:30pm: Holes
Tuesday, June 23 - 2:30pm: Eragon
Thursday, June 25 - 2:30pm: The Princess Diaries
Tuesday, June 30 - 2:30pm: Tale of Despereaux

It's time again for the annual Summer Reading Program for kids. Catch the Reading Bug is this year's theme; stop by any Fort Smith Public Library location to enjoy books, videos, magazines, and special library programs of all kinds this summer. The summer reading program is designed to encourage reading for pleasure; it will help young people who are able to read independently retain the valuable reading skills they developed over this past school year. Preschool children too young to read may also participate and will receive credit for the books read to them. Small rewards such as certificates, buttons, book bags, bracelets, and food coupons will be given to each child for reaching specific goals.

Registration begins June 1st at all four Fort Smith Public Library locations. Catch the Reading Bug at your Library this summer!

For more information, please call (479)783-0229.