The Fort Smith Public Library will present Food for Thought: Coach John McDonnell – Book Talk and Film on Friday, May 17, at Noon.  Join retired University of Arkansas Coach John McDonnell to celebrate the release of the book John McDonnell: The Most Successful Coach in NCAA History by Andrew Maloney and John McDonnell.  Emmy award-winning filmmaker Larry Foley will also show his short documentary on McDonnell and moderate a discussion followed by a book signing.  Bring your lunch if you wish or pick something up at Dewey’s Café; the Library

The Arkansas Music Pavilion welcomes country music stars Little Big Town for The Tornado Tour with special guest David Nail to the AMP at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Friday, April 19. Gates open at 6:00pm with music starting at 8pm; tickets are $22 to $77.  Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 479-443-5600 or visiting www.amptickets.com.

Fayetteville Public Library has been awarded a $99,315 grant by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association (ALA) as part of the Smart investing@your library® initiative. The grant funds Saving Money Makes Cents, which will include a variety of programs designed to increase patrons’ and the community’s access to and understanding of financial information.