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Halloween Costume Closet
Halloween Costume Closet
The Halloween Costume Closet will open on Saturday, October 2nd. Kids and teens ages 18 and under can choose a costume from our collection.
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[VIRTUAL] Stay-in Sing-Along
[VIRTUAL] Stay-in Sing-Along
Join Ms. Faith and special musical guest Jacob Flores for a fun sing-along! This program will take place via Zoom. An email link will be sent out prior to the program. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Ages 5 and under. Registration is required and will begin on Friday, October 15th at 9:00 […]
[IN-PERSON] Dia de los Muertos Celebration with Emergent Arts
[IN-PERSON] Dia de los Muertos Celebration with Emergent Arts
Join us as we welcome our friends from Emergent Arts for a Dia de los Muertos celebration! Ages 7-12. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
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POSTPONED – SNAP Ed Presents: Tips to Tailgate the Healthy Way
POSTPONED – SNAP Ed Presents: Tips to Tailgate the Healthy Way
This program has been postponed. Please stay tuned for future details. Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary How do you eat right when tailgating? Join Crystal D. Johnson, Garland County Extension Agent with the Family & Consumer Sciences/SNAP Ed program, to learn some tips on how to focus on healthy eating on and off the […]
[IN-PERSON] American Girl: Gabriela
[IN-PERSON] American Girl: Gabriela
Registration is required and will begin on Friday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. Learn about the time period and culture of an American Girl through extension activities, discussion, crafts, and a snack! Ages 7-12. Pick up your supply kit at the library prior to the program. Registration required. Please register each child individually.
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Mass Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic
Mass Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic
On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, the Garland County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer drive-thru flu vaccinations at no charge at the Garland County Library, which is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. People should bring their insurance cards with them […]
[VIRTUAL] Preschool Storytime: Owls
[VIRTUAL] Preschool Storytime: Owls
Registration is required and will begin on Friday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime about owls! Registration is required. This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the storytime.
[IN-PERSON] DIY Candle Holders
[IN-PERSON] DIY Candle Holders
Come make some cute candle holders with Ms. Jill! Ages 13-18. Registration required. Please register each teen individually.
3 events,
(In-Person) Bluegrass Jam
(In-Person) Bluegrass Jam
Bring your instruments, play some bluegrass, and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the library's auditorium on the first and third Thursday afternoons of each month!
[VIRTUAL] STEAM Team: Taste
[VIRTUAL] STEAM Team: Taste
This month we are exploring a very important sense- taste. So let us explore the science behind salty, sweet, and sour. A fun conversation starter for the holiday dinner table! STEAM Team is a recurring program focusing on subjects of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. We eat snacks, play games, explore information, and do […]
(VIRTUAL) The Beginner’s Guide to Applying Makeup
(VIRTUAL) The Beginner’s Guide to Applying Makeup
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary There's so much information to digest when it comes to creating makeup looks, along with deciphering which products are best to use each day. Whether it's your first time trying makeup or you've attempted a few applications already, the most important thing to remember is that makeup doesn't need […]
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[VIRTUAL] Toddler Time
[VIRTUAL] Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Friday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time online! This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the event. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
(VIRTUAL) Coming Home: Safe Shelter for All
(VIRTUAL) Coming Home: Safe Shelter for All
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Program is presented by Kimberly Lew, Vice Chair of the SWAP Coalition to Prevent and End Homelessness. Lew will discuss the topic of homelessness in Arkansas, and lead a conversation about solutions and hurdles surrounding the issue. As Lew describes the topic and her experiences, "Shelter and People. It […]
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[VIRTUAL] Wreath Club: Thanksgiving (Pre-Recorded Video)
[VIRTUAL] Wreath Club: Thanksgiving (Pre-Recorded Video)
Ages 11-18 only! Sign up and pick up a wreath craft kit to make at home! Ms. Jill will pre-record a tutorial video to send out on the day of the program. Watch the video anytime! All programs are subject to change. Group visits are unavailable at this time.
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[IN-PERSON] Ready Readers Book Club
[IN-PERSON] Ready Readers Book Club
Join Ms. Faith as we go on book reading adventures for the kiddos that are just starting to learn how exciting and fun reading really is. A themed snack will be provided. This month's book is Thanksgiving on Thursday by Mary Pope Osborne. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Ages 6-8.
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[IN-PERSON] Homeschool High School Book Club
[IN-PERSON] Homeschool High School Book Club
Ages 13-18 only! This program will meet on Zoom. Book: Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. *If you register online for this program you are not guaranteed a free book. All programs subject to change. Group visits are unavailable at this time.
(VIRTUAL) Bingo for Books
(VIRTUAL) Bingo for Books
The library now offers two monthly Bingo programs every month! Both are hosted by Hot Springs #1 Music Performer (as voted by Sentinel-Record readers), Jacob Flores! To register for any adult bingo programs, send an email to jflores@gclibrary.com Pick up your bingo cards at the library by contacting Jacob at 501-623-4161, or have them emailed […]
3 events,
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
Stories in the Park at Entergy Park
Join us at Entergy Park (530 Lakepark Drive) for stories, snacks, and more!
[IN-PERSON] Melted Crayon Art: Pointillism
[IN-PERSON] Melted Crayon Art: Pointillism
Join Ms. Jill for melted crayon art! Make a work of art using the pointillism technique. Ages 13-18. Candles with OPEN FLAME will be used during this program. Registration is required. Please register each teen individually.
Hot Springs Jazz Society Concert: It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing
Hot Springs Jazz Society Concert: It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing
This in-person concert has limited seating and registration is required. This concert is planned by the Hot Springs Jazz Society and happens on Wednesday, November 10th, 6:00-7:30pm Musicians include CE Askew - Drums David Higginbotham - Bass/Vocal Clyde Pound - Keyboard Guest Earl Hesse - Sax
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[IN-PERSON] Magical Creatures Night
[IN-PERSON] Magical Creatures Night
Unicorns, bigfoot, and dragons, Oh My.... Join us as we celebrate magical creatures with crafts, snacks, games and giveaways! Ages 18 and under. Registration is required. Please register each child and teen individually.
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Take and Make: Ugly Art
Take and Make: Ugly Art
Pick up a supply kit at the library, then head home to make some ugly art! Email a picture of your creation to fparish@gclibrary.com and we'll upload it to our GCL Community Connections Facebook page for voting! Entries are due by Monday, November 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Gift card prizes will be awarded for 1st, […]
(POSTPONED) Garland County Library Blood Drive (Bloodmobile)
(POSTPONED) Garland County Library Blood Drive (Bloodmobile)
Garland County Library Blood Drive (hosted by Arkansas Blood Institute) Monday, November 15th 1:00 - 4:30pm in Library Parking Lot in the Bloodmobile To schedule and appointment in advance, visit search by 'county' at www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/countyarkbi.org or text or call Tina at 501-352-5491, or ABI at 877-340-8777. Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome! Donations support over 45 Arkansas […]
(In-Person) Bingo for Books
(In-Person) Bingo for Books
The library now offers two monthly Bingo programs every month! Virtual Bingo is on the Second Tuesday at 1pm every month, and In-Person Bingo is on the Third Monday at 1pm every month. Both are hosted by Hot Springs #1 Music Performer (as voted by Sentinel-Record readers), Jacob Flores! To register for any adult bingo […]
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(VIRTUAL) The Life and Times of Sam Watt
(VIRTUAL) The Life and Times of Sam Watt
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary This program is sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society. Tune in for "The Life and Times of Sam Watt" - the most colorful “Wild West” guy you’ve never heard of. Sam Watt was a Hot Springs businessman and adventurer. From Hot Springs to Portland, and from Florida to […]
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[VIRTUAL] Preschool Storytime: Soup
[VIRTUAL] Preschool Storytime: Soup
Registration is required and will begin on Friday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime about soup! Registration is required. This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the storytime.
[IN-PERSON] Homeschool Book Club: Skunk and Badger
[IN-PERSON] Homeschool Book Club: Skunk and Badger
Registration is required and will begin on Friday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. Title: Skunk and Badger Some copies of the book will be available for pickup on a first-come, first-served basis. One book per family, please. Ages 8-13. Registration required. Please register each child individually.
(VIRTUAL) Master Gardeners Present: Homesteading in a Modern World
(VIRTUAL) Master Gardeners Present: Homesteading in a Modern World
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary On Wednesday, November 17 at 6pm, Garland County Master Gardener Jamie Wilkerson will discuss the principles of homesteading and share the research and techniques she has used on her journey to self-sufficiency.
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[IN-PERSON] Music and Mindfulness: Ocean
[IN-PERSON] Music and Mindfulness: Ocean
Join Ms. Tiffany for an ocean-themed mindfulness program that incorporates music and movement. Ages 5 and under. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
POSTPONED UNTIL 12/2 (VIRTUAL) A Bird and a Book: Where the Crawdads Sing
POSTPONED UNTIL 12/2 (VIRTUAL) A Bird and a Book: Where the Crawdads Sing
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Hosted by Garland County Audubon Society and avid birder Jerry Butler. Features reactions by local readers to the romance, drama, science, and beauty of the best-selling story, Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens. Special attention will be given to this program's featured bird, the red-billed tropicbird.
[IN-PERSON] Lighted Canvas Art
[IN-PERSON] Lighted Canvas Art
Ages 13-18. Registration is required. Please register each teen individually.
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[VIRTUAL] Family Craft Night (Pre-recorded Video)
[VIRTUAL] Family Craft Night (Pre-recorded Video)
Registration is required for this program and will begin on Friday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. Sign up to reserve a family craft night kit! It includes supplies and directions to make water bead stress balls! A fun family craft just in time for the busy holiday season. One kit per family. Kits are available […]
[VIRTUAL] Toddler Time
[VIRTUAL] Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Friday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time online! This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the event. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
(VIRTUAL) Perceptions of Color #3: Bringing the H.E.A.T.: Healthy Eating Alternatives for Thanksgiving
(VIRTUAL) Perceptions of Color #3: Bringing the H.E.A.T.: Healthy Eating Alternatives for Thanksgiving
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Join Marsalis Weatherspoon and his guests in "Perceptions of Color," a monthly series that intends to both celebrate and educate about all facets of the African American experience. Weatherspoon, a musician, speaker, and public servant, currently serves as President of the local NAACP branch, Hot Springs Branch #6013. This […]
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(Blended Virtual/In-Person) Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club
(Blended Virtual/In-Person) Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club
To register, please email Chanan Emmons at cemmons@gclibrary.com Join writer and GCL staff member Chanan Emmons for a monthly dive into fiction writing and the writing life. The Inkhearts will meet on the third Saturday of each month for a brief presentation on a craft-related topic, followed by a short workshop of submitted fiction selections. […]
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Take and Bake: Turkey Leg Treats
Take and Bake: Turkey Leg Treats
Stop by and pick up a kit to make yummy Turkey Leg Treats! Ages 6-18. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
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[IN-PERSON] Amazing Makers: Banksy
[IN-PERSON] Amazing Makers: Banksy
Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us as we learn about the work of Banksy. Participants will also create their own work of art. Registration is required and will begin on Friday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. All programs are subject to change.
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[VIRTUAL] Thanksgiving Storytime
[VIRTUAL] Thanksgiving Storytime
Registration is required and will begin on Friday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime about Thanksgiving! Registration is required. This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the storytime.
[VIRTUAL] Zoom Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving
[VIRTUAL] Zoom Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving
Registration is required and will begin on Friday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Tiffany on Zoom for a scavenger hunt around your house! How many of a certain list of things can you find before the time runs out? An email link for this program will be sent out prior to the program. […]
[VIRTUAL] Melted Crayon Art: Ornaments
[VIRTUAL] Melted Crayon Art: Ornaments
Come get a head start on the holiday season by making ornaments using melted crayons! *You will need a hair dryer for this program.* Ages 13-18. Registration is required. Please register each teen individually.
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[VIRTUAL] Moody Monday Storytime
[VIRTUAL] Moody Monday Storytime
Registration is required and will begin on Friday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Faith for a storytime that explores and explains our feelings and the different ways we experience them! A themed craft will be available for pickup one week before the program! Ages 5 and under.
[VIRTUAL] Boxcar Book Club: Caboose Mystery
[VIRTUAL] Boxcar Book Club: Caboose Mystery
Registration is required for this program. Ages 7-11 Book: Caboose Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner Discuss the book, play games, and win prizes! Some free copies of the book will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the library. **If you register online for this program you are not guaranteed a free book.** Supply bags […]
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[IN-PERSON] Banana Splits Book Club: Rooftoppers
[IN-PERSON] Banana Splits Book Club: Rooftoppers
Ages 9-13 only! Book: Rooftoppers, by Katherine Rundell Please stop by the library to pick up your copy! Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. *If you register online for this program you are not guaranteed a free book. All programs subject to change. Group visits are unavailable at this time.
(VIRTUAL) Sister City Program #7: Bonus Photo Showcase
(VIRTUAL) Sister City Program #7: Bonus Photo Showcase
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary This virtual event will feature guest host Mary Zunick, Sister City Program Director. By popular demand, Hanamaki Office of International Relations Coordinator and Translator Jesse Gutman will share and discuss hundreds of beautiful photos taken in Japan. The sister city relationship between Hot Springs and Hanamaki, Japan, officially began […]
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[VIRTUAL] Preschool Storytime: Jan Brett
[VIRTUAL] Preschool Storytime: Jan Brett
Registration is required and will begin on Monday, November 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join us online for a virtual storytime featuring books by Jan Brett! Registration is required. This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the storytime.
[IN-PERSON] Homemade Christmas Cards
[IN-PERSON] Homemade Christmas Cards
Join Ms. Jill to make some Christmas cards to send to friends and family! Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on November 15th at 9:00 a.m.
(VIRTUAL) Gallery Walk Talk 10: Guest Zack Dryden
(VIRTUAL) Gallery Walk Talk 10: Guest Zack Dryden
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary December's Special Guest is Zack Dryden of Dryden Pottery. Join the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, in this new series about one of Hot Springs' most famous art-centric traditions - Hot Springs Gallery Walk. While the pandemic may have temporarily changed the experience, the Downtown Hot Springs Gallery Walk […]
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Take and Make: Mixed Crafts
Take and Make: Mixed Crafts
Pick up a craft kit filled with supplies for fun crafts to make at home! Ages 7-18. Registration is required and will begin on Monday, November 15th at 9:00 a.m.
(VIRTUAL) A Bird and a Book: Where the Crawdads Sing
(VIRTUAL) A Bird and a Book: Where the Crawdads Sing
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Hosted by Garland County Audubon Society and avid birder Jerry Butler. Features reactions by local readers to the romance, drama, science, and beauty of the best-selling story, Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens. Special attention will be given to this program's featured bird, the red-billed tropicbird.
(In-Person) Bluegrass Jam
(In-Person) Bluegrass Jam
Bring your instruments, play some bluegrass, and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the library's auditorium on the first and third Thursday afternoon of each month!
[IN-PERSON] Micro-Club: Diatoms
[IN-PERSON] Micro-Club: Diatoms
Join in this month for a look at one of the world's most beautiful microbes- diatoms. These glass algae are found just about everywhere on the planet with a dazzling display of shapes and color. Micro Club is a reoccurring science and art program where we create life-size models of various microscopic entities with craft […]
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[VIRTUAL] Toddler Time
[VIRTUAL] Toddler Time
Registration is required and will begin on Monday, November 15th at 9:00 a.m. Join Ms. Katie for Toddler Time online! This program will take place via Zoom and an email link will be sent prior to the event. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
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[VIRTUAL] Wreath Club: Christmas (Pre-Recorded Video)
[VIRTUAL] Wreath Club: Christmas (Pre-Recorded Video)
Ages 11-18 only! Sign up and pick up a wreath craft kit to make at home! Ms. Jill will pre-record a tutorial video to send out on the day of the program. Watch the video anytime! All programs are subject to change. Group visits are unavailable at this time.
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