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Voter Registration Drive
Voter Registration Drive
What: Voter Registration Drive When: Sundays Aug 7th through September 25th from 1-3 PM Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+Requirements: Bring government-issued photo identification This booth will provide an easily accessible weekend opportunity for citizens to talk to election workers and register or check their current registration prior to the Midterm Election on November 8th. New registrations […]
One-Shot Adventures
One-Shot Adventures
Every month, Mr. Brett will run a self-contained one-shot RPG adventure - space is limited, so act fast! This month, we'll traverse one of the most infamous dungeons in D&D history - The Tomb of Horrors! Designed by D&D creator Gary Gygax himself, the Tomb of Horrors is a "thinking person's adventure" and is notorious […]
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Teen Book Club: Howl’s Moving Castle
Teen Book Club: Howl’s Moving Castle
This month's book: Howl's Moving Castle by Dianna Wynne Jones Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. Ages 13-18. *If you register online for this program you are not guaranteed a free book. Registration is required for this program and will begin on August 15th at 9:00 a.m. […]
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Baby Steps
Baby Steps
Baby Steps is a lap-sit program featuring songs, rhymes, and a short board book. This program is part of a weekly series for children ages 0-18 months. Registration is required for this program and will begin on August 15th at 9:00 a.m. --Please register for the first meeting on September 6th to be signed up […]
Banana Splits Book Club
Banana Splits Book Club
Book:Â Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 1: The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. Ages 8-13. *If you register online for this program you are not guaranteed a free book. Registration is required for this program and will […]
Garland County State and Local Candidate Forum and Q&A
Garland County State and Local Candidate Forum and Q&A
The Garland County Library will host a state and local candidate forum on Tuesday, September 27th. Doors open to the public for meet and greet at 5:30pm, with the forum beginning at 6pm. All state and local candidates who will be on a Garland County ballot will invited to participate. Candidates will each get 7 […]
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Preschool Storytime: Colors
Preschool Storytime: Colors
Join us for storytime all about colors! This program is appropriate for ages 3-5 years. All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-in Activity: Pony Bead Keychains
Drop-in Activity: Pony Bead Keychains
Come by the library to make a pony bead keychain! First-come, first-served while supplies last. Ages 18 and under. All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment only.
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2 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Join Ms. Katie for toddler fun including stories, songs, and more! All programs are subject to change at any time. Group visits by appointment only.
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
Come make your own work of art with Ms. Jill. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Ages 13-18. Registration is required and will begin on August 15th at 9:00 a.m. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Please arrive on time. Class will begin promptly […]
4 events,
Halloween Costume Closet
What: Halloween Costume Closet When: 10/1/2022-10/31/2022 (or as long as costumes last) Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under Children and teens ages 18 and under are invited to visit our costume closet to choose a Halloween costume. Costumes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No library card required.
Take-and-Make Craft: Candy Corn Monster
What: Take-and-Make Craft: Candy Corn Monster When: 10/1/2022-10/31/2022 Where: Garland County Library Children's Department Who: 12 & under Stop by the children’s department all month to grab a free take home craft. This month's craft is candy corn monsters!Â
Pokémon GO Meetup
Pokémon GO Meetup
What: Pokémon GO Meetup When: 10/1/2022 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under Grab your phone and meet up at the library to catch, trade, and talk Pokémon!
Craftober Crafternoon for Adults!
Craftober Crafternoon for Adults!
What: Craftober (Special Crafternoon for Adults!) When: Saturday, October 1, 2-4pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us for this special edition, Fall-themed free-for-all craft program hosted by Ashley and Aubrey! Craftober attendees will go home with their own DIY Fall Wreaths & Clay Pot Candle Holders. Craft materials are provided, but feel […]
3 events,
Zombie Camp: Survival
Zombie Camp: Survival
What: Zombie Camp: Survival When: 10/3/2022 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. In our first day of Zombie Camp, we'll learn techniques for surviving the zombie apocalypse straight out of zombie expert Max Brooks' Zombie Survival Guide. Learn how to barricade your base, why machetes are a great melee […]
6 events,
Stories in the Park
Stories in the Park
What: Stories in the Park When: 10/6/2022 | 10:30 AM Where: Hollywood Park Who: Ages 10 & under Join us at Hollywood Park (411 Hollywood Avenue) for stories, snacks, and more!
Living Well with Diabetes
Living Well with Diabetes
What: Living Well with Diabetes When: Thursdays in October, 1-3pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Diabetes is a disease that can have serious consequences, but those issues can often be delayed or prevented by controlling your blood glucose and blood pressure. The Living Well with Diabetes classes offers people with diabetes and their […]
Author Spotlight: Aaron Reynolds
Author Spotlight: Aaron Reynolds
What: Author Spotlight: Aaron Reynolds When: 10/6/2022 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Celebrate a new author with Ms. Katie and Ms. Tiffany each month! This month we are learning about Aaron Reynolds. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to […]
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Family Craft Night (pre-recorded video)
What: Family Craft Night When: 10/7/2022 Where: Watch the pre-recorded video and do the craft from the comfort of your home! Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sign up to reserve a craft supply kit to enjoy with the whole family! This month we are decorating mini pumpkins with paint, felt, buttons, […]
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Ashley and Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to drop in anytime between 1:30-3:30 on the first and third Friday of each month in Room D. Craft materials are provided, but feel free to bring extra supplies to share with the group! Upcoming themes and dates include […]
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 10/7/2022 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Jill. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. Class will […]
Dinner and a Movie
Dinner and a Movie
What: Dinner & a Movie: The Bad Guys (Rated PG) When: 10/7/2022 | 6:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us to watch The Bad Guys (rated PG), based on the book series by Aaron Blabey. We'll serve hot dogs, chips, and drinks! Please register each person who […]
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Zombie Camp: Combat Training
Zombie Camp: Combat Training
What: Zombie Camp: Combat Training When: 10/10/2022 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Today in zombie camp, we're putting your combat skills to the test! Test your accuracy against a zombie*, and witness a demonstration of medieval melee weaponry! *No real zombies are used or […]
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Kinder Songs Halloween Concert
Kinder Songs Halloween Concert
What: Kinder Songs Halloween Concert When: 10/12/2022 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: Ages 10 & under Join us for a spooky children's concert from Arkansas musicians Brian and Terri Kinder!
Drop-in Activity: Candy Catapults
Drop-in Activity: Candy Catapults
What: Drop-In Activity: Candy Catapults When: 10/12/2022 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Auditorium Who: Ages 12 & under Come by the library to make a candy catapult out of popsicle sticks and bottle caps. First-come first-served and groups by appointment only.
America’s Art Form Concert: “Blues Summit”
America’s Art Form Concert: “Blues Summit”
What: America's Art Form Concert: "Blues Summit" When: 10/12/22 @ 6pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Required, Free to the Public Three engaging Blues performers led by Kathy Kidd present the soulful sound of the Delta with all its anguish and all its joys. Bassist Kathy Kidd grew up in the delta across […]
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Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – October 2022
Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – October 2022
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club - October 2022 When: 10/15/22 @ 12pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required The "Have Book, Will Travel" book club features revolving themes, moderators, and locales. This club is meant to be about book discovery and discussion, as well as socializing with fellow readers who share common […]
American Girl: Corinne Tan
American Girl: Corinne Tan
What: American Girl: Corinne Tan When: 10/15/2022 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Learn about the time period and culture of an American Girl through extension activities, discussion, crafts, and a snack!  If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to […]
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What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel
What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel
What: What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel When: 10/17/22 @6pm Where: Virtual Who: Ages 18+ No Registration What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel is a graphic nonfiction that explores the stories surrounding Eureka Springs' Crescent Hotel’s strange and tragic two years as The Baker Hospital, a Depression-Era cancer hospital. This 240-page fully-painted, graphic narrative blends […]
Zombie Camp: Infiltration
Zombie Camp: Infiltration
What: Zombie Camp: Infiltration When: 10/17/2022 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sometimes, you have to cross through a horde of zeds to get where you need to go. Learn advanced zombie makeup and costume techniques so you don't get chomped! If […]
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How Hot Springs Became the Center of Animal Training
How Hot Springs Became the Center of Animal Training
What: How Hot Springs Became the Center of Animal Training: The I.Q. Zoo, the C.I.A., and the Rest of the Brelands' Story When: 10/18/22 @ 12pm Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary Who: 18+ No registration required This program is sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society […]
Teen Book Club: Killers of the Flower Moon
Teen Book Club: Killers of the Flower Moon
What: Teen Book Club When: 10/18/2022 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book:Â Killers of the Flower Moon: Adapted for Young Readers by David Grann Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. […]
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Preschool Storytime: Not-So-Scary Stories
Preschool Storytime: Not-So-Scary Stories
What: PSST: Not-So-Scary Stories When: 10/19/2022 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for for some not-so-scary stories and a craft! Group visits by appointment only.
Know It to Grow It: The ABCs of Planting for Pollinators
Know It to Grow It: The ABCs of Planting for Pollinators
What: Know It to Grow It: The ABCs of Planting for Pollinators When: 10/19/22 @ 6pm Where: Virtual Who: Ages 18+ No Registration The latest episode in the Garland County Master Gardeners' "Know It to Grow It" series will feature Garland County Master Gardeners Ann Hiers and Mary Wittnebert and will discuss the Young Gardener’s […]
Nerd History 101: Zombies!
Nerd History 101: Zombies!
What: Nerd History 101: Zombies! When: 10/19/2022 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Learn the history of zombies in popular media, from black-and-white bewitched servants, to their new, flesh-eating interpretation starting in the 1960s, all the way to the modern Zombie Renaissance - then […]
4 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 10/21/2022 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Join Ms. Katie for toddler fun including stories, songs, and more! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Drop-In Crafternoon (for Adults!)
Join us for a free-for-all craft program hosted by Ashley and Aubrey! Adults 18+ are welcome to drop in anytime between 1:30-3:30 on the first and third Friday of each month in Room D. Craft materials are provided, but feel free to bring extra supplies to share with the group! Upcoming themes and dates include […]
3 events,
Fish-O-Ween
Fish-O-Ween
What: Fish-O-Ween When: 10/22/2022 | 9-12 AM Where: Family Park (215 Family Park Road) Who: 18 & under Registration is required and will begin on 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a Halloween celebration at Family Park (215 Family Park Road)! Participate in a fishing derby, play games, and win prizes! We'll have hot […]
5 events,
2022 General Election Voting Location
2022 General Election Voting Location
Registered Garland County voters may vote at the Garland County Library during the listed times and dates, starting Monday October 24th and ending on Election Day on Tuesday, November 8th. Any Registered Voter in Garland County may vote at any at the Library Polling Location on Election Day, regardless of where in the county they […]
YA Thriller Club
YA Thriller Club
What: YA Thriller Club When: 10/24/2022 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: The Final Gambit by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online […]
Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom
Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom
What: Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom When: 10/24/22 @6pm Where: Library Nonfiction Art Wall Who: Ages 13+ Registration Required Abraham Lincoln, in period dress, discusses the history of the United States during his time, from his childhood on the frontier to the twelve turbulent years from 1854 to 1865 which nearly destroyed our […]
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Author Talk with Crescent Dragonwagon
Author Talk with Crescent Dragonwagon
What: Author Talk with Crescent Dragonwagon When: 10/25/22 @ 6pm Where: Virtual Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Crescent Dargonwagon is a much-published writer in six genres, including fiction, poetry, cookbooks, and children's picture books. In this talk, she shares her experiences of being a professional writer who has lived by her writing since her early […]
2022 General Election Voting Location
2022 General Election Voting Location
Registered Garland County voters may vote at the Garland County Library during the listed times and dates, starting Monday October 24th and ending on Election Day on Tuesday, November 8th. Any Registered Voter in Garland County may vote at any at the Library Polling Location on Election Day, regardless of where in the county they […]
Banana Splits Book Club: The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Banana Splits Book Club: The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
What: Banana Splits Book Club When: 10/25/2022 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 8-13 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If […]
5 events,
Preschool Storytime: Halloween
Preschool Storytime: Halloween
What: PSST: Halloween When: 10/26/2022 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for for some a Halloween stories and a craft! Group visits by appointment only.
2022 General Election Voting Location
2022 General Election Voting Location
Registered Garland County voters may vote at the Garland County Library during the listed times and dates, starting Monday October 24th and ending on Election Day on Tuesday, November 8th. Any Registered Voter in Garland County may vote at any at the Library Polling Location on Election Day, regardless of where in the county they […]
Graphic Novel Group
Graphic Novel Group
What: Graphic Novel Group When: 10/26/2022 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library, Room D Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 9/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sign up to hang out, eat snacks, and discuss this month’s graphic novel, The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. *Copies are available to read electronically via Hoopladigital.com with a […]
5 events,
2022 General Election Voting Location
2022 General Election Voting Location
Registered Garland County voters may vote at the Garland County Library during the listed times and dates, starting Monday October 24th and ending on Election Day on Tuesday, November 8th. Any Registered Voter in Garland County may vote at any at the Library Polling Location on Election Day, regardless of where in the county they […]
Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic
Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic
What: Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic When: 11/4/22 @ 9am-3:30pm Where: In-Person Ages: 6 months and older Free to the Public On Friday, November 4th, 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 […]
Movie: The Town That Dreaded Sundown
Movie: The Town That Dreaded Sundown
This program is part of the Hot Springs/Cold Blood True Crime Festival, which takes place on Friday, November 4th & Saturday, November 5th at the Garland County Library. What: Movie: The Town That Dreaded Sundown When: 11/4/22 @4pm Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us for a free film screening The Town […]
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2022 General Election Voting Location
2022 General Election Voting Location
Registered Garland County voters may vote at the Garland County Library during the listed times and dates, starting Monday October 24th and ending on Election Day on Tuesday, November 8th. Any Registered Voter in Garland County may vote at any at the Library Polling Location on Election Day, regardless of where in the county they […]
Murder Games for Teens
Murder Games for Teens
This program is part of the Hot Springs/Cold Blood True Crime Festival, which takes place on Friday, November 4th & Saturday, November 5th at the Garland County Library. What: Board Games When: 11/5/22 @2pm Where: Room D Who: Ages 13-18 Registration Required Join Mr. Brett for a killer afternoon of gruesome gaming! Several bloody board games will […]
Painting with Jill
Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 11/5/2022 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 10/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Jill. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. Class will […]
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Halloween Costume Closet
Kinder Songs Halloween Concert
Drop-in Activity: Candy Catapults