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2 events,
Take & Make Craft: Patriotic Windsocks
What: Take & Make Craft: Patriotic Windsocks When: 07/01/2024 to 07/31/2024 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Stop by the library for a craft kit with everything needed to make a red, white, and blue paper windsock. Kits will be available only in July. Limit one kit per child, please.
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: 18+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players ages 18+. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and competitively. No registration is required. Several chess […]
3 events,
Bug Storytime
Bug Storytime
What: Bug Storytime When: 07/29/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Join Ms. Tiffany for stories and a craft all about bugs. Group visits by appointment only.
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
What: Board Game Club When: 07/29/2024 | 3:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come play board games with us! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list. Group visits by appointment only.
2 events,
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
What: Teen Book Club When: 07/30/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 6/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program […]
4 events,
Writing in the Wild: Grand Promenade
Writing in the Wild: Grand Promenade
What: Writing in the Wild When: 07/31/2024 | 9 AM Where: The Grand Promenade Who: Ages 10-18 Adult supervision required for all attendees ages 17 and under. Join Ms. Chanan and go hiking in search of story-writing inspiration! The summer, we'll meet at four scenic locations across Garland County to learn about fiction-writing topics like […]
End-of-Summer Snow Cone Drive-Thru
End-of-Summer Snow Cone Drive-Thru
What: End-of-Summer Snow Cone Drive-Thru When: 07/31/2024 | 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Drive by the library between 2 and 3 pm to grab a cold and refreshing snowcone to celebrate the end of our summer reading program! One per person while supplies last. First come, first served. Groups by appointment […]
Bingo for Books – Weekly on Wednesdays in July!
Bingo for Books – Weekly on Wednesdays in July!
What: Bingo for Books When: 1st Wednesday & 3rd Monday of every month (rescheduled for holidays) @ 1pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No registration required The library hosts its long-running, popular Bingo program in the auditorium every month on the 1st Wednesday at 1 P.M. & 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on […]
5 events,
Green Market [Bookmobile Service]
Green Market [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Visit at the Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8AM-11AM, every 2nd and 4th Thursday Every Thursday in August! Where: Grove Park, 1105 De Soto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Green Market of Hot Springs Village from 8AM-11AM every second […]
Teen Take & Make: Pudding Slime (Pickup begins)
Teen Take & Make: Pudding Slime (Pickup begins)
What: Teen Take & Make: Pudding Slime When: 08/01/24 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Get messy and make your own pudding slime at home! Supplies and instructions will be given. Register to reserve your supply kit. One kit per teen. Spots are limited. If registration […]
Tech Tutor Thursdays: Village Edition
Tech Tutor Thursdays: Village Edition
Is Bluetooth giving you the blues? Is your iPad making uSad? Are downloads getting you down? We’ve kidnapped a couple of Garland County Library IT professionals and we’ll be making them available to answer your questions and provide support. Grab your device and drop by the Coronado Center between 2-4pm for all your tech-related questions.
4 events,
Mountain Pine USPS [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain Pine USPS [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Mt. Pine Post Office When: 9AM-11AM, first and third Friday, June through August Where: 240 Main Ave, Mountain Pine, AR 71956-9998 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Mountain Pine Post Office from 9am-11am on the first and third Friday in August. Available services include: […]
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 9am in June thru August Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during June and July. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]
Mah Jongg Meetup
Mah Jongg Meetup
What: Mah Jongg Meetup When: Fridays @ 9:30am thru the end of August Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Hop in and play American Mah Jongg by the NMJL (National Mah Jongg League) Rules! Mah Jongg Meetup is held weekly from 9:30-11:30am on Fridays. This is only for play sessions for players who already know how […]
2 events,
Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market [Bookmobile Service]
Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market When: 8 AM - 10 AM, 1st Saturday of each month Where: 121 Orange St, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market from 8 AM to 10 AM on […]
Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club – August 2024
Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club – August 2024
What: Hot Springs/Cold Blood Book Club - August 2024 When: 8/3/24 @ 11:15am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us for a bi-monthly deep dive into classic and contemporary true crime. Each meeting will focus on a true crime book, but discussion of podcasts, documentaries, cold cases, and cases in the news is […]
2 events,
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 08/04/2024 | 2-4 PM Where: GCL Who: Ages 10-18 Join us for board games and video game free play on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. Group visits by appointment only.
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: 18+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players ages 18+. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and competitively. No registration is required. Several chess […]
1 event,
Fiction Writers Café
Fiction Writers Café
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 08/05/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to enjoy coffee, tea, and sweet treats while we learn about different elements of fiction, write a bit, and maybe share our work. Maybe. If registration […]
3 events,
Non-Profit Fair 2024
Non-Profit Fair 2024
What: Non-Profit Fair 2024 When: 08/06/2024 | 12 to 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All Ages No Registration for Public Representatives from local non-profits should contact GCL Adult Services Specialist Paul Kagebein at pkagebein@gclibrary.com to register. A limited number of spaces will be available. The Garland County Library's Non-Profit Fair returns on Tuesday, […]
GCL+ Fundraiser: Non-Profit Fair Booth
GCL+ Fundraiser: Non-Profit Fair Booth
To raise funds for the Garland County Library's remodel and expansion project, GCL+, Library staff will host a series of fundraiser events! Saturday, June 1st | 8-9:30 AM | Weeded Books Bag Sale Wednesday, June 5th | 10 AM - 12 PM | Bake Sale Tuesday, July 9th | 10 AM - 12 PM | […]
Hot Springs Civic Arkansas Listening Session
Hot Springs Civic Arkansas Listening Session
What: Hot Springs Civic Arkansas Listening Session When: Tuesday, August 6th, 5:30pm Where: In-person at Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Civic Arkansas is the Rockefeller Institute’s initiative to improve the civic health of Arkansas by leveraging a network of civic organizations across the state and empowering communities and citizens to practice collaborative […]
5 events,
Sumo Storytime presented by Hot Springs Sister City program
Sumo Storytime presented by Hot Springs Sister City program
What: Sumo Storytime presented by Hot Springs Sister City program When: 08/07/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages welcome This event will include a story about Japanese culture and sumo wrestling. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to meet Yama, a renowned sumo wrestler and cultural ambassador. Meet Yama: A Sumo […]
Dungeon Master Society
Dungeon Master Society
What: Dungeon Master Society When: 08/07/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 14-18 Dungeon Masters, unite! You can help create a shared fantasy world in which the library's D&D games will take place, and prepare your own distinct stories and encounters to run within that world during D&D Club! All DMs are welcome, […]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-12pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 5010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the McAuley Center from 10am-12pm on every first and third Wednesday of the month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable […]
3 events,
Back-to-Homeschool Celebration
Back-to-Homeschool Celebration
What: Back to Homeschool Bash When: 08/08/2024 | 2-4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Homeschool families, please join us on August 8th for our annual Back-to-Homeschool Bash. Connect with other homeschoolers, play educational games, and learn about library programs and resources that you can use to enrich your school year.
Green Market [Bookmobile Service]
Green Market [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Visit at the Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8AM-11AM, every 2nd and 4th Thursday Every Thursday in August! Where: Grove Park, 1105 De Soto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Green Market of Hot Springs Village from 8AM-11AM every second […]
Homeschool Geography Club: Samoa & American Samoa
Homeschool Geography Club: Samoa & American Samoa
What: Homeschool Geography Club: Samoa & American Samoa When: 08/08/24 | 12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-13 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Grab your luggage and join us to explore a different country each month. Learn about a specific country, play games, and make crafts from that country! […]
2 events,
Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Celebration
Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Celebration
What: Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Celebration When: 08/09/24| 10 AM-12PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages welcome Come celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th birthday with us and the U.S. Forest Service. Meet Smokey and take a photo with him! Group visits by appointment only.
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 9am in June thru August Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during June and July. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]
2 events,
Crafturday Club – August 2024 (Candles)
Crafturday Club – August 2024 (Candles)
Crafturday Club - August 2024 (Candles) When: 8/10/24 @ 10:30am Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. Crafturday Club meets monthly on the second Saturday. Come hang out and make this months craft! Craft materials are provided, though you're welcome to bring your own materials to use. Supplies are available on a first […]
American Girl: Kit Kittredge
American Girl: Kit Kittredge
What: American Girl: Kit Kittredge When: 08/10/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins on 7/15 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 […]
2 events,
Afternoon Animals
Afternoon Animals
What: Afternoon Animals When: 08/11/24| 2-3 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-10 This month's animal: Elephants Drop-in to Afternoon Animals and learn some cool facts about Elephants for World Elephant Day!! We will also have a craft and a snack. Group visits by appointment only.
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: 18+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players ages 18+. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and competitively. No registration is required. Several chess […]
2 events,
Ukulele Club
Ukulele Club
What: Ukulele Club When: Second Monday of every month, 4pm-5:30pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Ukulele lovers unite! Local ukulele lovers of all sorts and ability are invited to gather and share as part of their hobby. No planned instruction will be offered. This is intended to be a social club.
Magic Tree House Book Club
Magic Tree House Book Club
What: Magic Tree House Book Club When: 08/12/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-9 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s book is Magic Tree House #22, Revolutionary War on Wednesday. When a snowstorm hits, General George Washington reconsiders his nighttime attack on the British army. Can Jack […]
3 events,
Dungeon Master Society
Dungeon Master Society
What: Dungeon Master Society When: 08/13/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 14-18 Dungeon Masters, unite! You can help create a shared fantasy world in which the library's D&D games will take place, and prepare your own distinct stories and encounters to run within that world during D&D Club! All DMs are welcome, […]
Interview w/ G.C. Election Commission’s Gene Haley
Interview w/ G.C. Election Commission’s Gene Haley
What: Interview w/ G.C. Election Commission's Gene Haley When: 8/13/24 @ 12pm Where: Virtual at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Garland County Election Commission Chairman Gene Haley will cover everything about registering to vote and the act of voting in Garland County in 2024. Livestream viewers may […]
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop
What: Inkhearts Fiction Writers Workshop When: Tuesday, 08/13/22 @ 6:00-8:00 P.M. Where: Library Meeting Room D Who: Ages 18+ Registration Recommended Join fiction writer and GCL staff member Chanan Emmons for a monthly dive into fiction writing and the writing life. The Inkhearts meet on the second Tuesday evening of each month to discuss […]
3 events,
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-1pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Mountain View Heights from 12pm-1pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Services offered include: […]
Levi Towers [Bookmobile Service]
Levi Towers [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Levi Towers When: 1:30pm-2:30pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 240 Prospect Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, stops by for service visits at Levi Towers from 1:30pm-2:30pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The bookmobile will be parked […]
Banana Splits Book Club
Banana Splits Book Club
What: Banana Splits Book Club When: 08/14/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 8-12 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s book: A Rover’s Story, by Jasmine Warga Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program […]
6 events,
Card Game Club
Card Game Club
What: Card Game Club When: 08/15/2024| 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Learn how to play the popular card games Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club!
Green Market [Bookmobile Service]
Green Market [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Visit at the Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8AM-11AM, every 2nd and 4th Thursday Every Thursday in August! Where: Grove Park, 1105 De Soto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Green Market of Hot Springs Village from 8AM-11AM every second […]
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
What: All Things Fiber Crafting Group When: meets every Thursday the library is open | 9-11:30 AM Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ No registration required All Things Fiber is looking for artists and crafters who enjoy working on all types of needlecraft projects, i.e. knitting, crocheting, tatting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, weaving, etc. […]
3 events,
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 9am in June thru August Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during June and July. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]
Mountain Pine USPS [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain Pine USPS [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Mt. Pine Post Office When: 9AM-11AM, first and third Friday, June through August Where: 240 Main Ave, Mountain Pine, AR 71956-9998 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Mountain Pine Post Office from 9am-11am on the first and third Friday in August. Available services include: […]
Page Turners Book Club
Page Turners Book Club
What: Page Turners Book Club When: 08/16/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. We will meet monthly to discuss our selected book, play games, and eat yummy snacks! This month’s book: Anne of West Philly, by Ivy Noelle Weir Some free copies of the book […]
2 events,
Painting with Tori
Painting with Tori
What: Painting with Tori When: 08/17/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make your own work of art with Ms. Tori. You'll learn how to paint step-by-step and leave with a completed painting! Please arrive on time. Class will […]
Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – August 2024
Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – August 2024
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club – August 2024 When: 8/17/24 @ 11:15 am 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 […]
3 events,
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: 18+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players ages 18+. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and competitively. No registration is required. Several chess […]
Musical Art Form Series: The Garrett Sisters
Musical Art Form Series: The Garrett Sisters
What: Musical Art Form Series: The Garrett Sisters When: 8/18/24 @ 2:30pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: 18+ No Registration The Musical Art Form Series is a collaboration between the Jackson House & Garland County Library. The programs are diverse, showcasing the musical talents of the Central Arkansas musical community including Jazz, Classical, Traditional, Blues, American […]
Polymer Clay Crafts: Incense Holders
Polymer Clay Crafts: Incense Holders
What: Polymer Clay Crafts When: 08/18/24| 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and will begin on 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Register for a fun and creative polymer clay craft with Ms. Adela. We will be making incense holders for long stick incense or cone incense that you will choose. You'll […]
2 events,
Dungeon Master Society
Dungeon Master Society
What: Dungeon Master Society When: 08/19/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 14-18 Dungeon Masters, unite! You can help create a shared fantasy world in which the library's D&D games will take place, and prepare your own distinct stories and encounters to run within that world during D&D Club! All DMs are welcome, […]
Bingo for Books
Bingo for Books
What: Bingo for Books When: 1st Wednesday & 3rd Monday of every month (rescheduled for holidays) Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 18+ No registration required The library hosts its long-running, popular Bingo program in the auditorium every month on the 1st Wednesday at 1 P.M. & 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on the 4th […]
1 event,
Storied Legacies: Ben & Jerry
Storied Legacies: Ben & Jerry
What: Storied Legacies: Ben & Jerry When: 8/20/2024 | 12:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us to learn about a new historic figure each month. Learn about their legacy, eat snacks, and make a craft. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]
5 events,
Preschool Storytime: Dogs
Preschool Storytime: Dogs
What: Preschool Storytime: Dogs When: 08/21/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about dogs! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Paper Planes
Drop-In Activity: Paper Planes
What: Drop-In Activity: Paper Planes When: 08/21/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12 & under Drop by the library between 4 and 5:00 pm to explore basic and advanced paper plane-building in our auditorium. First come, first served. Groups by appointment only.
School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 08/21/2024 | 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 We're dusting off our plastic instruments and starting a band! Centered around the game Rock Band 4, you'll get to build your rock persona (Rocksona!), choose from guitar, bass, drums, and vocals, and perform songs from classic rock […]
3 events,
Board Game Club
Board Game Club
What: Board Game Club When: 08/22/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Come play board games with us! Group visits by appointment only.
Green Market [Bookmobile Service]
Green Market [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Visit at the Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8AM-11AM, every 2nd and 4th Thursday Every Thursday in August! Where: Grove Park, 1105 De Soto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Green Market of Hot Springs Village from 8AM-11AM every second […]
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
What: All Things Fiber Crafting Group When: meets every Thursday the library is open | 9-11:30 AM Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ No registration required All Things Fiber is looking for artists and crafters who enjoy working on all types of needlecraft projects, i.e. knitting, crocheting, tatting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, weaving, etc. […]
4 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 08/23/2024 | 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.
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 9am in June thru August Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during June and July. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]
The Hamilton Apartments [Bookmobile Service]
The Hamilton Apartments [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Visit at The Hamilton When: 1 PM - 2 PM (or as long as it takes!) Where: The Hamilton Apts, 200 Modern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71913 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits The Hamilton Apartments on Friday, August 23rd at 1 PM until 2-ish. Available services include: Library […]
1 event,
Food for Thought [Bookmobile Service]
Food for Thought [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit during the Food for Though Program When: 10 AM - 11:30 AM, 4th Saturday of each month Where: 350 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, participates in The Giving Team, Inc's Food for Thought program from 10 AM to 12 PM on […]
2 events,
Dungeon Master Society
Dungeon Master Society
What: Dungeon Master Society When: 08/25/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 14-18 Dungeon Masters, unite! You can help create a shared fantasy world in which the library's D&D games will take place, and prepare your own distinct stories and encounters to run within that world during D&D Club! All DMs are welcome, […]
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Chess Club
What: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: 18+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players ages 18+. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and competitively. No registration is required. Several chess […]
1 event,
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 08/26/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-12 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. Calling all storytellers! Whether you like to write stories, graphic novels, plays, screenplays–or tell your story in a different way, this program is for you. We’ll learn about different aspects […]
1 event,
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
What: Teen Book Club When: 08/27/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you […]
5 events,
Preschool Storytime: Robots
Preschool Storytime: Robots
What: Preschool Storytime: Robots When: 08/28/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about robots! Group visits by appointment only.
Bookmobile Book Club – McAuley
Bookmobile Book Club – McAuley
What: Bookmobile Book Club: hosted at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-11am, Wednesday, August 28 Where: 5010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: Adults Registration Required GCLers Greg and James host the Bookmobile Book Club at the McAuley Center. The official Bookmobile Book Club book for August is East of Eden by John Steinbeck. […]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 12pm-1pm, each 2nd and 4th Wednesday Where: 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mountain View Heights from 12pm-1pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable collection […]
4 events,
Card Game Club
Card Game Club
What: Card Game Club When: 08/29/2024| 4:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Learn how to play the popular card games Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club!
Green Market [Bookmobile Service]
Green Market [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Visit at the Green Market of Hot Springs Village When: 8AM-11AM, every 2nd and 4th Thursday Every Thursday in August! Where: Grove Park, 1105 De Soto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Green Market of Hot Springs Village from 8AM-11AM every second […]
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
All Things Fiber Crafting Group
What: All Things Fiber Crafting Group When: meets every Thursday the library is open | 9-11:30 AM Where: Room D Who: Ages 18+ No registration required All Things Fiber is looking for artists and crafters who enjoy working on all types of needlecraft projects, i.e. knitting, crocheting, tatting, counted cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, weaving, etc. […]
3 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 08/30/2024 | 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.
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 9am in June thru August Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during June and July. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]
Prepare for the Fair: Wine Cork Pumpkins
Prepare for the Fair: Wine Cork Pumpkins
What: Prepare for the Fair: Wine Cork Pumpkins When: 08/30/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 12-18 Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. The county fair is right around the corner! Join us to learn about all of the fun, crafty things that you can enter into the Creative Arts […]
1 event,
Lego Club
Lego Club
What: Lego Club When: 08/31/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 10 & under Registration is required and begins 7/15 at 9:00 a.m. LEGO Club is back and bigger than ever! Participants will be given a specific prompt and will have two hours to build using LEGO blocks provided by […]
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