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3 events,
Take and Make Craft: Love Bugs
What: Take & Make Craft: Love Bugs When: 2/01/2024 to 2/29/2024 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Drop by the library for a craft kit with everything needed to make a little love bug. One kit per child.Â
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 […]
Lego Club
Lego Club
What: Lego Club When: 02/25/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 11-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 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 the library, […]
4 events,
School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 02/26/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. 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, […]
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 02/26/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-12 Registration is required and begins 1/15 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 […]
3 events,
Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
What: Teen Book Club When: 02/27/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online […]
9 events,
Preschool Storytime: Manners
Preschool Storytime: Manners
What: Preschool Storytime: Manners When: 02/28/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about manners! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Space Food
Drop-In Activity: Space Food
What: Drop-In Activity: Space Food When: 02/28/2024 | 4-5 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Drop in the children's department between 4 and 5 to make an imaginative contraption from whimsical materials for keeping and serving astronaut food in zero gravity. This program is sponsored by the Public Library Innovation Exchange […]
4 events,
Card Game Club
Card Game Club
What: Card Game Club When: 02/29/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play the popular card games Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
STEAM Team: Planets
STEAM Team: Planets
What: STEAM Team: Planets When: 02/29/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 1/15 at 9:00 a.m. Let’s explore the planets in our galaxy! We will take a look at each unique planet and create a diorama of our solar system. STEAM Team is a recurring program […]
5 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 03/01/2024 | 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.
Mountain Pine USPS [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain Pine USPS [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Mt. Pine Post Office When: 2pm-4pm, first Friday of each month 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 2pm-4pm on the first Friday of each month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns […]
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: 10 AM - 12 PM, 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 10 AM to 12 PM on […]
1 event,
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,
Homeschool Bingo for Books
Homeschool Bingo for Books
What: Homeschool Bingo for Books When: 03/04/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 6-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. Attention homeschoolers: Come play bingo with us! Winners will get to choose a book from our prize carts! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Fiction Writers Café
Fiction Writers Café
What: Fiction Writers Café When: 03/04/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to enjoy warm drinks and sweet treats while we learn about different elements of fiction, write a bit, and maybe share our work. Maybe. If registration […]
2 events,
Nintendo Club
Nintendo Club
What: Nintendo Club When: 03/05/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. Hang out with fellow Nintendo fans for an hour, and bring your Switch! No Switch? No problem! The library has enough to share! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]
5 events,
Preschool Storytime: Weather
Preschool Storytime: Weather
What: Preschool Storytime: Weather When: 03/06/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about weather! Group visits by appointment only.
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 […]
Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village When: 1pm-3pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mt. Carmel Community at The Village from 1pm-3pm on every first and third Wednesday of each […]
6 events,
Homeschool Geography Club: Turkmenistan
Homeschool Geography Club: Turkmenistan
What: Homeschool Geography Club: Turkmenistan When: 03/07/2024| 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 2/15 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 a different country! If registration […]
Cozy Killers Book Club – March 2024
Cozy Killers Book Club – March 2024
What: Cozy Killers Book Club When: 3/7/24 @ 2-3pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required The "Cozy Killers" book club features cozy mysteries, plot twists, and curious cases. This club is meant to be about book discussion, as well as connecting with like-minded book worms that love all things cozy and mysterious. Free copies […]
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Fountain Lake Dollar General When: 2 PM - 4 PM, each 1st and 3rd Thursday Where: 4310 Park Ave, Fountain Lake, AR 7190171909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Fountain Lake Dollar General from 2 PM to 4 PM on every first and third […]
3 events,
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 10am from 3/8 thru 4/26 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during this 8-week course. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]
Canceled Toddler Time
Canceled Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 03/08/2024 | 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.
Canceled Painting with Jill
Canceled Painting with Jill
What: Painting with Jill When: 03/08/2024 | 4 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 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 […]
3 events,
Know It to Grow It: The Hidden Gem of the Ozarks: The Ozark Folk Center’s Heritage Herb Garden
Know It to Grow It: The Hidden Gem of the Ozarks: The Ozark Folk Center’s Heritage Herb Garden
What: Know It to Grow It: The Hidden Gem of the Ozarks: The Ozark Folk Center’s Heritage Herb Garden When: 3/9/24 @ 10am Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at Garland County Library or Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ No Registration This program is part of the Garland County Master Gardeners' Know It […]
Bookmobile LEGO Day
Bookmobile LEGO Day
What: Bookmobile LEGO Day When: Saturday, March 9 | 10 AM Where: Mountain View Heights – Family Side 1010 Illinois St, Hot Springs, AR, 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits Mountain View Heights – Family side at 10 AM on Saturday, March 9 for Bookmobile Lego Day. Participants will be […]
Painting with Tori
Painting with Tori
What: Painting with Tori When: 03/09/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 9-12 Registration is required and begins 2/15 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 […]
2 events,
Garland Gamers
Garland Gamers
What: Garland Gamers When: 03/10/2024 | 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 […]
3 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.
School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 03/11/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. 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, […]
Magic Tree House Book Club
Magic Tree House Book Club
What: Magic Tree House Book Club When: 03/11/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 5-9 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book is Magic Tree House #15, Viking Ships at Sunrise. The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to a monastery in ancient Ireland--just in time for a Viking […]
4 events,
Total Eclipse Preparedness Program
Total Eclipse Preparedness Program
What: Total Eclipse Preparedness Program When: 3/12/24 @ 1pm Where: Hybrid. In-person at Garland County Library or Virtual Livestream at Garland County Library or Garland County Library Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Join us at any time for a series of 8 monthly programs focusing on topics designed to introduce the public to astronomy. and […]
Business Startup Crash Course
Business Startup Crash Course
What: Business Startup Crash Course When: 3/12/23 @ 3pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required at this link: https://asbtdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/70371887 This course is offered by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. "Sign up for a crash course on how to start a business! Launch your business with confidence by attending this all-inclusive seminar […]
Teen Cookin’: Sheet Pan Nachos
Teen Cookin’: Sheet Pan Nachos
What: Teen Cookin': Sheet Pan Nachos When: 03/12/2024 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. The food this month is: Sheet Pan Nachos! Put on your apron and get your mixing bowls ready! This program will meet online on Zoom. *Most supplies provided by the […]
3 events,
Preschool Storytime: Birds
Preschool Storytime: Birds
What: Preschool Storytime: Birds When: 03/13/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about birds! Group visits by appointment only.
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at Mountain View Heights When: 1pm-3pm, 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 1pm-3pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Services offered include: […]
Banana Splits Book Club
Banana Splits Book Club
What: Banana Splits Book Club When: 03/13/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 8-12 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: Packing for Mars for Kids, by Mary Roach Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If […]
2 events,
Card Game Club
Card Game Club
What: Card Game Club When: 03/14/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play the popular card games Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
Cookie Club: Crunch Cookies
Cookie Club: Crunch Cookies
What: Cookie Club: Crunch Cookies When: 03/14/2024 | 5:30 PM Where: Virtual-Zoom Who: Ages 12-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for this brand new cooking program! Learn how to make a delicious cookie (a different one every month)! The cookie this month is: Crunch Cookies! Put on your apron, […]
4 events,
At-Home Science Kit Pickup
What: At-Home Science Kit Pickup When: 03/15/2024 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 & under Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. Sign up to reserve a mystery science kit full of everything you will need to conduct a simple at-home science experiment! Instruction video and reading recommendations included. One kit per […]
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 10am from 3/8 thru 4/26 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during this 8-week course. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 03/15/2024 | 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.
CD and Vinyl Art
CD and Vinyl Art
What: CD & Vinyl Art When: 03/15/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. Come make some fun art with old CDs and vinyl records! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
1 event,
Have Book, Will Travel – March 2024
Have Book, Will Travel – March 2024
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club - March 2024 When: 3/16/24 @ 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 […]
2 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 […]
Celtic Breeze Highlights Irish Dancers
Celtic Breeze Highlights Irish Dancers
What: Celtic Breeze Highlights Irish Dancers When: 3/17/24 @ 2:30pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: 18+ No Registration The Hot Springs Jazz Society returns on Sundays in 2024, starting off with a unique combination of violin, piano and drums will present jazz programming with a twist. Charli Mink formed Celtic Breeze in 2005 and has led […]
2 events,
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 […]
School of Rock (Band)
School of Rock (Band)
What: School of Rock (Band) When: 03/18/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. 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, […]
3 events,
History of the Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo
History of the Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo
What: History of the Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo When: 3/19/24 @ 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 This program series is sponsored by the Garland County Historical Society in collaboration with the Garland County Library. Owners Jamie and Suzy Bridges […]
Kids Paint
Kids Paint
What: Kids Paint When: 03/19/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 5-8 Registration is required and begins 2/15 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. If registration is […]
Fiction Quest!
Fiction Quest!
What: Fiction Quest! When: 03/19/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. If you're a fan of genre fiction - such as fantasy, sci-fi, or horror - this book club's for you! Every month will feature a new book in a different genre. This […]
4 events,
Firefighter Storytime
Firefighter Storytime
What: Firefighter Storytime When: 03/20/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Join us for stories and a craft all about firefighters! Group visits by appointment only.
Drop-In Activity: Edible Constellations
Drop-In Activity: Edible Constellations
What: Drop-In Activity: Edible Constellations When: 03/20/2024 | 4-5 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 12 & under Come by the library between 4 and 5 to build constellation patterns with pretzels and mini marshmallows. For ages 12 & under, while supplies last. Â *Groups by appointment only.
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Stop 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 9am-11am on every first and third Wednesday of each month. Services offered include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable […]
4 events,
Stories in the Park at Hollywood Park
Stories in the Park at Hollywood Park
What: Stories in the Park When: 03/21/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Hollywood Park Who: All ages welcome Join us at Hollywood Park (411 Hollywood Avenue) for picture books, snacks, and more! Group visits by appointment only.
SkyDome Planetarium
SkyDome Planetarium
What: SkyDome Planetarium When: 03/21/2024 | 12-5 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: All ages Explore the wonders of the night sky with the Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium! Shows every hour beginning at noon--last show begins at 5pm. Space is limited, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.Â
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Fountain Lake Dollar General When: 2 PM - 4 PM, each 1st and 3rd Thursday Where: 4310 Park Ave, Fountain Lake, AR 71901 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Fountain Lake Dollar General from 2 PM to 4 PM on every first and third […]
4 events,
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 10am from 3/8 thru 4/26 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during this 8-week course. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]
Homeschool Page Turners
Homeschool Page Turners
What: Homeschool Page Turners When: 03/22/2024 | 11 AM ***THIS PROGRAM DATE CHANGED FROM 3/19/24*** Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a new Homeschool book club for ages 13-18. We will meet monthly to discuss our selected book, play games, and eat […]
Adult Egg Hunt (FULL – SEE WAITLIST IN DESCRIPTION)
Adult Egg Hunt (FULL – SEE WAITLIST IN DESCRIPTION)
What: Adult Egg Hunt When: 03/22/2024 | 6:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18+ Registration Required WAITLIST: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSzpqsJOe0O7ZfgMQMfiTp4pI9RfFu-9mY8kMJ72VBH87nMA/viewform Join us for an after-hours egg hunt in the library stacks! Every egg has a ticket inside with a chance to win gift cards to local restaurants and other businesses, as well as smaller prizes
3 events,
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, 4st 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 […]
Painting with Pastels
Painting with Pastels
What: Painting with Pastels When: 03/23/24 @ 10-12 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required In this 2 hour guided painting session, Shirley will be presenting techniques to create depth in pastel landscapes emphasizing the vibrant nature of soft pastels. Students will provide their own materials. Here is a link to the supply list. Your […]
Lego Club
Lego Club
What: Lego Club When: 03/23/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 10 & under Registration is required and begins 2/15 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 […]
2 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 […]
Lego Club
Lego Club
What: Lego Club When: 03/24/2024 | 2 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 11-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 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 the library, […]
1 event,
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
Scribes Fiction Writing Club
What: Scribes Fiction Writing Club When: 03/25/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-12 Registration is required and begins 2/15 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: 03/26/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. This month's book: TBA Some free copies of the book are available to patrons registered. First come, first served. *If you register online for this program you are […]
5 events,
Preschool Storytime: Easter
Preschool Storytime: Easter
What: Preschool Storytime: Easter When: 03/27/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about Easter! Group visits by appointment only. Find your Easter Bunny photos here:Â https://photos.app.goo.gl/spgPGywGfpuumPf87 (Please only download your own photos!)
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 […]
Find Out How Nutrition Affects Brain Health
Find Out How Nutrition Affects Brain Health
What: Find Out How Nutrition Affects Brain Health When: 3/27/24 @ 1pm Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ No registration required Join the Garland County Extension Service and EHC for their Wonderful Wednesdays! series as they make a push toward better community health. “A balanced diet is important for brain health, but some foods have been […]
3 events,
Teen Homeschool Geography Club: Uzbekistan
Teen Homeschool Geography Club: Uzbekistan
What: Teen Homeschool Geography Club: Uzbekistan When: 03/28/2024 | 11 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: 14-18 Registration is required and will begin on 2/15 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 a different country! If […]
Card Game Club
Card Game Club
What: Card Game Club When: 03/28/2024| 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m Learn how to play the popular card games Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering (and others) in this beginner-friendly club! If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait list.
STEAM Team: Eclipses
STEAM Team: Eclipses
What: STEAM Team: Eclipses When: 03/28/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 7-12 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. Let’s explore solar eclipses! We will take a look at why it happens and what it will be like when experiencing one on Earth. We will also construct a basic […]
3 events,
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 10am from 3/8 thru 4/26 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during this 8-week course. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
What: Toddler Time When: 03/29/2024 | 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.
Novel Knitters
Novel Knitters
What: Novel Knitters When: 03/29/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 13-18 Registration is required and begins 2/15 at 9:00 a.m. Join us to learn how to loom knit a hat for winter! All supplies (looms, picks, yarn, etc.) will be provided by the library. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join […]
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Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library's building is closed today for a holiday. Our digital branch never closes. Visit www.gclibrary.com now to borrow, download, watch, browse, and more! --- January 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day January 15, 2024 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday February 19, 2024 | George Washington’s Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates […]
Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library's building is closed today for a holiday. Our digital branch never closes. Visit www.gclibrary.com now to borrow, download, watch, browse, and more! --- January 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day January 15, 2024 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday February 19, 2024 | George Washington’s Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates […]
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Teen Take and Make: Candy Sushi
What: Teen Take & Make: Candy Sushi When: 04/01/24 to 04/30/24 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and will begin at 9:00 a.m. on March 15th. Construct your own candy sushi at home! Supplies and instructions will be given.  Register to reserve your supply kit. One kit per teen. Spots are limited. […]
Fantasy Story Contest
What: Fantasy Story Contest When: 04/01/2024 to 04/14/2024 Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 18 and under No registration required Do you daydream about fantastical worlds filled with magical creatures and unlikely heroes? Submit an original fantasy story of 10 pages or less, and enter to win a gift card to Black Ribbon Books! Please […]
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
What: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party When: 04/01/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 10-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. Do you play croquet? Join Ms. Chanan in the library garden for tea, treats, utterly mad games, and yes, croquet. If registration is full, call 501-623-4161 to join the wait […]
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YA Dance Class
YA Dance Class
What: YA Dance Class When: 04/2/2024 | 4:30 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: Ages 13-18 Registration is required and begins 3/15 at 9:00 a.m. YA Dance Class - Prom season is just around the corner! If you're worried about stepping on your dance partner's toes with both of your left feet, join us for […]
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Preschool Storytime: Rain
Preschool Storytime: Rain
What: Preschool Storytime: Rain When: 04/03/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Multi-Purpose Room Who: Ages 3-5 Join us for stories and a craft all about rain! Group visits by appointment only.
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 […]
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 […]
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Presented by NASA: Scientific Discoveries from Previous Eclipses
Presented by NASA: Scientific Discoveries from Previous Eclipses
What: Presented by NASA: Scientific Discoveries from Previous Eclipses When: 04/04/2024 | 2:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18+ No Registration Scientific discoveries during solar eclipses and how you can participate in NASA science with Cris White & Kristen Weaver During a total solar eclipse, scientists have a unique opportunity to study the corona of […]
Homeschool Geography Club: Portugal
Homeschool Geography Club: Portugal
What: Homeschool Geography Club: Portugal When: 04/04/2024| 10 AM-12 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 7-13 Registration is required and will begin on 3/15 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 a different country! If registration […]
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
Fountain Lake Dollar General [Bookmobile Service]
What: Bookmobile Service Visit at the Fountain Lake Dollar General When: 2:30 PM - 4 PM, each 1st and 3rd Thursday Where: 4310 Park Ave, Fountain Lake, AR 7190171909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the Fountain Lake Dollar General from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM on every first and third […]
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Beginning Tai Chi for Health
Beginning Tai Chi for Health
What: Beginning Tai Chi for Health When: Fridays @ 10am from 3/8 thru 4/26 Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No registration This is a pop-in class, and new participants can join at any time during this 8-week course. In this Beginning Tai Chi for Health program, instructor Jerry Matlock will be using tai chi principles […]
NASA: Bear Hugs & Cosmic Dances
NASA: Bear Hugs & Cosmic Dances
What: Bear Hugs and Cosmic Dances When: 04/05/2024 | 10:30 AM Where: Garland County Library Who: 3-8 Bring your pre-school children to immerse themselves in the story of Moonbear’s Shadow by Frank Asch. Using a Bear figure and a flashlight, we will recreate shadow scenes from the picture book and discover the three ingredients to […]
Presented by NASA: GLOBE Observer + You
Presented by NASA: GLOBE Observer + You
What: Presented by NASA: GLOBE Observer + You When: 04/05/2024 | 1:00 PM Where: Garland County Library Who: 18+ No Registration The Earth Science Angle on Eclipses with The GLOBE Program with Kristen Weaver Energy from the Sun warms our planet, and changes in sunlight can also cause changes in temperature, clouds, and wind. Learn how […]
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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: 10 AM - 12 PM, 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 10 AM to 12 PM on […]
Take and Make Craft: Love Bugs
Preschool Storytime: Manners