Adult
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 […]
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 […]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
McAuley Senior Center 2010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR, United StatesWhat: 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 […]
Trading Card Game Trade Day (for Adults!)
What: Trading Card Game Trade Day (for Adults!) When: 12/20/2023 @ 12-3pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration is not required. Players and collectors of Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Disney Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more are welcome to bring their collections and decks to trade and play with others. All attendees will receive a complimentary booster […]
Mt. Carmel Community at The Village [Bookmobile Service]
Mt Carmel HSV 540 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs VillageWhat: 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, stops by for service visits at Mt. Carmel Community at The Village from 1pm-3pm on every first […]
Bluegrass Jam
What: Bluegrass Jam When: the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 4pm-5:45pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ No Registration 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!
Library Closed for State Holiday
The Garland County Library closes to the public for holidays observed by the State of Arkansas or Garland County. The library director, library board, or county judge may announce additional closures, due to holiday, staff training, inclement weather, emergency, or other reasons, which will be announced on the library's website and social media. 2023 CLOSING […]
McAuley Center [Bookmobile Service]
McAuley Senior Center 2010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR, United StatesWhat: Bonus Visit Bookmobile Service Visit at the McAuley Senior Center When: 10am-12pm, each 1st and 3rd Wednesday Where: 2010 Hwy 7 North, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Who: All Ages No Registration Donna, the GCL Bookmobile, visits the McAuley Center for a special visit in the spirit of the holiday season. If you are a free […]
2023 Retrospective Video Podcast
What: 2023 Retrospective Video Podcast When: 12/27/22 @12:00pm Where: Livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Library staff will look back on the Year that was 2023, and discuss various departed icons, news stories, and pop culture events.
Mountain View Heights [Bookmobile Service]
Mountain View Heights 100 Highrise Cir, Hot Springs, United StatesWhat: 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, visits Mountain View Heights from 1pm-3pm on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Available services include: Holds pickup Returns Browsable collection […]
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. […]
Tech Tutor Thursdays
What: Tech Tutor Thursdays When: Thursday Afternoons, Dates & Times Vary Where: Library Who: Ages 18+ Appointments are made here: gclibrary.com/support The Garland County Library's I.T. Services Coordinators will offer 1-on-1 tech support for patrons on Thursday afternoons. Services offered include assistance learning using library accounts & the GCL app, Libby, Hoopla, and other databases, […]