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Library Closed for State Holiday
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesThe 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 […]
Hot Springs Reservation and the Birth of the National Park Service
What: Hot Springs Reservation and the Birth of the National Park Service When: 1/17/22 @ 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 in collaboration with the Garland County Library. Historians have struggled […]
Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality
What: Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality When: 1/17/22 @6pm Where: Library Auditorium Who: Ages 13+ Registration Required In this first-person presentation of President Abraham Lincoln in period dress, he shares his ever-evolving perspectives on the subjects of slavery, emancipation, and equality. The program will be followed by Q&A, photos, and informal interaction. Mr. Lincoln […]
All Things Fiber
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. […]
Bluegrass Jam
What: Bluegrass JamEvents 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!
Have Book, Will Travel – January 2023
What: Have Book, Will Travel Book Club - January 2023 When: 1/21/23 @ 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 […]
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players of all ages 10 and up, including adults. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and […]
Bingo for Books
What: Bingo for Books When: 3rd Monday of every month 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 3rd Monday at 1 P.M. (Falls on the 4th Monday when the 3rd Monday is a holiday). Prizes include various gift […]
Author Talk: Writing Inspiration and the Importance of Telling Our Stories with Author Talya Tate Boerner
What: Author Talk with Talya Tate Boerner When: 1/24/22 @ 6pm Where: Virtual Who: Ages 18+ No Registration Where do you find inspiration? In this presentation, northwest Arkansas author Talya Boerner will share the day-to-day inspiration behind her writing. Every person has hundreds of unique stories just waiting to be told. And for every story, […]
All Things Fiber
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. […]
AARP Smart Driver Course (see course fee in description)
What: AARP Smart Driver Course When: 1/27/2022 @ 12:30pm - 5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 18+ Registration Required Cost: AARP Member $20.00 and Non Member $25.00. Fee paid to instructor at start of class. Please make a check out to AARP. This official AARP Smart Driver Course could help you become eligible for a multi-year […]
Garland County Chess Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesWhat: Garland County Chess Club When: Every Sunday, 2-5pm Where: In-Person Who: Ages 10+ No Registration The library provides a regular time and comfortable place to meetup every week for local chess players of all ages 10 and up, including adults. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend and play, both casually and […]