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(Blended Virtual/In-Person) Inkhearts Fiction Writers Club
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesTo register, please email Chanan Emmons at cemmons@gclibrary.com Join writer and GCL staff member Chanan Emmons for a monthly dive into fiction writing and the writing life. The Inkhearts meet on the third Saturday of each month for a brief presentation on a craft-related topic, followed by a short workshop of submitted fiction selections. Topics […]
Adult Gaming Club
This gaming club is for Adults 18+ to get together and play video games, board games, trading card games, chess, and role-playing games. Regular club attendees will bring their own equipment and games and determine what games are popular and played from meet-to-meet. Club meets irregularly. Registration is required to become a member of the […]
(In-Person) Bingo for Books
The library now offers two monthly Bingo programs every month! Virtual Bingo is on the Second Tuesday at 1pm every month, and In-Person Bingo is on the Third Monday at 1pm every month. Both are hosted by Hot Springs' #1 Music Performer (as voted by Sentinel-Record readers), Jacob Flores! To register for any adult bingo […]
(VIRTUAL) Coming Home: Episode 2
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Program is presented by Kimberly Lew, Vice Chair of the SWAP Coalition to Prevent and End Homelessness. Lew will discuss the topic of homelessness and helping those in need in Arkansas, and lead a conversation about solutions and hurdles surrounding the issue. This episode features special guest Paula Stewart. […]
(VIRTUAL) Perceptions of Color #4: Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Join Marsalis Weatherspoon and his guests in "Perceptions of Color," a monthly series that intends to both celebrate and educate about all facets of the African American experience. Weatherspoon, a musician, speaker, and public servant, currently serves as President of the local NAACP branch, Hot Springs Branch #6013. This […]
(VIRTUAL) Author Talk w/ Janie Nesbitt Jones (The Arkansas Hitchhike Killer)
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Join us for an author talk featuring Janie Nesbitt Jones, author of The Arkansas Hitchhike Killer. This true crime book made the Arkansas State Library's 2021 book recommendations spotlight featuring Arkansas authors. The book's description reads "Faulkner County native Red Hall was a serial killer who confessed to murdering at least […]
(VIRTUAL) 2021 Retrospective Podcast: Are We There Yet?
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Library staff will look back on the Year that was 2021, and discuss various news stories and pop culture events.
(VIRTUAL) Highlands Folk Project: Featuring Violet Hensley
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary Join Charlie Moore, founder of the Highlands Folk Project, as he takes you on a virtual tour of modern performers of old time traditional music. In this episode, Charlie will cover his recent adventure of music discovery across the Ouachita Mountains, and feature footage of his interview with 105-year-old […]
Garland County Library Blood Drive
Garland County Library 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesGarland County Library Blood Drive (hosted by Arkansas Blood Institute) Thursday, December 30th 1:00-4:00pm in Library Auditorium To schedule and appointment in advance, visit arkbi.org or text or call Vince at 501-503-9485 or ABI at 877-340-8777. Walk-ins welcome! Donations support over 45 Arkansas Hospitals! All donors receive a free long-sleeve t-shirt.
(In-Person) Voter Registration Drive
This event will provide an easily accessible opportunity for citizens to register or check their current registration prior to the county-wide special election on February 8th. On the ballot is a 5 year extension of a .625% Sales and Use Tax to be used for road repair. Residents of Fountain Lake and Mountain Pine school […]
(V) Gallery Walk Talk 11: Richard Stephens
Program livestreamed at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary and youtube.com/garlandcolibrary December's Special Guest is watercolor artist Richard Stephens. Join the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, in this monthly series about one of Hot Springs' most famous art-centric traditions - Hot Springs Gallery Walk. While the pandemic may have temporarily changed the experience, the Downtown Hot Springs Gallery Walk is […]
Senior Fitness: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Ageless Grace
Every Thursday, 8:30-9:30am. Instructor is from Oaklawn Center on Aging. Tai Chi for Arthritis is an enjoyable exercise that can relieve your pain, improve your health, and your ability to do daily activities. Tai Chi consists of slow continuous whole body movements, strung together in one form. Ageless Grace is a cutting edge brain fitness program […]